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{"bill_id":2065871,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"School teachers, assistant teachers, and college faculty; raise pay of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Increase To The Minimum Teacher Salary Scale; To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No School District Shall Reduce The Local Supplement Or Pay An Individual Assistant Teacher Less Than The State Minimum Salary In A Year In Which The State Minimum Salary Is Increased; To Provide For A Reduction In Funds For Districts That Violate This Section; To Provide That No District Shall Pay Any Assistant Teacher Less Than The State Minimum Salary Unless Done So By A Pro Rata Daily Amount Where There Has Been A Reduction In Adequate Education Program Allocations For Such District In Such Year Or In The Amount Of Federal Funds To Such District From The Previous Year; To Provide For An Increase To The Minimum Base Salary For Assistant Teachers; To Express The Legislature's Intent That Each Full-time Professor Or Instructor At A State Institution Of Higher Learning Or Community Or Junior College Receive A Salary Increase Above Existing Pay; To Express The Intent Of The Legislature That All Full-time Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors And Course Instructors Of Any Institution Of Higher Learning Or Community Or Junior College Receive A Salary Increase Of $2,000.00 Above Their Current Salaries; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2001/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2001.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2065926,"bill_number":"SB2004","title":"Mississippi PERS Stability Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Pers Stability Act; To Direct The Transfer Of $500,000,000.00 From The Capital Expense Fund To The Employers' Accumulation Account Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Created In Section 25-11-123(c) On July 1, 2026; To Direct The Annual Transfer Of $50,000,000.00 From The Capital Expense Fund To The Employers' Accumulation Account Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Created In Section 25-11-123(c) From July 1, 2027, And On Every July 1 Thereafter Through And Including July 1, 2036; To Provide For General Funds To Be Used In The Event That Unobligated Funds Are Not Available In The Capital Expense Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2004/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2004.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2065976,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"Student transfers; remove requirement for current district of attendance to approve release.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement For The School Board Of The School District Of A Child's Residence Consent To The Release Of The Student For Transfer To Another District; To Require That The Transferee School Board Approve Or Refuse The Transfer Of A Student At The Next Regular Meeting Of The Board After Receipt Of The Petition For Transfer; To Require The Transferee District To Notify, In Writing And Within A Reasonable Time, The District From Which The Student Is Transferring Of The Approval Of A Transfer Request; To Provide That, Absent Good Cause, A Transfer Request Must Be Approved, And The Transferor District Notified, Not Later Than March 15 Of The School Year Before The Transfer Is To Occur; To Authorize A Transferee District To Charge A Fee It Determines To Be Reasonable For Receiving A Student; To Provide That Nothing In This Act Shall Preclude The Mississippi High School Activities Association Or Any Successor Regulatory Body From Exercising Its Authority To Determine The Extracurricular Eligibility Of A Transferring Student; To Provide That Transfer Authority Of A District To Receive Or Deny The Acceptance Of A Student Requesting Transfer Into The District Shall Not Supersede Any Provision Of An Enforceable Desegregation Order Or A Court-approved Desegregation Plan; To Amend Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2002/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2002.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2066027,"bill_number":"SB2003","title":"Retired educators; revise provisions regarding return to work as teachers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Required Separation Period For Retirees Returning To Work As Teachers Under The Section From 90 Days To 45 Days; To Remove The Requirement Of A Minimum Number Of Years Of Creditable Service For Such A Retiree To Return To Work As A Teacher; To Remove The Requirement That Such A Retiree Returning To Work As A Teacher Be Hired To Teach Only In A District Having A Critical Teacher Shortage Or Critical Subject-area Shortage; To Adjust The Pension Liability Participation Assessment And Such Retiree's Salary For Returning To Work As A Teacher, As Determined In Section 37-19-7; To Allow Local Education Agencies To Pay, From Local Education Funding, All Or A Portion Of The Health Insurance Premiums For Such Retirees Returning To Work As Teachers; To Allow A Member To Continue As A Licensed Teacher In An Instructional Position If The Person Has Reached The Age And/or Service Requirement That Will Not Result In A Prohibited In-service Distribution As Defined By The Internal Revenue Service, Provided That The Person Elects To Receive Compensation As Provided For Other Retirees Returning To Work As Teachers Under This Section; To Amend Sections 25-11-127 And 25-9-120, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A School District May Pay No More Than 65% Of A Retired Teacher's Compensation As Salary, And The District Shall Pay To The Board Of Trustees Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi A Pension Liability Participation Assessment In The Amount Of The Employer And Employee Contributions On The Full Amount Of The Regular Compensation For The Position Held By The Retired Teacher; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2003/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2003.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2066078,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Third Chancery Court District; revise number of chancellors.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-5-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Number Of Chancellors For The Third Chancery Court District In The \"from And After January 1, 2027\" Tier; To Condition The Qualifying Deadline For The \"place Three\" Chancellorship For The Third Chancery Court District Upon The Governor's Approval Of This Act; To Amend Section 23-15-977, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 9-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The County Composition Of The Third Chancery Court District, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0001.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2066152,"bill_number":"SB2015","title":"Mississippi Consumer Data Privacy Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Consumer Data Privacy Act\"; To Authorize Consumers To Request That Businesses Disclose Certain Information; To Authorize Consumers To Request That Businesses Delete Personal Information Collected By Businesses; To Require Businesses To Disclose Certain Information To Consumers, To Inform Consumers Of Their Right To Request That Personal Information Be Deleted, And To Delete Personal Information Collected About Consumers Upon Request; To Authorize Consumers To Instruct Businesses To Not Sell The Consumers' Personal Information; To Authorize Consumers To Bring Civil Actions Against Businesses That Violate This Act; To Authorize The Attorney General To Bring Civil Actions Against Businesses That Violate This Act; To Require The Attorney General To Adopt Regulations To Further The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2015/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2015.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2066173,"bill_number":"SB2008","title":"Health insurance; prohibit insurers from discriminating against durable medical equipment and set reimbursement rate.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 83-9-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit An Insurer, Managed-care Company Or Other Payor From Discriminating Against An Accredited Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Providing Services Prescribed By A Patient's Health Care Provider; To Provide That An Insurer, Managed-care Company Or Other Payor Shall Reimburse Durable Medical Equipment No Less Than State Medicaid Rates Set For These Services On A Continuous Monthly Payment Basis For The Duration Of The Medical Need Throughout A Patient's Valid Prescription Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2008/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2008.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2066193,"bill_number":"SB2011","title":"Mississippi Debt Management Services Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-22-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Debt Management Services Act; To Bring Forward Sections 81-22-1 Through 81-22-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2011/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2011.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066214,"bill_number":"SB2012","title":"Justice court; increase jurisdictional limit for residential evictions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-11-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Jurisdictional Limits Of Justice Court For Civil Actions Filed Pursuant To The Residential Landlord And Tenant Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2012/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2012.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066234,"bill_number":"SB2010","title":"Health insurance; require health benefit plans to follow new procedure related to step therapy protocol for CRF-COPD treatment.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 83-9-36.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Health Benefit Plan To Implement A Clear And Transparent Process For A Participant, Beneficiary Or The Prescribing Health Care Provider On Behalf Of The Participant Or Beneficiary, With Crf-copd To Request An Exception To A Step Therapy Protocol; To Set Certain Procedures Related Thereto; To Provide Certain Exceptions To A Treatment Step Therapy Protocol For Treatment Of Crf-copd; To Require Health Benefit Plans To Make Certain Information Regarding Such Procedures Available On Their Website; To Require Health Benefit Plans To Respond To A Requesting Prescriber Within Seventy-two Hours After Receiving An Initial Exception Request; To Require Health Benefit Plans To Respond To Such A Request Within One Business Day When The Step Therapy Protocol May Jeopardize The Life Or Health Of The Beneficiary; To Amend Section 83-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2010/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2010.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2066255,"bill_number":"SC501","title":"Constitutional amendments; require MS elected officials to be natural born citizens of the United States.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing Amendments To Sections 117, 133, 250, 154, 150, 41, 42 And 171 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Require That The Qualifications For Mississippi Elected Officials, Which Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary Of The State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Public Service Commissioners, The Attorney General, Members Of The Legislature, Supreme Court Justices, Court Of Appeals Judges, Chancery And Circuit Court Judges And Justice Court Judges, Include Being A Natural Born Citizen Of The United States.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC501/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0501.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2066275,"bill_number":"SB2006","title":"Judicial office allowance; increase for circuit and chancery.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-1-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Office Allowance For Circuit And Chancery Judges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2006/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2006.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2066296,"bill_number":"SB2005","title":"Official state tartan; designate.","description":"An Act To Create Section 3-3-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate An Official State Tartan For The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2005/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2005.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2066316,"bill_number":"SB2009","title":"Elections; public official's qualification as candidate deemed resignation of current office.","description":"An Act To Provide That An Elected Official's Qualification As A Candidate For A Public Office Shall Be Deemed A Resignation And Vacancy Of The Official's Current Office If The Term Of The Public Office That Is Sought Begins During The Term For Which The Elected Official Currently Serves; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2009/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2009.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2066334,"bill_number":"SB2013","title":"State Grand Jury Act; reinstate and expand scope.","description":"An Act To Reenact The State Grand Jury Act, Which Was Repealed By Operation Of Law On July 1, 2024; To Codify The Law At Its Former Location, Sections 13-7-1 Through 13-7-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Expand The Subject Matter Jurisdiction Of The State Grand Jury To Include Officer-involved Shootings, Certain Embezzlement And Fraud Investigations And Public Corruption Contingent Upon The Approval Of A Proposed Amendment To Section 26 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890; To Remove The Requirement That The Crimes Must Occur Within More Than One Circuit Court District Or Have Transpired Or Have Significance In More Than One Circuit Court District Of This State Contingent Upon The Approval Of A Proposed Amendment To Section 26 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890; To Authorize The Attorney General To Notify The Panel Judge In Lieu Of Petitioning The Judge; To Require The Panel Judge To Impanel A Jury Within 30 Days Of Receiving Notice From The Attorney General; To Remove The Authority Of The Panel Judge To Limit The Authority Of The Investigation Of The State Grand Jury; To Amend The Qualifications Of Jurors For The State Grand Jury; To Authorize The Panel Judge To Deny The Request To Amend The Notice And Order Impaneling The Grand Jury; To Delete The Authority Of The Department Of Public Safety And The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics To Provide Space For The State Grand Jury; To Require Local Government Officials And Law Enforcement To Cooperate To Assist In Providing Accommodation Of The State Grand Jury; To Amend Section 99-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reinstate Section 99-11-3(2), Which Was Repealed By Operation Of Law On July 1, 2024; To Delete The Date Of The Repealer On The Provision Of Law Relating To Venue For Indictments By The State Grand Jury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2013/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2013.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2066356,"bill_number":"SC502","title":"Constitution; amend Section 26 to expand the jurisdiction of the state grand jury.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 26 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Expand The Subject Matter Jurisdiction Of The State Grand Jury; To Remove The Requirement That The Crimes Must Occur Within More Than One Circuit Court District Or Have Transpired Or Have Significance In More Than 1 Circuit Court District Of This State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC502/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0502.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2066376,"bill_number":"SB2007","title":"MS Dept. of Banking and Consumer Finance; delete repealer on authority to join certain exams with the Federal Reserve.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-1-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Authority Of The Mississippi Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Conduct Periodic Joint-bank Examinations With The Federal Reserve; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2007/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2007.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066395,"bill_number":"SB2014","title":"State Health Plan; provide coverage for prosthetic teeth and dental implants for children with oligodontia.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan Shall Provide Coverage For Prosthetic Teeth And Permanent Dental Implants For Children With Oligodontia; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2014/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2014.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2066482,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Criminal investigators; add to the 22nd Circuit Court District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-31-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Two Additional Criminal Investigators To The 22nd Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB7/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0007.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2066509,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Driver's license; authorize issuance of hardship license to persons suspended for being out of compliance with order of support.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of A Hardship Driver's License To A Person Whose License Has Been Suspended As A Result Of Being Out Of Compliance With An Order For Support; To Require A Person To Establish Proof Of Hardship; To Amend Section 63-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Fee For A Hardship License And Provide That A Person Holding A Hardship License May Only Drive To Work And Religious Services; To Amend Section 63-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Term Of A Hardship License Shall Be Four Years; To Amend Sections 63-1-5 And 93-11-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB8/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0008.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066537,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"CON; remove end-stage renal disease facilities from application of law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-173, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove End-stage Renal Disease Facilities From The Application Of The Health Care Certificate Of Need Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB5/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0005.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2066566,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"\"Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026\"; establish to provide greater flexibility and opportunity for school choice.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Education Freedom Act\"; To Create New Section 37-190-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Name Of The Act; To Create New Section 37-190-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Legislative Findings And Intent; To Create New Section 37-190-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Terms And Definitions Used In The Act; To Create New Section 37-190-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Office Of The State Treasurer Shall Administer The Program As The Fund Manager; To Authorize The Fund Manager To Contract With Certified Educational Assistance Organization(s) (ceao) And To Delegate Certain Functions To State Agencies, Including The State Department Of Education; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Fund Manager, Including Application Administration, Eligibility Verification, Residency And Income Verification, Account Establishment And Payment Processes, Prioritization And Lottery Administration, Audit And Compliance Enforcement, Reporting And Rulemaking Authority; To Define And Regulate Certified Educational Assistance Organization(s) (ceao), Including Permitted Administrative Retention; To Authorize Federal Verification Of Immigration Status For Lawful Presence Purposes; To Provide A One-year Exemption From Certain State Personnel Board Rules For Program Implementation Staffing; To Provide That The Fund Manager Shall Not Regulate Curriculum, Instructional Methods, Admissions, Hiring Practices Or Religious Instruction, Except As Expressly Authorized; To Create New Section 37-190-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Magnolia Student Accounts; To Prescribe Eligibility, Participation Categories, Annual Participation Caps, Eligibility Pools With Automatic Rollover Between Pools, A Separate Homeschool Category; To Provide For The Continued Eligibility For Participating Students Who Remain In Compliance Without Reapplication; To Provide For Income-based Prioritization Using Area Median Income Thresholds; To Prescribe Lottery Procedures When Demand Exceeds Supply, And Reapplication Requirements When Accounts Are Unavailable; To Create New Section 37-190-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Annual Funding Amounts For Magnolia Student Accounts Based On Student Category; To Provide Household Caps; To Authorize Carryforward Of Unused Funds; To Authorize Postsecondary Use After Graduation Or Equivalency; To Provide That Msa Funds Are Not Taxable Income And May Not Be Claimed As A Tax Benefit; To Create New Section 37-190-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Equal Opportunity Scholarship For Students With Special Needs Program Shall Operate As A Separate Categorical Component Of The Program; To Transfer Administrative Oversight Of The Equal Opportunity Scholarship For Students With Special Needs Program From The State Department Of Education To The Office Of The State Treasurer Effective July 1, 2027, While Maintaining Governing Law Under Provisions Of Law Creating That Program And Prohibiting Simultaneous Funding Under Multiple Program Components; To Create New Section 37-190-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Annual Assessments For Msa Participants; To Authorize Assessment Options And Parent Selection; To Authorize Payment Of Assessment Costs As An Eligible Expense; To Require Reporting Of Results To The Fund Manager; To Provide Exemptions For Certain Students With Disabilities And For Students In Legitimate Home Instruction Programs; To Require A Statewide Program-level Report Without Identifiable Student Information; To Create New Section 37-190-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Approval Requirements For Education Service Providers And Participating Schools, Including Health And Safety Compliance And Nondiscrimination Requirements; To Provide Grounds And Procedures For Suspension Or Disqualification For Participation In The Program; To Provide Maximum Flexibility For Public Schools Serving As Education Service Providers; To Prohibit State Regulation Of Curriculum, Admissions Or Religious Instruction; To Clarify That Participation Does Not Create State-actor Status; To Create New Section 37-190-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Misuse Of Msa Funds; To Authorize Account Suspension And Closure, Repayment And Referral For Enforcement; To Provide Notice And An Opportunity To Respond Before Permanent Closure Of Msas; To Provide For Reversion Of Remaining Funds To The Education Freedom Fund; To Preserve Student Athletic Eligibility; To Create New Section 37-190-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Postsecondary Education And Industry Credential Expenses Payable From Remaining Msa Funds; To Prescribe Allowable Expenses, Payment Requirements And Time Limits For Which Remaining Msa May Be Used; To Create New Section 37-190-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Education Freedom Fund In The State Treasury And Prescribe Its Funding Sources, Appropriation Requirements, Permissible Uses For The Program's Categorical Components, Required Accounting And Subaccounting, And Nonlapsing Status; To Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement For The School Board Of The School District Of A Child's Residence Consent To The Release Of The Student For Transfer To Another School District; To Only Require That The Transferee School Board Approve Or Refuse The Transfer Of A Student Upon Receiving Notice And Official Meeting Of The Board To Act On Such Transfer; To Authorize The Siblings Of A Lawfully Transferred Student To Enroll In The Transferee School District At The Discretion Of Their Parent(s) Or Legal Guardian(s); That A Transfer Student's Athletic Eligibility Shall Be Determined In Accordance With Rules And Regulations Promulgated By Mhsaa Governing Student Eligibility To Provide For The Allocation And Disbursement Of Funds To A Receiving School District Upon The Completion And Certification Of A Student Transfer Request; To Stipulate That A School Or District May Not Accept Or Deny Students For Transfer Based On The Student's Ability Or Disability; To Require School Districts To Publish The Number Of Available Seats Open To Transfers Within The District And Individualized By School Facility; To Require The District To Publish Such Information At A Reasonable Time Before The Start Of The School Year; To Require Districts To Adopt And Publish The Processes Used To Choose Students For Transfer; To Require The State Department Of Education To Collect And Publish Student Transfer Data, Categorized By Acceptance, Denials And Reasons For Denials; To Provide That Transfer Authority Of A District To Receive Or Deny The Acceptance Of A Student Requesting Transfer Into The District Shall Not Supersede Any Provision Of An Enforceable Desegregation Order Or A Court-approved Desegregation Plan; To Create The Education Freedom Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Expended By The State Department Of Education, Upon Appropriation Of The Legislature, For The Purpose Of Paying The Cost Of The State Portion Of Total Funding Formula Base-student Cost For The Transferring Student At The Transferee District's Rate; To Establish The \"tim Tebow Act\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize Students Enrolled In A Homeschool To Participate In Public School Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities; To Prescribe The Requirements For A Student Enrolled In A Homeschool To Participate In Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities; To Prohibit Discrimination Against Homeschool Student Selection Or Participation In Such Activities; To Provide That Participation In An Extracurricular Activity Is A Privilege And Not A Right; To Amend Section 37-28-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions Related To The Mississippi Charter School Act Of 2013; To Amend Section 37-28-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Applications To Be Approved For Charter Schools In All School Districts; To Amend Section 37-28-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Charter School Authorizer Board To Amend Charter School Contracts In Order To Approve Mergers, Consolidations And Reconfigurations And Contract Reorganizations Without Closing A Charter School; To Amend Section 37-28-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Authorizer From Retaining A Portion Of Per-pupil Allocations For Its Support And Provide That The Legislature May Fund The Authorizer Through Specific Appropriation; To Amend Section 37-28-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Authorizer To Publish A Pamphlet, By August 1 Of Each Year, Informing Charter Schools And Charter Applicants Of All Educational Statutes Applicable To The Operation And Administration Of Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Charter School Authorizer To Limit The Information Initially Submitted By A Charter School Applicant To That Which The Authorizer Deems Essential; To Amend Section 37-28-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Applicants That Are Denied A Charter To Remedy The Application's Deficiencies And Reapply Before The Next Regular Application Process; To Amend Section 37-28-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Authorizer To Allow A Charter Management Organization To Hold A Single Contract And To Reorganize Under A Single Contract Without Reapplying For Each School; To Provide That Charter Schools Shall Be Granted A Two-year Delay Start Date For Commencement Of Instruction Of Students; To Further Provide That If The Charter School Fails To Start After Two Years Of Being Approved, It Must Reapply For Authorization To Open A Charter School To The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board; To Amend Section 37-28-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner In Which A Charter School's Underserved Population Is Compared To That Of The Local School District And To Authorize An Enrollment Preference For Children Transferring To A Charter School From Another School Whose Contract Is Held By The Same Governing Board; To Amend Section 37-28-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Achievement Gaps Comparisons For Proficiency Between Applicable Subgroups; To Amend Section 37-28-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Authorizer To Annually Monitor The Performance And Legal Compliance Of Charter Schools It Has Authorized; To Allow Charter Schools Under The Same Charter Contract To Submit A Single Annual Performance Report; To Amend Section 37-28-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Charter Schools That Receive A Renewal Contract Of Less Than Five Years To Appeal The Decision In The Same Manner That Nonrenewals And Revocations Are Appealed; To Amend Section 37-28-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Timeline And Procedures To Be Followed By The Authorizer In Its Decision To Close A Charter School; To Amend Section 37-28-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Streamline Reports From A Charter School Authorizer; To Amend Section 37-28-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Nonprofit Entity That Is Party To A Charter Contract, Including A Charter Management Organization, Is A Nongovernmental Entity; To Require The Governing Board Of A Nonprofit Entity Holding A Charter Contract For Multiple Schools To Determine Whether Each School Listed In The Charter Contract Will Function As A Local Education Agency Or If The Nonprofit Will Function As Such For All Schools Included In Its Charter Contract; To Amend Section 37-28-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Nonprofit Entity Holding A Charter Contract To Contract For Transportation Services, Special Education Services And Virtual Courses For Students Enrolled In The Charter School Under Its Contract; To Amend Section 37-28-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Charter Schools To Provide Appropriate Services To Students Designated As English Language Learners Who Are Enrolled In Its Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Charter Schools To Receive Performance Classifications From The State Department Of Education; To Provide That Charter Schools Are Not Subject To Any Rule, Policy, Regulation Or Procedure Adopted By The State Board Of Education Unless Such Was Adopted Pursuant To Law Applicable To Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Total Number Of Nonlicensed Teachers Employed In An Instructional Capacity To 50% And To Exclude Provisionally Licensed Teachers And Licensed Teachers Teaching Out Of Field From The 50% Limitation On Charter School Teachers Exempt From Licensure Requirements; To Provide That Charter School Employees Having Satisfied All The Requirements For National Board Certification In Their Respective Professional Disciplines, Shall Be Entitled To A $6,000.00 Annual Salary Supplement; To Amend Section 37-28-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Insert Reference To The Mississippi Code Of Educator Ethics; To Amend Section 37-28-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Charter School Or Charter Management Organization To Annually Certify Information Necessary To Calculate The Charter School's State Share Of And Local Contribution To The State Public School Funding Formula To The State Department Of Education; To Amend Section 37-28-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner In Which The Pro Rata Share Of Local Funds For Charter Schools Is Calculated; To Amend Section 37-28-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Charter Schools To Adhere To Generally Accepted Accounting Principles As Determined By The Financial Accounting Standards Board; To Require The State Auditor To Develop Financial Rules And Regulations, Including A Financial Accounting Manual Specific For Charter Schools; To Provide For The Annual Audit Of Records Of Nonprofit Entities Holding A Charter Contract For Charter Schools; To Require The State Department Of Education And Each Authorizer To Develop A Process Of Sharing Relevant Information To Avoid Duplication Of Effort; To Bring Forward Sections 37-28-1, 37-28-3, 37-28-17, 37-28-25, 37-28-27, 37-28-51, 37-28-59 And 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Sections 31-7-1, 37-3-51, 37-17-1, 37-21-3, 37-41-1, 37-17-6, 37-28-55, 37-173-13 And 37-175-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 37-28-5, 37-28-53 And 37-173-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Require The State Board Of Education To Incorporate Components Within The Existing Financial Literacy Curriculum For Students In Grades 6 Through 8 Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year; To Require Passage Of A One-half Carnegie Unit Course In Financial Literacy As A Graduation Requirement For All Public School Students, Including Those In Charter Schools, Beginning With The 2031 Graduating Class; To Establish The Financial Literacy Trust Fund In The State Treasury To Support Financial Literacy Education; To Require The State Board Of Education To Administer The Fund; To Amend Sections 37-7-301 And 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Establish A School Accountability Dashboard For Mississippi Public Schools To Promote Transparency And Provide Parents With Critical Student Performance Data; To Require School Districts To Publish The School Accountability Dashboard Beginning With The 2026-2027 Academic School Year; To Specify The Timeline By Which The Initial And Subsequent Updates To The Dashboard Are Required To Be Published; To Grant The Department A One-year Period To Identify Any Relevant Data Not Currently Collected To Determine What Said Data Is And Include It In The Dashboard Beginning With The 2027-2028 School Year; To Require The Information In The Dashboard To Be Compiled Into An Easily Accessible, User-friendly Single-page Graphic And Published On The Main Page Of The School District's And The Department's Website; To Require The State Department Of Education To Issue Guidance And The Standardized Dashboard Template To All School Districts By August 1, 2026; To Require The School Accountability Dashboard To Be Aligned With The State's Performance-based Accreditation System And Prescribe The Minimum Data Metrics To Be Included; To Amend Section 37-17-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criteria And Scale Of Compensation For Eligible Retired Teachers Who Return To The Teaching Profession As Contributing But Non-benefit Accruing Members Of The Pers; To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The 50/50 Split Of Employer's Contribution Of Retired Teachers As Pension Liability Participation Assessment; To Amend Sections 37-181-3, 37-181-5, 37-181-7, 37-181-9, 37-181-11, 37-181-15, 37-181-17 And 37-181-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Overly Restrictive Language Which Required The Parent Or Guardian Of An Eligible Student Receiving Esa Funds To Certify To The State Department Of Education That The Student Has Been Accepted Into An Eligible School Qualified To Provide Services For The Participating Student's Disability Or Special Education Needs, Or Provide Services Addressing A Participating Student's Iep; To Remove The Requirement That An Eligible School That Fails To Comply With The Certification Requirements Of Its Ability To Provide Services For The Participating Student's Disability Or Special Education Needs, Or Provide Services Addressing A Participating Student's Iep Shall Be Ineligible To Participate In The Esa Program The Following Year; To Remove The Waitlist Requirement For Students Eligible To Receive An Educational Scholarship Account Under The \"equal Opportunity For Students With Special Needs Act\"; To Provide That, Subject To Appropriation, Each Student's Esa Shall Be Funded At The Student Base Amount As Determined Under The \"mississippi Student Funding Formula\"; To Restructure The Frequency By Which Reimbursement Payments Shall Be Made To Service Providers And Parents From Quarterly To Monthly; To Authorize The Department To Enter Into A Contractual Agreement With A Certified Educational Assistance Organization(s) (ceao) To Administer The Esa Program; To Create The \"aeronautics, Geospatial, Engineering, Nursing, And Technical Skills (agents) Of Excellence Program Act\"; To Establish Specialized Academic Programs For High School Students In Grades 9 Through 12 In Disciplines Such As Aeronautics, Geospatial Studies, Engineering, Nursing, And Technical Skills; To Improve Workforce Readiness And Postsecondary Outcomes For Students Attending Agents Of Excellence Host Institutions; To Define Terminology; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Jointly Administered By The State Board Of Education And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Provide For Implementation Of The Program Contingent Upon Funding Being Appropriated For That Reason; To Prescribe The Mechanism By Which Host Institutions Shall Be Paid For Participating Students; To Require Annual Reports On Enrollment, Outcomes And Finances To Be Submitted To The Governor And The Chairperson Of The Education And Universities And Colleges Committees Of The House And Senate; To Require Comprehensive Evaluations Of The Program Every Three Years To Assess Effectiveness; To Bring Forward Sections 37-13-81, 37-13-83, 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 And 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Require The State Board Of Education And The State Department Of Education To Apply To The United States Department Of Education For A Waiver From The Assessment Requirements For Grades 3 Through 8; To Amend Section 25-11-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"average Compensation\" For Members In The New Tier To Mean The Average Of The Four Highest Consecutive Years Of Earned Compensation, Or Of The Last 48 Consecutive Months Of Earned Compensation, Whichever Is Greater; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 25-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Members In The New Tier Who Have Completed At Least Eight Years Of Membership Service Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Withdrawal From Service At The Age Of 60, And Members Who Have Completed At Least 30 Years Of Creditable Service Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Withdrawal From Service Regardless Of Age; To Provide That Members In The New Tier Who Withdraw From Service Before Age 60 And Have Completed At Least Eight Years Of Membership Service And Have Not Received A Refund Of Their Contributions Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Attaining The Age Of 60; To Provide That The Annual Retirement Allowance Of A Member Who Has Attained The Age Of 60 But Has Not Completed At Least 30 Years Of Creditable Service Shall Be Reduced By An Actuarial Equivalent Factor For Each Year Of Creditable Service Below 30 Years Or The Number Of Years In Age That The Member Is Below Age 65, Whichever Is Less; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-112, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 25-11-114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act With Respect To Retirement Allowances For Death Before Retirement Or Death Or Disability In The Line Of Duty; To Bring Forward Sections 25-11-115, 25-11-117 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Section 25-11-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Proceeding Provisions; To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Assistant Teacher Salary To $20,000.00; To Amend Sections 25-9-127 And 7-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Personnel Actions Of The Office Of The State Treasurer From The Applicability Of The Rules And Regulations Of The State Personnel Board With Regard To The Administration Of The Mississippi Education Freedom Act For One-year Period; To Bring Forward Sections 31-7-401, 31-7-403, 31-7-405 And 31-7-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Authorize Local Law Enforcement Agencies With Primary Law Enforcement Authority Of All Public And Nonpublic Schools Within Their Jurisdiction To Enter Into Memorandums Of Understanding With Independent Nonpublic Schools To Employ Law Enforcement Officers As School Resource Officers (sros) At Such Schools; To Specify The Training Requirements For Individuals Serving As Sros At Independent Nonpublic Schools And Consequences For Noncompliance With Training Requirements; To Amend Sections 21-19-49 And 17-25-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Establish The National Defense Cadet Corps (ndcc) Pilot Program Grant For The Purpose Of Expanding Jrotc Programs In Schools Throughout The State; To Require The State Department Of Education And The Adjutant General Of The Mississippi National Guard To Promulgate Rules And Regulations For The Administration Of The Pilot Program, And To Establish Qualifying Criteria To Be Used In Determining The Priority Of Issuance Of Grants Under The Pilot Program; To Bring Forward Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Codify Section 37–7–104.10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In The Copiah County And Hazlehurst City School Districts There Shall Be An Administrative Restructuring Into One School District To Be Designated As The Copiah County School District Effective July 1, 2028; To Provide For The Composition And Selection Of The Board Of Trustees Of The New Copiah County School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Administratively Consolidate Any School District Which Does Not Voluntarily Follow The Restructuring Order; To Abolish The Former School Districts Following The Administrative Restructuring And Provide For The Transfer Of School District Assets And Liabilities; To Provide For Execution Of Teacher And School District Employee Contracts And The Preparation Of A School District Budget In The New School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Regulations To Implement Such Administrative Restructuring; To Amend Sections 37-7-103 And 37-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Amend Section 37-13-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Local School Boards To Designate A Period Of Reflection At The Beginning Of Each School Day To Provide For Student-initiated Prayer On A Voluntary Basis; To Bring Forward Section 37-13-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-13-4.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Local School Boards To Designate A Period Of Prayer Or Reflection At School Events; To Amend Section 7-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Power And Duties Of The State Treasurer To Include The Authority Granted Under The Mississippi Education Freedom Program For The Treasurer To Administer The Program And To Ensure Fidelity Of Such Through The Promulgation Of Rules And Regulations For The Administration Thereof; To Amend Section 37-15-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Use Of Automobile Registrations As Proof Of Residency When Enrolling Students In School; To Require Parents Or Legal Guardians Who Do Not Own A Vehicle To Submit A Signed Affidavit, Attesting That No Motor Vehicle Is Owned And Affirming The Student's Actual Residence At The Stated Address Within The Enrolling School District; To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop And Submit A Unified Allocation Plan To The United States Department Of Education On Or Before December 31, 2026; To Request Waivers Of Specific Federal Statutory Or Regulatory Requirements Of The Elementary And Secondary Education Act Of 1965, As Amended By The Every Student Succeeds Act, Pursuant To Section 8401(a)(1), In Order To Increase State And Local Flexibility; To Align Federal Education Programs And Resources With Mississippi's Approved Essa State Plan Priorities; To Strengthen School Improvement Efforts Informed By Statewide Accountability, Assessment And Data Systems; To Support Local School Districts In Prioritizing Services For Students Most In Need Of Academic And Nonacademic Support; To Establish A Three-phase Unified Allocation Plan Framework Consisting Of State-level Flexibility, Local Educational Agency Flexibility And Equitable Services Opt-in Options; To Require Continued Compliance With Federal Accountability, Equity And Civil Rights Protections; To Authorize Rulemaking By The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB2/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0002.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":2066597,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Municipal annexation; provide that an election shall be held on the question of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Election On The Question Of Municipal Annexation In Both The Municipality And The Territory Proposed To Be Annexed When The Governing Authorities Of A Municipality Desire To Enlarge Its Boundaries; To Amend Sections 21-1-29, 21-1-31, 21-1-33, 21-1-35, 21-1-37 And 21-1-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Question Of Municipal Annexation From Chancery Court Proceedings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0004.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":2066625,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Identity theft; establish procedure for victim to have debt forgiven and credit reports purged.","description":"An Act To Establish A Procedure For A Victim Of Identity Theft To Have The Debt Forgiven And Credit Reports Purged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB6/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0006.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2066654,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"CON; revise certain provisions of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To A Hospital That Has A Certificate Of Need For A Forty-bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility In Desoto County; To Provide That There Shall Be No Prohibition Or Restrictions On Participation In The Medicaid Program For Such Facility That Would Not Otherwise Apply To Any Other Such Facility; To Require The Issuance Of A Certificate Of Need For Additional Beds In A Community Living Program For Developmentally Disabled Adults Located In Madison County; To Revise The Conditions For A Certificate Of Need Issued For A Long-term Care Hospital In Harrison County To Allow The Hospital To Participate In The Medicaid Program As A Crossover Provider; To Provide That The University Of Mississippi Medical Center Need Not Obtain A Certificate Of Need For Any Hospital Beds, Services, Health Care Facilities, Or Medical Equipment That Have Been Approved And Continuously Operated Under A Certificate Of Need Exemption For A Teaching Hospital, Or That Are Approved Or Applied For Before The Effective Date Of This Act, Relocation; To Provide That From And After The Effective Date Of This Act, The University Of Mississippi Medical Center Shall Have An Academic Exemption From The Certificate Of Need Requirements Only Within A Certain Area Of Jackson, Mississippi; To Clarify That In Order For The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Qualify For Such An Academic Exemption, The State Health Officer Must Determine That The Proposed Equipment Or Facility Fulfills A Substantial And Meaningful Academic Function; To Direct The State Department Of Health To Conduct A Study And Report By December 1, 2026, On The Feasibility Of Exempting Small Hospitals From The Requirement For A Certificate Of Need For The Placement Of Dialysis Units To Reduce The Number Of Transfers For Patients Requiring Dialysis, The Feasibility Of Exempting Small Hospitals From The Requirement For A Certificate Of Need To Operate Geriatric Psychiatric Units, And The Feasibility Of A New Requirement That Acute Adult Psychiatric Units Treat A Certain Percentage Of Uninsured Patients Or Pay A Periodic Fee In Lieu Thereof; To Amend Section 41-7-173, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Dollar Amounts Of Capital Expenditures And Major Medical Equipment That Require The Issuance Of A Certificate Of Need; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB3/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0003.