HB 1188·MS·house
State Health Officer; require certain orders issued by to be approved by the Governor.
FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Crawford
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(H) Died In Committee
Feb 3, 2026
Summary
The bill would require the Governor to approve any quarantine or sanitary order the State Health Officer issues before the order is released to the public. It applies to all disease‑related orders in Mississippi, adding an extra layer of executive review. The change could affect how quickly public health measures are communicated during outbreaks.
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