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SN 90

Dock Austin Daniel, Madison, Mississippi, MS State Board of Physical Therapy representing a Consumer At-Large, four year term effective July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2030.

2026 Regular Session

Appoints Austin Daniel of Madison to Mississippi's State Board of Physical Therapy as Consumer At-Large representative for 2026-2030 term.

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Bill Summary · SN 90

Legislative bill overview

Bill SN 90 appoints Austin Daniel of Madison, Mississippi to the State Board of Physical Therapy as a Consumer At-Large representative for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2030. This is a confirmatory appointment requiring state legislative approval through an "Advise and Consent" process.

Why is this important

Board appointments shape regulatory oversight of licensed professions. The Consumer At-Large seat is designed to represent public interests rather than industry interests, making the appointee's background and judgment relevant to how physical therapy is regulated in Mississippi, including licensing standards, complaint handling, and consumer protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available information about Austin Daniel's qualifications, professional background, and why he was selected for this consumer representative role
  • No detail on whether the appointment process included public vetting or if other candidates were considered
  • The Consumer At-Large position's actual influence on board decisions and whether one consumer representative provides adequate public oversight of the profession

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

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