Nursing; authorize nurses to delegate medication administration to unlicensed assistive personnel in outpatient clinical settings under certain conditions.

HB 1057 would have allowed registered nurses and advanced practice nurses in Mississippi outpatient clinics to delegate medication administration to trained unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) for patients with stable, predictable health conditions. The bill required nurses to provide direct, in-person supervision, ensure UAPs were properly trained and demonstrated competency, and maintain full accountability for patient care. It prohibited delegation for certain medications and mandated that delegations be tailored to each patient’s specific needs. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.