Coroners; require to receieve additional training from CDC Collaborating Office for Medical Examiners and Coroners.

HB 1421 requires all coroners elected in Mississippi on or after July 1, 2026, to complete 50 hours of approved training from the CDC's Collaborating Office for Medical Examiners and Coroners before taking office. The training can be completed online or in person, and coroners must submit proof of completion to the county clerk and board of supervisors. Failure to meet this requirement would disqualify a coroner from taking the oath of office. This bill directly affects future elected coroners in Mississippi by establishing new professional training standards for their roles.