Personal care homes; require licensure and regulations of those providing living arrangements for one or more persons.

This bill would require personal care homes providing living arrangements for one or more unrelated residents to obtain state licenses and comply with health regulations enforced by Mississippi's State Department of Health. It directly affects operators of these homes (defined as facilities offering food, shelter, and personal care assistance, including bathing or feeding) that serve unrelated individuals, excluding those under specific U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs agreements. Key provisions mandate routine health and safety inspections to protect residents, replacing the current lack of standardized oversight for such facilities. The law would not apply to hospitals, large nursing homes, or homes exclusively serving veterans under VA agreements.