State Health Officer; require certain orders issued by to be approved by the Governor.

HB 1188 requires Mississippi's State Health Officer to obtain the Governor's approval before releasing public health orders related to disease control and quarantine measures. This bill specifically targets orders issued to suppress diseases and prevent their spread, directly affecting the State Health Officer's ability to communicate such directives publicly. The key provision mandates that these orders must be approved by the Governor prior to public release, adding a procedural step to health emergency communications. The bill died in committee in 2026 and never became law.