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2066812,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Mississippi Fair Housing Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Fair Housing Act\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Declare That The Opportunity To Obtain Housing And Other Real Estate Without Discrimination Is A Civil Right; To Prohibit Certain Discriminatory Conduct In Real Estate Transactions And In Real Estate Financing; To Declare That Conditions Relating To The Use Or Occupancy Of Real Property Based Upon Discriminatory Reasons Are Void Except In Certain Situations Involving Religious Organizations; To Prohibit Certain Representations In Real Estate Transactions; To Prohibit Retaliation Against Persons Who Oppose Discriminatory Housing Practices; To Authorize Persons Alleging A Violation Of The Act To Seek Injunctive Relief And Damages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB89/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0089.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066814,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Misdemeanors; revise age of expungement for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Age Restriction For Expunction Of Misdemeanor Crimes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB86/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0086.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066817,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"Health insurers; require to use certain standard for hospital inpatient admissions.","description":"An Act To Require Payers For Health Care Services Authorized To Do Business In The State Of Mississippi By The Mississippi Insurance Department To Follow The Same Criteria For Determining The Reasonableness And Necessity Of Hospital Inpatient Admissions As Those Used Under Medicare Part A Commonly Referred To As The Two-midnight Rule; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB97/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0097.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066822,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"CON; remove intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities from CON law.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-7-173 And 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Intermediate Care Facilities For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities From The Health Care Certificate Of Need Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB41/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0041.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":2066826,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Appropriation; City of Greenville for transportation infrastructure and sanitary sewer/water system infrastructure needs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Greenville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Transportation Infrastructure Needs And Sanitary Sewer/water System Infrastructure Needs For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB64/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0064.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066830,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"State identification; authorize permanent identification for permanent residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-35-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Permanently Disabled Persons Who Are Residents Of Nursing Homes Or Assisted Living Facilities To Receive A Permanent State Identification Card Without Charge Of A Fee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB31/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0031.xml","sponsor":"Brent Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2066836,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"Small Business Bridge Loan Program; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The Small Business Bridge Loan Program In The Mississippi Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Provide Short Term Bridge Loans To Small Business Owners For The Purpose Of Providing Financial Assistance Until The Owners Are Able To Secure Other Financing; To Create A Special Fund To Be Known As The Small Business Bridge Loan Program Revolving Loan Fund, Which Shall Be Administered By The Department, And Expended For The Sole Purpose Of Providing Loans To Small Business Owners Under The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide That The Department Shall Determine The Terms And Conditions Of The Loans Subject To Certain Eligibility Requirements And Provisions For The Loans; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB70/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0070.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066839,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Medicaid; create Medicaid Commission to administer program and abolish Division of Medicaid.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Medicaid Commission To Administer The Medicaid Program; To Provide For The Membership And Appointment Of The Commission; To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Commission Shall Be Appointed By The Commission; To Abolish The Division Of Medicaid And Transfer The Powers, Duties, Property And Employees Of The Division To The Medicaid Commission; To Amend Sections 43-13-103, 43-13-105, 43-13-109, 43-13-113, 43-13-115, 43-13-116, 43-13-117, 43-13-120, 43-13-121, 43-13-123, 43-13-125, 43-13-139 And 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB130/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0130.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066842,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the Mississippi Delta Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Mississippi Delta Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy In Sunflower County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB140/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0140.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066848,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Absentee ballots; authorize executive committees to process for primary elections.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-523, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Resolution Board, For General And Special Elections, And The County Or Municipal Executive Committee, As Applicable, For Primary Elections, To Review All Ballots That Have Been Rejected By The Omr Equipment And That Are Damaged Or Defective, Blank Or Overvoted; To Amend Section 23-15-639, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Examination And Counting Of All Absentee Ballots To Be Conducted By The Resolution Board In General And Special Elections And By The County Or Municipal Executive Committee, As Appropriate, In Primary Elections; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-573 And 23-15-597, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB37/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0037.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066853,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Mississippi Grocery Initiative Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Grocery Initiative Act\"; To Provide That The Department Of Human Services Shall, Subject To Appropriation, Establish The Mississippi Grocery Initiative To Expand Access To Healthy Foods In Food Deserts In Mississippi And Areas At Risk Of Becoming Food Deserts By Providing Grants And Other Forms Of Financial Assistance To Certain Food Resources; To Define Certain Terms For The Purposes Of This Act; To Provide That The Department Of Human Services May Provide Technical Assistance And Counseling To Mississippi Grocery Initiative Participants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB48/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0048.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066857,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Washington County with certain road projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Washington County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Paving, Repaving, Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To Sarullo Circle And Mourning Dove Street; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB139/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0139.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066863,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"Administrative Procedures Act; require agencies to provide notice to Legislature and require Governor's approval if estimated cost of agency rule exceeds a certain amount.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Notice Of A State Agency's Proposed Rule Adoption Include How Much The Proposed Rule Will Cost The State; To Require That A Copy Of The Notice Of Proposed Rule Adoption Be Provided To Each Member Of The Mississippi Legislature If The Estimated Cost Of The Proposed Rule Is $200,000.00 Or More Per Year Or $600,000.00 Or More Over Three Years; To Amend Section 25-43-3.105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That A Summary Of The Economic Impact Statement And The Proposed Rule Shall Be Forwarded To Each Member Of The Legislature At No Cost To The Member If The Estimated Cost Of The Proposed Rule Is $200,000.00 Or More Per Year Or $600,000.00 Or More Over Three Years; To Authorize The Legislature To Review, Make Objections To, And Make Written Recommendations For Changes To A Proposed Rule; To Provide That Such A Rule Will Not Become Effective Unless Approved By The Governor; To Amend Section 25-43-3.106, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Agency To Consider Any Objection Or Recommendation Made By The Legislature Before A Proposed Rule Is Adopted; To Amend Section 25-43-3.110, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Agency To Include The Governor's Approval Or Objection To The Rule In The Rule-making Record; To Amend Section 25-43-3.111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Rule Is Invalid Unless Adopted In Substantial Compliance With The Administrative Procedures Act As It Existed On The Date That The Rule Was Adopted; To Amend Sections 25-43-3.112 And 25-43-3.113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB16/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0016.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2066868,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"Appropriation; Department of Health for making care grants under the Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Making Care Grants Under The Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB67/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0067.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066874,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For Repair, Renovation And Upgrading Of Campus Buildings, Facilities And Infrastructure At Alcorn State University, Jackson State University And Mississippi Valley State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB136/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0136.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066877,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Appropration; UMMC for scholarships in the Rural Physicians Scholarship Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The University Of Mississippi Medical Center For The Purpose Of Funding 122 Scholarships In The Rural Physicians Scholarship Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB82/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0082.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066882,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Blank space on ballots; remove and provide supplementary ballot if a candidate is removed from race after ballots are printed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-365, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Blank Space For A Write-in Candidate And Provide That A Supplementary Ballot Must Be Printed And Used In The Event A Candidate Dies, Resigns, Withdraws Or Is Removed After The Ballots Have Been Printed But Before An Election; To Amend Sections 23-15-333, 23-15-523 And 23-15-551, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB34/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0034.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066886,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Municipal executive committee; revise procedure for filing vacancies of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If Vacancies Occur In A Municipal Executive Committee Within Ninety Days Of A Municipal Primary Election, The State Executive Committee Shall Fill The Vacancies; To Require A Person Appointed To A Municipal Executive Committee By The State Executive Committee To Remain In That Position Until The Next Regular Election For Executive Committees; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-309 And 23-15-313, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB36/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0036.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066890,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"TANF funds; prohibit providing to any person whose income is more than 200% of poverty level.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Tanf Funds Shall Be Provided To Any Person Whose Income Is More Than 200% Of The Federal Poverty Level; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB128/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0128.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066895,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Herman Smith; commend for service to the Vicksburg Bridge Commission and flag raising tradition.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Mr. Herman Smith For Over 20 Years Of Outstanding Service To The Vicksburg Bridge Commission And Flag Raising Tradition.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR1/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0001.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2066900,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Essential health care workers premium pay; Department of Health to create program using any available funds.","description":"An Act To Create A Hazard Pay For Essential Health Care Workers Grant Program, To Be Administered By The State Department Of Health, To Provide $1,500 In Premium Pay For Essential Health Care Workers Who Perform Jobs In Public Settings That Subject Them To An Elevated Risk Of Exposure To Covid-19; To Define Certain Terms; To Require The Department To Establish A Procedure For Employers Of Essential Health Care Workers To Apply For Grant Funds; To Require The Department To Submit An Annual Report On The Program To The Legislative Budget Committee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB118/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0118.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066903,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Midwifery; provide for licensure and regulation of.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Licensure And Regulation Of Professional Midwifery; To Provide Definitions For The Purpose Of The Act; To Provide Exceptions To The Applicability Of The Act; To Provide The Scope Of Practice For Licensed Midwives; To Provide Mandatory Procedures For Licensed Midwives; To Prohibit Licensed Midwives From Certain Actions; To Create The State Board Of Licensed Midwifery And Provide For Its Composition, Appointment And Powers And Duties; To Require The Board To Promulgate Rules Not Later Than July 1, 2027; To Require A License From The Board To Practice Professional Midwifery; To Provide For The Issuance Of Temporary Permits To Practice Pending Qualification For Licensure; To Provide Exemptions From Licensure For Certain Persons; To Provide For The Confidentiality Of Information Maintained By The Board; To Provide Immunity For Certain Actions; To Provide Criminal Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Prohibit Terminology In Any Health Coverage Plan, Policy Or Contract That Is Discriminatory Against Professional Midwifery; To Require Health Coverage Plans That Provide Maternity Benefits To Provide Coverage For Services Rendered By A Licensed Midwife; To Provide Whenever A Health Coverage Plan Provides For Reimbursement Of Any Services That Are Within The Lawful Scope Of Practice Of Licensed Midwives, The Person Entitled To Benefits Under The Plan Shall Be Entitled To Reimbursement For The Services, Whether The Services Are Performed By A Physician Or A Licensed Midwife; To Require The State Department Of Health To Develop And Institute A Safe Perinatal Transfer Certification For The Facilities That It Regulates; To Amend Section 73-25-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Reference To The Practice Of Midwifery In The Definition Of The Practice Of Medicine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB142/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0142.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066909,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Authority of Secretary of State to approve leases on Public Trust Tidelands; clarify.","description":"An Act To Define State Jurisdiction Over Public Trust Tidelands And The Authority Of The Secretary Of State To Approve Leases Located On Public Trust Tidelands; To Amend Sections 7-11-11, 29-1-107, 29-15-1, 29-15-3, 29-15-5, 29-15-9, 29-15-10 And 29-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Codify Section 29-15-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare Legislative Intent Relative To Public Trust Tidelands, To Clarify The Requirement Of A Separate Lease From The Secretary Of State To Rent Land On Public Trust Tidelands Property, To Clarify That The Lease Needed To Move On Shore Is One With The State Or The State Port At Gulfport, To Revise Definitions, To Provide That State-held Tidelands Subject To Public Trust Are Prescribed In Tidelands Maps And Boundary Agreements And Court Orders Confirming The Maps, To Confirm All Authority Over Tidelands In The State Unless Specifically Severed Or Given To A Specific State Agency Or Political Subdivision, To Confirm Authority, Management And Administrative Control Over Tidelands In The Secretary Of State, To Clarify That Only Specific Action By The Legislature Can Divest The Secretary Of State Of Such Management And Control; To Amend Sections 59-7-405 And 59-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Local Governing Authority Shall Not Lease, Sublease, Rent Or Provide Access For Any Gaming Purposes Under This Authority; To Amend Sections 75-76-67, 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define And Clarify The Authority Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission In Determining Legal Gaming Sites And Preliminary Site Approval And To Clarify Areas Authorized For Gaming Casino Operations And The Authority Of The Commission To Regulate Minimum Size, Minimum Improvements And Other Project Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB14/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0014.xml","sponsor":"Brent Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2066913,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Appropriation; IHL for construction of athletic stadium for Jackson State University.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Jackson State University To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction Of An Athletic Stadium To Host The University's Sporting Events For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB117/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0117.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066919,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"TANF benefits; provide child care and transportation for applicants during initial orientation meetings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Provide Child Care And Transportation For Applicants For Tanf Benefits During The Application Processing Period, Job Readiness Class, Work Program Intake Process And Other Initial Orientation Meetings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB126/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0126.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066924,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"PERS; require employers to pay percentage of contract workers' compensation into the system.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Employer In The Public Employees' Retirement System That Contracts With Individuals To Perform Services For Or On Behalf Of The Employer As A Contract Worker, Contractual Employee Or Independent Contractor To Pay Into The Employer's Accumulation Account Of The System A Certain Percentage Of The Total Compensation That Is Paid To The Individual Under The Contract, If The Services Contracted For Are Services That Are Typically Performed By Regular Employees Of The Employer And Are Still Being Performed By Or Were Formerly Performed By Active Members Of The System For Or On Behalf Of The Employer; To Provide That The Percentage Shall Be The Same As The Employer's Contribution Rate That Is Paid On Account Of Each Member Who Became A Member Of The System Before March 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB45/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0045.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066929,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Rx Kids Program; create to provide time-limited assistance to pregnant women during pregnancy and for 12 months after birth.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Rx Kids Program As A Pilot Program To Provide Targeted Time-limited Economic Assistance To All Pregnant Women In Those Counties Who Are Experiencing An Acute Economic Hardship During Their Pregnancy And For Twelve Months After Giving Birth; To Specify The Eligibility Criteria For The Program And Amounts Of Cash Prescriptions That The Woman Is Eligible To Receive; To Provide That The Program Is A Public-private Partnership That Combines Public Funding From State And Federal Sources With Private Funding; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Based At And Administered By The University Of Mississippi Medical Center; To Provide Ummc Shall Contract With A Nonprofit Entity To Provide For The Administration Of The Program; To Provide That The Cash Prescriptions Are Considered To Be Nontaxable Private Gifts Made By The Nonprofit Entity; To Provide That The Nonprofit Entity Shall Distribute The Prescriptions As Direct Deposits For Financial Institutions Or Through Reloadable Debit Cards; To Provide That All Cash Prescriptions Shall Be Funded Using A Mixture Of Private And Public Funds; To Provide That The Program Shall Use Tanf Funds Through \"non-recurrent Short-term Benefits\" (nrst) For The Prenatal Transfers And The First Three Months Of Infant Transfers For All Medicaid-covered Prenatal Care And Births; To Provide That The Program Must Use Other Public Non-tanf Funds Or Private Funds For The Other Nine Months Of Infant Transfers And For All Prenatal Care And Births That Are Not Covered By Medicaid; To Direct The Department Of Human Services Amend The State Plans Of Certain Public Benefits Programs To Exclude All Cash Prescriptions Under The Program From The Income Calculators For Those Programs And To Apply For Any Necessary Federal Waivers, In Order To Protect Those Public Benefits For Which Eligibility Is Income Based For Program Participants To The Greatest Extent Possible; To Provide That The Pilot Program Shall Be Operated For A Period Of Three Years; To Provide That During The Period Of Operation And At The End Of The Program, Ummc Shall Measure And Evaluate The Outcomes Of Births In The Counties In The Program And Provide Such Information To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB35/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0035.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066934,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Video lottery terminals; authorize lottery board to allow with certain restrictions.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board Of Directors To Authorize Video Lottery And Video Lottery Terminals With Limitations On Transaction Costs, Maximum Payouts And Locations; To Amend Sections 27-115-5, 27-115-17, 27-115-69 And 27-115-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB76/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0076.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066939,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"DOC; convert restitution centers to post-release reentry centers.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Corrections To Convert The Three Restitution Centers In The State To Post-release Reentry Centers; To Provide That The Post-release Reentry Centers Shall Be For Individuals Who Are Eligible For Release, Including Those Eligible For Parole And Early Release Supervision, If Such Individuals Do Not Have Immediate Access To Housing Upon Release; To Require The Department To Administer Services In The Post-release Reentry Centers As Well As Other Facilities That Provide Post-release Reentry Services; To Require The Department To Assist Residents Of The Centers In Obtaining Certain Reentry Necessities Such As Housing, Job Skills Training And Driver's Licenses; To Amend Section 45-33-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Residence Restrictions Shall Not Apply To Post-release Reentry Centers; To Amend Section 45-33-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB101/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0101.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066942,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Licensed contractors; require itemized statements and establish acceptable fees for residential builders and remodelers.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-59-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Person Licensed By The State Board Of Contractors As A Residential Builder Or Remodeler To Submit, Upon Request, An Itemized Statement To A Customer Within 15 Days Of Completing A Job; To Require The State Board Of Contractors To Establish An Acceptable Range Of Fees For Large And Small Projects; To Subject A Person Who Violates These Requirements To Disciplinary Action By The Board; To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Act Of Charging Fees In Excess Of The Acceptable Rate To Be Considered An Unfair Method Of Competition Or Unfair Or Deceptive Trade Practice Under The Consumer Protection Laws; To Bring Forward Section 73-59-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB99/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0099.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066947,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Habitual offender law; exclude drug and nonviolent offenses when computing prior offenses under.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-81 And 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Under The Habitual Offender Sentencing Law Any Conviction For A Drug Offense Or A Nonviolent Crime Shall Not Be Utilized In Computing Whether A Person Has Two Prior Convictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB109/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0109.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066949,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Public schools; require school boards to adopt policy on bell-to-bell cell phone prohibition.","description":"An Act To Require Local School Boards To Develop And Public Schools Located Within The School District To Implement Age-appropriate And Developmentally-appropriate Policies Relating To Student Cell Phone Possession And Use On School Property During The Academic School Day From Bell-to-bell; To Specify The Minimum Provisions To Be Contained In Each School Cell Phone-free Education Policy Applicable To Elementary, Middle And High School Students; To Prescribe Exceptions To Possession; To Prohibit Students From Being Suspended Or Expelled As A Consequence Of Any Violation Of Such Policies; To Require School Districts To Establish Procedures For Off-site Events; To Require School Boards To Make Its Policy Publicly Available And Posted Prominently On The School District's Website; To Require School Boards, When Designing Its Cell Phone-free Education Policy, To Incorporate School-based Emergency Best Practices In Its Comprehensive School Safety Plan; To Provide For The Construction Of This Act; To Amend Sections 37-11-55 And 37-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Regarding The Prohibition On Suspending Or Expelling Students For Being In Violation Of The Cell Phone Possession Policy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB46/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0046.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066956,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Earned-discharge credits; authorize offenders on probation/parole to earn for participation in faith-based activities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Offender Who Is On Probation And Parole May Be Awarded Earned-discharge Credit If He Or She Participates In Faith-based Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB43/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0043.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066959,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Appropriation; Department of Health for making physician grants under the Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Making Physician Grants Under The Mississippi Qualified Health Center Grant Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB62/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0062.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066965,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Program; create to provide grants to public hospitals at high financial risk.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Program In The Department Of Finance And Administration To Provide Grants To Public Hospitals At High Financial Risk To Help Those Hospitals Be More Financially Viable So That They Can Continue To Operate And Be Available To Provide Health Care Services To The Communities In Which They Are Located; To Create A Special Fund To Be Known As The Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Fund, Which Shall Be Administered By The Department And Expended For The Sole Purpose Of Providing Grants To Public Hospitals Under The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide That To Be Eligible For A Grant, A Public Hospital Must Apply For The Grant And Include Such Documentation As Specified By The Department Showing That The Hospital Is At High Financial Risk; To Provide That The Amount Of Each Grant Shall Be Determined By The Department, With Priority For Larger Grants Being Given To Public Hospitals That Are At Immediate Risk Of Closing And Whose Survival Is Critically Essential To The Communities In Which They Are Located; To Provide That Within Five Business Days After Receipt Of An Application With The Required Documentation Showing That The Public Hospital Is At High Financial Risk, The Department Shall Approve The Application And Distribute The Grant To The Hospital; To Require The Department To Make Annual Reports To The Joint Legislative Budget Committee About Each Grant Made Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB71/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0071.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2066968,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Expungement; revise age for misdemeanor crimes for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age For Expunction Of Misdemeanors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB85/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0085.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066972,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"Birth doulas; provide for certification of by Department of Health.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Certification Of Birth Doulas By The State Department Of Health; To Require The Department To Establish The Competency-based Requirements That A Birth Doula Must Meet To Obtain Certification; To Require The Department To Establish Certification And Renewal Fees, Administrative Procedures, Disciplinary Procedures, Continuing Education Requirements, Administrative Requirements And Forms Necessary To Implement This Act; To Create In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Known As The Birth Doula Certification Fund, And Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Expended By The Department For The Administration Of This Act; To Provide That This Act Does Not Prohibit A Person From Practicing As A Birth Doula Without Obtaining Certification Under This Act; To Prohibit Persons From Using The Title \"state-certified Birth Doula\" In Connection With The Person's Name To Indicate Or Imply That The Person Is A State-certified Birth Doula Without Being Certified As A Birth Doula In Accordance With This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB78/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0078.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066977,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"CON; authorize for nursing home in Jones County.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Issue A Certificate Of Need For The Construction Or Expansion Of Nursing Facility Beds Or The Conversion Of Other Beds To Nursing Facility Beds In Jones County, Not To Exceed Sixty Beds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB9/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0009.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2066981,"bill_number":"HC2","title":"Warren Central High School Vikings Swim Teams; commend upon capturing 2025 Class II State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Warren Central High School Boys And Girls Swimming Teams And Coach Terry Wong Upon Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class Ii State Championships.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC2/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0002.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2066984,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Natchez with Concord Avenue drainage improvement project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Natchez, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The City's Concord Avenue Drainage Improvement Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB120/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0120.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2066990,"bill_number":"HC3","title":"Constitution; signatures from any congressional district cannot exceed fractional portion of number of signatures required for initiative petition.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 273, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That To Qualify An Initiative Petition For Placement Upon The Ballot, Signatures Of The Qualified Electors From Any Congressional District Shall Not Exceed A Certain Fractional Portion Of The Total Number Of Signatures Required.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC3/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0003.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2066996,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"TANF block grant; DHS shall transfer 30% of each year to CCDF for child care vouchers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Transfer 30% Of The Tanf Block Grant Received By The State Each Fiscal Year To The Child Care And Development Fund (ccdf), To Be Used As Vouchers To Pay For Child Care For Qualifying Children Under The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB125/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0125.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067000,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Appropriation; IHL for repairs and improvements of campus facilities at the three HBCUs in MS.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Repair, Restoration, Improvements And Maintenance Of Campus Facilities At The Three Historically Black Colleges And Universities (hbcus) In Mississippi, Alcorn State University, Jackson State University And Mississippi Valley State University, For The Period Beginning Upon The Passage Of This Act And Ending June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB66/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0066.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067006,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Metcalfe with repair and renovation of town park.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Metcalfe, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of The Town Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB137/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0137.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067009,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Courtroom proceeding; authorize video conferences for certain proceedings.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Judge To Conduct Video Conference Proceedings Under Certain Conditions; To List The Conditions; To Require Notice To All Parties Within A Certain Time Period; To Specify Certain Proceedings That Require Agreement By All Parties Before A Video Proceeding Can Occur; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB39/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0039.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2067015,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Appropriation; Coahoma Community College and MS Delta Community College for repairs and improvements of campus facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of Coahoma Community College And The Board Of Trustees Of Mississippi Delta Community College For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Repair, Restoration, Improvements And Maintenance Of Campus Facilities At Those Community Colleges, For The Period Beginning Upon The Passage Of This Act And Ending June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB61/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0061.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067019,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"School attendance; require for children unable to score a 21 or higher on ACT until the child reaches 18 years of age.","description":"An Act To Require Children Who Are Younger Than 18 Years Old To Take The Act Assessment Prior To Dropping Out Of School; To Provide That If The Child Cannot Attain A Certain Act Score They Shall Be Included In The Compulsory School Attendance Law Until They Reach 18 Years Of Age; To Provide Penalties For The Parents Of Children Who Are Required To Attend School Until Reaching 18 Years Of Age And Miss A Certain Number Of Consecutive Days; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB91/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0091.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067022,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt motor vehicle owned by unremarried surviving spouse of law enforcement officer/employee who died while in performance of official duties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-51-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation One Motor Vehicle Owned By The Unremarried Surviving Spouse Of A Person Who Was A Law Enforcement Officer Or Other Law Enforcement Employee Who Died While Engaged In The Performance Of His Or Her Official Duties Or Was Wounded Or Otherwise Received Intentional Or Accidental Bodily Injury While Engaged In The Performance Of His Or Her Official Duties And Later Died As A Result Of Such Wounds Or Injury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB58/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0058.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067028,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Workers' compensation; revise amount allowed for disability or death cases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Workers' Compensation Allowed For Disability Or Death Cases From Sixty-six And Two-thirds Percent To One Hundred Percent Of The Average Weekly Wage For The State Per Week; To Amend Sections 71-3-17 And 71-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 71-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Who Is Eligible To Receive A Death Benefit Amount And Payment; To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB80/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0080.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067034,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Birthing centers; delete requirement to have written transfer agreement with a hospital in order to be licensed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-77-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement For Birthing Centers To Obtain A Written Transfer Agreement With A Hospital That Has An Organized Obstetrical Service And Provides Such Service On A Continuing Basis, Stating That The Hospital Agrees To Accept From The Birthing Center Such Cases As May Need To Be Referred From The Birthing Center; To Require Licensed Birthing Centers To Establish A Written Transfer Plan That Involves Appropriate Levels Of Care When Client Conditions Require It, And To Periodically Provide A Local Hospital With Written Notice Of Its Operations And Patient Population Served; To Provide That In Order To Be Licensed, A Birthing Center Must Be In Compliance With The American Association Of Birth Centers's (aabc) Standards For Birth Centers, Including Establishing A Written Transfer Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB143/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0143.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067039,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Mississippi Special Needs Housing Steering Council; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Special Needs Housing Steering Council; To Require The Council To Assist The Mississippi Home Corporation In The Creation And Administration Of A Special Needs Housing Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB106/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0106.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067044,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Appropriation; Delta Health System for mammography equipment and replacing hospital infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The Delta Health System In Greenville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Procuring And Installing Advanced Mammography Equipment And Replacing And/or Updating Of Hospital Infrastructure For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB65/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0065.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067047,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for investments in qualified clean-burning motor vehicle fuel property.","description":"An Act To Provide An Income Tax Credit For A Percentage Of The Cost Of Installing New Alternative Fueling Infrastructure For Certain Alternative Fuels; To Provide An Income Tax Credit For A Percentage Of The Cost Of Installing A Residential Compressed Natural Gas Fueling System; To Define Certain Terms Used In This Act; To Prescribe The Maximum Amount Of The One-time Credit, Based On The Type Of Qualified Clean-burning Motor Vehicle Fuel Property, Which May Be Claimed In A Taxable Year; To Provide That Any Unused Portion Of The Credit May Be Carried Forward For The Succeeding Five Tax Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB119/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0119.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067054,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Appropriation; Department of Health for implementing and operating an Obstetrics (OB) System of Care.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Implementing And Operating An Obstetrics (ob) System Of Care For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB83/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0083.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067057,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Sales tax; create diversion to counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of The State Sales Tax Revenue Collected From Business Activities Within A County That Occur Outside Of The Municipalities In A County Shall Be Paid To The County; To Provide That Such Monies Paid To A County Shall Be Used For Repair, Maintenance And Reconstruction Of Roads, Streets And Bridges; To Amend Section 27-65-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB53/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0053.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067062,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Midwifery; provide for licensure and regulation of.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Licensure And Regulation Of Professional Midwifery; To Provide Definitions For The Purpose Of The Act; To Provide Exceptions To The Applicability Of The Act; To Provide The Scope Of Practice For Licensed Midwives; To Provide Mandatory Procedures For Licensed Midwives; To Prohibit Licensed Midwives From Certain Actions; To Create The State Board Of Licensed Midwifery And Provide For Its Composition, Appointment And Powers And Duties; To Require The Board To Promulgate Rules Not Later Than July 1, 2027; To Require A License From The Board To Practice Professional Midwifery; To Provide For The Issuance Of Temporary Permits To Practice Pending Qualification For Licensure; To Provide Exemptions From Licensure For Certain Persons; To Provide For The Confidentiality Of Information Maintained By The Board; To Provide Immunity For Certain Actions; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Prohibit Terminology In Any Health Coverage Plan, Policy Or Contract That Is Discriminatory Against Professional Midwifery; To Require Health Coverage Plans That Provide Maternity Benefits To Provide Coverage For Services Rendered By A Licensed Midwife; To Provide Whenever A Health Coverage Plan Provides For Reimbursement Of Any Services That Are Within The Lawful Scope Of Practice Of Licensed Midwives, The Person Entitled To Benefits Under The Plan Shall Be Entitled To Reimbursement For The Services, Whether The Services Are Performed By A Physician Or A Licensed Midwife; To Require The State Department Of Health To Develop And Institute A Safe Perinatal Transfer Certification For The Facilities That It Regulates; To Amend Section 73-25-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Practice Of Midwifery Is Not Considered To Be The Practice Of Medicine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB79/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0079.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067065,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Towing companies; require to record certain information of the person who requests the services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Towing Companies To Record Certain Information From Any Person Who Requests The Company's Services; To Bring Forward Section 63-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Abandoned Motor Vehicles, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB18/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0018.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":2067070,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Natchez with stormwater infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Natchez, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The City's Roselawn Subdivision Stormwater Infrastructure Project, West Stiers Lane Stormwater Infrastructure Project And Concord Avenue Stormwater Infrastructure Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB115/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0115.