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HB 814

Dept. of Health; authorize to increase fees by certain percentage during next three fiscal years.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Creekmore

HB 814 authorizes Mississippi's Department of Health to unilaterally increase fees by a set percentage over three fiscal years without requiring separate legislative approval for each adjustment.

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Bill Summary · HB 814

Legislative bill overview

HB 814 authorizes Mississippi's Department of Health to increase fees by a specified percentage during the next three fiscal years. The bill grants the department administrative flexibility to adjust its revenue through fee modifications rather than requiring separate legislative approval for each increase. This represents a delegation of rate-setting authority from the legislature to the executive agency.

Why is this important

Fee increases directly affect healthcare providers, facilities, and potentially patients who rely on Department of Health services and licensure. The three-year authorization allows predictable revenue planning for the department but removes ongoing legislative oversight of fee adjustments during that period. This impacts the cost structure for regulated entities and the department's operational budget without individual legislative votes.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The bill's percentage increase amount is not detailed in the description, making it impossible to assess the financial impact without seeing the full text
  • Administrative discretion: Delegating fee-setting authority reduces legislative control over revenue collection and may limit oversight of how increases are justified
  • Stakeholder burden: Healthcare providers and regulated entities may face unpredictable cost increases over three years, potentially affecting service availability or consumer costs

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

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