MS SB2860 | 2024 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on April 2 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-04-02 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on April 2 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-04-02 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
An Act To Create New Sections 43-11-28, 43-11-29, 43-11-30 And 43-11-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact The Medication Aide Act To Authorize Medication Aides To Assist In The Administration Of Medications In Personal Care Home-assisted Living In The State; To Set Certain Definitions; To Establish Prohibitions; To Provide That A Medication Aide May Participate In Medication Administration When Certified Through A Medication Aide Certification Program In Accordance With This Act And Generally Managed By A Licensed Healthcare Professional At The Personal Care Home-assisted Living; To Set The Routes By Which An Aide May Administer Medications; To Require Certain Recordkeeping Procedures For Facilities Using A Medication Aide; To Set The Minimum Competencies For A Medication Aide; To Establish The Requirements Of A Medication Aide Certification Program, Including Curriculum Standards, Continuing Education, And Hour Requirements; To Set Practicum Experience Requirements; To Require The Department Of Health To Create A Medication Aide Registry; To Establish Certain Disciplinary Procedures Within The Department Relating To Medication Aides; And For Related Purposes.
Title
Medication Aide Act; enact to allow aides to assist in the administration of medication in personal care homes.
Sponsors
| Sen. Hob Bryan [D] |
Roll Calls
2024-03-14 - Senate - Senate Passed (Y: 52 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-02 | House | Died In Committee |
| 2024-03-18 | House | Referred To Public Health and Human Services |
| 2024-03-15 | Senate | Transmitted To House |
| 2024-03-14 | Senate | Passed |
| 2024-03-14 | Senate | Committee Substitute Adopted |
| 2024-03-05 | Senate | Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub |
| 2024-02-19 | Senate | Referred To Public Health and Welfare |