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067074,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Mandatory 85% sentencing rule; repeal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-138, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Repeal The Provision Of Law That Prohibits Any Eligible Inmate, Whose Sentence Was Imposed After June 30, 1995, From Accruing Earned-time Allowance That Exceeds Fifteen Percent Of His Or Her Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB110/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0110.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067078,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Use of restitution centers by DOC; repeal and convert centers into post-release reentry centers.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Corrections To Convert The Three Restitution Centers In The State To Post-release Reentry Centers; To Provide That The Post-release Reentry Centers Shall Be For Individuals Who Are Eligible For Release, Including Those Eligible For Parole And Early Release Supervision, If Such Individuals Do Not Have Immediate Access To Housing Upon Release; To Require The Department To Administer Services In The Post-release Reentry Centers As Well As Other Facilities That Provide Post-release Reentry Services; To Require The Department To Assist Residents Of The Centers In Obtaining Certain Reentry Necessities Such As Housing, Job Skills Training And Driver's Licenses; To Amend Sections 45-33-35 And 47-5-110, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Repeal Section 99-37-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Department Of Corrections To Operate Restitution Centers; To Repeal Section 99-37-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Certain Powers And Duties Of The Department Of Corrections And The Department Of Human Services Regarding Restitution Centers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB102/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0102.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067081,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Appropriation; City of Natchez for stormwater infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Natchez To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Roselawn Subdivision Stormwater Infrastructure Project, West Stiers Lane Stormwater Infrastructure Project And Concord Avenue Stormwater Infrastructure Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB49/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0049.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067087,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Health insurance policies; require coverage for certain obesity treatments.","description":"An Act To Require That Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Shall Provide Coverage For Obesity Treatment For An Individual Who Has A Body Mass Index That Is Thirty Percent Or More Above His Or Her Ideal Body Weight And When A Written Order Is Provided By A Physician That States The Treatment Is Medically Necessary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB27/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0027.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067090,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Joint state-county work programs; require DOC to utilize under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Create A Section To Prohibit The Commissioner Of The Department Of Corrections From Housing Offenders In Private Correctional Facilities Unless The Commissioner Allows A Certain Number Of Inmates To Participate In Joint State-county Work Programs; To Amend Sections 47-4-1, 47-4-11, 47-5-471, 47-5-941, 47-5-943, 47-5-1211 And 47-5-1213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform With The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB26/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0026.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067096,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Motor vehicle lien; authorize mechanic to seek title from title loan company after nonpayment of services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Mechanics To Whom The Price Of Labor And Material May Be Due Shall Have The Right To Seek Title Of A Vehicle From A Title Loan Company After Nonpayment Of Services, If The Person Whose Vehicle Was Repaired Acquired A Title Loan On The Vehicle After The Mechanic Began Repairing The Vehicle; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB73/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0073.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067099,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Appropriation; Department of Health to fund the MS Hospital Emergency Grant Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Mississippi Hospital Emergency Grant Program Established In House Bill No. _____, 2026 Regular Session, For The Period Beginning Upon The Passage Of This Act And Ending June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB103/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0103.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067103,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"The Mississippi chapters of The Links, Incorporated; commend for its passionate advocacy to end hunger and support maternal health.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Mississippi Chapters Of The Links, Incorporated, On Their Passionate Commitment To End Hunger, Improve Maternal Health And End Food Insecurity By Supporting Access And Equity For All Mississippians.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR2/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0002.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067107,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB123/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0123.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067113,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"State employees; remove requirement to use one day of personal leave before using major medical leave.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-3-93 And 25-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That A State Employee Must Use One Day Of Accrued Personal Or Compensatory Leave, Or Leave Without Pay If The Employee Has No Accrued Personal Or Compensatory Leave, Before The Employee May Use Major Medical Leave; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB138/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0138.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067119,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Office of Independent State Hearing Officers; create to hear and decide matters for persons as alternative to agency hearing officers.","description":"An Act To Create The Office Of Independent State Hearing Officers To Provide Hearing Officers To Conduct Hearings, Compile Evidence And Render Decisions On Matters For Persons Or Entities That Have Issues Before State Agencies; To Provide That The Office Shall Be Headed By A Director Who Is Appointed By The Governor For A Term Of Four Years And Who May Be Removed From Office Only For Cause; To Provide That The Office Shall Be Housed At The Department Of Finance And Administration And Shall Be Funded From Funds That Are Specifically Appropriated To The Department For That Purpose; To Provide That The Director Shall Contract With At Least Five Persons To Serve As Hearing Officers; To Provide That When A Person Or Entity Has An Issue Before A State Agency And The State Agency Has Its Own Hearing Officer, The Person Or Entity May Elect At Its Option To Have A Hearing Officer From The Office Of Independent State Hearing Officers Hear And Decide The Matters At Issue, As An Alternative To Having A Hearing Officer Of The State Agency; To Provide That If A Person Or Entity Elects To Have A Hearing Officer From The Office, The Director Of The Office Shall Assign One Of The Hearing Officers On A Rotating Basis To Hear And Decide The Matters At Issue; To Provide That A Person Or Entity Or State Agency May Appeal The Decision Of A Hearing Officer To A Panel Of Three Hearing Officers Of The Office Who Were Not Involved In The Hearing And Decision; To Provide That Any Person Or Entity Or State Agency Aggrieved By A Final Decision Of The Appeals Panel Shall Be Entitled To Judicial Review Of The Decision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB69/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0069.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067123,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Act and Resilience Act; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy And Resilience (c-pacer) Act, To Allow Certain Financing For Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial And Multifamily Property Owners To Seek Long-term Financing From Private Lenders For Clean Energy Resiliency Improvements; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize Local Governments To Impose A Voluntary Special Assessment To Repay The Financing On Certain Projects; To Authorize Such Local Governments To Establish A C-pacer Program As Well As The Boundaries For C-pacer Activities Are Eligible For Funding; To Provide The Terms Of A C-pacer Program; To Provide That Local Governments May Administer A Program Or Delegate The Administration Of Such Program To A Third Party; To Provide That Such Program Must Include An Application And Review Process To Evaluate Project Applications For C-pacer Financing; To Provide Certain Duties For A Local Government That Establishes A C-pacer Program; To Provide That A Local Government May Authorize Financing Through Special Assessments; To Provide That A Local Government May Agree To Jointly Implement Or Administer A C-pacer Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB12/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0012.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067126,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"Health care and education shortage assistance program; establish to help attract professionals to work in certain counties.","description":"An Act To Establish A Health Care And Education Shortage Assistance Program To Help Attract Physicians, Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians And Other Health Care Workers, Social Workers And Teachers To Work In Rural Areas Of Counties That Had An Unemployment Rate Of More Than Ten Percent In The Previous Calendar Year And Currently Have A Shortage Of Any Of Those Professionals; To Provide That Funding For The Program Will Be Provided From The Mississippi Works Fund And Will Be Disbursed To The Counties By The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security Upon Appropriation By The Legislature For That Purpose; To Provide That The Amount Appropriated For The Program Shall Be Not Less Than Five Million Dollars For Each Fiscal Year; To Provide That Any Eligible County That Wishes To Receive Funds Under The Program Must Adopt A Resolution Requesting The Funds And Submit An Application To The Department Of Employment Security With A Detailed Plan Of How The Funds Will Be Used; To Provide That In Order To Receive Funds Under The Program, A County Must Provide Matching Funds Of Not Less Than Thirty Percent Of The Amount Of The Funds Provided To The County Under The Program; To Bring Forward Section 71-5-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Workforce Training Funds, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB134/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0134.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067131,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Career pathways initiative; provide for development of to increase access to educational credentials for higher-paying jobs.","description":"An Act To Require That The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, The Mississippi Community College Board And The State Workforce Investment Board To Work Jointly To Develop A Plan To Be Known As The \"career Pathways Initiative\"; To Require The Initiative To Increase The Access Of Low-income Parents And Other Individuals To Education Credentials That Qualify Them For Higher-paying Jobs In Their Local Areas, Improve The Preparedness Of The Mississippi Workforce For High-skill And High-wage Jobs, Develop Training Courses And Educational Credentials After Consulting Local Employers And Local Workforce Boards To Identify Appropriate Job Opportunities And Needed Skills And Training To Meet Employers' Needs, Provide Resources On The Basis Of Performance Incentives, Including Participants Enrolling In Courses, Completing The Courses, Obtaining Jobs In The Targeted Job Categories, And Staying Employed In The Targeted Job Categories; To Require The Initiative To Use Available Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Funds For Participants Who Have Custody Or Legal Responsibility For A Child Under Twenty-one Years Of Age And Whose Family Income Is Less Than Two Hundred Fifty Percent Of The Federal Poverty Level; To Require The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Contract For The Providing Of Education And Training That Will Result In Job Training Certificates Or Higher Education Degrees For Low-income Adults With State Agencies, Two-year Colleges, Local Governments Or Private Or Community Organizations; To Authorize Tanf Funds To Be Combined With Other Federal, State And Local Funds In Ways Consistent With Federal Laws And Regulations In Order To Provide More Funding For The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB105/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0105.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067134,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Medical records; persons seeking disability benefits may obtain at no charge until determination of disability.","description":"An Act To Provide That When A Person Is Seeking Disability Benefits, The Health Care Providers Who Examine The Person To Determine The Person's Eligibility For The Benefits Being Sought Shall Provide The Person With Copies Of His Or Her Medical Records At No Charge Until After The Applicable Determination Of Disability Has Been Made; To Provide That After Such Determination Of Disability, The Health Care Providers Who Provided Copies Of Medical Records To The Person May Charge The Person For The Cost Of Providing Those Medical Records, At Rates Not Exceeding Certain Statutory Amounts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB75/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0075.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067142,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"CON; Health Department shall issue for additional beds in a community living program for developmentally disabled adults in Madison County.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Department Of Health To Issue A Certificate Of Need To A Nonprofit Corporation Located In Madison County For The Construction, Expansion Or Conversion Of Additional Beds In A Community Living Program For Developmentally Disabled Adults In An Icf-iid Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB42/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0042.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":2067145,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Workers' Compensation Law; increase maximum total recovery under to 520 weeks.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 71-3-13, 71-3-17, 71-3-21 And 71-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Total Compensation That A Person May Recover Under The Workers' Compensation Law To 520 Weeks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB92/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0092.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067150,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Voter Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB23/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0023.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067155,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Universities and colleges; require to provide mental health assessments to members of school athletic teams.","description":"An Act To Require Each Public University And College To Provide Annual Mental Health Assessments To All Members Of Each School Sponsored Athletic Organization Governed By The Rules And Regulations Of A National Or Regional Sports Association Or Conference; To Prescribe The Manner By Which The Assessment May Be Administered, The Tools Used In The Assessments And By Whom The Assessment May Be Administered; To Require Each University And College To Partner With A Local Or Regional Behavioral Health Specialist To Assist In Administering The Required Assessments Or Screenings And To Provide Backend Counseling Services And Course Of Care Plans; To Permit Universities And Colleges To Consult The Department Of Mental Health For Additional Resources And Other Forms Of Assistance Through State Providers Of Behavioral Health Services; To Require Each University And College To Provide Mental Health Assessments To Members Of The General Student Population Who Have An Arrest Record; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB77/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0077.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067158,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"Long-term care facilities; require residents of certain to obtain a preneed contract within 6 months after admission.","description":"An Act To Require Residents Of Certain Long-term Care Facilities Who Are Sixty Years Of Age Or Older To Obtain A Preneed Contract That Provides Services, Merchandise Or Both In Connection With The Final Disposition Of The Resident's Body After His Or Her Death, Within Six Months After Being Admitted To The Facility; To Require Residents Of Those Facilities On July 1, 2026, Who Do Not Have A Preneed Contract To Obtain A Preneed Contract Not Later Than December 31, 2026; To Prohibit Facilities From Refusing To Admit Persons Or Taking Adverse Actions Against Residents Because They Do Not Have A Preneed Contract; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB132/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0132.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067162,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Patriot's Day; designate September 11th of each year as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare September 11 Of Each Year To Be Patriot's Day In Remembrance Of The Victims Of The September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB56/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0056.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067168,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"TANF funds; prohibit use of for college scholarships for persons not receiving TANF benefits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Tanf Funds Shall Be Used To Pay For College Scholarships For Persons Who Are Not Recipients Of Tanf Benefits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB127/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0127.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067173,"bill_number":"HC4","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that no individual who has been convicted of a felony is not a qualified elector.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That An Individual Who Has Been Convicted Of Any Felony Is Not A Qualified Elector; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC4/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0004.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067178,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Taxes; increase certain and use revenue to provide assistance to hospitals for uncompensated medical care services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Sales Tax Rate On Sales Of Firearms, Ammunition, Archery Equipment, Motorcycles, All-terrain Vehicles And Jet Skis; To Amend Section 27-65-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Sales Tax Rate On Retail Sales Of Alcoholic Beverages; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Sales Revenue Collected From Such Increases To Sales Tax Rates Under Sections 27-65-17 And 27-65-25 Shall Be Deposited, Without Diversion, Into A Special Fund Created In The State Treasury As The \"mississippi Hospitals Uncompensated Care Assistance Fund\"; To Amend Section 27-69-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"tobacco\" Under The Tobacco Tax Law; To Define The Term \"vapor Product\" Under The Tobacco Tax Law; To Amend Section 27-69-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Excise Taxes Levied On Cigarettes And Other Tobacco; To Amend Sections 27-69-15, 27-69-27, 27-69-33 And 27-69-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 27-69-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Tobacco Taxes Collected From The Increases To Tobacco Tax Rates Under This Act Shall Be Deposited Into The \"mississippi Hospitals Uncompensated Care Assistance Fund\"; To Create The \"mississippi Hospitals Uncompensated Care Assistance Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Administered By The Department Of Health; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Used To Provide Assistance To Hospitals For The Cost Of Uncompensated Medical Care Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB145/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0145.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067182,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Earned-discharge credits; authorize offenders on probation/parole to earn for participation in faith-based activities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Offender Who Is On Probation And Parole May Be Awarded Earned-discharge Credit If He Or She Participates In Faith-based Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB29/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0029.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067185,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Medicaid; require division to conduct study on impacts of any mandatory work requirements in any enacted Medicaid expansion program.","description":"An Act To Require The Division Of Medicaid To Monitor, Conduct A Study On And Evaluate The Impacts Of Any Mandatory Work Reporting Requirements In Any Medicaid Expansion Program Enacted By The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB50/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0050.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067191,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for certain child care expenses, child care centers and child care teachers and directors.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Certain Taxpayers Who Incur Child Care Expenses For A Dependent Child To Attend A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Employed As A Teacher Or Director With A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB113/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0113.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067194,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"DUI; require those convicted to pay child support.","description":"An Act To Create A New Penalty For Any Person Who Kills Another Person While Driving Under The Influence; To Require A Person Convicted Of Driving Under The Influence To Pay Child Support To The Child Of Any Person Killed As A Result Of The Violation; To Bring Forward Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Penalties For Driving Under The Influence, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB57/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0057.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067199,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Subsequent offense; revise how a first offense is calculated.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise How A Second Or Subsequent Offense Is Calculated; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB87/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0087.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067203,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"Mississippi Delta Medical Apprenticeship Program (MS DMAP); establish to provide health care career pathways for students in the Delta.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education, In Conjunction With The State Board Of Medical Licensure, The Mississippi Board Of Nursing And The Mississippi Hospital Association, To Establish And Implement The Delta Medical Apprenticeship Program (ms Dmap) For Public School Students Enrolled In Grades 9 Through 12 In Schools Situated In Counties Of The Mississippi Delta For The Purpose Of Providing Career Pathways Into Health Care Professions; To Require The Apprenticeship Program To Be Conducted In Conjunction With Licensed Medical Facilities In Those Delta Counties Experiencing Critical Shortages In Health Care Professionals; To Prescribe The Eligibility Requirements For Participation In The Apprenticeship Program; To Prescribe The Components To Be Included In The Apprenticeship Program; To Require The Apprenticeship Program To Provide Academic And Practical Application Instruction During The Course Of The Program; To Require Participating Students To Complete Certain Tasks And Research Projects; To Limit Participation In The Apprenticeship Program To Residents Of The Counties Of The Mississippi Delta Entering Grades 9 Through 12 In A Public School; To Require Eligible Persons To Submit An Application For Participation To The State Department Of Education; To Require The Department To Make The Applications Available To Local School Districts By A Certain Date And To Establish The Deadline For Acceptance Of Applications; To Provide An Incentive In The Form Of A Reduced Tuition Rate For Students Participating In The Apprenticeship Program; To Establish The Mississippi Delta Medical Apprenticeship Program Trust Fund In The State Treasury To Provide Support To Local School Districts And The Board Of Medical Licensure For Start-up Costs And Costs Associated With Implementing And Operating The Apprenticeship Program; To Amend Section 37-71-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor Nonsubstantive Change; To Bring Forward Sections 37-71-9 And 31-71-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB72/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0072.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067207,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Minimum wage; establish at $10.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At $10.00 Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Amend Section 17-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 37-33-175, 47-5-401, 47-5-579, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB108/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0108.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067210,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"County board of supervisors; authorize to be employed by community college districts while serving as.","description":"An Act To Provide That Any County Board Of Supervisors May Be Employed By A Community College District While Holding The Position Of Supervisor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB100/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0100.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067217,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Municipal election commissioners; revise appointments of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-221, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Process For Making Appointments To Municipal Election Commissions; To Provide A Timeline Of When Each Governing Authority Must Make Appointments To The Municipal Election Commission; To Require Each Municipal Election Commissioner To Accept His Or Her Appointment By Submitting A Letter To The Secretary Of State; To Require Municipal Election Commissioners To Complete A Training Seminar And A Skills Assessment; To Amend Section 23-15-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-611, 23-15-361 And 21-9-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB21/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0021.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067220,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; increase monthly benefit amount for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Monthly Benefit Amount For Temporary Assistance For Needy Families; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB121/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0121.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067225,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Appropriation; IHL for making restorations and renovations on certain projects at JSU, ASU and MVSU.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding In Equal Amounts To Jackson State University, Alcorn State University And Mississippi Valley State University For Making Restorations And Renovations On Projects That Have Been Requested From The Legislature For More Than Two Years, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB63/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0063.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067228,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Medicaid; direct Division of Medicaid to apply for federal waivers to expand Medicaid eligibility.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Health Care Security And Promotion Act Of 2026; To Express The Intent Of The Legislature Regarding Expansion Of The Medicaid Program; To Provide Definitions For The Purposes Of This Act; To Provide That Any Expansion Of The Medicaid Program And Its Eligibility Criteria Or Covered Benefits Shall Fall Into The Categories Outlined In This Act And Be Defined By The Sections Of This Act; To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Submit To The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms) An Application For A Waiver Or State Plan Amendment That Will Allow The Division To Expand Coverage To Eligible Individuals Whose Income Is At Or Below 100% Of The Federal Poverty Level; To Direct The Division To Submit To Cms A Request For A Section 1115 Waiver That Will Allow The Division To Expand Coverage To Eligible Individuals Who Are Uninsured And Whose Income Is Not Less Than 101% Or More Than 200% Of The Federal Poverty Level; To Provide That Uninsured Individuals With Total Household Income Of Not Less Than 101% Or More Than 200% Of The Federal Poverty Level Shall Be Eligible For Expanded Coverage Through An Individual Qualified Health Insurance Plan; To Provide That Individuals With Current Employer Health Insurance Coverage And Uninsured Individuals Who Are Offered Employer Health Insurance Coverage With Total Household Incomes Of Not Less Than 101% Or More Than 200% Of The Federal Poverty Level Shall Be Eligible For Premium Assistance For Employer Health Insurance Coverage; To Provide That Upon Cms Approval Of Requested Waivers Or Amendments, The Division Shall, In Conjunction And Consultation With Related State Agencies, Implement The Approved Waiver Components To Expand Eligibility Criteria For The Medicaid Program As Provided Under The Applicable Waiver; To Provide That Eligibility For Medicaid As Described In This Act Shall Not Be Delayed If Cms Fails To Approve Any Requested Waivers Of The State Plan For Which The Division Applies, And Such Eligibility Shall Not Be Delayed While The Division Is Considering Or Negotiating Any Waivers To The State Plan; To Provide That If Cms Has Not Approved A Requested Waiver Or State Plan Amendment Submitted By The Division On Or Before December 31, 2027, Eligibility For The Medicaid Program Shall Be Expanded To Include All Eligible Populations And Essential Health Benefits As Provided In The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010; To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB114/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0114.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067235,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"HIV medications; prohibit health plans and Medicaid from subjecting to protocols that restrict dispensing of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Health Benefit Plans, Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Private Review Agents From Subjecting Drugs Prescribed For The Treatment Or Prevention Of Hiv Or Aids To A Prior Authorization Requirement, Step Therapy, Or Any Other Protocol That Could Restrict Or Delay The Dispensing Of The Drug; To Amend Sections 83-9-36 And 83-5-909, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Sections 83-5-905 And 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB144/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0144.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067239,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Appropriation; City of Natchez for Concord Avenue Drainage Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Natchez For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Concord Avenue Drainage Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB122/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0122.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067244,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"Donald J. Trump Voting Rights Restoration Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"donald J. Trump Voting Rights Restoration Act\"; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Voter Fraud, Bribery, Theft, Arson, Obtaining Money Or Goods Under False Pretense, Perjury, Forgery, Embezzlement, Bigamy Or Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Except For Murder And Rape, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction And Shall Not Have His Or Her Right To Vote Restored Until He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction, Including Parole But Not Probation; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB19/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0019.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067249,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Curbside voting; authorize for those voting in person absentee at registrar's office.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-719, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Registrar To Allow A Physically Disabled Person To Absentee Vote Curbside During The Hours In Which The Registrar's Office Is Open For Absentee Voting; To Provide The Process For Curbside Absentee Voting; To Amend Sections 23-15-637 And 23-15-735, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-627, 23-15-631 And 23-15-697, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB20/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0020.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067255,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"Habitual offender law; authorize parole eligibility if offender served 10 years of a sentence of 40 years or more.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-81, 99-19-83 And 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Habitual Offender May Be Eligible For Parole If The Offender Serves 10 Years Of A Sentence Of 40 Years Or More; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB131/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0131.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067259,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Court-ordered restitution; require payment to victim first before court costs/fines are disbursed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Justice, County Or Municipal Court Orders Restitution To A Victim, The Court-ordered Restitution Shall Be Paid In Full To The Victim Before Any Court-ordered Costs And Fines May Be Disbursed To The Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB54/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0054.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067263,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"Chronic diseases; direct Health Department to establish WISEWOMAN and WISEMAN programs in certain counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Department Of Health To Establish The Wisewoman And Wiseman Programs To Reduce The Incidences Of Certain Chronic Diseases Among Mississippians Through Education, Prevention And Early Screening And Detection; To Provide That The Programs Shall Be Implemented In Each County That Is Located Wholly Or Partially West Of Interstate 55; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB74/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0074.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067268,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Dutch Milton Nichols; commend life and legacy of former mayor of Olive Branch and extending sympathy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life, Legacy And Public Service Contributions Of Mr. Dutch Milton Nichols, Former Mayor Of The City Of Olive Branch, Mississippi, And Extending Deepest Sympathy Upon His Passing To His Family And Friends.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR4/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0004.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2067274,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Eagle Home School, Inc.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-19-56.549, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Eagle Home School, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB51/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0051.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067277,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"Electric Power Association Law; bring forward entirely and amend election provisions of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-5-221, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Election Procedures For The Board Of Directors For Electric Power Associations; To Bring Forward Sections 77-5-201 Through 77-5-259, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Comprise The Electric Power Association Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB133/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0133.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067282,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Municipal executive committee; prohibit members of from campaigning for candidates on the municipal primary election ballot.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Municipal Executive Committee Member Or Primary Election Official Appointed By The Municipal Executive Committee May Not Campaign For A Candidate Whose Name Is Listed On The Municipal Primary Election Ballot; To Provide That A Municipal Executive Committee Member Who Is Convicted Of Campaigning For A Candidate On The Municipal Primary Election Ballot Is Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And Must Be Removed From His Or Her Primary Election Position; To Amend Sections 23-15-313 And 25-1-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB24/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0024.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067286,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"MS Childcare Teachers Shortage Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Childcare Teachers Shortage Task Force; To Provide That The Task Force Is To Study The Mississippi Childcare Worker Shortage And How To Increase The Supply Of Affordable Childcare Seats While Also Recognizing Educators For Their Ongoing Efforts To Improve Mississippi's Early Education And Care System; To Provide The Members Of The Task Force; To Provide What The Task Force Shall Review; To Require The Task Force To Report To Certain Officials By December 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB17/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0017.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2067291,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"\"The Juvenile Offender Parole and Rehabilitation Act\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Juvenile Offender Parole And Rehabilitation Act\"; To Amend Section 47-7-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Terms \"adult\", \"juvenile\", \"minor\" And \"youthful\" Under The Probation And Parole Law; To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Person Was Under The Age Of Eighteen At The Time He Or She Committed An Offense And Such Person Is Not Otherwise Eligible For Parole At An Earlier Date, Then The Person Shall Be Eligible For Parole After Serving Twenty Years Of His Or Her Sentence, And To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 47-7-3.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB116/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0116.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067296,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"Same-day voter registration; authorize.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Qualified Elector Who Wishes To Register To Vote To Register On The Day Of The Election And Then Proceed To Cast His Or Her Vote At The Proper Polling Place; To Provide The Location To Conduct The Registration On Election Day; To Provide The Identification Required To Be Presented In Order To Register To Vote On Election Day; To Provide The Procedures That Poll Managers Must Implement When A Person Registers To Vote On Election Day; To Provide That Election Day Registration Ballots Must Be Treated The Same As Absentee Ballots For Certain Purposes; To Require The Secretary Of State To Promulgate The Necessary Rules And Regulations To Effectuate Same Day Voter Registration; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-13, 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41 And 23-15-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB22/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0022.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067302,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Medicaid; telehealth services provided by FQHCs, rural health clinics and community mental health centers reimbursed at same rate as face-to-face encounters.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Telehealth Services Provided By Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics And Community Mental Health Centers Are Considered To Be Billable At The Same Face-to-face Encounter Rate Used For All Other Medicaid Reimbursements To Those Centers Under The Prospective Payment System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB107/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0107.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067305,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Sharia law; prohibit the application of in divorce and child custody cases.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 11-63-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Application Of Sharia Law In Divorce And Child Custody Cases; To Amend Section 11-63-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Prohibition Against Use Of Sharia Law In Court Orders; To Amend Sections 11-7-301 And 93-9-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB11/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0011.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067310,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"TANF benefits; remove certain restrictions and penalties for applicants and recipients.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Income And Resources Limits For Eligibility For Tanf Benefits; To Delete The Family Cap On The Receipt Of Tanf Benefits; To Delete The Mandatory Up-front Job Search For Tanf Applicants; To Delete The Requirement To Be In Compliance With The Drug Testing And Substance Use Disorder Treatment Requirements In Order To Receive Tanf Benefits; To Remove The Full Family Sanction For Refusal Of An Adult Or Caretaker Relative To Participate In Allowable Work Activity And Have The Sanction Apply Only To That Person; To Delete The Sanction For Permanent Disqualification For Tanf Benefits; To Provide That The Work Requirements For Tanf Recipients Shall Not Apply To Those Recipients Who Reside In Areas That Have A High Unemployment Rate Or Do Not Have A Sufficient Number Of Jobs To Provide Employment, And Shall Not Apply To Any Tanf Recipients During A Formal State Or Federal Declaration Of A Natural Disaster Or State Of Emergency; To Amend Section 43-12-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Sanction Provisions To Those In The Preceding Section; To Repeal Section 43-12-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For A Family Cap On The Receipt Of Tanf Benefits; To Repeal Section 43-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Applicants For And Recipients Of Tanf Benefits To Be Screened And Tested For Certain Drugs And Receive Treatment For Substance Use Disorders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB129/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0129.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067313,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Child Care for Working Families Study Committee; establish.","description":"An Act To Create The Child Care For Working Families Study Committee; To Provide That The Committee Shall Develop Recommendations For Ensuring Every Working Parent In Mississippi Can Access And Afford Child Care So They Can Participate In The Labor Force; To Provide That The Committee Shall Identify And Examine All Federal Revenue Received By The State And All State Funds Spent On Federal Matching Or Maintenance Of Effort Requirements That Can Allowably Be Spent, Allocated, Transferred, Granted Or Expended Directly To The Child Care Payment Program For Purposes Of Increasing The Number Of Eligible Parents And Children Served; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB95/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0095.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067318,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"TANF funds; require PEER Committee to review and evaluate performance outcomes of subcontracts and subgrants of.","description":"An Act To Direct The Peer Committee, At Least Once Every Two Years, To Review And Evaluate The Performance Outcomes Of Subcontracts And Subgrants Of Tanf Funds Awarded By The Department Of Human Services, To Examine How The Subcontractors, Subgrantees And Lower-tier Subrecipients Of Those Funds Expended The Funds And Determine Whether Those Expenditures Met The Requirements Or Goals For The Use Of Those Funds; To Require The Committee To Prepare A Report Of Its Findings And Evaluations And Submit The Report To The Members Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB104/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0104.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067323,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Abortion; prohibit mail order medicines to procure an.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Manufacture Or Mail Order In This State Of Medicines That Cause Any Abortion That Is Prohibited By The Laws Of This State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB55/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0055.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067328,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Online voter registration; authorize for first-time registrants.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Online Voter Registration For First-time Voters; To Amend Sections 23-15-13, 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41 And 23-15-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB33/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0033.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067333,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Reverse auctions; require state agencies to publish detailed specifications on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each State Agency To Provide Detailed Specifications On What Is Required To Participate In A Reverse Auction; To Require The State Agency To Publish The Specifications On The Agency's Website For Thirty Days Before The Date Of The Reverse Auction And Once Each Week For Three Consecutive Weeks In A Newspaper Having General Circulation In The County Or Municipality Where The Agency Is Located; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB32/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0032.