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News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
February 23, 2023

Mississippi Legislature sends bill preventing gender reassignment for minors to Governor

Originally passed by the House, the REAP Act has now been approved by the Senate. The Mississippi Senate has passed a House bill that would prevent doctors from performing surgeries or procedures on minors – those persons under 18 years of age – who are seeking gender reassignment.  Prohibited under HB 1125, better known as…
News  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
February 22, 2023

Mississippi State Medical Assoc. advocates for postpartum Medicaid expansion 

SB 2212 passed the state Senate and has been transmitted to the House. On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Medical Association held a press conference in support of Senate Bill 2212, which seeks to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months. Speakers at the press conference included: Dr. Cross opened the press conference by saying they…