MS HB 944
deadAdvanced, metastatic cancer; extend and codify repealer on prohibition against health plans requiring step therapy before covering certain drugs to treat.
Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did MS HB 944 pass?
No. MS HB 944 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-02-03): Died In Committee
What is MS HB 944 about?
MS HB 944 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “Advanced, metastatic cancer; extend and codify repealer on prohibition against health plans requiring step therapy before covering certain drugs to treat.”.
Who sponsors MS HB 944?
Shanks is the primary sponsor of MS HB 944.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-02-03 — Died In Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Shanksprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-03
Died In Committee
2026-01-16
Referred To Public Health and Human Services
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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