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067336,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"Schools; require online remedial education classes for students in \"C\" rated schools.","description":"6 An Act To Require Public School Districts Assigned An Accountability Rating Of \"c\" To Provide Online Remedial Education Courses For Every Student Enrolled; To Specify The Minimum Subject Areas That Shall Be Included In Those Courses; To Require The Courses To Be Graded As Separate Class Grades; To Direct The State Department Of Education To Issue A Request For Proposals (rfp) For The Procurement Of A Reputable Virtual Instruction Entity To Provide And Operate The Required Online Remediation Courses; To Require The Selected Entity To Track Student Progress, Administer Diagnostic Evaluations, And Report Individual Student Weaknesses To School Counselors And Parents Or Legal Guardians; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB84/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0084.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067339,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Voting rights; restore to people who have been released from incarceration.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Certain Persons Disqualified By Reason Of Conviction Of A Disenfranchising Crime; To Provide That Such Persons Shall Be Enfranchised After Completing The Term Of Incarceration And Parole Or Upon The Imposition Of A Probation-only Sentence For Such Crimes; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Removal Of A Person's Name From The Statewide Elections Management System Unless The Person Is Serving A Term Of Incarceration Or Parole For A Disenfranchising Crime At The Time Of Removal; To Provide That A Court's Certification Of A Conviction For Purposes Of Removal From The Statewide Elections Management System Must Indicate The Type Of Sentence Imposed; To Amend Section 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Circuit Clerk's Enrollment Book Listing The Names Of Persons Convicted Of Disenfranchising Crimes Must Be Updated To Exclude The Names Of Those Persons Enfranchised Under This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-125 And 23-15-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Voter Roll And Pollbooks Must Be Updated In A Manner Consistent With This Act; To Amend Section 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Adopt Voter Registration Applications That State That A Person Restored The Right Of Suffrage Under This Act Is Not Disqualified From Registering To Vote; To Amend Section 23-15-213, 23-15-223 And 23-15-239, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Develop And Implement Training For Election Commissioners, Registrars And Poll Managers That Instructs Them On Their Duties With Regard To Persons Restored The Right Of Suffrage Under This Act; To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Update The Statewide Elections Management System In A Manner That Allows Local Election Officials To Verify Whether A Person Has A Disqualifying Conviction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB38/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0038.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067345,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"The Crown Act; create to include property sales.","description":"An Act To Create The \"create A Respectful And Open Workplace For Natural (crown) Hair Act\"; To Prohibit Creation Of Workplace And School Policies That Discriminate On The Basis Of Natural Hairstyles; To Prohibit Discrimination By An Employer, School, School District Or Administrator Engaged In Commerce On The Basis Of Hair Texture; To Prohibit Termination, Reduction Of Work Hours, Or Paying A Reduced Salary Or Wage Or Expulsion Or Dismissal Based On Hair Texture; To Provide The Remedies For Any Person Who Is Aggrieved By Violation Of This Act; To Amend Section 25-9-149, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The State Discrimination Policy To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 89-9-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Condominium Restrictions Shall Not Include Discriminatory Provisions In Conformity With This Act; To Amend Section 73-35-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Discriminatory Practices Are Grounds For Revocation Of Real Estate Sales And Broker Licenses; To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Create Policies That Prohibit Discriminatory Practices In Conformity With This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB44/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0044.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067350,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Domestic abuse court program; establish.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 9-23-101, 9-23-103, 9-23-105, 9-23-107, 9-23-109, 9-23-111, 9-23-113 And 9-23-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Authority For A Chancery Or County Court To Establish A Domestic Abuse Court And To Provide Authority For Justice And Municipal Courts To Participate In Such A Court; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide For The Enactment Of Standards Of Operation To Govern The Operation Of Domestic Abuse Courts By The Administrative Office Of Courts; To Create The Domestic Abuse Court Special Fund; To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Assessment To Fund Domestic Abuse Courts; To Amend Sections 9-5-81 And 9-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB93/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0093.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067355,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Appropriation; DFA for making grants under the Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Several Special Funds To The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Purpose Of Making Grants Under The Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Program Created By House Bill No. , 2026 Regular Session, For The Period Beginning Upon The Passage Of This Act And Ending June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB68/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0068.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067361,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Ivermectin; authorize pharmacists to dispense without a prescription.","description":"An Act To Authorize Pharmacists To Dispense Ivermectin Without Requiring A Prescription From A Licensed Health Care Practitioner; To Provide Immunity For Pharmacists Dispensing Ivermectin In A Reasonably Prudent Manner In Accordance With This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB52/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0052.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067366,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Children's Advocacy Commission; create to coordinate and streamline the state's efforts to provide services to children.","description":"An Act To Create The Children's Advocacy Commission; To Provide That The Commission Is Charged With Coordinating And Streamlining The State's Efforts To Provide Needed Services To Mississippi's Children; To Provide The Number Of Members On The Commission; To Require The Commission To Report To The Governor And Certain Committees Of The Legislature Not Later Than December 1 Of Each Year; To Require The Commission To Adopt Internal Organizational Procedures Necessary For The Efficient Operation Of The Commission; To Authorize The Commission To Establish Subcommittees For Conducting Specific Programs And Activities; To Require The Commission To Create Resource Maps Of All Funds Received For Programs And Services That Support Children In This State, To Assess The Effectiveness Of Those Programs And Services And To Determine The Feasibility Of Merging, Continuing Or Discontinuing Those Programs Or Services; To Require All Agencies, Departments, Institutions And Political Subdivisions Of The State That Provide Programs Or Services To Children In This State To Create An Itemized List Of Those Programs And Services, And To Cooperate With The Commission; To Provide That The Itemized Lists Of Programs And Services Shall Be Provided To The John C. Stennis Institute Of Government At Mississippi State University Not Later Than September 1 Of Each Year; To Provide That The Stennis Institute Shall Compile The Information In Those Lists Into One Document, And Provide The Compiled Information To The Commission And Certain Committees Of The Legislature Each Year; To Require The Commission To Provide The Information Received And Prepared By It To The Department Of Human Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB90/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0090.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067371,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"MS Hospital Emergency Grant Program; create to provide grants to hospitals having financial difficulties.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Hospital Emergency Grant Program For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Hospitals That Are Having Financial Difficulties To Assist The Hospitals In Providing Needed Direct Health Care Services; To Provide That The Program Will Be Administered By The State Department Of Health; To Provide The Eligibility And Application Requirements For A Hospital Seeking A Grant Under The Program; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The Hospital Emergency Grant Fund; To Require The Department To Submit An Annual Report About The Distribution Of Grant Funds For Each Grant Awarded Under The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB124/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0124.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067375,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Driver's license; authorize issuance of hardship license to persons suspended for being out of compliance with order for support.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of A Hardship Driver's License To A Person Whose License Has Been Suspended As A Result Of Being Out Of Compliance With An Order For Support; To Require A Person To Establish Proof Of Hardship; To Amend Section 63-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Fee For A Hardship License And Provide That A Person Holding A Hardship License May Only Drive To Work And Religious Services; To Amend Section 63-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Term Of A Hardship License Shall Be Four Years; To Amend Sections 63-1-5 And 93-11-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB25/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0025.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067380,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Youth and Community Safety Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Youth And Community Safety Act; To Require Schools To Annually Report Certain Unlawful Activity To The Mississippi Department Of Education; To Require The Department To Make Available To The Public Data Concerning Such Unlawful Activity; To Require The Department To Provide Ongoing Staff Training, Strategies And Evidenced-based Practices To Create Safe, Positive Learning Environments That Improve School District Safety For Youth, Law Enforcement, District Staff And Parents; To Bring Forward Section 37-11-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB94/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0094.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067384,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Child Care Advisory Council; require child care providers to recommend names of persons to serve on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-20-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Child Care Advisory Council Shall Be Comprised Of Members That Are Appointed Based On Recommendations From Child Care Providers Throughout The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB135/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0135.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067389,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Absentee voting; extend time allowed on Saturdays to 5:00 p.m.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-653, 23-15-637 And 23-15-715, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Registrar's Office To Remain Open Until 5:00 P.m. On The Two Saturdays Immediately Preceding The Election For Absentee Voting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB81/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0081.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067394,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Mississippi Links Day at the State Capitol 2026; commend and honor for.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Prestigious And Esteemed Ladies Of The Links, Incorporated, On The Momentous Occasion Of \"mississippi Links Day At The State Capitol 2026\", And Honoring The Organization's Impressive Service To The Community, This State And The Nation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR3/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0003.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067398,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Delinquency of a minor; include causing a child to violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Law as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Knowingly Causes A Child To Violate The Uniform Controlled Substance Law Or To Participate In Gangs Or Gang Related Activities Shall Be Guilty Of Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB88/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0088.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067402,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"First responders; authorize follow-up drug testing before certification.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 45-6-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Right To Follow-up Testing For A First Responder Who Tests Positive For Illegal Drug Use And To Provide For Terms Of Suspension Pending The Receipt Of Results From The Follow-up Test; To Amend Section 45-6-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB60/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0060.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067406,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Robert G. Clark, Jr., Educational Scholarship Program; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"robert G. Clark, Jr., Educational Scholarship Program At Alcorn State University, Jackson State University And Mississippi Valley State University\" For The Purpose Of Providing Scholarships To Qualifying Students Pursuing A Degree In Education, Who Will Then Commit To The Practice Of Teaching In Public School Districts That Are Designated As Geographical Critical Teacher Shortage Areas By The State Board Of Education; To Provide That The Deans Of The Alcorn State University, Jackson State University And Mississippi Valley State University Colleges Of Education, Respectively, Shall Administer The Scholarship Program; To Cap The Number Of Scholarships Awarded Annually; To Limit To Four Years Duration For Which A Student May Receive Scholarship Funds; To Define Terminology Used In The Act; To Authorize The Deans Of The Colleges Of Education Of Each Respective Institution Of Higher Learning Designated Herein To Promulgate Rules And Regulations For The Administration Of The Program With The Advice And Consent Of The Respective Presidents Of Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Prescribe The Minimum Criteria For Eligibility For Receipt Of Scholarship, Continued Maintenance Of The Scholarship And Post Program Completion Obligations And Penalties For Failure To Perform The Contractual Obligation Of The Scholarship Agreement; To Authorize The Alcorn State University, Jackson State University And Mississippi Valley State University Colleges Of Education To Accept Gifts, Donations, Bequests, Grants And Any Other Monies From Any Source Whatsoever To Be Used For The Purposes Of Administering The Program; To Require Each Dean To Submit An Annual Report To The Legislature With Information About Who Received Scholarships Under The Program And How Much Each Person Received, And The Amount Of Any Gifts, Donations And Other Funds Received And How Those Funds Were Used For The Purpose Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB47/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0047.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067411,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Advanced practice registered nurses; revise certain provisions related to, including the collaboration agreement requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Statement Of Purpose Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Definitions And Revise Certain Definitions In The Nursing Practice Law Regarding Advanced Nursing Practice; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Practice Of Advanced Nursing Practice Nurses; To Provide That Certified Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, And Clinical Nurse Specialists Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement Of Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist After Completing 3,600 Practice Hours; To Provide That Certified Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, And Clinical Nurse Specialists May Apply Hours Worked Before July 1, 2026, To Fulfill The Hour Requirement; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Provisions Relating To Grounds For Disciplinary Actions Against Nurses; To Amend Section 41-21-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB40/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0040.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2067415,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Medicaid; require managed care organizations to use certain level of care guidelines in determining medical necessity.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Managed Care Organizations Under Any Managed Care Program Implemented By The Division Of Medicaid To Use A Clear Set Of Level Of Care Guidelines In The Determination Of Medical Necessity And In All Utilization Management Practices That Are Consistent With Widely Accepted Professional Standards Of Care; To Prohibit Those Organizations From Using Any Additional Criteria That Would Result In Denial Of Care That Would Be Determined Appropriate And, Therefore, Medically Necessary By The Guidelines And Certain Specified Principles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB146/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0146.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067421,"bill_number":"HC1","title":"Constitution; amend to provide terms limits for members of the MS House of Representatives and MS Senate.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing Amendments To Sections 34, 35, 41 And 42, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That A Person Who Is Elected After July 1, 2026, And Who Has Served For Three Consecutive Four-year Terms In The Mississippi House Of Representatives Or The Mississippi Senate Shall Not Be Eligible To Serve Again In That Office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC1/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0001.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2067427,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Grooming of a child; revise age of child for criminal element.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age Provided In The Definition For The Term \"child\" For The Crime Of \"grooming Of A Child\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB30/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0030.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067431,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Parolees who participate in faith-based or faith-based sponsored activities; authorize reduction of time spent on probation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Offender Who Is On Probation And Parole May Be Awarded Earned-discharge Credit If He Or She Participates In Faith-based Activities Or Faith-based Sponsored Activities; To Require Certain Reporting Requirements In Order For An Offender To Receive Such Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB28/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0028.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067436,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Nurses; allow nurse practitioners and RNs to administer vitamins through IV therapy in a clinical setting.","description":"An Act To Authorize Licensed Nurse Practitioners And Registered Nurses To Administer Fluids Containing Vitamins For The Purpose Of Improving A Person's Immune Health Through Intravenous (iv) Therapy In A Clinical Setting; To Provide That There Is No Limit On The Number Of Vitamins That May Be Administered By A Nurse Practitioner Or Registered Nurse At Any One Time; To Provide That The Vitamins Administered By A Nurse Practitioner Or Registered Nurse Do Not Have To Be Prepared By A Compound Pharmacy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB59/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0059.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067439,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Commutation of sentences; require for certain nonviolent offenders.","description":"An Act To Provide That Any Person Who Is Convicted Of A Drug Offense Or A Nonviolent Crime And Is Sentenced To Five Years Or Less And Is Held In The Physical Custody Of The Department Of Corrections Shall Have His Or Her Sentence Commuted To Time Served; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB111/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0111.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067444,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"CON; provide for exception to home health agency moratorium for certain hospice licensees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception To The Moratorium On The Issuance Of Certificates Of Need For Home Health Agencies To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Issue Up To Five Certificates Of Need To The Recipients Of The Five New Hospice Licenses Issued Under Section 41-85-7(3); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB96/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0096.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067447,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"Public Trust Tidelands; clarify authority of Secretary of State to approve leases on unrelated to gaming.","description":"An Act To Define State Jurisdiction Over Public Trust Tidelands And The Authority Of The Secretary Of State To Approve Leases Located On Public Trust Tidelands; To Amend Sections 7-11-11, 29-1-107, 29-15-1, 29-15-3, 29-15-5, 29-15-9, 29-15-10 And 29-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Codify Section 29-15-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare Legislative Intent Relative To Public Trust Tidelands, To Clarify The Requirement Of A Separate Lease From The Secretary Of State To Rent Land On Public Trust Tidelands Property, To Clarify That The Lease Needed To Move On Shore Is One With The State Or The State Port At Gulfport, To Revise Definitions, To Provide That State-held Tidelands Subject To Public Trust Are Prescribed In Tidelands Maps And Boundary Agreements And Court Orders Confirming The Maps, To Confirm All Authority Over Tidelands In The State Unless Specifically Severed Or Given To A Specific State Agency Or Political Subdivision, To Confirm Authority, Management And Administrative Control Over Tidelands In The Secretary Of State, To Clarify That Only Specific Action By The Legislature Can Divest The Secretary Of State Of Such Management And Control; To Amend Sections 59-7-405 And 59-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Sections 75-76-67, 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define And Clarify The Authority Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission In Determining Legal Gaming Sites And Preliminary Site Approval And To Clarify Areas Authorized For Gaming Casino Operations And The Authority Of The Commission To Regulate Minimum Size, Minimum Improvements And Other Project Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB15/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0015.xml","sponsor":"Brent Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2067453,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"MS Foreign Land Ownership Act; revise to grant management to the MS Department of Agriculture.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-27-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Department Of Agriculture With Oversight For \"the Mississippi Foreign Land Ownership Act\"; To Provide Additional Penalties For Violation Of This Act; To Provide For The Distribution Of Proceeds From The Sale Of The Agricultural Land; To Amend Section 89-27-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of The Department Of Agriculture To Manage The Act; To Bring Forward Section 89-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Definitions For The Act, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 89-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Real Estate Disclosure Requirements, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 89-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Limitation Of Liability For Duty To Investigate Whether Land Is Purchased By A Nonresident Alien; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB10/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0010.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067456,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"Prescription drugs; authorize to be imported into the State of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Authorize Prescription Drugs To Be Imported Into The State Of Mississippi For The Purpose Of Providing Safe And Effective Prescription Drugs That Have The Highest Potential For Cost Savings To The State; To Define Certain Terms Relating To The Importation And Exportation Of Prescription Drugs; To Authorize An Eligible Importer To Import A Prescription Drug Into The State Of Mississippi From An Eligible Exporter If The Drug Meets The United States Food And Drug Administration's Standards Related To Safety, Effectiveness, Misbranding, And Adulteration, And If Importing The Drug Would Not Violate The Patent Laws Of The United States; To Provide That An Eligible Exporter Is Either An International Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor, A Nonresident Prescription Drug Manufacturer, Or An International Export Pharmacy; To Provide That An Eligible Importer Is Either A Wholesale Distributor, A Licensed Pharmacist, Or A Pharmacy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB13/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0013.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2067461,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"Statewide testing program; require tests to be translated and printed in primary spoken language of ELL students.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-16-3 And 37-16-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Of The Statewide Testing Program, To Require The Uniform Basic Skills Tests To Be Administered In The Primary Spoken Language Of Students Identified As English Language Learners; To Require The State Department Of Education To Translate And Print The Assessments In The Appropriate Language For The Appropriate Grade Levels; To Require The Department To Provide School Districts In Need With Testing Observers Or Proctors Capable Of Providing Translation Assistance To Students Identified As English Language Learners; To Require School Districts To Request The Need For Translation Assistance Within A Reasonable Period Before The Administration Of Applicable Assessments; To Require School Districts To Report To The Department The Number Of, Grades Of And Primary Spoken Languages Of All English Language Learners Enrolled In Its Schools; To Bring Forward Section 37-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB98/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0098.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067465,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Greenville with transportation and sewer/water improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Greenville, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Transportation Infrastructure Needs And Sanitary Sewer/water System Infrastructure Needs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB141/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0141.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067470,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Income tax; provide a credit for taxpayers who claim a federal earned income tax credit.","description":"An Act To Provide A State Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Claiming The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit; To Provide The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That If The Amount Of Credit Claimed By A Taxpayer Exceeds The Amount Of Income Tax Imposed Upon The Taxpayer For The Taxable Year, Then The Taxpayer Shall Receive A Refund From The Department Of Revenue For The Amount Of Such Excess; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB112/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0112.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067487,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Medicaid; revise calculation of reimbursement for durable medical equipment (DME).","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Calculation Of Medicaid Reimbursement For Durable Medical Equipment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB205/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0205.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067489,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Mississippi Development Authority; require to conduct review of infrastructures in counties with high rates of poverty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Development Authority (mda) To Conduct An Annual Study And Provide A Legislative Report That Identifies The Public Infrastructure Conditions And Needs Of Certain Counties With The Highest Percentages Of Poverty Within The State; To Require Mda To Provide Guidance And Assistance To Such Counties To Assist The Counties In Improving Their Public Infrastructures; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB198/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0198.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067491,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries of.","description":"An Act To Authorize Local School Boards To Employ Licensed Social Workers And Licensed Psychologists To Provide Services To Students In The Public Schools; To Provide That A School District That Employs At Least One Social Worker Or Psychologist For Every One Thousand Students Enrolled In The Schools Of The District Is Eligible For Reimbursement For Fifty Percent Of The Cost Of The Salary Of Each Social Worker Or Psychologist From The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB242/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0242.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067493,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Mississippi Smoke-Free Air Act of 2026; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Smoke-free Air Act Of 2026; To Express Certain Legislative Findings Regarding The Effects Of Secondhand Smoke And Other Risks Of Smoking; To Define Certain Terms; To Prohibit Smoking In Enclosed Public Places And Places Of Employment, In Private Clubs, In Enclosed Residential Facilities And In Certain Outdoor Public Places And Places Of Employment; To Authorize Persons To Voluntarily Designate Areas Within Their Control As Smoke-free Places; To Prescribe The Minimum Requirements For Persons In Control Of Areas To Be In Compliance With This Act; To Require Persons In Control Of Areas To Post \"no Smoking\" Signs At All Entrances To Areas Where Smoking Is Prohibited; To Authorize The State Board Of Health To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Implement This Act; To Provide For Enforcement Of This Act; To Authorize Certain Officials And Other Persons To Apply For Injunctive Relief In Court To Enforce The Act; To Provide Penalties For Violations; To Allow Political Subdivisions To Adopt Local Ordinances Relating To Smoking That Are More Restrictive Than This Act; To Direct The State Department Of Health To Engage In A Continuing Program To Explain And Clarify The Purposes And Requirements Of This Act To Citizens Affected By It, And To Guide Owners, Operators And Managers In Their Compliance With It; To Repeal Sections 29-5-160 Through 29-5-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Clean Indoor Air Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB253/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0253.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067496,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Budget of county sheriff, assessor and tax collector; remove certain obsolete reporting requirements concerning.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-25-13 And 27-1-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That The County Sheriff, Assessor And Tax Collector File A Certain Monthly Report Regarding Expenses With The Board Of Supervisors For Approval At The Board's Monthly Meeting And To Remove The Provision Of Law That Requires The Board To Appropriate A Certain Lump Sum For The Sheriff, Assessor And Tax Collector For Expenses During A Quarterly Appropriation By The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB274/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0274.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067498,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"\"Dream Makers Program\"; create as an after-school program for students in Grades 7 and 8.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Establish A Program Known As The \"dream Makers Program\" For Public School Students In Grades 7 And 8; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Program Will Be To Stimulate Interest In Science, Mathematics And Health Care Professions; To Require The Program To Be Conducted As An After-school Program; To Require The Program To Be A Two-year Course Of Study; To Prescribe The Eligibility Requirements For Participation In And The Components To Be Included In The Program; To Prescribe Attendance Requirements For Participants; To Require Local School Districts To Designate A Program Advisor Responsible For Performing The Necessary Services To Facilitate Activities Of The Program; To Require Each School District To Designate A Regional Coordinator To Assist The Advisor In Meeting Goals, Objectives And Activities; To Require The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Designate A Staff Member To Act As Project Coordinator Between The Medical Center And The Advisor; To Establish The Dream Makers Trust Fund In The State Treasury To Provide Support To Local School Districts And Schools For Start-up Costs And Costs Associated With Implementing And Operating The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB165/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0165.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067504,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"Rural hospital transfer to major hospital; prescribe certain conditions on such transfer when doctor deems medically necessary.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 41-9-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Patient Of A Rural Hospital Shall Be Admitted To A Major Hospital When A Doctor Of Such Rural Hospital Deems It Is Medically Necessary To Transfer Such Patient To The Emergency Room Of A Major Hospital; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Prescribe Rules And Regulations That Provide What Situations Shall Be Considered Medically Necessary In Compliance With This Act; To Provide Certain Provisions That The Department Must Consider In Adopting Such Rules; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB233/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0233.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067506,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"College and Career Readiness Planning Program; create for administration of pre-ACT assessments in public schools.","description":"An Act To Create The College And Career Readiness Planning Program In Order To Lower Educational Costs, Shorten A Student's Time To Complete A Degree And Increase The Overall Success Rate Of Students By Reducing The Need For Remediation; To Require Public Schools To Administer Certain Assessments In Order To Ensure That Students Have The Career Readiness Skills Necessary To Compete In The Global Economy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB154/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0154.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067509,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"Teacher salary supplement; provide to those with five or more years experience in successful districts willing to relocate to an \"F\" district.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Salary Supplement, Reimbursement For Moving Expenses, And Reimbursement For Interviewing Expenses For Any Teacher Who Has Five Or More Years Of Teaching Experience In An \"a,\" \"b\" Or \"c\"-designated School And Chooses To Teach In An \"f\"-designated School Within An \"f\"-designated School District; To Amend Section 37-159-5 And 37-159-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB158/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0158.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067511,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Medicaid; require Governor and Division of Medicaid to negotiate to obtain federal waiver to expand Medicaid coverage.","description":"An Act To Direct The Governor And The Division Of Medicaid To Enter Into Negotiations With The Federal Government To Obtain A Waiver Of Applicable Provisions Of The Medicaid Laws And Regulations To Create A Plan To Allow The Expansion Of Medicaid Coverage In Mississippi; To Specify The Provisions That The Governor And The Division Shall Seek To Have Included In The Waiver Plan; To Provide That If A Waiver Is Obtained To Allow The Expansion Of Medicaid Coverage, The Division Shall Amend The State Plan To Include The Provisions Authorized In The Waiver And Shall Begin Implementing The Plan Authorized By The Waiver; To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB256/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0256.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067513,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Pearl with installation of traffic signal at intersection of MS Highway 468 and Murray Drive.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Pearl, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction And Installation Of A Traffic Signal At The Intersection Of Mississippi Highway 468 And Murray Drive In The City Of Pearl; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB285/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0285.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2067519,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Student residency requirements; require State Board of Education to adopt uniform policy to be implemented by school boards.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt A Policy Establishing Uniform Residency Requirements For Children Enrolled In Public Schools To Be Adhered To By All Local School Boards; To Provide That The Policy Does Not Abrogate The Right Of Any Parent Or Legal Guardian Of A Child To Legally Transfer The Child To Another School District; To Bring Forward Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes General Procedures For Transferring Students Between School Districts Under Certain Circumstances, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB246/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0246.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067521,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"State Board of Education; require to develop curriculum and implement programs of conflict resolution.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-54, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop The Curriculum And Implement A Program Of Conflict Resolution And Peer Mediation To Be Used By Local School Districts; To Provide That The Curriculum Developed For Use Shall Be Age And Grade Appropriate; To Require Programs Of Conflict Resolution And Peer Mediation In Failing Districts To Be Supervised By The School Resource Officer With The Assistance Of Other District Personnel To Combat Violence And Bullying; To Provide That The Program Of Conflict Resolution Shall Provide School Administrators With Alternatives To Handling Student Disciplinary Matters; To Amend Section 37-11-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts To Allow Any Public School Student Who Has Never Been Subject To Disciplinary Action Who Commits An Act Or Engages In Conduct For Which The Student Otherwise Would Be Suspended Or Expelled Under The School District's Discipline Plan, At The Election Of The Student, To Participate In A Community Service Program As An Alternative To Suspension Or Expulsion; To Provide That While Participating In The Program, The Student Shall Receive Youth Peer Counseling Deemed Appropriate By The School District; To Amend Sections 37-3-82 And 37-3-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB174/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0174.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067523,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"\"Mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act of 2026\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act Of 2026\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide For The Public Funding Of The Program, Which Shall Be Available To Parents And Families On A Voluntary Participation Basis; To Prescribe The Minimum Standards Of Education Required To Be Offered To Children Enrolled In The Program; To Prescribe The Manner By Which Payments Will Be Made To Prekindergarten Programs, Whether Such Programs Are Offered Through The Public School District Of Residence, An Outside District Or Through A Prequalified Private Provider; To Establish The Minimum Standards Required For The Prequalification Of Private Providers; To Prescribe The Manner By Which Local School Districts Must Account For Students Enrolled In Prekindergarten Programs For Purposes Of Determining Average Daily Attendance; To Require The Program To Be Jointly Administered By The State Board Of Education And The Division Of Early Childhood Care And Development; To Provide For The Expansion Of School-based Prekindergarten Programs; To Require The Board And The Division To Establish A Process To Calculate The Annual Statewide Tuition Rate For Prekindergarten Education; To Provide For An Administrative Procedures Process For Entities Aggrieved By Actions Of The Board And Division; To Require Annual Reports On The Program And Any Recommendation For Improvement Or Discontinuation To The Legislature; To Bring Forward Section 37-21-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB255/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0255.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067527,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Commend 2025 Jackson Academy Raider Football Team for MAIS 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025 Jackson Academy Raider Football Team And Head Coach David Duggan For Winning The Mais 4a Division 1 State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-21","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR2/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0002.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2067529,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Military education credits and certifications; require IHL, MCCB and SWIB to develop a policy for the acceptance of.","description":"An Act To Provide That The State Workforce Investment Board Or An Applicable Occupational Licensing Board Shall Accept Military Education, Training And Service As Qualified Credentials Otherwise Required Of An Applicant For A License Or Certificate; To Define Terms Used In This Act; To Specify The Professional Occupations And Occupational Licensing Boards To Which The Provisions Of This Act Apply; To Require Evidence Of Successful Completion Of The Education, Training Or Service As A Member Of The Armed Forces Of The United States, The United States Reserves, The National Guard Of Any State, The Military Reserves Of Any State Or The Naval Militia Of Any State To Qualify For Such Benefit; To Prescribe The Process By Which Eligible Individuals Shall Adhere To In Applying For A Temporary Practice Permit, License Of Certification; To Require The State Workforce Investment Board Or Applicable Occupational Licensing Board To Expedite The Procedure For Issuance Of A License Or Certificate For Applicants Who Are On Active Duty; To Amend Section 37-101-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Mississippi Community College Board To Require The Postsecondary Institutions Under Their Governance To Implement A Policy And Procedure For The Acceptance Of Academic Credits Received By Members Of The Armed Forces Of The United States Upon Presentation Of Evidence Of Successful Completion Of Relevant Military Education, Training Or Service; To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Workforce Investment Board, In Conjunction With The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Mississippi Community College Board To Facilitate The Development And Implementation Of A Statewide Policy And Procedure For The Acceptance Of Academic Credits Received By Members Of The Armed Forces Of The United States Upon Presentation Of Evidence Of Successful Completion Of Relevant Military Education, Training Or Service; To Amend Section 73-50-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB149/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0149.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067535,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Marijuana possession; provide civil penalty for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A First Offense Simple Possession Of Thirty Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Or Ten Grams Or Less Of Synthetic Cannabinoids Shall Be A Civil Offense And Not A Criminal Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB196/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0196.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067537,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"\"2026 Mississippi Youthbuild Pilot Program Act\"; create with programs at Coahoma and Jones County Community Colleges.","description":"An Act To Create The \"2026 Mississippi Youthbuild Pilot Program Act\"; To Establish A Youthbuild Program At Coahoma Community College And At Jones County Junior College To Determine The Potential Impact Of Youthbuild On Helping Low Income Youth Rebuild Their Lives And The Communities In Which They Live; To Provide That Certain Disadvantaged Youth Will Be Provided With Opportunities Through The Youthbuild Program For Employment, Education, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurial Skills Development And Training In The Construction Or Rehabilitation Of Housing For Special Needs Populations And Low Income Households; To Define Certain Terms; To Require Each College To Apply For Grant Funding From The United States Department Of Labor; To Require The Department Of Human Services To Provide The College's Required Matching Funds For A Youthbuild Grant; To Specify Certain Services That Must Be Provided Through The Youthbuild Program; To Establish Eligibility Criteria For Participation In The Program; To Require The Division Of Family And Children's Services To Submit A Report To The Legislature On The Youthbuild Program Before January 1, 2029; To Bring Forward Section 43-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB218/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0218.