Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SB2476: Mississippi Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative-to-discipline program for certain impaired licensees.
Status: Signed into law, March 13, 2026
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF PHARMACY TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE-TO-DISCIPLINE PROGRAM FOR LICENSEES WHO HAVE AN IMPAIRMENT AS A RESULT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION; TO SET FORTH MINIMUM PROGRAM CRITERIA; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to authorize the mississippi board of pharmacy to establish an alternative-to-discipline program for licensees who have an impairment as a result of substance abuse or a mental health condition; to set forth minimum program criteria; and for related purposes.
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF PHARMACY TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE-TO-DISCIPLINE PROGRAM FOR LICENSEES WHO HAVE AN IMPAIRMENT AS A RESULT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION; TO SET FORTH MINIMUM PROGRAM CRITERIA; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. The Mississippi Board of Pharmacy may establish by rule an alternative-to-discipline program for licensees who have an impairment as a result of substance abuse or a mental health condition. Any such program shall include, but not be limited to, the following criteria: (a) The licensee's participation in the program must be voluntary, and the licensee must enter the program before the board holds a disciplinary action hearing regarding the licensee; (b) The licensee may be required to contribute to the cost of participation in the program, including the cost of any care, counseling, treatment and/or education received by the licensee; and *SS08/R1179* S. B. No. 2476 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/SS08/R1179 PAGE 1 (baf\kr) (c) All of the procedures and records regarding the licensee's participation in the program shall be confidential, shall not be disclosed and shall be exempt from the provisions of the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. …
Sponsors
- Bryan, Hob (D, 7) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Returned For Enrolling
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To Public Health and Human Services
- : Transmitted To House
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To Public Health and Welfare
Votes
- Passed (March 4, 2026): 119 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (February 4, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
Common questions
- What is SB2476?
- SB2476 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Mississippi Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative-to-discipline program for certain impaired licensees.
- What does SB2476 do?
- In its own words: An act to authorize the mississippi board of pharmacy to establish an alternative-to-discipline program for licensees who have an impairment as a result of substance abuse or a mental health condition; to set forth minimum program criteria; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of SB2476?
- Signed into law as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2476?
- Bryan, Hob (D, 7).
- Where is the official record for SB2476?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2476.xml
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