Signed into LawFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Deweese
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Approved by Governor
Apr 8, 2026
Summary
The bill provides more than $590 million from the state General Fund and special funds to cover the Mississippi Department of Health’s expenses for the 2027 fiscal year. It earmarks money for specific health initiatives, limits personnel‑cost growth, and sets reporting and performance‑measurement requirements. The funding supports everything from tobacco‑control and opioid‑treatment programs to vaccinations for EMS workers and the state’s medical‑cannabis program.
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