Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 944: Advanced, metastatic cancer; extend and codify repealer on prohibition against health plans requiring step therapy before covering certain drugs to treat.

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: Died In Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 944 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Advanced, metastatic cancer; extend and codify repealer on prohibition against health plans requiring step therapy before covering certain drugs to treat. Primary sponsor: Fred Shanks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Died In Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Fred Shanks (Republican).