Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HR14: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day; designate February 14, 2026 as.
Status: Passed both chambers, January 20, 2026
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 14, 2026, AS CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS DAY.
What the bill says
A resolution designating february 14, 2026, as congenital heart defect awareness day.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 14, 2026, AS CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS DAY. WHEREAS, Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in every babies born; and WHEREAS, CHDs are structural problems with the heart that are present at birth, and these defects can range in severity from mild to life-threatening and can affect the heart's chambers, valves, or blood vessels, and while the exact cause of many CHDs is unknown, several risk factors have been identified, including: family history, genetic conditions, maternal health, and environmental exposures; and WHEREAS, early diagnosis and treatment are essential for improving outcomes and quality of life, and many children and adults with CHDs require lifelong care, including surgeries, medications and ongoing monitoring, and raising awareness helps to ensure that these individuals receive the support and resources they need to thrive, and it also fosters a greater understanding *HR43/R1789* H. R. No. 14 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/HR43/R1789 PAGE 1 (MCL\KP) within our communities, reducing stigma and promoting inclusion; and WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and bring awareness to important health matters that affect many Mississippians, especially those such as congenital heart defects, celebrate the strength of those living with them, and raise awareness about the importance of early detection and ongoing …
Sponsors
- Carpenter, Lester (R, 1) · primary sponsor
- Mattox, Brad (R, 2)
- Pigott, Bill (R, 99)
- Scoggin, Donnie (R, 89)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Subjects: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
Common questions
- What is HR14?
- HR14 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day; designate February 14, 2026 as.
- What does HR14 do?
- In its own words: A resolution designating february 14, 2026, as congenital heart defect awareness day.
- What is the status of HR14?
- Passed both chambers as of January 20, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (January 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR14?
- Carpenter, Lester (R, 1), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR14?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0014.xml
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