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MississippiSB 26992026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

State Health Plan; extend repealer on authority of board to collect premium payments from participants in.

Sponsored By: J. Walter Michel (Republican)

Signed by Governor

InsuranceAppropriations A

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Public workers keep health plan payment rules

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law keeps the board’s authority to decide how health plan premiums and employer contributions are collected. The board can continue to apply authorized charges and penalties. The law does not change premium amounts. This authority now lasts through July 1, 2030.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • J. Walter Michel

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 173 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2026

Passed

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Passed

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/13/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/9/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/9/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/6/2026House

  5. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    3/6/2026House

  6. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Turner, Arnold)

    3/4/2026House

  7. Passed

    3/4/2026House

  8. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/3/2026House

  9. DR - TSDP: AP To IN

    3/3/2026House

  10. DR - TSDP: IN To AP

    2/26/2026House

  11. Referred To Insurance;Appropriations A

    2/13/2026House

  12. Transmitted To House

    2/11/2026Senate

  13. Passed

    2/10/2026Senate

  14. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/3/2026Senate

  15. Referred To Insurance

    1/19/2026Senate

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