AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE RARE DISEASE TASK FORCE WITHIN THE MISSISSIPPI RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE TASK FORCE IS TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN CARE, EVALUATE FUNDING AND INSURANCE COVERAGE PRACTICES, ADVISE POLICYMAKERS ON EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS, AND ENSURE FAIR, TIMELY, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RARE DISEASE THERAPIES IN THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE TASK FORCE; TO REQUIRE THE TASK FORCE TO MAKE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS; TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF HOUSE BILL NO. 1622, 2026 REGULAR SESSION, TO REPLACE CERTAIN INSTANCES OF THE TERM "LICENSE" WITH "EXEMPTION" FOR THE SAKE OF ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 41-7-191
Committee Substitute: 41-7-191
As Passed by the Senate: 41-7-191