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067539,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"Historic Courthouse Fund; create to provide grants to counties for maintenance/restoration of historic courthouses.","description":"An Act To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The \"historic Courthouse Fund\"; To Provide That The Fund Shall Be Administered By The Department Of Archives And History For The Purpose Of Making Grants To Counties For The Maintenance And/or Restoration Of Historic Courthouses In Mississippi; To Provide That In Order To Receive A Grant From The Fund, A County Must Provide Matching Funds In The Amount Of Twenty-five Percent Of The Grant; To Authorize The Department To Solicit Gifts And Accept Donations For The Fund, And To Sell Donated Property And Deposit The Proceeds In The Fund; To Authorize The Legislature To Appropriate, Transfer Or Otherwise Provide Additional Funds For The Fund; To Provide That All Funds Deposited In The Historic Courthouse Fund Shall Be Expended, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, By The Department Of Archives And History As Provided In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB240/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0240.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067542,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"\"Volunteer and Parents Incentive Program\"; create under the State Department of Education.","description":"An Act To Create The \"volunteer And Parents Incentive Program\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Carry Out The Provisions Of This Act; To Require The Department To Develop And Publish A Publication Entitled \"the Parents' Bill Of Rights\" To Inform Parents Of Children Having An Individualized Education Program (iep) Of Certain Educational Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB188/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0188.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067544,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"School curriculum; require comprehensive MS History course for public school students in Grade 9.","description":"An Act To Require A Comprehensive Course In Mississippi History To Be Taught To All Students In Grade 9 In Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB157/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0157.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067551,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Appropriation; Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for renovations and upgrades to Holmes County State Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Renovations And Upgrades To Holmes County State Park In Lexington For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB266/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0266.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067553,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property or services to the Lincoln Civic Center Foundation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Or Services To The Lincoln Civic Center Foundation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB280/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0280.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2067557,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Legal holidays; designate June 19 as Juneteenth Freedom Day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 19 As Juneteenth Freedom Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB200/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0200.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067559,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Alternative-fuel fueling stations; impose tax on motor vehicles charged at.","description":"An Act To Impose A Tax On Motor Vehicles Charged At Alternative-fuel Fueling Stations In This State; To Define The Term \"alternative-fuel Fueling Station\"; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax; To Provide That The Revenue Derived From The Tax Imposed By This Act Will Be Apportioned Among The Various Purposes Specified For Gasoline And Diesel Fuel Taxes In The Same Proportion That Those Taxes Were Apportioned For Those Purposes During The Previous State Fiscal Year; To Amend Section 27-19-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Amount Of The Annual Tax Imposed On Electric Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB288/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0288.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2067561,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Pearl with improvements to city hall.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Pearl, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Upgrades Of And Improvements To Its City Hall Complex And Related Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB290/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0290.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2067571,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"Electronic health records; certain test results not disclosed to patient as part of until 72 hours after results are finalized.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Certain Reports Or Test Results From Being Disclosed To A Patient As Part Of The Patient's Electronic Health Record By The Person Or Entity That Administers And Controls The Patient's Electronic Health Record Until 72 Hours After The Results Are Finalized, Unless The Patient's Health Care Provider Directs The Release Of The Results Earlier; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB293/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0293.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2067573,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Sexual harassment; create a state cause of action.","description":"An Act To Create A Cause Of Action For Sexual Harassment In State Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB251/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0251.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067576,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Age of majority; revise.","description":"An Act To Lower The Age Of Majority From Twenty-one To Eighteen; To Amend Section 1-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Definition Of Infant; To Amend Section 11-46-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Savings Clause Of The Tort Claims Act To Conform; To Amend Sections 13-5-1 And 13-5-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age Of Jury Service; To Amend Section 15-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Limitations Applicable To An Action By A Ward Against A Guardian Or Surety; To Amend Section 15-1-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Saving In Favor Of Persons Under Disability Of Unsoundness Of Mind Within The Chapter Addressing The Limitations Of Civil Actions; To Amend Section 21-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Militia Power Of The Mayor To Conform; To Amend Section 25-4-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"household Member\" Within The Article Establishing The Mississippi Ethics Commission To Conform; To Amend Section 41-29-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Punishment Of The Distribution Of Controlled Substances To Minors To Conform; To Amend Section 43-19-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Age Of Mandatory Support In An Order Of Filiation; To Amend Section 91-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To The Age Of Issue Capable Of Inheriting; To Amend Section 91-7-293, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To Final Accounting By The Heirs Of An Estate; To Amend Section 93-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Age For Issuance Of A Marriage License; To Amend Section 93-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Provisions As To Age For The Terms Of A Decree For Removal Of The Disability Of A Minor; To Amend Section 93-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age Of Emancipation; To Amend Section 93-14-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Definition Of The Term \"adult\" For The Purposes Of The Uniform Adult Guardianship And Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act; To Amend Section 93-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Definition Of The Term \"minor Parent\" In The Termination Of Parental Rights Law; To Amend Section 93-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To The Age Of Parents In An Adoption; To Amend Section 93-17-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Concerning Adoption Records To Conform; To Amend Section 93-17-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To A Person's Authority To Request Certain Information Concerning Adoption; To Amend Section 93-20-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age Of Majority Under Guardianship And Conservatorship Law To Conform; To Amend Section 97-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Penalty For Gambling With A Known Minor; To Amend Section 99-3-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To Which Persons Must Be Given Certain Notice Upon Release From Arrest; To Repeal Section 35-7-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Removal Of The Disabilities Of Minority Of Certain Veterans; To Repeal Section 91-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Removal Of The Disabilities Of Minority For Certain Executors, Executrixes, Administrators Or Administratrixes; To Bring Forward Section 93-19-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That All Persons Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older, If Not Otherwise Disqualified, Shall Have The Capacity To Enter Into Binding Contractual Relationships Affecting Personal Property And That An Eighteen-year-old May Sue And Be Sued In His Own Name As An Adult And Be Served With Process As An Adult, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB277/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0277.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067578,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Former Collegiate Athlete Scholarship Program; create to attract former athletes back to school for teaching degree.","description":"An Act To Create The \"former Collegiate Athlete Scholarship Program\"; To Authorize Scholarships For Former Collegiate Athletes Who Did Not Complete A Baccalaureate Degree To Pursue A Degree In Education Or Another Degree Program That Enables The Individual To Be Licensed As A Teacher Through An Alternative Route; To Authorize Scholarship Awards For Up To Three Years; To Require A Scholarship Recipient To Render Service As A Public School Teacher In Exchange For The Scholarship; To Require The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Be The Administering Agency Of The Scholarship Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB235/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0235.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067581,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries of.","description":"An Act To Authorize Local School Boards To Employ Licensed Social Workers And Licensed Psychologists To Provide Services To Students In The Public Schools; To Provide That A School District That Employs At Least One Social Worker Or Psychologist For Every One Thousand Students Enrolled In The Schools Of The District Is Eligible For Reimbursement For Fifty Percent Of The Cost Of The Salary Of Each Social Worker Or Psychologist From The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB155/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0155.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067586,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Sales tax; exempt certain retail sales of electronic devices/educational software and sales of feminine hygiene products.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Retail Sales Of Certain Electronic Devices And Educational Software During The Last Weekend In July; To Exempt From Sales Taxation Retail Sales Of Feminine Hygiene Products; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB168/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0168.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067588,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Mississippi History and United States Government; require to be included in curriculum for all students in Grades 9-12.","description":"An Act To Require A Comprehensive Course In Mississippi History And United States Government To Be Taught To All Students In Grades 9 Through 12 In All Public And Private Or Parochial Schools And Homeschool Programs; To Require The Discontinuation Of The End-of-course Subject Area Test In United States History; To Amend Sections 37-16-7, 37-3-49, 37-15-38, 37-16-17 And 37-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB148/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0148.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067590,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Specialty Doctors to Rural Hospitals Grant Program; establish and provide eligibility.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 41-9-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Specialty Doctors To Rural Hospitals Grant Program For The Purpose Of Ensuring The Availability Of Specialty Doctors In Rural Hospitals When A Major Hospital Indicates To A Rural Hospital Emergency Doctor That The Major Hospital Is On Diversion; To Provide That The Department Of Health Shall Administer And Distribute Grant Funds To Rural Hospitals For Such Purpose; To Provide Certain Considerations That The Department Shall Make For Establishing A Payment Structure; To Require The Department Of Health To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Accomplish The Purpose Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB232/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0232.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067592,"bill_number":"SB2016","title":"Department of Tourism; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Tourism Reorganization Act\"; To Create The Mississippi Department Of Tourism; To Require The Governor To Appoint, With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, An Executive Director Of The Department Of Tourism; To Prescribe The General Powers And Duties Of The Department Of Tourism And The Executive Director; To Authorize The Department Of Tourism To Establish A Program Of Grants To Be Matched By Tourism Entities In The State; To Authorize The Department Of Tourism To Sell Advertising And Other Tourism Promotional Information And To Create The Mississippi Department Of Tourism Advertising Fund; To Create The Mississippi Tourism Association Marketing Advisory Board To Assist The Department Of Tourism; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration, The Department Of Information Technology, And The State Personnel Board Shall Have The Powers Necessary In Carrying Out The Creation Of The Mississippi Department Of Tourism Required By This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Divert A Portion Of Sales Tax Revenue Collected From Restaurants And Hotels Into The Department Of Tourism Advertising Fund Instead Of The Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Fund; To Repeal Section 57-1-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides General Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Development Authority With Respect To Tourism; To Repeal Section 57-1-60, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Department Of Economic And Community Development To Establish A Program Of Grants To Finance, Promote And Advertise Local Tourist Attractions; To Repeal Section 57-1-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Transfer Of Functions Of The Travel And Tourism Division Of The Agricultural And Industrial Board To The Department Of Economic Development; To Repeal Section 57-1-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Transfer Of Powers And Duties Of State Agencies Relating To Tourism To The Mississippi Development Authority; To Repeal Section 57-1-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Mississippi Development Authority To Sell Advertising And Other Tourism Information And Creates The Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Advertising Fund; To Repeal Section 57-1-64.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Tourism Association Marketing Advisory Board To Assist The Mississippi Development Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2016/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2016.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2067594,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Counties; authorize to pay poll workers certain mileage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-227, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Mileage Reimbursement For Any Poll Manager Or Other Person Who Was Present At The Voting Precinct And Was Required To Return To The Registrar's Office After The Polls Close On The Day Of The Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB250/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0250.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067602,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Mississippi Skill Standards Board; create as an advisory board on industry standards.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Skill Standards Board As An Advisory Board To The Governor, The Legislature And The State Workforce Development System For The Development Of A Statewide System Of Industry-defined, Industry-recognized Skill Standards And Credentials For Certain Skilled Occupations; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board; To Provide The Duties Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB245/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0245.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067604,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Commend Terry High School Boys Class 6A Track and Field Team for winning 2025 State Championship, its first state title.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Terry High School Bulldogs Boys Class 6a Track And Field Team And Head Coach Rondell Coleman For Winning The 2025 State Championship, Its First State Title In Track And Field.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR1/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0001.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2067606,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"\"Joint Municipal Law Enforcement Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"joint Municipal Law Enforcement Act\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That Two Or More Municipalities Within Any County That Has Seven Or More Municipalities May Establish A Joint Police Department If The Governing Authorities Of Such Municipalities Determine It Is In The Best Interests Of The Municipalities; To Provide That A Joint Police Department Shall Be Governed By A Board; To Provide The Membership Of Such Board; To Prescribe The Establishment Process Of A Joint Police Department; To Provide The Rights And Duties As Well As The Funding Mechanism For A Joint Police Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB270/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0270.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067608,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 19th, Juneteenth, As A Legal Holiday In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB276/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0276.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067610,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"\"Health Careers Academy\"; create for students in Grades 9 through 12.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Establish And Implement A Program Known As The \"health Careers Academy\" For Public School Students In Grades 9 Through 12; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Academy Will Be To Stimulate Interest In Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, Critical Thinking And Health Care Professions; To Require The Academy To Be Conducted As A Six-week Nonresidential Summer Program At The University Of Mississippi Medical Center; To Require The State Department Of Education And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Jointly Develop The Criteria And Process To Be Used In A Random Selection Of Candidates; To Require That The Criteria And Process Used Be Nondiscriminatory In Nature; To Prescribe The Eligibility Requirements For Participation In The Academy; To Prescribe The Components To Be Included In The Academy; To Require The Academy To Provide Full-day Instruction During The Course Of The Program; To Require Participating Students To Complete Certain Tasks And Research Projects; To Limit Participation In The Academy To Mississippi Residents In Grades 9 Through 12 Who Attend A Public School; To Require Eligible Persons To Submit An Application For Participation To The State Department Of Education; To Require The Department To Make The Applications Available To All School Districts By A Certain Date And To Establish The Deadline For Acceptance Of Applications; To Require The Department To Forward The Completed Applications To The Vice Chancellor For Health Affairs At The University Of Mississippi Medical Center At The Closing Date For Acceptance Of Applications; To Provide An Incentive In The Form Of A Stipend For Students Participating In The Academy; To Establish The Health Careers Academy Trust Fund In The State Treasury To Provide Support To Local School Districts And The University Of Mississippi Medical Center For Start-up Costs And Costs Associated With Implementing And Operating The Academy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB166/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0166.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067619,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"School curriculum; require comprehensive Mississippi History course for all public school students in Grade 9.","description":"An Act To Require A Comprehensive Course In Mississippi History To Be Taught To All Students In Grade 9 In Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB243/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0243.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067621,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"School curriculum; require teaching of certain high school subjects in \"C\", \"D\" and \"F\" rated districts.","description":"An Act To Require The High School Curriculum In School Districts Assigned An Accountability Rating Of \"c\", \"d\" Or \"f\" To Include Courses In Vocational Education, Agriculture, Forestry And Home Economics; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Curriculum Standards And To Collaborate With Other Agencies In Developing Course Materials So That Those Courses Are Uniform In Districts Across The State; To Require Students Taking Such Courses To Be Awarded Elective Credits That May Be Counted Toward Graduation Requirements; To Amend Section 37-13-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Grant A Special Expert Citizen-teacher License To Persons Teaching Such Courses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB211/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0211.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067624,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Mississippi Senior Cadets Program; require State Department of Education to establish.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Establish The \"mississippi Senior Cadets Program\"; To Require The Program To Be Aimed At Reducing Poor Academic Scores And High Drop-out Rates Throughout The State; To Authorize The Department To Create Rules And Regulations To Administer The Program; To Establish Minimum Guidelines For Students Who Participate In The Program; To Amend Section 37-106-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB187/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0187.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067627,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Appropriation; Health Department to provide funding to federally qualified health centers.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For Federally Qualified Health Centers In The State For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB212/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0212.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067629,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Texting while driving; change from civil to traffic violation and increase penalty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Texting While Driving And Making Infractions Thereof A Traffic Violation Rather Than A Civil Violation; To Impose A $100.00 Fine For Each Violation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB291/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0291.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2067636,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"MS Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel; clarify the practice limitations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-39-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Practice Limitations Of The Office Of Capital Post-conviction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB294/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0294.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2067638,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Housing Loan Assistance Pilot Program; create and authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for.","description":"An Act To Create The Housing Loan Assistance Pilot Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Providing Loans To Certain Persons To Repair An Existing Home Or To Construct A New Home; To Authorize The Issuance Of $3,000,000.00 In State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Housing Loan Assistance Pilot Program; To Create The Housing Loan Assistance Bond Sinking Fund For The Purpose Of Providing That The Principal And Interest On The Bonds Authorized Under This Act Will Be Paid Primarily From Certain Fees Authorized By This Act; To Amend Section 25-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create An Additional Fee For Recording Deeds And Deeds Of Trusts With The Office Of The Chancery Clerk; To Require The Chancery Clerk To Remit Such Fees To The Mississippi Development Authority To Be Deposited Into The Housing Loan Assistance Bond Sinking Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB249/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0249.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067641,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Marijuana; civil penalty for simple possession of 30 grams or less.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Punishment For Simple Possession Of A Small Amount Of Marijuana To A Civil Penalty; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Grant To Municipal Courts Jurisdiction Over Civil Offenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB199/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0199.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067643,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"Appropriation; State Department of Health to support a medical residency program at Delta Regional Medical Center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For Establishing And Supporting A Graduate Medical Education Residency Program At The Delta Regional Medical Center In Greenville, Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB151/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0151.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067645,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Compulsory school attendance; require youth court petition after third unlawful absence and authorize community service for violations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A School Attendance Officer To File A Petition With The Youth Court After A Child's Third Unlawful Absence During A School Year; To Provide That The Youth Court May Order Such Child To Complete 16 Hours Of Community Service, Which Must Be Completed Within 30 Days Of The Child Being Adjudicated; To Amend Section 43-21-621, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB170/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0170.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067652,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for public school improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State Of Mississippi For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To School Districts In The State For Capital Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB206/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0206.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067654,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Appropriation; Town of Pickens for repairs and renovations to City Hall.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Pickens To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs And Renovations To City Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB263/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0263.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067663,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Habitual offenders; revise regulations for.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-81 And 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Statutes Governing Penalties For Habitual Offenders; To Further Amend Section 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal; To Amend Sections 47-7-3, 47-5-139 And 47-5-138.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Regulations For Inmates Who Were Classified As Habitual Offenders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB273/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0273.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067665,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"Appropriation; Yazoo County for the Lake George Bridge Replacement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Yazoo County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Lake George Bridge Replacement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB268/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0268.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067668,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Counties and municipalities; authorize establishment of summer youth work programs.","description":"An Act To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Establish Summer Youth Work Programs To Facilitate The Employment Of High School Youth In Community Jobs; To Prescribe Eligibility Requirements For Summer Employment Through A Summer Youth Work Program; To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Accept Any Available Public Or Private Funding To Cover The Program's Administrative Costs And Student Employee Wages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB175/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0175.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067670,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Appropriation; Town of Goodman for street repairs and infrastructure repairs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Goodman To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs To The Streets And Water And Sewer Infrastructure Of The Town For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB260/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0260.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067674,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"Disabled vehicle; require cautious driving when approaching by slowing down or moving over.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Drivers To Exercise Cautionary Driving When Approaching Disabled Vehicles On Or Adjacent To The Roadway, By Slowing Down Or Moving Into A Lane Not Adjacent To The Lane Occupied By The Disabled Vehicle; To Define The Term \"disabled Vehicle\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB287/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0287.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2067677,"bill_number":"HC6","title":"Constitution; conform initiative signature requirements from each congressional district to number of current districts.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 273, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Conform The Pro Rata Signature Requirements From Each Congressional District For An Initiative Petition To The Number Of Current Congressional Districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC6/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0006.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2067680,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Professional School Counselors Pilot Program; establish in certain school districts with high incidences of teen pregnancy.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education, Acting Jointly With The State Board Of Health And The Mississippi Department Of Human Services, To Establish A Professional School Counselors Pilot Program; To Require The State Department Of Education, The State Department Of Health And The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Determine The School Districts In Which The Pilot Program Will Be Implemented; To Require The State Department Of Education, The State Department Of Health And The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of The Pilot Program; To Prohibit Any Effort To Counsel That Abortion Can Be Used To Prevent The Birth Of A Baby; To Require The State Department Of Education, With The Input Of The State Department Of Health And The Mississippi Department Of Human Services, To Submit A Report On The Pilot Program To The Chairmen Of Certain Legislative Committees Before January 1, 2031; To Amend Section 37-9-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB190/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0190.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067684,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Teacher salaries; authorize supplement for teachers in critical shortage subject areas in \"D\" and \"F\" school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education To Pay A Salary Supplement To Persons Employed As A Licensed Teacher In A Critical Shortage Subject Area By A School District Assigned An Accountability Rating Of \"d\" Or \"f\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB185/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0185.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067686,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"College and Career Readiness Planning Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The College And Career Readiness Planning Program; To Establish A Precollege Readiness Assessment Program In Order To Lower Educational Costs, Shorten A Student's Time Required To Complete A Degree And Increase The Overall Success Rate Of College Students By Reducing The Need For Remediation; To Require All Eighth Grade Students To Take Explore And Tenth Grade Students To Take Plan Or Psat For The Purpose Of Ensuring That Students Have The Career Readiness Skills Necessary To Compete In The Global Economy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB161/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0161.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067691,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Daylight saving time; observe year-round if federal law is amended to allow it.","description":"An Act To Provide That Daylight Saving Time Shall Be The Year-round Standard Time Of The State Of Mississippi If Federal Law Is Amended To Authorize States To Observe Daylight Saving Time Year-round; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB279/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0279.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2067693,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Life jackets; increase minimum age of person required to wear on certain vessels.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 59-21-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From Twelve To Eighteen The Minimum Age For A Person Who Is Required To Wear A Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Device While On Board Certain Motorboats, Sailboats Or Vessels; To Amend Section 59-21-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $250.00 To $500.00 The Maximum Penalty For Violations Of The Mississippi Boating Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB244/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0244.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067695,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act and under CHIP.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Children Who Are Under 19 Years Of Age And Whose Family Income Is More Than 133% But Not More Than 200% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Children's Health Insurance Program; To Repeal Sections 41-86-1 And 41-86-5 Through 41-86-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Children's Health Insurance Program Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB224/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0224.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067698,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"Bonds; create rural counties and municipalities cellular and broadband grant program and authorize issuance of bonds.","description":"An Act To Establish A Grant Program For The Purpose Of Making Grants To Assist Businesses In Paying Costs Associated With Providing And Expanding Cellular And Broadband Access And Coverage In Rural Counties And Rural Municipalities; To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Administer The Grant Program Created In This Act; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury, Designated As The \"rural Counties And Municipalities Cellular And Broadband Fund\"; To Authorize The Issuance Of $15,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The \"rural Counties And Municipalities Cellular And Broadband Fund\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB269/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0269.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067701,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"School districts; require certain policies and alternative curriculum for those with the three lowest accountability ratings.","description":"An Act To Require School Districts Accredited At One Of The Three Lowest Accountability Ratings, As Defined By The State Board Of Education, To Adopt Certain Policies And Procedures Regarding Daily Curriculum, Weekly Homework Assignments, Parental Involvement, Dress Codes, School Holidays, Parent-teacher Conferences And A School Syllabus; To Require Alternative Schools In Those Districts To Adhere To The Same Policies And Procedures; To Require All Local School Districts To Implement A Video Streaming Program In Conjunction With The United States Department Of Labor To Aid In The Development Of An Alternative Career-track Curriculum Based Upon Occupational Projections In The State And Country For The Next Five Years; To Require School Districts To Assist Students In Accessing Information From The Department Of Labor Which Will Enable The Students To Make Career Choices; To Require A School District's Alternative Career-track Curriculum To Satisfy Its Graduation Requirements And Lead To The Awarding Of A Standard High School Diploma; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB169/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0169.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067707,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Income tax; exclude overtime compensation from gross income.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Overtime Compensation From The Definition Of \"gross Income\" For Purposes Of The State Income Tax Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB204/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0204.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067709,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Health and human services agencies; require to prepare video with nutrition and healthy eating information for benefit recipients.","description":"An Act To Direct The Department Of Human Services, The State Department Of Health And The Division Of Medicaid To Prepare A Video Providing Information About Proper Nutrition, Healthy Eating Habits, Preventing And Reducing Obesity And The Importance Of Breast-feeding Infants; To Require That The Video Be Offered For Presentation To Applicants For And Recipients Of Certain Benefits In The Offices Of The Agency And On The Agency's Website; To Describe The Topics That Must Be Covered In The Video; To Require An Annual Review Of The Video; To Amend Section 41-135-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Department Of Health Is Not Required To Offer A Separate Video On The Importance Of Breastfeeding Infants For Presentation To Individuals Who Are Offered The Video Described In The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB227/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0227.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067711,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Assistant teachers; provide \"C,\" \"D\" and \"F\" school districts with funding for additional positions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Funding For Additional Assistant Teachers In \"c,\" \"d\" And \"f\" School Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB159/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0159.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067715,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"Social workers; provide in schools having high incidences of crime and via video conferencing means.","description":"An Act To Provide An Allocation Of Funds Under The Mississippi Student Funding Formula To School Districts Having The Highest Incidences Of Crime And Violence For The Purpose Of Employing Social Workers; To Direct The State Department Of Education To Determine Which School Districts Shall Receive Allocations For Social Workers; To Require Social Workers Employed With Those Funds To Be Appropriately Licensed; To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Concerning The Activities Of Social Workers; To Require The State Department Of Education And The Department Of Human Services To Jointly Establish A Program To Make The Services Of Social Workers Accessible In Public Schools Throughout The State Via Video Conferencing Means; To Require The Department Of Human Services To Employ Ten Social Workers To Staff The Video Conferencing Program; To Authorize School Guidance Counselors Who Identify A Need For The Services Of A Social Worker To Arrange For Those Services Via The Video Conferencing Program; To Amend Section 37-151-209, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB191/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0191.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067718,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of buildings and facilities at Mississippi Valley State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of Campus Buildings And Facilities At Mississippi Valley State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB259/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0259.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067722,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"DHS; develop process to ensure that subgrantees reflect the demographic makeup of the eligible population for the grants.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Human Services To Develop And Use A Process To Help Ensure That Subgrantees That Receive Grant Funds From The Department Sufficiently Reflect The Demographic Makeup Of The Eligible Population For The Program For Which The Grants Are Made; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB229/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0229.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067726,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Medicaid; provide increased reimbursement rate for hospitals in counties with high unemployment and doctor shortage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Increased Rate Of Medicaid Reimbursement For Inpatient And Outpatient Hospital Services For Hospitals That Are Located In A County That Had An Average Monthly Unemployment Rate Of Eight Percent Or Higher For The Twelve Months Of The Previous State Fiscal Year And Has A Critical Shortage Of Physicians And Nurses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB152/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0152.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067728,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Assistant Teacher Salary Waiver Grant Program; create to help assistant teachers become licensed.","description":"An Act To Establish The Assistant Teacher Salary Waiver Grant Program For The Purpose Of Helping Eligible Assistant Teachers To Become Licensed Teachers Through The Awarding Of Grants To Attract And Retain Qualified Teachers In The Teaching Profession; To Require The State Board Of Education To Implement And Administer The Grant Program; To Authorize School Districts To Enter Into Agreements With Qualified Assistant Teachers To Waive That Portion Of Their Salary Equal To The Amount Established As The Statutory Minimum Salary In Lieu Of A Grant For Tuition At A Postsecondary Institution For The Completion Of A Baccalaureate Degree For Purposes Of Becoming A Licensed Teacher; To Prescribe The Criteria To Be Used In Determining Eligibility And Requirements Of The Program; To Require The State Board Of Education To Make An Annual Report To The Legislature By December 31 Of Each Year On The Number Of Vacant Teacher Positions That Are Available Throughout The State And The Number Of Teacher Positions Filled By Individuals Who Hold A Provisional Or Emergency License; To Impose Financial Liability Upon Any Individual Who Fails To Fulfill His Or Her Teaching Obligation Under The Grant Program Upon Completing A Baccalaureate Degree; To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB180/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0180.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067732,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Division of Medicaid; apply for waivers to eliminate waiting period for certain services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Apply For Necessary Waivers And Expend Funds Appropriated As Necessary To Provide Home- And Community-based Services To Persons Who Are Aged/disabled, Physically Disabled Or Recipients With Traumatic Brain Injury/spinal Cord Injury, To Eliminate Any Waiting Period For Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB234/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0234.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067734,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Driver's license; suspend for failure of accused to appear in court.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-1-51 And 63-1-216, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Suspend The Driver's License Of Persons Who Fail To Appear For Court Or Otherwise Dispose Of His Or Her Charges Of A Serious Traffic Violation Before The Scheduled Court Appearance As Stated On The Uniform Traffic Citation; To Prescribe The Procedure To Be Followed By The Clerk Of The Court In The Affected Jurisdiction To Provide Notice To The Accused And The Appropriate Information To The Department Of Public Safety-driver Services Bureau To Effectuate The Suspension; To Prescribe The Conditions And Requirements Under Which The Drivers's License Of An Accused May Be Reinstated; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB289/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0289.