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Billy Crisler (Cris) Bourn, PT, DPT, MHS, Flora, Mississippi, MS State Board of Physical Therapy as a physical therapist representing the 3rd Congressional District, four year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028.

2025 Regular Session

Mississippi confirms physical therapist Billy Bourn's four-year appointment to State Board of Physical Therapy representing 3rd Congressional District starting July 2024.

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Bill Summary · SN 81

Legislative bill overview

This bill confirms the appointment of Billy Crisler Bourn, a licensed physical therapist (PT, DPT, MHS) from Flora, Mississippi, to the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy representing the 3rd Congressional District. The appointment is for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2028.

Why is this important

State professional licensing boards regulate practitioners' credentials, set standards of practice, and handle disciplinary matters that directly affect patient care quality and public safety. Board appointments ensure representation from active practitioners who understand current standards and challenges in their field.

Potential points of contention

  • No substantive points of contention are typically raised in routine board appointment confirmations unless there are ethical concerns or conflicts of interest
  • The appointment was referred through standard committee review (Public Health and Welfare) with no recorded opposition
  • This represents a routine administrative/governance function rather than a policy dispute

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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