Nonemergency medical transportation; define certain terms in statute requiring vehicle permits and establishing standards.
HB 610 defines "nonemergency medical transportation" (NEMT) in Mississippi law as transportation for individuals who need healthcare access but aren't in medical emergencies. It requires NEMT providers (companies or individuals offering paid transportation services) to obtain permits from the State Department of Health and meet strict safety standards, including driver background checks, vehicle safety equipment, and insurance requirements. The bill directly affects NEMT providers, drivers, and vehicles used for transporting patients to medical appointments, while exempting Medicaid contractors using broker-certified services and ambulatory transportation provided by licensed ride-share or contract carriers. These changes take effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Signed Mar 12, 2025
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Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025 · House Feb 12, 2025
How they voted
50–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 51
Mar 6, 2025
D
Democratic16
100% Yea
R
Republican35
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Mar 12, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Referred To Medicaid
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred To Public Health and Human Services
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lee Yancey
RRepublican
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