Mississippi HB1188 requires the Governor's approval for orders issued by the State Health Officer.
Mississippi HB1188 amends the Mississippi Code to require that any orders issued by the State Health Officer to direct and control sanitary and quarantine measures for dealing with diseases within the state must be approved by the Governor before they are released to the public. This includes orders related to isolation, quarantine, and other measures to prevent the spread of disease. The bill ensures that these critical public health directives are subject to gubernatorial oversight, enhancing accountability and coordination in public health responses.
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