Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2389: Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2389 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Primary sponsor: Derrick Simmons (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Shane Barnett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Blackmon | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Blount | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Gary Brumfield | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Hob Bryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Albert Butler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Johnny DuPree | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Hillman Frazier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Rod Hickman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Jackson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kamesha Mumford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Sollie Norwood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Justin Pope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sarita Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joseph Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Angela Turner-Ford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 Medicaid;Appropriations