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2067738,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Children's Resource Commission; create to coordinate and streamline the state's efforts to provide services to children.","description":"An Act To Create The Children's Resource Commission; To Provide That The Commission Is Charged With Coordinating And Streamlining The State's Efforts To Provide Needed Services To Mississippi's Children; To Provide The Number Of Members On The Commission; To Require The Commission To Report To The Governor And Certain Committees Of The Legislature Not Later Than December 1 Of Each Year; To Require The Commission To Adopt Internal Organizational Procedures Necessary For The Efficient Operation Of The Commission; To Authorize The Commission To Establish Subcommittees For Conducting Specific Programs And Activities; To Require The Commission To Create Resource Maps Of All Funds Received For Programs And Services That Support Children In This State, To Assess The Effectiveness Of Those Programs And Services And To Determine The Feasibility Of Merging, Continuing Or Discontinuing Those Programs Or Services; To Require All Agencies, Departments, Institutions And Political Subdivisions Of The State That Provide Programs Or Services To Children In This State To Create An Itemized List Of Those Programs And Services, And To Cooperate With The Commission; To Provide That The Itemized Lists Of Programs And Services Shall Be Provided To The John C. Stennis Institute Of Government At Mississippi State University Not Later Than September 1 Of Each Year; To Provide That The Stennis Institute Shall Compile The Information In Those Lists Into One Document, And Provide The Compiled Information To The Commission And Certain Committees Of The Legislature Each Year; To Require The Commission To Provide The Information Received And Prepared By It To The Department Of Human Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB209/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0209.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067740,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"Summer Youth Training Employment Program; authorize school districts to establish.","description":"An Act To Authorize \"d\" And \"f\" Rated School Districts, In Collaboration With A Local Community Or Junior College, To Establish A Summer Youth Training Employment Program For Rising Sophomore Students; To Require A Youth Training Employment Program To Include Components On Soft Skills, Personal Living Skills, And Education And Academics; To Award Students Who Complete The Program With A Certificate Of Completion And A Stipend If Funding Is Made Available For Such Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB183/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0183.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067742,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"Healthcare Coordinating Council; reconstitute and require to make report on specific health goals for the state.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 41-105-1 And 41-105-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Were Repealed By Operation Of Law By Section 7, Chapter 402, Laws Of 2017, For The Purpose Of Reconstituting The Healthcare Advisory Council And Directing The Appointment Of Members To The Council; To Establish A Comprehensive Preventive Health Care Plan For Mississippi And Direct The Council To Develop And Make A Report To The Legislature And The Governor For The 2026 Regular Session; To Specify Health Care Goals For The State That The Council Shall Consider; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB186/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0186.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067753,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Medicaid; provide increased reimbursement rate for hospitals in counties with high unemployment and doctor shortage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Increased Rate Of Medicaid Reimbursement For Inpatient And Outpatient Hospital Services For Hospitals That Are Located In A County That Had An Average Monthly Unemployment Rate Of Eight Percent Or Higher For The 12 Months Of The Previous State Fiscal Year And Has A Critical Shortage Of Physicians And Nurses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB210/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0210.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067756,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"Appropriation; Holmes County Consolidated School District for construction of a new high school.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The Holmes County Consolidated School District To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of A New High School For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB267/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0267.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067760,"bill_number":"HC7","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that only citizens of the United States are allowed the opportunity to vote.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That Only Citizens Of The United States Are Allowed The Opportunity To Vote; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC7/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0007.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2067762,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"\"Donald J. Trump Ban-the-Box Act\"; create to prohibit public employers from using criminal history as a bar to employment.","description":"An Act To Create The \"donald J. Trump Ban-the-box Act\"; To Provide Definitions; To Prohibit Certain Public Employers From Using Criminal History Information As A Preliminary Bar To Employment; To Provide For Jurisdiction Over Complaints For Violation Of The Terms Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB201/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0201.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067764,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Appropriation; City of Lexington for street repairs and paving.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Lexington To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs To And Paving Streets In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB262/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0262.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067768,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Unemployment compensation; revise weekly benefit amount for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-5-503, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Minimum Weekly Benefit Amount For An Individual That Receives Unemployment Compensation; To Bring Forward Section 71-5-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB147/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0147.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067770,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Motivating Parents and Children (M.P.A.C.) Pilot Program; establish within the State Department of Education.","description":"An Act To Establish A Motivating Parents And Children (m.p.a.c.) Pilot Program Within The State Department Of Education For The Purpose Of Making Grants To School Districts That Provide Parental Involvement Services To Families Of Compulsory-school-age Children; To Set Forth The Purposes Of The M.p.a.c. Pilot Program; To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Develop And Implement The M.p.a.c. Pilot Program; To Prescribe The Basic Components Of Services To Be Offered By School Districts Under The M.p.a.c. Pilot Program; To Provide An Application And Selection Procedure For School Districts Participating In The M.p.a.c. Pilot Program; To Amend Section 37-11-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Parents To Attend Conferences And Other Functions Of School Districts Participating In The M.p.a.c. Pilot Program; To Amend Section 63-1-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Children Under 18 Residing In School Districts Participating In The M.p.a.c. Pilot Program Who Withdraw From School May Have Their Driver's License Suspended; To Amend Section 63-1-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Such Minors From License Reinstatement Fees; To Amend Section 63-1-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB219/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0219.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067776,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Medicaid Eligibility To Include Those Individuals Who Are Entitled To Benefits Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca), As Amended; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Essential Health Benefits For Individuals Eligible For Medicaid Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca), As Amended; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB226/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0226.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067778,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Prentiss County with improvements to Prentiss County Courthouse.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Prentiss County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation, And Restoration Of, And Upgrades And Improvements To The Prentiss County Courthouse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB282/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0282.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2067781,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Dropout Prevention and Student Re-engagement Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"dropout Prevention And Student Re-engagement Act\"; To Declare The Legislative Intent To Decrease The High School Dropout Rate And Increase The Graduation Rate; To Define Terms Used In This Act; To Amend Section 37-13-80, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Office Of Dropout Prevention To Use Certain Funding To Implement This Act; To Require The Office To Collaborate With Local Educational Agencies To Reduce The Statewide And Local Student Dropout Rates And To Increase The Statewide And Local Graduation And Completion Rates In The State; To Require The Office To Take Certain Actions With Regard To The Evaluation And Implementation Of Policies Used By Local Educational Agencies In Analyzing Dropout Rates And Graduation And Completion Rates; To Require The Office To Identify Local Educational Agencies Failing To Meet Their Established Graduation And Completion Rate Expectations; To Require The Department To Provide Technical Assistance To Certain Local Educational Agencies; To Require The Office To Review The Existing Research And Data And Compile A Report Of Effective Dropout Prevention And Student Engagement And Re-engagement Policies And Strategies Implemented By Local Educational Agencies Within This State And In Other States; To Amend Section 37-13-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Office Of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement To Analyze Data Collected By The Local Educational Agencies For Purposes Of Compiling A Report To Be Submitted To The Board And The Legislature; To Require High Priority And Priority Local Educational Agencies To Conduct A Practices Assessment; To Require High Priority Local Educational Agencies To Adopt A Student Graduation And Completion Plan And Prescribe Its Required Components; To Require Local Educational Agencies To Notify A Student's Parent If The Student Drops Out Of School; To Establish The Student Re-engagement Grant Program Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Providing Grants To Local Educational Agencies For Use In Providing Educational Services And Supports To Students And To Provide For Its Funding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB231/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0231.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067785,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Hospice and Palliative Care Study and Advisory Committee Act; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The Hospice And Palliative Care Study And Advisory Committee; To Provide For The Members Of The Committee; To Prescribe The Duties Of The Committee; To Require The Committee To Submit A Comprehensive Report To The Governor, The Lieutenant Governor, The Speaker Of The House, And Relevant Legislative Committees No Later Than December 1, 2026; To Provide That Committee Shall Be Dissolved On July 1, 2027, Unless Reauthorized By The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB220/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0220.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2067788,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Early Commitment to College Program; establish in schools and districts assigned an \"F\" accountability rating.","description":"An Act To Establish The Early Commitment To College Program; To Require A School Or School District With An \"f\" Accountability Rating, As Defined By The State Board Of Education, To Be Designated As A College Opportunity Zone; To Require The School Or School District To Provide All Students Enrolled In Sixth Through Ninth Grades An Opportunity To Sign A \"save Me A Spot In College\" Pledge; To Authorize Schools Or Districts Not Having The College Opportunity Zone Designation To Allow Certain Students To Participate In The Program; To Prescribe The Duties And Responsibilities Of The State Department Of Education With Respect To The Administration Of The Program; To Authorize A Fee Waiver For Students Completing The Program To Attend A Public Community Or Junior College Or State Institution Of Higher Learning; To Require The Department To Submit An Annual Report To The Legislature; To Authorize Certain Public And Private Entities To Collaborate And To Provide Support Services In Coordination With Local School Districts To Effectively Implement This Act; To Provide For The Repeal Of The Preceding Provisions Of This Act On July 1, 2035; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB153/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0153.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067795,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB252/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0252.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067797,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Vision 2031: An Education Blueprint for Two Thousand Thirty-one; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As \"vision 2031: An Education Blueprint For Two Thousand Thirty-one\"; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt A Rule That Includes Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Indicators And Benchmarks; To Establish Goals For Higher Education In The State Of Mississippi; To Create An Education Partnership To Achieve State Goals And Objectives; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB217/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0217.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067800,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"Medicaid eligibility; provide coverage of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are 55 Years Of Age Or Older, Are Determined To Need The Level Of Care Required For Coverage Of Nursing Facility Services, Reside In The Service Area Of The Pace Organization, And Meet Any Additional Program-specific Eligibility Conditions Imposed By The Division Of Medicaid; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Previous Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB179/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0179.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067804,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Legislative Public Project Grant Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Legislative Public Project Grant Program To Be Administered By The Community Services Division Of The Mississippi Development Authority; To Provide For The Development Of Criteria For Grants; To Provide An Application Process; To Provide That Grant Funds Will Be Distributed To The County In Which A Project Is Located; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB150/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0150.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067806,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the Holmes County Consolidated School District with construction of a football stadium.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Holmes County Consolidated School District In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of A Football Stadium And Related Facilities And The Purchase Of Real Property For Such Stadium And Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB272/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0272.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067811,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"School curriculum; require students to receive additional instruction in healthy living.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-134, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public School Students To Receive Twenty Hours Per School Year Of Healthy Living Instruction And To Require The Health Education Curriculum In The Public Schools To Promote The Making Of Healthy Choices In Nutrition, Exercise And Behavior; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB192/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0192.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067813,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Appropriation; Attala County for road and bridge repairs in Supervisors District 4.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Attala County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs To Roads And Bridges In Supervisors District 4 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB261/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0261.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067815,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts; allow to speak to students regarding civic involvement, with principal's approval.","description":"An Act To Authorize School Principals To Permit The Boy Scouts Of America And The Girl Scouts Of The United States Of America To Speak With Students About Civic Involvement And Their Participation; To Provide A Process For Approval Of Requests To Speak With Students; To Require Parents To Be Notified Of Such Presentations By The Boy Scouts Or Girl Scouts; To Require Public Schools To Provide Specified Information To Certain Parents Or Students On The Importance Of Water Safety Education Courses And Swimming Lessons; To Require The Information To Be Provided Electronically Or In Hard Copy And Include Local Options For Age-appropriate Water Safety Courses And Swimming Lessons That Result In Certification Indicating Successful Completion; To Define The Term \"water Safety\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB221/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0221.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2067819,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Memorial highways; designate a segment of MS Highway 537 in Jones County as the \"Sgt. John Howard Tanner Memorial Highway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 537 Located In Jones County, Mississippi, As The \"sgt. John Howard Tanner Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB223/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0223.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2067821,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Voting rights; restore to all felons after satisfying all of the sentencing requirements of the conviction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of A Felony Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB284/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0284.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2067826,"bill_number":"SB2017","title":"Various obsolete commissions; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 65-25-101, 65-25-103, 65-25-105, 65-25-107, 55-19-1, 55-19-3, 55-19-5, 55-19-7, 55-19-9, 55-19-11, 55-19-13, 55-19-14, 55-19-15, 55-19-17, 55-19-19, 55-19-21, 55-19-23, 55-19-25, 55-19-27, 55-19-29, 55-19-31, 55-19-33, 55-19-35, 55-19-37, 55-19-39, 55-19-41, 55-19-43, 55-19-45, 55-19-47, 55-19-49, 73-71-11, 43-1-101, 55-11-1, 55-11-3, 55-11-5, 55-11-7, 55-11-9, 55-11-11, 55-11-13, 55-11-15, 55-11-17, 55-11-19, 55-11-21, 39-29-1, 39-5-55, 7-1-601, 39-5-91, 89-5-109, 39-35-1, 55-23-5, 49-17-45, 41-101-1, 41-101-103, 43-59-1, 43-59-3, 43-59-5, 43-59-7, 43-59-9, 43-59-11, 43-59-13, 25-58-21, 39-39-1, 83-1-201, 43-1-101, 65-33-27, 59-6-1, 17-18-7, 57-67-7 And 65-33-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Various Obsolete Advisory Boards, Commissions And Councils From The Code; To Amend Sections 65-33-31 And 65-33-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2017/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2017.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2067828,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"MS Student Funding Formula; increase percentage of allotted weight attributable to low-income students.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Percentage Of Allotted Weight Attributable To Low-income Students For The Purpose Of Determining The Preliminary Weighted Enrollment Of Each School And Charter School Which Is Used To Determine The Base Student Cost For Students Enrolled Therein Under The Mississippi Student Funding Formula; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB193/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0193.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067830,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Schools; require musical instructors in at least one elementary school in each school district.","description":"An Act To Require Each Public School District To Employ At Least One Vocal Music Instructor And One Instrumental Music Instructor To Provide Music Instruction At The Elementary School Level; To Provide For The Rotation Of Such Instructor Between Elementary School Sites And Establish The Minimum Instruction Time Required To Be Provided Each Week To Elementary Students; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Power Of Local School Boards In Conformity To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB160/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0160.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067833,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Prekindergarten; require State Department of Education to create the \"ABC Program\" to provide instruction via Internet.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Establish A Program To Be Known As \"a Better Chance\" Or The \"abc Program\" For The Purpose Of Providing Prekindergarten Instruction Throughout The State Via The Internet; To Require The Program To Include Certain Components, Including The Daily Delivery Of Real-time Instruction By A Licensed Prekindergarten Teacher; To Require The Department To Determine The Number Of Students Regularly Participating In The Abc Program And To Report To The House And Senate Education Committees On The Program Before January 1, 2028; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB167/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0167.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067840,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Appropriation; Holmes County Heritage and Cultural Foundation for construction of Hazel Brannon Smith Memorial Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Holmes County Heritage And Cultural Foundation, Inc., To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction Of The Hazel Brannon Smith Memorial Park In Lexington For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB264/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0264.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067842,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Housing repair grant program; authorize issuance of bonds to provide funds for grants to low income individuals for home repairs.","description":"An Act To Establish A Housing Repair Grant Program To Provide Grants To Certain Low Income Individuals To Make Significant Repairs To Their Homes; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Administer The Grant Program; To Provide The Maximum Amount Of A Grant Authorized Under The Program; To Prescribe The Requirements To Be Eligible For A Grant Under The Program; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The \"mississippi Housing Repair Grant Fund\", Which Shall Be Used For The Program; To Authorize The Issuance Of $50,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB248/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0248.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067846,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"The Mississippi Anti-Hunger and Anti-Food Insecurity Task Force; create to require reports to the Legislature.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Anti-hunger And Anti-food Insecurity Task Force; To Require The Task Force To Study Hunger And Food Insecurity In The State Of Mississippi; To Provide For Its Membership, Co-chair Structure And Duties; To Require The Task Force To Provide Two Reports; To Dissolve The Task Force By A Certain Date; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB278/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0278.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2067850,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"\"Mississippi Joint Municipal Law Enforcement Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Joint Municipal Law Enforcement Act\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That Two Or More Municipalities In A County May Establish A Joint Police Department If The Governing Authorities Of Such Municipalities Determine It Is In The Best Interests Of The Municipalities; To Provide That A Joint Police Department Shall Be Governed By A Board; To Provide The Membership Of Such Board; To Prescribe The Establishment Process Of A Joint Police Department; To Provide The Rights And Duties As Well As The Funding Mechanism For A Joint Police Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB258/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0258.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067852,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Educational Facilities Construction, Infrastructure and Capital Improvements Grant Program; create for improvements.","description":"An Act To Create The Educational Facilities Construction, Infrastructure And Capital Improvements Grant Program For The Purpose Of Constructing New And Improving Existing Educational Facilities In The State Of Mississippi; To Provide That The State Department Of Education Shall Administer The Program And Promulgate The Necessary Rules And Regulations For Its Administration; To Create The \"educational Facilities Construction, Infrastructure And Capital Improvements Grant Fund In The State Treasury; To Authorize Public School Districts To Submit Applications To The Department Of Education For Grants From The Fund; To Designate The Purposes For Which Grants May Be Used And The Percentage Of The Grant Fund To Be Made Available For Grants To Different Educational Institutions; To Establish The Maximum Grant Amounts Per District Allowable Over The Course Of Five Fiscal Years; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Allocation That Was Diverted To The Educational Enhancement Fund To Be Allocated To The Educational Facilities Construction, Infrastructure And Capital Improvements Grant Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB241/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0241.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067854,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Motor vehicle ad valorem tax credit; bring forward sections of law relating to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 27-51-101, 27-51-103, 27-51-105 And 27-51-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of Law Authorizing A Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Credit, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Distribution Of State Sales Tax Revenue, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB207/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0207.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067856,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Holmes County with improvements to county roads and buildings.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Holmes County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Road And Street Improvements In The County And Improvements To County Buildings And Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB254/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0254.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067860,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"\"African-American Male Success Academy\"; require the SDE to establish to cultivate diversity of social skills and academic success.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education, In Conjunction With The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Department Of Human Services To Establish And Implement The \"african-american Male Success Academy\" For Public School Students In Kindergarten Through Grade 8; To Provide That The Academy Shall Assist Practitioners, Teachers And School Leaders To Recognize To Understand And Cultivate The Diversity Of Social Skills And School Success Of Young African-american Male Students In The Early Grades Through A Culturally Responsive And Strengths-based Approach To Instruction; To Require The Academy To Be Structured As A One Semester Course Of Instruction That Is Age And Grade Appropriate For Participating Students In The Applicable Grades; To Prescribe The Minimum Instructional Components Required To Be Taught In The Academy; To Require Participating Students To Complete A Series Of Tasks Designed To Enhance Their Academic And Social Abilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB194/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0194.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067863,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"State employees; provide for pay raise based on the amount of their annual salaries.","description":"An Act To Provide For An Increase In The Annual Compensation Of State Service Employees Based Upon The Amount Of Their Gross Annual Salaries; To Direct The State Personnel Board To Ensure That Certain State Employees Receive The Full Amount Of The Salary Increase; To Direct The Appropriation Of Funds Necessary To Provide The Salary Increases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB177/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0177.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067865,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Hope Program; establish and develop system to re-enroll high school dropouts in programs leading to a high school diploma.","description":"An Act To Establish The Hope And Opportunity Pathways Through Education (hope) Program, Which Shall Be Administered By The State Department Of Education; To Provide That The Goal Of The Hope Program Is To Develop A Comprehensive System To Re-enroll High School Dropouts In Programs That Will Enable Them To Earn Their High School Diploma; To Provide That The Hope Program Shall Award Grants To School Districts To Assist In Establishing Instructional Programs And Other Services Designed To Re-enroll High School Dropouts; To Require A Student In The Hope Program Who Wishes To Earn A High School Diploma To Meet The Graduation Requirements Of The Student's District Of Residence; To Provide That In Order To Be Eligible For Funding, A School District Must Develop A Hope Plan Approved By The State Board Of Education; To Provide That A School District May Operate Its Own Program Or Enter Into A Contract With Other Not-for-profit Entities To Operate A Program; To Provide That Hope Program Funding Must Be Distributed Based Upon The Proportion Of Dropouts In The School District To The Total Number Of Dropouts In This State; To Provide That A School District May Receive Adequate Education Program Funds For Students Enrolled In A Hope Program If Certain Criteria Are Met; To Specify Categories Of Programming In The Hope Program; To Specify The Minimum Components For Programs To Be Funded Through The Hope Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB163/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0163.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067868,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Comprehensive sex education; require teaching of Grades K-12.","description":"An Act To Require That Comprehensive Sex Education Be Taught In Grades K Through 12; To Require That The Instruction Emphasize Abstinence As The Expected Norm; To Establish The Criteria Required For The Instruction Of Sex Education Courses In A Manner That Is Age And Developmentally Appropriate; To Amend Section 37-13-135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Local School Boards To Adopt Plans For The Implementation Of The Comprehensive School Health Education Program, Which Shall Include Instruction In Comprehensive Sex Education; To Amend Section 37-14-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public School Nurses To Provide Instruction In Each Of The Components Of The Comprehensive School Health Education Program; To Require The Office Of Healthy Schools To Submit Policy Recommendations To The State Board Of Education For The Adoption Of Any Rules And Regulations Relating To The Program; To Amend Sections 37-13-131 And 37-13-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB214/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0214.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067870,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for certain child care expenses, child care centers and child care center teachers and directors.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Certain Taxpayers Who Incur Child Care Expenses For A Dependent Child To Attend A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Employed As A Teacher Or Director With A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Donates Funds To A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB257/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0257.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067875,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Tasers and stun guns; prohibit use of by law enforcement officers.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Tasers And Stun Guns By Law Enforcement Officers In The State Of Mississippi; To Amend Sections 97-37-1, 45-9-101, 45-6-11 And 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB182/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0182.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067882,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Community and junior colleges; waive all tuition and costs for graduates of Mississippi high schools.","description":"An Act To Require Community And Junior Colleges To Waive All Tuition And Fees For Students Graduating From A Mississippi High School; To Establish Requirements For Initial Eligibility And Renewal Of Waivers; To Define The Term \"tuition\"; To Require The Mississippi Community College Board To Promulgate Rules And Regulations For The Tuition Waiver Program; To Create New Section 37-29-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Funds Sufficient To Cover The Cost Of Waiving The Tuition For Participating Students To Be Appropriated By Line Item In The Community And Junior Colleges General Support Bill; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB238/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0238.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067884,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"School districts; require drug testing of students suspended for disciplinary infractions.","description":"An Act To Require Drug Testing Of Public School Students In Grades Six Through Twelve Who Have Been Suspended; To Declare Legislative Findings Relating To Student Drug Usage And The Purposes Of This Act; To Define Certain Terms Used Under The Act; To Require Each Local School Board To Adopt A Policy Requiring Drug Testing Students In Grades Six Through Twelve Who Are Suspended For Disciplinary Infractions And To Prescribe Certain Components That Must Be In The Policy, Including A Provision Requiring A Student's Parent To Pay The Cost Of The Drug Test; To Provide For The Actions To Be Taken When A Student's Drug Test Is Positive; To Provide That Student Drug Tests Will Be Administered By The County Health Department And To Prescribe The Manner In Which The Testing Must Be Performed; To Provide For The Disclosure Of Positive Test Results And To Require Information Relating To A Student's Drug Test To Be Kept Confidential And Separate From The Student's Cumulative Folder; To Authorize A Student To Present Evidence Of The Proper Use Of A Prescription Medication As An Affirmative Defense To A Positive Drug Test; To Authorize School Districts To Offer In-school Counseling Or Referral Information For Students Testing Positive For Drugs; To Require The State Board Of Education, In Consultation With The State Board Of Health And Department Of Mental Health, To Adopt Rules And Regulations Necessary To Carry Out The Provisions Of This Act; To Require The State Department Of Education To Prepare A Model Drug Testing Policy For School Districts; To Amend Section 37-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB176/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0176.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067886,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"Nursing education; unspent TANF funds shall be spent to pay expenses of persons enrolled as part of workforce training.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Unspent Tanf Funds Remaining From The Prior Fiscal Year Shall Be Expended First To Pay For The Education-related Expenses Of Persons Who Are Enrolled In Nursing Education Courses As Part Of Workforce Training And Pay For The Child Care Expenses Of Those Persons While They Are Taking The Nursing Education Courses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB178/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0178.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067888,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Eleventh grade students; require to take GED or High School Equivalency Test for senior early release privilege eligibility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Assess The Student Performance Of All Eleventh Grade Students Using The General Educational Development Or High School Equivalency Test Program; To Prohibit Students Determined By The Assessment To Be Performing Below Grade Level From Exercising Any Senior Privilege Of Early Release From School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB171/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0171.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067894,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Sales tax; exempt on retail sales of certain electronic devices.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation The Retail Sales Of Certain Electronic Devices, Educational Software, Textbooks And Other School-related Supplies During The Last Weekend In July; To Provide That Before Such Exemption May Take Effect It Must First Be Authorized By The Governing Authorities Of A Municipality For Retail Sales Occurring Within The Corporate Limits Of The Municipality, Or Board Of Supervisors Of A County For Retail Sales Occurring In The County Outside The Corporate Limits Of A Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB181/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0181.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067898,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Juneteenth National Independence Day; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 19, Juneteenth National Independence Day, As A Legal Holiday In The State Of Mississippi; To Clarify When A Legal Holiday Will Be Celebrated When The Holiday Falls On A Saturday Or Sunday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB197/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0197.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067901,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Appropriation; Department of Mental Health for increasing alcohol and drug rehabilitation beds and crisis intervention teams.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Mental Health For The Purpose Of Increasing The Number Of Alcohol And Drug Rehabilitation Beds And The Number Of Crisis Intervention Teams In The State, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB215/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0215.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067903,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Children's services and programs; require all state agencies to provide information relating to such in a list to the Legislature.","description":"An Act To Require All Agencies, Departments, Institutions And Political Subdivisions Of The State That Provide Programs Or Services To Children In This State To Create, Annually, An Itemized List Of The Programs And Services Provided To Children; To Require That The List Contains A Description Of The Programs And Services, A Resource Mapping Of All Federal And State Funds Received, Costs Associated With The Programs And Services, The Number Of Children Served By The Programs And Services, And Any Performance Measures Used To Assess The Programs And Services; To Provide That The Itemized Lists Of Programs And Services Shall Be Provided To The John C. Stennis Institute Of Government At Mississippi State University Not Later Than September 1 Of Each Year; To Provide That The Stennis Institute Shall Compile The Information In Those Lists Into One Document, And Shall Make The Compiled Information Available To Certain Committees Of The Legislature By December 1 Of Each Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB208/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0208.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067905,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Sales tax; exempt retail sales of infant formula, baby food, diapers and certain other children's items.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Retail Sales Of Infant Formula, Baby Food, Children's Diapers, Diaper Bags, Diaper Rash Cream, Baby Wipes, Baby Powder, And Nonprescription Over-the-counter Drugs, Medications And Items Used Primarily For Medical Care For Children; To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB281/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0281.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2067910,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Food allergy awareness training for restaurant employees; require to include certain knowledge of gluten as a food allergen.","description":"An Act To Require Food Allergy Awareness Training For Restaurant Employees To Cover And Assess Knowledge Of Gluten As A Food Allergen; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB292/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0292.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2067913,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with improvements to senior centers, community centers and gymnasiums.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Various Senior Centers, Community Centers And Gymnasiums In The City Of Jackson; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB295/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0295.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2067916,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Disabilities, persons with; modernize terminology used to refer to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-6-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Legislative Drafting Offices And State Agencies To Use Certain Respectful References To Individuals With Disabilities In Preparing Legislation And Rules; To Amend Sections 13-1-305, 19-5-45, 21-37-6, 25-9-149, 25-15-3, 25-15-9, 27-19-56, 29-5-65, 37-16-9, 37-31-31, 37-31-33, 37-31-35, 37-31-39, 37-33-13, 37-41-3, 41-3-15, 41-7-173, 41-11-102, 41-11-105, 41-11-109, 41-11-111, 41-11-113, 41-13-35, 41-19-33, 41-19-205, 41-19-237, 41-19-257, 41-19-261, 41-19-291, 41-21-131, 41-21-139, 41-31-15, 41-41-403, 41-79-5, 43-6-1, 43-6-3, 43-6-5, 43-6-13, 43-6-15, 43-6-113, 43-6-125, 43-11-1, 43-13-117, 43-18-1, 43-27-25, 43-33-703, 43-33-717, 43-33-723, 45-1-2, 45-35-53, 47-5-1351, 49-7-39, 49-7-40, 71-3-3, 71-3-7, 71-3-105, 71-7-13, 73-3-353, 75-74-9, 83-9-32, 93-7-3 And 97-3-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modernize The Terminology That Is Used To Refer To Persons With Mental Illness, Persons With An Intellectual Disability, Handicapped Persons And Crippled Persons; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB203/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0203.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067918,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"Appropriation; Friends of Lexington Preservation for repairs and renovations to the Lundy House.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Friends Of Lexington Preservation, Inc., To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs And Renovations To The Lundy House On Mississippi Highway 12 In Lexington For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB265/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0265.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067920,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Income tax; provide a credit for taxpayers who claim a federal income child tax credit.","description":"An Act To Provide A State Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Claiming The Federal Income Child Tax Credit; To Provide The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That Unused Portions Of A Tax Credit May Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years From The Close Of The Tax Year In Which The Credit Was Earned; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB202/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0202.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067928,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Major David Gist; commend upon retirement after 36 years of distinguished service.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Major David Gist Upon His Retirement And Honoring His 36 Years Of Distinguished Service To The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-08","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR5/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0005.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2067932,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Mathematics and science instruction; enhance through new middle school programs.","description":"An Act To Improve Mathematics And Science Instruction In Mississippi's Public Middle Schools Through The Development And Adoption Of New Learning Standards; To Require Middle School Programs, Directly Or In Cooperation With Community Colleges Or Other School Districts, To Enhance The College Entrance And Work Opportunity Possibilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB162/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0162.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067934,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"IHLs and community and junior colleges; increase spending authority on repair, renovations and improvement projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-17-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Spending Authority Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And Community And Junior Colleges For The Purpose Of Repair, Renovation And Improvements, Including Utility Infrastructure Projects To $10,000,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB222/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0222.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2067936,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Mississippi High School Dropout Prevention Act of 2026; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi High School Dropout Prevention Act Of 2026\"; To Require The State Department Of Education To Work With School Districts That Have The Lowest High School Graduation Rates; To Require The Department To Develop Methods Of Targeted Intervention For Low Performing School Districts; To Provide That Children Of A Certain Age May Not Withdraw From School Unless Certain Conditions Are Met; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB189/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0189.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067941,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Juneteenth Freedom Day; designate June 19 as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 19 As \"juneteenth Freedom Day\"; To Specifically Provide That Juneteenth Freedom Day Shall Not Be A Legal Holiday, But Shall Be A Day To Commemorate Freedom From Slavery At No Expense To The State; To Provide When A Legal Holiday Will Be Celebrated If The Holiday Falls On A Saturday Or Sunday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB247/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0247.