Long-term care facilities; require residents of certain to obtain a preneed contract within 6 months after admission.

HB 448 requires residents aged 60 or older in Mississippi nursing homes, assisted living facilities, personal care homes, or adult foster care facilities to obtain a prepaid contract for funeral or burial arrangements within six months of admission. Existing residents aged 60+ already in these facilities as of July 1, 2025, must secure such a contract by December 31, 2025. If a resident fails to obtain the contract, the facility must purchase it and add the cost to the resident’s regular charges. The bill prohibits facilities from denying admission or taking adverse actions against residents for not having the contract, with the State Department of Health enforcing this provision.