Mississippi law sets aside money for four agencies through 2027

The law provides up to $450,000 for the Board of Medical Licensure’s office costs. The money is for office relocation, furnishings, and rent for the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure. The amount is limited to what is necessary. The appropriation runs from passage through June 30, 2027.

The law provides up to $20 million from the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund for disaster response and recovery costs. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency may use the money for state disaster response and recovery, including costs tied to the severe weather event that began January 24, 2026. The money must be available in the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund and is limited to what is necessary. The appropriation runs from passage through June 30, 2027.

The law provides up to $15 million for the Department of Child Protection Services’ operating costs. Costs may include care for children in state custody or in-home cases, temporary and out-of-state therapeutic placements, foster care payments, and adoption subsidies. The amount is limited to what is necessary. The appropriation runs from passage through June 30, 2027.

The law provides up to $12 million to pay policy fees to the Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association. The Mississippi Department of Insurance receives the money for the stated payments to the association. The fees must be paid in accordance with Section 83-34-4 of the Mississippi Code. The appropriation runs from passage through June 30, 2027.