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067946,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"\"Mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act of 2026\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Universal Prekindergarten Program Act Of 2026\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide For The Public Funding Of The Program, Which Shall Be Available To Parents And Families On A Voluntary Participation Basis; To Prescribe The Minimum Standards Of Education Required To Be Offered To Children Enrolled In The Program; To Prescribe The Manner By Which Payments Will Be Made To Prekindergarten Programs, Whether Such Programs Are Offered Through The Public School District Of Residence, An Outside District Or Through A Prequalified Private Provider; To Establish The Minimum Standards Required For The Prequalification Of Private Providers; To Prescribe The Manner By Which Local School Districts Must Account For Students Enrolled In Prekindergarten Programs For Purposes Of Determining Average Daily Attendance; To Require The Program To Be Jointly Administered By The State Board Of Education And The Division Of Early Childhood Care And Development; To Provide For The Expansion Of School-based Prekindergarten Programs; To Require The Board And The Division To Establish A Process To Calculate The Annual Statewide Tuition Rate For Prekindergarten Education; To Provide For An Administrative Procedures Process For Entities Aggrieved By Actions Of The Board And Division; To Require Annual Reports On The Program And Any Recommendation For Improvement Or Discontinuation To The Legislature; To Bring Forward Section 37-21-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB156/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0156.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067951,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"First grade enrollment; allow child who turns six on or before December 31 to start at beginning of that school year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Any Student Who Reaches The Age Of Six On Or Before December 31 To Enroll In First Grade At The Start Of The School Year During Which The Child Attains The Age Of Six; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Students Who Are Enrolled At The Start Of A School Year During Which They Attain The Age Of Six On Or Before December 31 In The Definition Of \"compulsory-school-age Child\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB173/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0173.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067953,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Elementary professional school counselors; allocate funds under the Mississippi Student Funding Formula for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Allocation Of Funds Under The Mississippi Student Funding Formula For The Purpose Of Employing Elementary Professional School Counselors; To Require The Funds To Be Allocated To Those School Districts Having The Highest Documented Need For Counselors; To Provide An Additional Allocation Of Funds In Each Subsequent Fiscal Year Until Each Elementary School Has Employed At Least One Professional School Counselor; To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Employ A Supervisor Of Professional School Counselors; To Amend Section 37-151-209, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB172/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0172.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067956,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Appropriation; Holmes County Consolidated School District for expenses of consolidation.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Holmes County Consolidated School District For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of Consolidating Two School Districts Into One Countywide School District For The Fiscal Year 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB271/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0271.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067959,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Tuition waiver; provide for certain foster and adopted children and wards of the state to attend a state-supported IHL.","description":"An Act To Waive The Cost Of Tuition At Any State Institution Of Higher Learning For Certain Foster Or Adopted Children Or Wards Of The State, Subject To Certain Conditions; To Require The Department Of Human Services, Upon The Request Of A State Institution Of Higher Learning, To Confirm The Eligibility Of Those Students Seeking To Participate In The Waiver Program; To Require Students To Complete The Free Application For Federal Student Aid To Determine The Level Of Need And Eligibility For State And Federal Financial Aid Programs; To Establish The Requirements For Eligibility; To Require The Department And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Make Reports To The Legislature On Certain Components Of The Tuition Waiver Program; To Require The Board To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary For The Proper Administration Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB239/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0239.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2067963,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Appropriation; City of Pearl for construction of a traffic signal at intersection of MS Highway 468 and Murray Drive.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pearl To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction Of A Traffic Signal At The Intersection Of Mississippi Highway 468 And Murray Drive For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB286/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0286.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2067967,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"School districts; require to conduct mandatory parent meetings before the start of each school year.","description":"An Act To Require School Districts To Conduct Mandatory Parent Meetings Prior To The Commencement Of Each School Year; To Establish Requirements For Parent Participation And Penalties For Noncompliance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB195/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0195.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067972,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Appropriation; Employment Security for funding Summer Youth Employment Programs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security For The Purpose Of Funding Summer Youth Employment Programs Throughout The State For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB216/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0216.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067974,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"STEM Pilot Program; require SDE to create in certain school districts for students in Grades 4 through 8.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Create A Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (stem) Pilot Program In Certain School Districts Primarily In The Delta For High Performing Students In Grades 4 Through 8; To Prescribe Certain Components Of The Stem Pilot Program; To Authorize School Districts To Pay An Annual Salary Supplement To A Teacher Serving As The Advisor To The Stem Pilot Program; To Require Participating School Districts To Annually Submit Data On The Pilot Program To The State Department Of Education; To Require The Department To Compile The School District Data Into A Report For The House And Senate Education Committees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB237/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0237.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067976,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Assistant teachers; provide annual salary supplement to those in \"C\", \"D\" and \"F\" school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Annual Salary Supplement To Assistant Teachers Employed By School Districts Rated \"c\", \"d\" Or \"f\" Under The Accountability System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB184/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0184.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067980,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"SNAP and TANF recipients; require those unemployed to take Test of Adult Basic Education.","description":"An Act To Require Recipients Of Benefits Under The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Or The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Program To Take The Test Of Adult Basic Education (tabe); To Provide That If The Recipient Scores Below The 12th Grade Level In Any Category Of The Tabe, The Recipient Must Enroll In A Program Of Study For The Tabe At A Community College To Become Competent In Those Categories In Which The Recipient Is Deficient, And Take The Tabe Again After Completion Of The Program Of Study; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB228/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0228.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067983,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Appropriation; Employment Security for funding summer youth employment programs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security For The Purpose Of Funding Summer Youth Employment Programs Throughout The State For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB213/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0213.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067986,"bill_number":"HC8","title":"Province of Québec; honor the longstanding and fruitful partnership with the State of Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring The Rich Historical Connection And The Longstanding And Fruitful Partnership Between The Province Of QuÉbec And The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC8/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0008.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2067988,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"School districts; require drug testing of truant students in Grade 6-12.","description":"An Act To Require Drug Testing Of Public School Students In Grades Six Through Twelve Who Have Been Deemed Truant In Violation Of Allowable Absences Under The \"compulsory School Attendance Law\"; To Declare Legislative Findings Relating To Student Drug Usage And The Purposes Of This Act; To Define Certain Terms Used Under The Act; To Require Each Local School Board To Adopt A Policy Requiring Drug Testing Students In Grades Six Through Twelve Who Are Excessively Absent And To Prescribe Certain Components That Must Be In The Policy, Including A Provision Requiring A Student's Parent To Pay The Cost Of The Drug Test; To Provide For The Actions To Be Taken When A Student's Drug Test Is Positive; To Provide That Student Drug Tests Will Be Administered By The County Health Department And To Prescribe The Manner In Which The Testing Must Be Performed; To Provide For The Disclosure Of Positive Test Results And To Require Information Relating To A Student's Drug Test To Be Kept Confidential And Separate From The Student's Cumulative Folder; To Authorize A Student To Present Evidence Of The Proper Use Of A Prescription Medication As An Affirmative Defense To A Positive Drug Test; To Authorize School Districts To Offer In-school Counseling Or Referral Information For Students Testing Positive For Drugs; To Require The State Board Of Education, In Consultation With The State Board Of Health And Department Of Mental Health, To Adopt Rules And Regulations Necessary To Carry Out The Provisions Of This Act; To Require The State Department Of Education To Prepare A Model Drug Testing Policy For School Districts; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB225/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0225.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067991,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"African-American Resident Physician Scholarship Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-106-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The African-american Resident Physician Scholarship Program To Be Administered By The University Of Mississippi Medical Center For The Purpose Of Increasing The Number Of African-american Physicians That Provide Services In Underserved Municipalities Or Counties In Mississippi; To Require The University Of Mississippi Medical Center To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Administer The Program; To Provide For The Eligibility Of The Program; To Provide That Upon Entering The Practice Of Medicine, A Participant In The Program Must Serve In A Health Professional Shortage Area, Medically Underserved Area, Or Rural Area Otherwise Approved For Practice In Mississippi For At Least Five Years; To Require The Physician To Repay If They Do Not Fulfill Such Obligation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB236/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0236.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067996,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Homework; require teachers to incorporate daily and weekly assignments into their curriculum.","description":"An Act To Require Public School Teachers To Incorporate Into Their Curriculum Daily And Weekly Homework Assignments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB164/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0164.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2067999,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"DHS; direct to reinstate program of providing meals to older individuals in community setting.","description":"An Act To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Reinstate The Program Of Providing Nutritionally Balanced Meals To Older Individuals In Community Settings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB230/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0230.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2068001,"bill_number":"HC5","title":"Senator Hiram Revels and Fannie Lou Hamer; request joint committee on Library of Congress to approve replacement of current statues with statues of.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Formally Requesting The Joint Committee On The Library Of Congress To Approve The Replacement Of The Statues Of James Zachariah George And Jefferson Davis That Are Displayed In Statuary Hall In The United States Capitol With A Statue Of Both Civil Rights Icons, Fannie Lou Hamer, And Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels, The First African American To Serve As A United States Senator.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC5/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0005.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2068003,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Adverse possession; prohibit right of title.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 15-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Claims Of Adverse Possession For Any Period Of Time Shall Not Vest Title; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB283/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0283.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2068005,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Legal holidays; increase number of days counties and municipalities may declare as in lieu of certain other holidays.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Days From One To Two That The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County And The Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality May Declare As A Legal Holiday In Lieu Of Certain Other Legal Holidays; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB275/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0275.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2068070,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Appropriation; Noxubee County for the completion of certain road improvement projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Noxubee County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Completion Of Certain Road Improvement Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB304/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0304.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2068072,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"Traffic accidents; require law enforcement officers to provide notification of to approaching motorists at least a certain distance from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-411, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Law Enforcement Officers Responding To The Scene Of A Motor Vehicle Accident That Halts The Flow Of Traffic As The Result Of One Or More Lanes Being Obstructed, To Provide Reasonable Notice To Approaching Motorists Of The Accident Ahead And Subsequent Delay Within 1,295 Feet Or One-quarter Mile Of The Crash Site And Lane Obstruction; To Prescribe The Manner By Which Such Notice May Be Communicated To Other Motorists; To Provide That The Notice Shall Not Be Required When The Law Enforcement Officer Makes A Determination That Notice Is Neither Possible Nor Practicable Under The Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB354/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0354.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Elliott"},
{"bill_id":2068074,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Appropriation; Coahoma County for making certain railroad track improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Coahoma County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Upgrades And Improvements To A Portion Of Railroad Track And Line Running Between The Town Of Lula And The Unincorporated Community Of Swan Lake For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB321/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0321.xml","sponsor":"Otha Williams"},
{"bill_id":2068078,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Special education funds; require separate line item appropriation to the State Board of Education for.","description":"An Act To Require Funding For Special Education To Be Appropriated To The State Board Of Education As A Separate Line Item In The K-12 Education General Support Appropriations Bill; To Prescribe A Formula For Determining Allocations Of Special Education Funds To The Local School Districts; To Require Districts To Place Special Education Funds Received In A Separate Account To Be Administered By The Proper District Personnel Responsible For Directing Or Coordinating Special Education Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB340/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0340.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2068081,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Airway clearance devices; require certain facilities to maintain in the facility, and provide immunity for good faith use of.","description":"An Act To Create The Carl Rackley Airway Emergency Preparedness Act; To Define \"airway Clearance Device\" And \"covered Facility\"; To Provide That Beginning January 1, 2027, Each Covered Facility Shall Maintain At Least One Airway Clearance Device In A Visible And Accessible Location In The Facility, And Ensure That Basic Written Or Pictorial Instructions Are Displayed Alongside The Device; To Encourage Covered Facilities To Provide Their Staff With Brief Instructional Training Or Demonstration Videos As Provided By The Device Manufacturer; To Provide Civil Immunity To Persons Who Use An Airway Clearance Device In Good Faith And Without Compensation To Render Emergency Aid; To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Include Compliance Checks As Part Of Routine Health Inspections For Covered Facilities That Are Licensed Or Inspected By The Department; To Provide That For A Facility That Is Found To Be Noncompliant With The Requirements Of This Act, The Department Shall Issue A Written Warning For The First Violation; To Provide That For A Second Or Subsequent Violation, The Department May Fine The Facility Not More Than $100.00 For Each Occurrence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB312/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0312.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068085,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Union County Heritage Museum; designate as the official state barbeque museum.","description":"An Act To Designate The Union County Heritage Museum As The Official State Barbeque Museum; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB352/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0352.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068090,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Bobbie Gentry Day; declare June 3 as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare June 3 As Bobbie Gentry Day In Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB351/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0351.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068094,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"School resource officers; require to undergo Mental Health First Aid training.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-3-82 And 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts And Local Law Enforcement Agencies That Employ Individuals To Serve As School Resource Officers To Provide Mental Health First Aid Training That Is Evidenced-based And Approved By The Department Of Mental Health; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB350/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0350.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068099,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"MS Workforce Dual Enrollment for Career and Technical Education Grant Program; create pilot program for.","description":"An Act To Require The Office Of Workforce Development To Pilot The Mississippi Workforce Dual Enrollment For Career And Technical Education Grant Program; To Provide That The Office Of Workforce Development Shall Distribute Any Funds Received For The Program To The Delta Workforce Investment Area, The Twin Districts Workforce Investment Area, The Mississippi Partnership Workforce Investment Area And The Southcentral Mississippi Workforce Investment Area For The Purpose Of Funding Dual Enrollment Courses At Community Colleges, Where Such Courses Qualify As A Priority Sector Strategy, As Established By The Office; To Provide The Amount Of The Grant; To Provide What The Grant May Be Used For; To Provide A Reporting Requirement; To Provide A Certain Amount Of The Funds That Shall Be Used For The Administration Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-09","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB335/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0335.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2068101,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Unemployment compensation; increase maximum weekly benefit amount.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-5-503, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Weekly Benefit Amount To Two Hundred Seventy-five Dollars; To Bring Forward Section 71-5-507, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB337/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0337.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2068105,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Appropriation; DPS for purchasing new and replacement motor vehicles.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Public Safety For The Purpose Of Purchasing New And Replacement Motor Vehicles For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB341/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0341.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2068112,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Appropriation; Office of Workforce Development for the MS Allied Health College and Career Navigator Grant Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Office Of Workforce Development, With The Department Of Employment Security Serving As Fiscal Agent, For The Purpose Of Supporting And Expanding The Mississippi Allied Health College And Career Navigator Grant Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB336/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0336.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2068115,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"MDAH; exempt certain repairs to state property.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History To Exempt Certain Repairs And Renovations To State-owned Facilities And Properties; To Prescribe The Contingencies For Such Repairs And Renovations Which Must Adhere To Certain Requirements To Be Eligible For Exemption; To Provide Additional Requirements For Properties With Dual Designations As Mississippi Landmarks And National Historic Landmarks; To Amend Sections 29-1-1, 29-5-2, 39-5-5 And 39-7-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB328/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0328.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2068120,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for certain employers providing individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) to employees.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Certain Employers That Offer An Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement In Lieu Of A Traditional Employer-provided Health Insurance Plan; To Provide The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Provide The Reporting Requirements With The Department Of Revenue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB343/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0343.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2068124,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Women's Veterans' Day; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 12, Women's Veterans' Day, As A Legal Holiday In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB324/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0324.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2068130,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"Embezzlement; revise the list of excluded crimes for expungement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Certain Types Of Embezzlement From The List Of Crimes That Are Excluded From Expungement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB307/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0307.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2068134,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Universities and colleges; require to allow MS residents to register for classes before nonresident students.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-4-3 And 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Community College Board And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Develop A System Of Class Registration That Will Give Students Who Are Permanent Residents Of The State The First Option Of Registering; To Provide That After All Mississippi Residents Have Been Afforded The Opportunity To Register, Registration Shall Then Be Made Available For Nonresident Students; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB323/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0323.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2068136,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"New Albany High School Boys Golf Team; commend and congratulate upon winning the 4A 2025 State Golf Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending The New Albany High School Boys Golf Team And Head Coach Shane Sanderson Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4a 2025 State Golf Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR7/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0007.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068143,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Expungement; authorize for embezzlement by a state, county, city or town officer 14 years after completing all terms and conditions of sentences.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Expungement For A Conviction Of Embezzlement By A State Officer Or County Officer, Or An Officer Of Any City, Town Or Village Fourteen Years After Completion Of All Terms For The Conviction Of Such Crime; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB358/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0358.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":2068146,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"2026 Construction Training Assistance Fund; create and provide funding for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Deposit A Portion Of State Sales Tax Revenue Into The 2026 Construction Training Assistance Fund Created In This Act; To Provide That The Mississippi Office Of Workforce Development Shall Establish A Program To Provide Grants To Assist Public Community Colleges And Junior Colleges And K-12 School Systems In Paying Costs Associated With Providing Construction Industry Related Training For Students And For Paying The Costs Charged By A Community College Or Junior College For Students To Receive Such Training; To Provide An Application Process For Community Colleges, Junior Colleges And K-12 School Systems That Desire To Participate In The Grant Program; To Create The \"2026 Construction Training Assistance Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Disbursed By The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, To The Mississippi Office Of Workforce Development To Use For The Purpose Of Providing Grants Authorized In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB338/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0338.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2068152,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB318/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0318.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2068153,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Memorial highways and bridges; designate various segments of public roadway as upon certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 370 In Itawamba County, Mississippi, As The \"roger Campbell Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 363 In Itawamba County, Mississippi, As The \"jakob Edward Kindt Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Segment Of U.s. Highway 45 Located In Baldwyn, Prentiss County, Mississippi, As The \"chief Warrant Officer 4 Bryan Andrew Zemek And Chief Warrant Officer 4 Derek Joshua Abbott Memorial Highway; To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 7 Located In Grenada County, Mississippi, As The \"robert Noah Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB342/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0342.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2068157,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Appropriation; Tunica County for repaving and repairing traffic lights on Casino Strip Resort Boulevard.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Tunica County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repaving And Repairing Traffic Lights On Casino Strip Resort Boulevard For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB296/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0296.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":2068161,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Pledge of Allegiance; require that public school students recite at the beginning of each school day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Recitation Of The Oath Of Allegiance To The Flag Of The United States Of America At The Beginning Of The First Hour Of Each Day School Is In Session For Academic Instruction; To Bring Forward Section 37-13-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB310/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0310.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2068164,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Mental Health Employee Retention Loan Repayment Program; create and provide funding for.","description":"An Act To Create The Mental Health Employee Retention Loan Repayment Program For Certain New Mental Health Employees To Be Administered By The Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board; To Provide Eligibility Requirements For Persons Seeking To Participate In The Program; To Set A Maximum Amount Of Loan Repayment Assistance Under The Program; To Require The Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board To Promulgate Regulations Necessary For The Proper Administration Of This Act, Including Setting A Fiscal Year Policy For The Program And Application Dates And Deadlines; To Create The \"mental Health Employee Retention Loan Repayment Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Used By The Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, For The Purpose Of Paying Awards Under The Mental Health Employee Retention Loan Repayment Program; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"gross Income\" Under The State Income Tax Law To Exclude Loan Repayment Assistance Provided Under The Mental Health Employee Retention Loan Repayment Program; To Amend Section 27-69-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"tobacco\" Under The Tobacco Tax Law; To Define The Term \"vapor Product\" Under The Tobacco Tax Law; To Amend Section 27-69-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Levy An Excise Tax On Vapor Products; To Amend Sections 27-69-15, 27-69-27, 27-69-33 And 27-69-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 27-69-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Revenue Derived From The Excise Tax On Vapor Products Shall Be Deposited Into The \"mental Health Employee Retention Loan Repayment Fund\"; To Bring Forward Section 27-69-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is A Section Of The Tobacco Tax Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB344/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0344.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068172,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Public schools; require school boards to adopt policy on bell-to-bell cell phone prohibition.","description":"An Act To Require Local School Boards To Develop And Public Schools Located Within The School District To Implement Age-appropriate And Developmentally-appropriate Policies Relating To Student Cell Phone Possession And Use On School Property During The Academic School Day From Bell-to-bell; To Specify The Minimum Provisions To Be Contained In Each School Cell Phone-free Education Policy Applicable To Elementary, Middle And High School Students; To Prescribe Exceptions To Possession; To Prohibit Students From Being Suspended Or Expelled As A Consequence Of Any Violation Of Such Policies; To Require School Districts To Establish Procedures For Off-site Events; To Require School Boards To Make Its Policy Publicly Available And Posted Prominently On The School District's Website; To Require School Boards, When Designing Its Cell Phone-free Education Policy, To Incorporate School-based Emergency Best Practices In Its Comprehensive School Safety Plan; To Provide For The Construction Of This Act; To Amend Sections 37-11-55 And 37-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Regarding The Prohibition On Suspending Or Expelling Students For Being In Violation Of The Cell Phone Possession Policy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB317/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0317.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068175,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Donald J. Trump Early Voting Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Donald J. Trump Early Voting Act; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That The Early Voting Period Shall Begin Fourteen Days Before The Election And Continue Until The Last Regular Business Day Preceding The Election; To Provide That Early Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For Early Voting In The Registrar's Office During Regular Business Hours; To Provide That Notice Of Early Voting Shall Be Provided In Three Public Places Eight Days Before The Voting Begins; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The Early Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The Early Voting Period; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 23-15-627, 23-15-629, 23-15-631, 23-15-635, 23-15-637, 23-15-639, 23-15-641, 23-15-647, 23-15-649, 23-15-657, 23-15-713, 23-15-715, 23-15-719 And 23-15-735, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Voters Who Are Eligible To Vote By Absentee Ballot; To Prohibit A Voter From Casting An Absentee Ballot In Person At The Office Of The County Registrar; To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-31, 23-15-37, 23-15-43, 23-15-47, 23-15-65, 23-15-127, 23-15-153, 23-15-171, 23-15-173, 23-15-191, 23-15-195, 23-15-197, 23-15-231, 23-15-233, 23-15-239, 23-15-241, 23-15-245, 23-15-247, 23-15-251, 23-15-255, 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-309, 23-15-331, 23-15-333, 23-15-335, 23-15-353, 23-15-357, 23-15-359, 23-15-363, 23-15-367, 7-3-39, 23-15-511, 23-15-515, 23-15-545, 23-15-573, 23-15-781, 23-15-785, 23-15-807, 23-15-833, 23-15-843, 23-15-851, 23-15-853, 23-15-855, 23-15-857, 23-15-859, 23-15-895, 23-15-913, 23-15-963, 23-15-977, 23-15-1031, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1083, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1091, 21-3-3, 21-9-17, 37-5-9, 21-8-7 And 9-4-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB355/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0355.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2068179,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to Winston County to assist fire departments with purchasing equipment and improvements to facilities.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Winston County, Mississippi, To Provide Funds To Be Distributed Equally Among The Betheden Volunteer Fire Department, East Winston Volunteer Fire Department, Highpoint Volunteer Fire Department, And Louisville Fire Department, To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Equipment And Improvements To Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB300/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0300.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2068184,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Leroy Bledsoe; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Service Of Chief Leroy (butch) Embrey Bledsoe Jr., And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR6/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0006.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2068188,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Appropriation; Office of Workforce Development for supporting and expanding the career coaching program for schools.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Office Of Workforce Development, With The Department Of Employment Security Serving As Fiscal Agent, For The Purpose Of Supporting And Expanding The Career Coaching Program For Middle Schools And High Schools For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB332/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0332.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2068193,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Noninstructional and hourly school employees; compensate at usual rate whenever district temporarily closes schools.","description":"An Act To Require School Districts To Compensate Noninstructional And Hourly School Employees Whenever The District Closes Schools Due To Extreme Weather, Illness Or Other Reasons; To Require The Compensation Paid To Those Employees To Be Consistent With The Amount They Would Have Been Paid If The Schools Had Not Been Closed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB360/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0360.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":2068197,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Mississippi Helping Ensure Alternative Law Enforcement Transportation for Healing (MissHEALTH) Pilot Program; establish for mental health crisis.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-21-140, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Mississippi Helping Ensure Alternative Law Enforcement Transportation For Healing (misshealth) Pilot Program To Provide Financial Assistance To Law Enforcement Agencies For The Purpose Of Transporting Individuals Experiencing A Mental Health Or Behavioral Crisis To A Hospital Or Treatment Facility; To Provide That The Program's Implementation Is Subject To Appropriation; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Jointly Administered By The Department Of Finance And Administration, Department Of Mental Health And Division Of Medicaid; To Require The Department Of Mental Health To Establish Guidelines And Application Deadlines For The Participation In The Misshealth Pilot Program; To Require Grant Recipients To Provide A 25% Funding Match Of The Total Grant Funds Received; To Allow Law Enforcement Agencies To Contract With One Or More Third Parties Or Other Law Enforcement Agencies To Transport Individuals In Accordance With The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide That Contracts Entered Into Under The Authority Of This Act Are Subject To Audit By The Office Of The State Auditor; To Prescribe The Purposes For Which Grant Funds Received Under The Misshealth Pilot Program May Be Used; To Provide For Telehealth Evaluation Of Individuals If Available To Determine Need For Admission; To Prescribe The Manner By Which The Original Certificate Of Need For Transport May Be Determined And Provided To The Transporting Law Enforcement Agency By The Completing Physician, Psychologist Or Designated Professional; To Require The Completing Physician, Psychologist Or Designated Professional To Inform The Transporting Law Enforcement Agency That The Hospital Or Treatment Facility Of Admission Has Been Contacted And Has Available Suitable Accommodations For The Individuals In Crisis; To Require The Transporting Law Enforcement Agency Or Transportation Agent To Notify The Admitting Hospital Or Treatment Facility Of An Estimated Time Of Arrival; To Require The Law Enforcement Agency Or Transportation Agent To Remain At The Hospital Or Treatment Facility Long Enough For The Individual To Be Evaluated For Admission, But Not To Exceed Two Hours; To Provide That If A Law Enforcement Officer Is Authorized To Make An Arrest And A Professional Designated By A Crisis Intervention Team Has Reason To Believe That The Individual Subject To Arrest Is Experiencing A Mental Or Behavioral Crisis, The Such Person May Be Taken Into Custody Without A Civil Order Or Warrant For Immediate Mental Examination To Determine Need For Behavioral Health Treatment At A Hospital Or Treatment Facility; To Require Immediate Examination Of Individuals So Detained By A Physician, Psychologist Or Designated Professional To Determine If Such Person Is Subject To Admission To A Hospital Or Treatment Facility; To Prescribe The Procedures To Be Followed Upon A Determination By The Evaluating Physician, Psychologist Or Designated Professional If The Person Is Or Is Not To Be Admitted Into A Hospital Or Treatment Facility; To Define The Term \"qualified Advanced Practice Provider And Prescribe The Procedures To Be Followed By Such Individuals When Evaluating And Recommending Admission For Persons Experiencing A Mental Health Crisis; To Prescribe The Duty Of Law Enforcement Agencies Or Transportation Agents To Return Individuals Suspected Of Experiencing A Mental Health Crisis Who Are Determined Not Eligible For Admission Back To The County Or Municipality Of Origin Where The Initial Interaction Occurred; To Provide Civil And Criminal Immunity To Hospitals, Treatment Facilities And Healthcare Providers From Claims Arising From Determinations Of Admission And From Transportation Of Persons To And From Such Facilities; To Require The Department Of Mental Health To Provide Training On Mental Health Crisis Management For Local Law Enforcement Agencies' Personnel And For Transportation Agents; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB348/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0348.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068201,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Expungement; remove embezzlement by officers from the list of nonexpungeable crimes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Certain Felony Embezzlement From The List Of Nonexpungeable Crimes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB357/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0357.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":2068205,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Mississippi School Risk Management Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi School Risk Management Task Force; To Provide That The Task Force Will Continually Study Ensuring And Enhancing Risk Management In School Environments And The Implementation Of Best Practices For Prevention And Response; To Provide The Duties Of The Task Force; To Provide For The Appointment Of Members To The Task Force; To Require The Task Force To Report Its Findings And Any Recommendations To The Legislature On An Annual Basis; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB356/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0356.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2068207,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Mental Health; revise appointment of Board of Mental Health and Executive Director.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-4-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Appointment Of The Members Of The State Board Of Mental Health; To Amend Section 41-4-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement For The Executive Director Of The State Department Of Mental Health To Be Confirmed By The Senate And To Serve For A Term; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB347/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0347.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068217,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"Landscape architects; authorize to participate with multi-disciplinary engineer and architecture firms.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mississippi Architect Licensing Laws To Authorize Multi-disciplinary Firms To Include Architects, Landscape Architects And Engineers As Long As One Active Member Or Stockholder Of The Firm Holds A Certificate To Practice Architecture In The State Of Mississippi; To Amend Section 73-2-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To A Person Indicating He Or She Is Practicing Landscape Architecture Or Is A Landscape Architect; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB346/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0346.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068220,"bill_number":"HC9","title":"Joseph \"Joe\" Dera; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Mr. Joseph \"joe\" Dera And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC9/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0009.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068223,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Appropriation; Noxubee County for development of a 100-acre multi-industrial site.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Noxubee County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Development Of A 100-acre Multi-industrial Site, Including Site Preparation, Utility Installation, Access Road Construction And Environmental Compliance For The Fiscal Year 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB305/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0305.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2068229,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"State Workforce Investment Board; require to create, through Office of Workforce Development; certain list of certifications.","description":"An Act To Provide That The State Workforce Investment Board Shall Create A Separate List Of Industry Recognized High Value Industry Certifications For Participants Enrolled In Community And Junior Colleges; To Require, Subject To Available Funding, The Mississippi Community College Board To Pay A Career And Technical Education Incentive Grant To Certain Community Colleges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-09","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB333/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0333.