MS Medical Cannabis Act; extend repealers on exemptions to certain laws for Departments of Health and Revenue in relation to.
HB 1768 extends expiration dates for several temporary exemptions related to Mississippi's Medical Cannabis Act. It specifically delays the end of exemptions for employees in the Mississippi Department of Health and Department of Revenue who work solely on cannabis-related duties, including their exclusion from standard state personnel rules and procurement requirements. The bill also extends similar exemptions for contracts and purchases tied to the cannabis program, preventing these provisions from expiring in 2026. These changes are procedural, ensuring existing administrative flexibility for agencies managing the medical cannabis program without altering the program's core policies. The bill directly affects state departments handling cannabis-related operations.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Public Health and Human Services
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Fred Shanks
RRepublican
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