AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-85-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ISSUE UP TO TWO NEW PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE HOSPICE LICENSES DURING A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME; TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THE NEW HOSPICE LICENSES BE ISSUED TO AN APPLICANT THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE SECOND UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF THE REPEALER ON THE MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF NEW HOSPICE LICENSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 41-85-7
As Passed by the House: 41-85-7