Mississippi 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 637 — Bonds; authorize for construction of Rural Health Institute at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel.

Last action — Died In Committee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

The bill would have allowed for the issuance of bonds to finance the construction of a Rural Health Institute at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. The bill did not advance beyond the committee stage.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Ways and Means

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 637 do?
The bill would have allowed for the issuance of bonds to finance the construction of a Rural Health Institute at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. The bill did not advance beyond the committee stage.
Who sponsors HB 637?
HB 637 is sponsored by Donnie Scoggin (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 637?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 637?
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