Podiatric medicine and podiatrists; revise certain definitions related thereto.

SB 2200 would have revised Mississippi's definition of podiatric medicine to explicitly include treatment of the foot, ankle, and related structures (such as lower leg muscles and tendons up to the tibial tubercle). It would have clarified that podiatrists - defined as physicians specializing in this field - can prescribe certain medications (excluding general/spinal anesthesia) and perform both conservative and surgical treatments for these areas. The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure would have been required to establish rules governing podiatrists' training standards. This bill would have directly affected licensed podiatrists and their patients receiving foot/ankle care in Mississippi. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.)