Disclaimer: This page provides general informational summaries only and does not constitute legal advice. AI-generated content may contain errors. Always consult a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
Read full disclaimer →
AI Summary
MS HB1717: Mississippi Medical Judgement Protection Act; last action pending. Authorizes enforcement by licensing authorities, Department of Insurance, and Division of Medicaid, with specific delayed enforcement provisions. Requires tamper-resistant audit logs.
Business Impact
If you use AI in clinical decision-making in Mississippi, you must disclose its use and ensure clinician review or face penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
Topics How we classify →
What This Means
Mississippi Medical Judgement Protection Act authorizes enforcement by various state bodies and includes delayed enforcement provisions for compliance. Requires tamper-resistant audit logs capturing the identity of the reviewing clinician.
Key Provisions
- Providers must disclose AI contributions in medical records.
- Licensed clinicians must review and approve AI outputs.
- Automated denial of coverage or payment is prohibited.
- Payers must submit annual AI use reports to the Department of Insurance.
- Tamper-resistant audit logs must be maintained, capturing the identity of the reviewing clinician.
- Safe harbors are provided for entities in substantial compliance.
- Enforcement by licensing authorities, Department of Insurance, and Division of Medicaid.
- Delayed enforcement applies to AI disclosure and clinician review provisions, allowing safe harbors.
Latest Legislative Action
Died In Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 13)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mickens | Primary |
| Powell | Primary |
| Read | Primary |
| Stamps | Primary |
| Tullos | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Passage ·
Mar 19, 2025
50 Yea
1 Nay
Passed ✓
Passage ·
Mar 11, 2025
112 Yea
1 Nay
7 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Disclose AI contributions in medical records
Who: Healthcare providers and facilities
Penalty: Potential fines and disciplinary action
Who: Healthcare providers and facilities
Penalty: Potential fines and disciplinary action
Ensure clinician review of AI outputs
Who: Healthcare providers and facilities
Penalty: Potential fines and disciplinary action
Who: Healthcare providers and facilities
Penalty: Potential fines and disciplinary action
Submit annual AI use reports
Who: Payers
Deadline: Annually
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Who: Payers
Deadline: Annually
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Full Legal Analysis
Enhanced & verified against metadata with gpt-4o. Previous score: 85%. The bill's last action is pending, not enacted. It authorizes the Department of Insurance, licensing authorities, and the Division of Medicaid to enforce the Act. Delayed enforcement applies to provisions requiring AI disclosure and clinician review, allowing safe harbors for entities in substantial compliance. The Act also amends specific sections of the Mississippi Code to conform to its requirements. Additionally, it mandates maintaining tamper-resistant audit logs capturing the identity of the reviewing clinician.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB1717 on official legislature website →
Related Topics
Affected Industries
More Mississippi AI Legislation
SB2294
Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading…
Low
SB3051
City of Biloxi; authorize to establish "Biloxi Biometrics and Cyberse…
Medium
HB1570
City of Biloxi; authorize to establish "Biloxi Biometrics and Cyberse…
Medium
SB2535
MS Future Innovators Act; enact to require high-school computer scien…
Medium
HB384
State institutions of higher learning; create grant program to assist…
Medium
HB1720
Artificial intelligence; prohibit use in provision of professional me…
High
View All MS Laws →
More Mississippi AI Laws
Browse all published AI bills and regulations for Mississippi.