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Mississippi House Bill 801 appropriates $4 million for Humphreys County emergency care unit construction

Original title: Appropriation; Humphreys County for construction of an emergency care unit.

Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (H) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Timaka James-Jones

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 801 appropriates $4,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County for constructing an emergency care unit, taking effect July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure directs state funds specifically to build local emergency medical infrastructure in Humphreys County for 2027.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County

Receives the $4,000,000 appropriation and is responsible for overseeing the construction of the emergency care unit.

Directly affected

Humphreys County Residents

Gain access to a newly constructed emergency care unit funded by the state.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does House Bill 801 allocate?
The bill appropriates $4,000,000.
What is the funding supposed to be used for?
The money is designated for constructing an emergency care unit in Humphreys County.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Feb 25, 2026House
    02/25 (H) Died In Committee
  2. Jan 16, 2026HouseCommittee
    01/16 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Humphreys County, State Treasurer, State General Fund and 1 more
locationHumphreys County“Recipient county for the emergency care unit appropriation”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Responsible for paying out appropriated money upon warrants issued by the State ”Map →
otherState General Fund“Source of the appropriated funds”Map →
PersonState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions”Map →

Sources

Open source document

billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

Analysis Score

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