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Mississippi Senate Passes “Jill’s Law,” Sending Biomarker Testing Coverage Bill to Governor’s Desk

March 4, 2026
Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Senate passed “Jill’s Law” House Bill 565 Wednesday, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for Mississippians with state-regulated health insurance plans. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatments for cancer and

Mississippi Senate Passes Biomarker Testing Coverage Bill

February 11, 2026
Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Senate passed Senate Bill 2694 Wednesday, February 11, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for patients across the Magnolia State. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatments for cancer and other

**MEDIA ADVISORY—SPOKESPEOPLE AVAILABLE** Cancer Action Day Brings Advocates to Capitol in Support of “Jill’s Law” Ensuring Access to Biomarker Testing

January 29, 2026
Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – Dozens of cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates will come from across Mississippi to the State Capitol on Wednesday, February 4 for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) annual Cancer Action Day . They will urge state lawmakers to make cancer policy

Mississippi House Passes 'Jill's Law' for Biomarker Testing Coverage

January 28, 2026
Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi House passed House Bill 565 Wednesday, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for patients across the Magnolia State. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatments for cancer and other diseases. “In

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Anita Bales
Senior Grassroots Manager
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601.952.3637
Kimberly Hughes
Government Relations Director
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Stacy Jacobson (she/her)
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
443.610.3627

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