License reinstatement; apply standards to physicians and dentists to reenter practice after certain offenses.

SB 2279 is a proposed Mississippi bill that would allow physicians and dentists convicted of specific crimes (like bribery, theft, or perjury) to reapply for their licenses after meeting strict conditions. To qualify, applicants must wait at least five years after their release from incarceration or probation, pay all fines and restitution, and have no new qualifying convictions. The Mississippi State Boards of Medical Licensure or Dental Examiners would review applications, using their discretion to determine eligibility, and require fingerprint-based criminal history checks starting in 2026. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and was never enacted into law.