SB2940

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to DMH for additional ID/DD Home- and Community-Based Waiver slots and additional staff.

Failed·2/25/26
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Mississippi SB2940 proposes a $36 million appropriation for FY2027 to expand ID/DD Home- and Community-Based Waiver slots and staff.

Mississippi SB2940 allocates $36 million for the Department of Mental Health in FY2027, increasing ID/DD Home- and Community-Based Waiver slots from 1,750 to 4,600. This includes $35 million for the additional slots and $1 million for supporting staff. The funds are to be paid from the State General Fund and will take effect July 1, 2026.

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History

Feb 25

Senate

Died In Committee

Feb 10

Senate

Referred To Appropriations