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MississippiHB 9422026 Regular SessionHouse

Chiropractors; extend repealer on licensure law.

Sponsored By: Fred Shanks (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Public Health and Human ServicesPublic Health and Welfare

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Animal owners get more chiropractic options

Beginning July 1, 2026, a Mississippi-licensed chiropractor can treat an animal after a Mississippi-licensed veterinarian refers it. The chiropractor must hold certification from an approved animal chiropractic organization. The law no longer requires direct, immediate veterinary supervision.

Mississippi keeps chiropractor licensing rules

Beginning July 1, 2026, Mississippi's chiropractor licensing rules and licensing board provisions remain in effect. They are repealed on July 1, 2029.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Fred Shanks

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 168 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/9/2026

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 117 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/17/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/11/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/11/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/10/2026Senate

  5. Passed

    3/9/2026Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/3/2026Senate

  7. Referred To Public Health and Welfare

    2/18/2026Senate

  8. Transmitted To Senate

    2/16/2026House

  9. Passed As Amended

    2/12/2026House

  10. Amended

    2/12/2026House

  11. Read the Third Time

    2/11/2026House

  12. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    2/3/2026House

  13. Referred To Public Health and Human Services

    1/16/2026House

Bill Text

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