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MississippiHB 12622025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Nursing; authorize military medics to take exam to be licensed as an LPN.

Sponsored By: Lester Carpenter (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Public Health and Human ServicesPublic Health and Welfare

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Military medics gain a practical nursing pathway

Beginning July 1, 2025, qualifying military medics can take Mississippi’s licensed practical nurse exam. Eligible specialties are U.S. Army Combat Medic Specialists, Navy Hospital Corpsmen, and Air Force Aerospace Medical Service Specialists. They must complete military training, followed by two years of clinical experience involving direct patient care. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and must meet Board of Nursing application, records, and licensing investigation requirements. Those whose first language is not English must show nursing-related English skills. They must pass the written exam to get a license.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lester Carpenter

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Jeffrey Hulum III

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 168 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/27/2025

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/10/2025

Passed

Yes: 117 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/6/2025legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/3/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/3/2025House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    2/28/2025Senate

  5. Passed

    2/27/2025Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/26/2025Senate

  7. Referred To Public Health and Welfare

    2/14/2025Senate

  8. Transmitted To Senate

    2/11/2025House

  9. Passed

    2/10/2025House

  10. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/4/2025House

  11. Referred To Public Health and Human Services

    1/20/2025House

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