New Mississippi Law Expands Reach of Care From Military Medics

New Mississippi law expands reach of care from military medics

The law goes into effect July 1.

House Bill 1262 creates alternate pathways for medical personnel - WXXV News 25

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation into law that benefits medical members of the military. House Bill 1262 was signed Thursday. The bill benefits Army combat medics, Navy hospital corpsmen, and Air Force aerospace medical service specialists. This creates an alternate pathway for these service members to become licensed practical nurses in the state. Medical training will be recognized under the new law and allows ser…

Mississippi Passes Law Allowing Military Medics an Alternate Route to LPN Licensure

In a significant step toward expanding healthcare access and supporting military service members, Governor Tate Reeves signed Mississippi House Bill 1262 into law. The new legislation authorizes U.S. Army combat medics, U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen, and U.S. Air Force aerospace medical service specialists to obtain their license to practice practical nursing (LPN) in Mississippi.