On March 23, Mississippi Governor Barbour signed HB1530 (click here to see PDF) into law. HB 1530 is “AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF THE HIGH RATE OF OBESITY IN MISSISSIPPI, BY PROVIDING FOR THE TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY AND RELATED CONDITIONS THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS, INCLUDING THE USE OF BARIATRIC SURGERY AS A TREATMENT OPTION” among Mississippi state and school Board employees.
The OAC, supported by many other groups, advocated for this legislation. Thanks to all of you who sent letters to the Governor and supported our efforts to make this legislation a reality.
April 17th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Special thanks to all of those who worked on making this bill happen. Governor Barbour will hold a ceremonial signing ceremony for the legislation on April 22.