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HB 140

"Mobile Personal Hygiene Pilot Program Act of 2025"; create and authorize JSU to administer.

2025 Regular Session

Mississippi bill would have funded JSU to operate a mobile personal hygiene pilot program for underserved populations but died in committee due to unspecified concerns.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 140

Legislative bill overview

HB 140 would establish a pilot program for mobile personal hygiene services and authorize Jackson State University (JSU) to administer it. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, after being referred to the Public Health and Human Services and Appropriations committees in January.

Why is this important

Mobile hygiene services address accessibility barriers for vulnerable populations who may lack consistent access to bathing, sanitation facilities, or hygiene resources. Such programs can improve public health outcomes, reduce disease transmission, and serve unhoused or underserved communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism: The bill's failure to advance suggests potential concerns about appropriations, operational costs, or whether existing resources could address these needs differently
  • JSU's administrative capacity: Questions may have arisen regarding whether a university is the appropriate entity to manage mobile hygiene operations versus established public health or social service agencies
  • Program scope and sustainability: Uncertainty about the pilot's scale, duration, target populations, and transition to permanent funding or operations likely contributed to committee hesitation

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

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