Mississippi

SUNucate

Current Status: Not Enacted

Current Law

No SUNucate legislation has been enacted. No law on sunscreen in schools. Multiple failed attempts (SC 671, SB 2414, SB 2044).

Comparison to SUNucate

Mississippi has not adopted the major components of the SUNucate model legislation. The state remains an opportunity state for comprehensive school and youth camp sunscreen access protections.

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt the full SUNucate model, including student possession and self-application of sunscreen; staff assistance with parental permission; youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

SC 671 (2017), SB 2414 (2018), SB 2044 (2019) - Failed

Sources

No enacted statute 

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

Mississippi does not have any state laws pertaining to medical spas. The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure and the State Board of Nursing released a joint policy stating a nurse practitioner may administer botulinum toxin injections if they are properly trained, the collaborative physician is educated and trained, and the physician performs the initial examination of the patient.

Opportunities for Improvement

Since there are no laws in place, Mississippi would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.

Sources

Joint Policy by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure and the Mississippi State Board of Nursing on Administration of Botox Injections