Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 424: Mental health; authorize assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) as alternative to impatient commitment for certain persons.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 424 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Mental health; authorize assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) as alternative to impatient commitment for certain persons. Primary sponsor: Sam Creekmore (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Creekmore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Omeria Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died In Committee
- Referred To Public Health and Welfare;Judiciary, Division A
- Transmitted To Senate
- Passed As Amended
- Amended
- Title Suff Do Pass
- DR - TSDP: JA To PH
- DR - TSDP: PH To JA
- Referred To Public Health and Human Services;Judiciary A