Hospice and Palliative Care Study and Advisory Committee Act; create.

HB 630 creates a 13-member committee to study Mississippi's hospice and palliative care system. The committee, including state health officials, hospice providers, medical professionals, and advocates, will identify service gaps, assess cost savings from reduced hospital visits, and evaluate end-of-life care for incarcerated individuals. It must submit a final report by December 1, 2025, with recommendations for improving access, especially in rural areas and for prison populations. The committee will end on July 1, 2026, unless the legislature reauthorizes it. This bill directly affects residents needing end-of-life care and healthcare systems across the state.