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2068233,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Income tax; authorize tax credit for companies engaged in television productions.","description":"An Act To Provide An Income Tax Credit For A Portion Of Certain Expenditures Made By Companies Engaged In The Production In Mississippi Of Scripted Or Unscripted Series, Content Or Pilot Episodes Intended For Broadcast Or Streaming; To Define Certain Terms; To Establish The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Provide That, If The Amount Of The Tax Credit Claimed By A Production Company Exceeds The Amount Of Income Tax Liability Of The Production Company For A Taxable Year, The Production Company May Carry The Excess Credit Forward For Ten Years; To Provide That In Lieu Of Claiming A Tax Credit, The Production Company May Elect To Claim A Rebate In The Amount Of 75% Of The Amount It Would Be Eligible To Claim As A Credit; To Amend Sections 57-89-7 And 57-89-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB327/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0327.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2068238,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"MS Curriculum Alignment Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Curriculum Alignment Task Force; To Provide For The Members Of The Task Force; To Provide The Duties Of The Task Force; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-09","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB331/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0331.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2068240,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"Ibogaine; authorize SDH to select a consortium to conduct a drug development clinical trial with, to secure FDA's approval of.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Ibogaine Drug Development Clinical Trial Act; To Authorize The Establishment Of A Consortium To Apply For Selection By The State Department Of Health To Conduct A Drug Development Clinical Trial With Ibogaine And Secure The United States Food And Drug Administration's (fda) Approval Of Ibogaine As A Medication For The Treatment Of Opioid Use Disorder, Co-occurring Substance Use Disorder, And Any Other Neurological Or Mental Health Condition For Which Ibogaine Demonstrates Efficacy; To Require The Consortium To Submit To The Department A Proposal For Purposes Of Conducting An Ibogaine Drug Development Clinical Trial, And Specify What The Proposal Must Include; To Provide That After Selecting A Consortium, The Department Shall Enter Into An Interagency Contract With The Consortium To Provide Funding To Implement The Consortium's Proposed Ibogaine Drug Development Clinical Trial; To Specify What The Interagency Contract Must Include; To Provide That The Department May Not Disburse Funds To Or For A Selected Consortium Under The Interagency Contract Until The Consortium Receives And The Department Verifies The Receipt Of Matching Funds From Sources Other Than The State; To Require The Selected Consortium To Enter Into An Agreement With The Lead Consortium Established By The Government Of Another State That Has Submitted An Investigational New Drug (ind) Application To The Fda And Has Requested A Breakthrough Therapy Designation For Ibogaine From The Fda; To Require The Selected Consortium To Work With The Fda To Coordinate The Drug Development Trial In Mississippi With Ibogaine Drug Development Trials That Are Being Conducted By The Lead Consortium And In Other States; To Provide That Only An Institution Of Higher Learning Or A Hospital May Serve As A Trial Site For Conducting An Ibogaine Drug Development Clinical Trial; To Provide For Allocation Of The Revenue Attributable To All Intellectual Property Rights And Other Commercial Rights Arising From The Drug Development Clinical Trial Conducted By A Consortium During The Period For Which The Trial Is Funded And Any Following Period Of Commercialization; To Provide That If Ibogaine Is Approved By The Fda To Treat A Medical Condition, A Physician Who Has Prescribed Ibogaine For A Patient Shall Supervise The Administration Of Ibogaine At A Hospital Or Other Licensed Health Care Facility To Ensure The Patient's Safety While The Patient Is Under The Influence Of Ibogaine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB314/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0314.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068243,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"Reverse auction; revise method of receiving bids through for agencies and governing authorities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Reverse Auction Method For Receiving Bids To Differentiate Between Agencies And Governing Authorities; To Provide That If An Agency Determines That A Reverse Auction Is Not In The Best Interest Of The Agency, Then That Determination Must Be Approved By The Public Procurement Review Board; To Provide That If A Governing Authority Determines That A Reverse Auction Is Not In The Best Interest Of The Governing Authority, Then That Determination Must Be Approved By The Governing Board Of The Governing Authority; To Require The Agency Or Governing Authority To Submit An Explanation As To Why A Reverse Auction Is Not In The Best Interest Of The Agency Or Governing Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB329/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0329.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2068247,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Appropriation; Department of Employment Security for funding the MS Connecting Career Technical Education Employability Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Employment Security As Fiscal Agent For The Office Of Workforce Development For The Purpose Of Funding The Mississippi Connecting Career And Technical Education Employability (misscatee) Program, As Established In House Bill No. , 2026 Regular Session, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB330/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0330.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2068251,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"No Patient Left Alone Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The No Patient Left Alone Act; To Provide That Minor And Adult Patients In Health Care Facilities Shall Have The Right To Designate A Visitor With Visitation Rights; To Authorize Health Care Facilities To Establish Certain Visitation Policies; To Authorize Health Care Facilities To Mandate Certain Safety Protocols And To Revoke Visitation Rights For Failure To Comply; To Prohibit The Termination, Suspension Or Waiver Of Visitation Rights By Certain Parties; To Provide Certain Limitations To These Rights; To Prohibit Health Care Facilities From Requiring Patients To Waive Certain Rights; To Require The Department Of Health To Develop Certain Informational Materials; To Authorize The Department To Fine Health Care Facilities For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB309/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0309.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2068256,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"CON; Health Department shall issue for construction of an acute care hospital in Tunica County.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Tunica County Health Care Authority, Tunica County Board Of Supervisors, Or Other Authorized Managing Entity May Apply For, And The State Department Of Health Shall Issue, A Certificate Of Need For The Construction Of An Acute Care Hospital In Tunica County Upon Demonstration Of The Feasible Viability Of Such; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB320/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0320.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":2068262,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"International physicians; authorize MS license for certain who are sponsored by an in-state health care provider.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-25-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Grant A Provisional License To Practice Medicine To Certain International Physicians Who Are Sponsored By A Health Care Provider In The State, And To International Physicians Who Are Licensed To Practice In Certain Countries; To Provide That These Provisional Licenses Will Automatically Be Converted Into Full Licenses To Practice Medicine After Three Years Of Active Practice; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB313/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0313.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068265,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Mississippi Community College Board; revise composition of and authority to oversee community and junior colleges.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-4-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Public Community And Junior Colleges Shall Be Under The Authority And Control Of The Mississippi Community College Board; To Amend Section 37-4-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Reconstitution For The Mississippi Community College Board, To Consist Of Twelve Members Appointed By The Governor, Subject To The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, Of Which Such Members Shall Serve A Term Of Six Years; To Provide For The Terms Of The Initial Members Of The Reconstituted Board, Which Shall Commence On January 1, 2027; To Prescribe The Procedure For Selecting Board Members In The Event A Vacancy Occurs; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Board; To Amend Section 37-4-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Qualifications Of Members Selected For Appointment To The Mississippi Community College Board; To Create New Section 37-4-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Appoint A Commissioner Of Community Colleges; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Commissioner Of Community Colleges, Including His Or Her Ability To Hire Necessary Personnel; To Amend Section 37-4-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Community College Board; To Create New Section 37-4-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Adopt And Have An Official Seal In Such Form As It Deems Appropriate For Its Official Use; To Create New Section 37-4-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Community College Board To Develop A System Of Manpower Management Which Shall Be Implemented In All Community And Junior Colleges Under Its Control; To Amend Section 37-4-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Oversight And Accountability Of The State-funded Industrial Training Programs, Postsecondary Adult Short-term Training Programs And Workforce Education Programs Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Community College Board; To Create New Section 37-4-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Establish A Reserve Fund To Receive Funds From State, Federal Or Private Sources For The Purpose Of Guaranteeing Payment Of Loans Obtained By College Students From Public Or Private Lenders Or Banking Institutions; To Create New Code Section 37-4-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Enter Into Long-term Leases With Private Individuals Or Corporations Of Any Land Or Land With Existing Auxiliary Facilities For The Purpose Of Erecting Or Renovating, Furnishing, Maintaining And Equipping Auxiliary Facilities Thereon For Active Faculty, Staff And/or Students; To Create New Section 37-4-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create An Advisory Committee To The Mississippi Community College Board For The Lease Of The Property On Community And Junior College Campuses For The Construction Of House And Dormitory Facilities With Private Finance; To Create New Section 37-4-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Manner By Which Architects Shall Be Selected To Fulfill The Obligations Of The Lease Contract For The Construction Of Said Facilities On A Community Or Junior College Campus; To Create New Code Section 37-4-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Use Of The Design-build System Of Contract Delivery; To Create New Section 37-4-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Leaseholders To Protect And Enforce Any And All Rights Granted Under The Lease; To Create New Section 37-4-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Leases Executed Under The Provisions Of This Act Shall Be Legal Investments For Trustees And Other Fiduciaries, And For Banks, Trust Companies, And Insurance Companies Authorized To Do Business In The State; To Amend Section 37-101-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 37-4-1, 37-4-5, 37-4-9, 37-4-13, 37-4-15, 37-29-1, 37-29-5, 37-29-31, 37-29-33, 37-29-37, 37-29-39, 37-29-61, 37-29-63, 37-29-65, 37-29-67, 37-29-71, 37-29-73, 37-29-75, 37-29-77, 37-29-79, 37-29-81, 37-29-85, 37-29-87, 37-29-101, 37-29-103, 37-29-105, 37-29-107, 37-29-109, 37-29-111, 37-29-113, 37-29-115, 37-29-117, 37-29-119, 37-29-121, 37-29-123, 37-29-125, 37-29-127, 37-29-131, 37-29-133, 37-29-135, 37-29-137, 37-29-139, 37-29-141, 37-29-143, 37-29-145, 37-29-161, 37-29-163, 37-29-165, 37-29-167, 37-29-169, 37-29-171, 37-29-173, 37-29-175, 37-29-177, 37-29-231, 37-29-232, 37-29-261, 37-29-263, 37-29-265, 37-29-267, 37-29-268, 37-29-269, 37-29-273, 37-29-275, 37-29-277, 37-29-305, 37-29-321, 37-29-401, 37-29-403, 37-29-405, 37-29-407, 37-29-409, 37-29-411, 37-29-413, 37-29-415, 37-29-417, 37-29-419, 37-29-421, 37-29-423, 37-29-425, 37-29-427, 37-29-429, 37-29-431, 37-29-433, 37-29-435, 37-29-437, 37-29-451, 37-29-453, 37-29-455, 37-29-457, 37-29-459, 37-29-461, 37-29-463, 37-29-465, 37-29-467, 37-29-469, 37-29-471, 37-29-501, 37-29-503, 37-29-505, 37-29-507, 37-29-509, 37-29-511, 37-29-513, 37-29-515, 37-29-551, 37-29-553, 37-29-555, 37-29-557, 37-29-559, 37-29-561, 37-29-563, 37-29-565, 37-29-567, 37-29-569, 37-29-571, 37-29-601, 37-29-603, 37-29-605, 37-29-607, 37-29-609, 37-29-611 And 37-29-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB322/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0322.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2068270,"bill_number":"SB2018","title":"The Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program; create.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program To Reimburse Members Of The Mississippi National Guard For The Cost Of Premiums For Tricare Reserve Select Health Care Plans; To State The Purpose Of The Program; To Provide Eligibility Criteria; To Provide That Eligible Members Shall Receive A Reimbursement For Eligible Tricare Reserve Select Premiums Paid At The Current Tricare Reserve Select Premium Rate; To Require The Adjutant General Of The Mississippi National Guard To Promulgate Rules And Regulations For The Implementation Of The Program; To Provide That The Funds For This Program Shall Be Subject To Appropriation By The Legislature; To Require An Annual Report To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2018/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2018.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2068274,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Fresh Start Act of 2019; revise to prohibit licensing authorities from requiring certain information.","description":"An Act To Revise The Fresh Start Act Of 2019; To Amend Section 73-77-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Licensing Authority From Requiring An Individual To Disclose An Arrest That Was Not Followed By A Conviction, A Nonviolent Misdemeanor, A Conviction That Was Sealed, Annulled, Dismissed, Expunged, Pardoned, Overturned Or Vacated, Or A Conviction That Occurred More Than Three Years Ago; To Amend Section 73-77-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Individual May Offer Evidence Of Rehabilitation To A Licensing Authority When That Individual Petitions The Licensing Authority Regarding Whether His Or Her Criminal Record Will Disqualify The Individual From Obtaining A License; To Require The Licensing Authority To Make The Application For The Petition And Information About The Process Available Online; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB319/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0319.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2068280,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Appropriation; MDES for Individual Training Account Workforce Reinforcement Assistance Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Employment Security For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To The Individual Training Account Workforce Reinforcement Assistance Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB334/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0334.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2068284,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"CRNAs; not required to collaborate/consult with anesthesiologist during all phase of the anesthetic period.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Collaborative/consultative Relationship Between An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse And A Physician Or Dentist Shall Not Require That The Care Of A Patient By The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Be Directed By The Dentist Or Physician Who Is In The Collaborative/consultative Relationship With The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Shall Not Be Required To Collaborate/consult With A Physician Anesthesiologist During All Phases Of The Anesthetic Period; To Provide That A Physician Or Dentist In A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Shall Not Be Required To Be In A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Physician Anesthesiologist; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB311/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0311.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068287,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Corporal punishment; prohibit in public and charter schools.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Corporal Punishment In Public And Charter Schools; To Provide That Any Employee Who Violates The Corporal Punishment Prohibition Shall Be Held Liable For Civil Damages Suffered By A Student As A Result Of The Administration Of Corporal Punishment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB306/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0306.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2068294,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"In-state tuition; provide that 12 months of residency in MS shall constitute eligibility for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-103-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Residency Requirement For In-state Tuition Rates For The Purpose Of Attending A State-supported Institution Of Higher Learning Or Community Or Junior College Shall Be A Minimum Period Of Twelve Months; To Amend Section 37-103-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Student Who Has Resided In The State Of Mississippi For A Continuous Period Of Twelve Months, Or Who Has Received A High School Diploma From A Public Or Private Secondary School In The State Upon Evidencing That He Or She Completed The Final Scholastic Year Enrolled Therein In The Year Immediately Preceding His Or Her Enrollment In A State Institution Of Higher Learning Or Community Or Junior College Shall Be Considered A Resident For Purposes Of In-state Tuition; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB353/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0353.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068297,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use in defense of residence or motor vehicle.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Convicted Of A Nonviolent Felony To Possess And Use Firearms And Deadly Weapons To Defend His Or Her Home Or Motor Vehicle; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB298/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0298.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":2068303,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Mobile sports wagering; authorize.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-76-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Gaming Control Act Definition Of \"sports Pool\" And Define \"digital Platform\" As A Person Or Entity That Operates A Sports Pool Or Race Book Over The Internet, Including On Websites And Mobile Devices; To Amend Sections 75-76-33, 75-76-55, 75-76-79, 75-76-89, 75-76-101 And 75-76-175, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Use Of Digital Platforms; To Amend Section 75-76-177, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Gaming License Fees In Regards To Platform Gross Revenues; To Amend Section 97-33-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fantasy Contest Act To Delete The Prohibition On Operators Offering Contests Based On The Performance Of Participants In Collegiate Sports Events; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB297/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0297.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":2068306,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"Appropriation; fire departments in District 4 of Winston County for certain purchases.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Fire Departments In Supervisors District 4 Of Winston County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Certain Purchases And Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB301/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0301.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2068312,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Mental Health First Aid Training; require for instructional and administrative personnel employed by public school districts.","description":"An Act To Require Local School Boards To Provide Mental Health First Aid Training That Is Evidence-based And Approved By The Department Of Mental Health To All Licensed And Nonlicensed Instructional Personnel And To Licensed Administrators Before The Beginning Of The 2026-2027 School Year; To Require School Boards To Develop And Adopt A Policy Relating To Frequency Of The Required Training; To Require The Department Of Mental Health To Provide Participants With A Certificate Of Completion, Which May Be Used To Satisfy The Training Requirement; To Bring Forward Sections 37-7-301 And 37-7-343, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB315/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0315.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068315,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Appropriation; Department of Revenue for making upgrades to homestead exemption system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Revenue For The Purpose Of Paying Costs Associated With Making Upgrades To The Homestead Exemption System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB359/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0359.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":2068319,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Election commissioner; revise office of to be nonpartisan.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Office Of Election Commissioner Shall Be A Nonpartisan Office; To Provide That The Names Of Candidates For The Office Of Election Commissioner Shall Be Listed As Nonpartisan On A Ballot; To Amend Sections 23-15-213, 23-15-367 And 23-15-511, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB339/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0339.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2068324,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Lottery and gaming fees; revise distribution to State Highway Fund and Education Enhancement Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-115-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Lottery Proceeds To Be Deposited Into The State Highway Fund And The Education Enhancement Fund; To Amend Section 75-76-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Reverter On The Provision Of Law Requiring Certain Fees Collected Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act As A Result Of Wagers On Sporting Events To Be Deposited Into The State Highway Fund And Used Solely For The Repair And Maintenance Of State Highways And Bridges; To Bring Forward Section 27-115-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Deposit Of Sales From Lottery Tickets, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-02-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB325/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0325.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2068328,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Driver's license; require license to surrender physical possession by placing in physical custody of law enforcement officer for inspection of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Every Licensee Operating A Motor Vehicle To Temporarily Surrender The Possession Of His Or Her Driver's License By Placing The Physical License In The Custody Of The Law Enforcement Officer Or Peace Officer Upon Demand For Production By Such Officer For Purpose Of Inspection; To Provide That If The Licensee Only Has An Electronic Copy Of His Or Her License, He Or She Shall Produce And Display The Electronic License On The Screen Of The Mobile Device Upon Which It Is Contained, But Shall Not Be Required To Surrender The Mobile Device To The Law Enforcement Officer Or Peace Officer For Further Inspection; To Bring Forward Sections 63-1-35, 63-1-69 And 97-35-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB308/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0308.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Elliott"},
{"bill_id":2068331,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Noxubee County with development of a 100-acre multi-industrial site.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Noxubee County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Development Of A 100-acre Multi-industrial Site, Including Site Preparation, Utility Installation, Access Road Construction And Environmental Compliance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB303/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0303.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2068338,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Noxubee County with the completion of certain road improvement projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Noxubee County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Completion Of Certain Road Improvement Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB302/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0302.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2068340,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"State agencies, agricultural land; require employment of accredited farm manager.","description":"An Act To Require A State Agency Owning Or Having Oversight Of Agricultural Lands To Employ An Accredited Farm Manager To Assist The Agency In Land Investment Analysis And Day-to-day Operations For The Purpose Of Optimizing The Value Of The Land; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB326/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0326.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2068345,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Hearing aid specialists; reduce minimum age for person applying for license and set time period to pass exams.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-14-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Lower The Minimum Age For A Person Applying For A License As A Hearing Aid Specialist From Twenty-one To Eighteen Years; To Amend Section 73-14-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Applicant For License Shall Have Eighteen Months To Successfully Complete The Required Examinations For Licensure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB316/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0316.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068348,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Mississippi Helping Ensure Alternative Law Enforcement Transportation for Healing (MissHEALTH) Pilot Program; establish for mental health crisis situations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-21-140, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Mississippi Helping Ensure Alternative Law Enforcement Transportation For Healing (misshealth) Pilot Program To Provide Financial Assistance To Law Enforcement Agencies For The Purpose Of Transporting Individuals Experiencing A Mental Health Or Behavioral Crisis To A Hospital Or Treatment Facility; To Provide That The Program's Implementation Is Subject To Appropriation; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Jointly Administered By The Department Of Finance And Administration, Department Of Mental Health And Division Of Medicaid; To Require The Department Of Mental Health To Establish Guidelines And Application Deadlines For The Participation In The Misshealth Pilot Program; To Require Grant Recipients To Provide A 25% Funding Match Of The Total Grant Funds Received; To Allow Law Enforcement Agencies To Contract With One Or More Third Parties Or Other Law Enforcement Agencies To Transport Individuals In Accordance With The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide That Contracts Entered Into Under The Authority Of This Act Are Subject To Audit By The Office Of The State Auditor; To Prescribe The Purposes For Which Grant Funds Received Under The Misshealth Pilot Program May Be Used; To Provide For Telehealth Evaluation Of Individuals If Available To Determine Need For Admission; To Prescribe The Manner By Which The Original Certificate Of Need For Transport May Be Determined And Provided To The Transporting Law Enforcement Agency By The Completing Physician, Psychologist Or Designated Professional; To Require The Completing Physician, Psychologist Or Designated Professional To Inform The Transporting Law Enforcement Agency That The Hospital Or Treatment Facility Of Admission Has Been Contacted And Has Available Suitable Accommodations For The Individuals In Crisis; To Require The Transporting Law Enforcement Agency Or Transportation Agent To Notify The Admitting Hospital Or Treatment Facility Of An Estimated Time Of Arrival; To Require The Law Enforcement Agency Or Transportation Agent To Remain At The Hospital Or Treatment Facility Long Enough For The Individual To Be Evaluated For Admission, But Not To Exceed Two Hours; To Provide That If A Law Enforcement Officer Is Authorized To Make An Arrest And A Professional Designated By A Crisis Intervention Team Has Reason To Believe That The Individual Subject To Arrest Is Experiencing A Mental Or Behavioral Crisis, The Person May Be Taken Into Custody Without A Civil Order Or Warrant For Immediate Mental Examination To Determine Need For Behavioral Health Treatment At A Hospital Or Treatment Facility; To Require Immediate Examination Of Individuals So Detained By A Physician, Psychologist Or Designated Professional To Determine If Such Person Is Subject To Admission To A Hospital Or Treatment Facility; To Prescribe The Procedures To Be Followed Upon A Determination By The Evaluating Physician, Psychologist Or Designated Professional If The Person Is Or Is Not To Be Admitted Into A Hospital Or Treatment Facility; To Define The Term \"qualified Advanced Practice Provider\" And Prescribe The Procedures To Be Followed By Such Individuals When Evaluating And Recommending Admission For Persons Experiencing A Mental Health Crisis; To Prescribe The Duty Of Law Enforcement Agencies Or Transportation Agents To Return Individuals Suspected Of Experiencing A Mental Health Crisis Who Are Determined Not Eligible For Admission Back To The County Or Municipality Of Origin Where The Initial Interaction Occurred; To Provide Civil And Criminal Immunity To Hospitals, Treatment Facilities And Health Care Providers From Claims Arising From Determinations Of Admission And From Transportation Of Persons To And From Such Facilities; To Require The Department Of Mental Health To Provide Training On Mental Health Crisis Management For Local Law Enforcement Agencies' Personnel And For Transportation Agents; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB345/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0345.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068352,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"Retired judges; authorize to solemnize marriages.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Retired Judges Of The Supreme Court, Court Of Appeals, Circuit Court, Chancery Court Or County Court To Solemnize Marriages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB299/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0299.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":2068355,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Mental health; delete requirement for chancery clerks to provide certain records to DMH each quarter.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-21-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Requires Chancery Clerks To Keep Certain Records Relating To Court-ordered Admissions To Treatment Facilities And Denials For Admission To Community Mental Health Center Crisis Stabilization Beds, And To Provide Those Records To The Department Of Mental Health Each Calendar Quarter; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB349/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0349.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2068498,"bill_number":"SB2019","title":"Lottery; delete provision that ceases payment of Lottery Proceeds Fund monies into the State Highway Fund effective July 1, 2028.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-115-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Ceases Payment Of Lottery Proceeds Fund Monies Into The State Highway Fund Effective July 1, 2028; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2019/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2019.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2068573,"bill_number":"SB2023","title":"County law library; authorize use of money for technological purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Funds To Be Used For Electronic And Technological Purposes For Any Chancery Or Circuit Courtroom In The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2023/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2023.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2068649,"bill_number":"SB2022","title":"Environmental protection; prohibit contamination of clean soil with \"forever chemicals.\"","description":"An Act To Enact The \"mississippi Act To Prohibit The Contamination Of Clean Soils With So-called Forever Chemicals\"; To Define Relevant Terms; To Allow The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Commission To Require Individuals Licensed To Discharge Wastewater To Sample The Wastewater And Report The Sample To The Commission; To Prohibit The Commission From Issuing New Licenses To Apply Or Spread Septage; To Allow The Commission To Revoke Licenses If Levels Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Exceed Acceptable Amounts; To Establish Parameters For The Application Or Spreading Of Sludge And Septage; To List Exceptions To The Parameters Established; To Require The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Commission To Develop A Plan For Prohibiting The Land Application Of Septage; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2022/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2022.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2068727,"bill_number":"SB2024","title":"Statewide Uniform Youth Court System; establish.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-101, 43-21-103, 43-21-105, 43-21-107, 43-21-109, 43-21-111, 43-21-113, 43-21-115, 43-21-117, 43-21-119, 43-21-121, 43-21-123, 43-21-125 And 43-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Organization, Administration And Operation Of The Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-151, 43-21-153, 43-21-155, 43-21-157 And 43-21-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Jurisdiction Of Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Court Costs And Fees For Youth Court, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Disclosure Of Certain Records, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-351, 43-21-353, 43-21-354, 43-21-355 And 43-21-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Intake Into Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-651, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Appeals From Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-701 And 43-21-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Mississippi Commission On A Uniform Youth Court System And Procedures, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-753, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For A Teen Court Program, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Youth Court Support Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 9-5-1, 9-5-3, 9-5-5, 9-5-7, 9-5-9, 9-5-11, 9-5-13, 9-5-17, 9-5-19, 9-5-21, 9-5-22, 9-5-23, 9-5-25, 9-5-27, 9-5-29, 9-5-31, 9-5-33, 9-5-35, 9-5-36, 9-5-37, 9-5-38, 9-5-39, 9-5-40, 9-5-41, 9-5-43, 9-5-45, 9-5-47, 9-5-49, 9-5-50, 9-5-51, 9-5-53, 9-5-54, 9-5-55, 9-5-57 And 9-5-58, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Chancery Court Judges, Districts And Terms Of Court For Districts One To Twenty, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-5-255, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Family Masters, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 9-9-14, 9-9-16, 9-9-17, 9-9-18, 9-9-18.1, 9-9-18.2, 9-9-18.3, 9-9-18.5 And 9-9-18.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Additional County Court Judges In Certain Counties, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Additional County Court Judges In Overcrowded Dockets, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Jurisdiction Of County Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2024/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2024.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2068805,"bill_number":"SB2020","title":"Tax sale; county to retain any overbid amount and landowner prohibited from requesting recovery of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-41-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The County To Retain In The County General Fund Any Excess In The Amount Bid For A Sale Of Land For Taxes, And To Prohibit The Landowner From Requesting Payment Thereof; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2020/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2020.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2068878,"bill_number":"SB2021","title":"MDEQ; authorize to regulate placement of solar panels.","description":"An Act To Grant The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality Authority To Adopt Regulations Concerning The Placement Of Large Solar Panels; To Amend Section 49-2-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2021/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2021.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2068893,"bill_number":"SB2048","title":"Suffrage; restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes.","description":"An Act To Create The \"restoration Of Voting Rights Act\"; To Provide That A Person Who Was Disqualified As An Elector For The Commission Of Nonviolent Felonious Crimes Shall Have The Right To Vote Restored Automatically Upon Completion Of The Sentence, Payment Of All Fines And Restitution And A Seven-year Nonoffending Period Following The Completion Of His Or Her Sentence; To Amend Sections 23-15-11 And 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2048/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2048.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2068895,"bill_number":"SB2070","title":"Tim Tebow Act; allow homeschooled children to participate in extracurricular activity within their school district.","description":"An Act To Enact The Tim Tebow Act To Authorize Homeschooled Students To Participate In Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities Sponsored By Or Engaged In By The Public School To Which The Student Would Be Assigned According To District School Board Attendance Policies; To Provide Certain Requirements For Such Students; To Provide That Transportation Of The Student To The Public School Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Parent, Guardian Or Student; To Prohibit A Public School From Discriminating Against Such Student In The Selection Of Interscholastic Extracurricular Team Members; To Provide That Such Participation Shall Be Considered A Privilege And Not A Right, And That Nothing In The Act Shall Be Interpreted To Create A Cause Of Action; To Create The \"homeschool Extracurricular Activity Fund\" As A Special Fund Within The Department Of Education; To Provide That Districts May Receive $2,250.00 Per Homeschool Student Who Participated In Extracurricular Activities In The Prior Year; To Require The Department Of Education To Report Disbursements To The Office Of The State Auditor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2070/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2070.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2068900,"bill_number":"SB2074","title":"Sexual battery; create crime of for certain minors.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Is Guilty Of Sexual Battery If He Or She Engages In Sexual Penetration With A Child At Least 16 But Under Eighteen 18 Years Of Age, If The Person Is 24 Years Of Age Or Older; To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criminal Penalties For Sexual Battery To Conform; To Amend Sections 93-21-25 And 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2074/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2074.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2068902,"bill_number":"SB2089","title":"State holidays; designate days of general elections for statewide offices as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Days Of The U.s. Presidential Election, The General State Election, And The Election Of A U.s. Senator As Legal Holidays In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2089/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2089.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2068905,"bill_number":"SB2044","title":"Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation and Publicity Rights Act; amend concerning confidentially.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-97-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Confidentiality Of Agreements And Remedies For Unauthorized Disclosure; To Amend Section 73-42-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Sections 37-97-101, 37-97-103, 37-97-107 And 37-97-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2044/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2044.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2068907,"bill_number":"SB2056","title":"Controlled substances; provide for automatic scheduling of certain substance if federal scheduling occurs.","description":"An Act To Automatically Schedule, On The State Schedules Of Controlled Substances, Any Pharmaceutical Composition Crystalline Polymorph Psilocybin That Is Approved By The United States Food And Drug Administration And Scheduled By The United States Drug Enforcement Administration; To Provide That The Automatic Scheduling Shall Be Effective For A Certain Time Period; To Amend Section 41-29-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Outdated Language Related To Covid-19; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2056/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2056.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2068910,"bill_number":"SB2054","title":"County removal petitions; standardize signature requirements for all county offices to 30%.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Standardize Removal Petition Signature Requirements For County Supervisors, Justice Court Judges And Constables To 30% Of The Qualified Electors Of The County He Or She Represents; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2054/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2054.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2068914,"bill_number":"SB2049","title":"Candidate qualifications; require all candidates running for elected offices in Mississippi be natural born US citizens.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 69-1-1, 65-1-3, 25-31-1, 23-15-300, 19-21-103, 19-3-3, 37-5-1, 21-3-9, 21-5-5, 23-15-309, 37-7-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Elected Officials In The State Of Mississippi, Including, But Not Limited To, The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce, Transportation Commissioners, District Attorneys, Sheriffs, Chancery Clerks, Circuit Clerks, Tax Assessors, Tax Collectors, County Court Judges, County Attorneys, Surveyors, Coroners, Supervisors, Justice Court Judges, Constables, Election Commissioners, School Board Members, Levee Commissioners, Mayors, Aldermen, Councilmen, Municipal Officers And Members Of Municipal Executive Committees, To Be Natural Born Citizens Of The United States; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2049/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2049.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2068918,"bill_number":"SB2095","title":"Warrantless search; odor of marijuana insufficient to provide probable cause for.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Odor Of Marijuana Alone Shall Not Provide A Law Enforcement Officer With Probable Cause To Conduct A Warrantless Search Of A Motor Vehicle, Home Or Other Private Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2095/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2095.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2068922,"bill_number":"SC504","title":"Constitution; amend to restore suffrage to nonviolent felons upon completion of certain conditions.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Sections 241 And 253 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Restore Voting Rights To Persons Convicted Of Nonviolent Felonies Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC504/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0504.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2068928,"bill_number":"SB2028","title":"Carbon credits or sequestration; require recorded instrument to convey.","description":"An Act To Require The Notice Of Conveyance Of An Interest Relating To A Carbon Credit Or Sequestration Be Recorded As An Interest In Land; To Bring Forward Sections 89-5-1 And 89-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Recording Of Instruments, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2028/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2028.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2068931,"bill_number":"SB2085","title":"Possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids; amend penalties for certain convictions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Punishment For Simple Possession Of 30 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana To A Civil Penalty; To Direct The Funds Received From The Imposition Of The Civil Penalty To Be Deposited To The General Fund Of The Municipality Or County In Which The Summons For The Civil Penalty Was Issued; To Delete The Sentencing Authority Of The Court To Imprison A Defendant In The County Jail For A Second Conviction Of A Certain Amount Of Marijuana Or Synthetic Cannabinoids; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2085/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2085.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2068938,"bill_number":"SB2064","title":"Charter schools; require to compile and release same data as noncharter public schools.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-28-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Charter Schools To Compile And Release The Same Data As Noncharter Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2064/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2064.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2068941,"bill_number":"SB2051","title":"Suffrage; restore to any person disqualified by reason of criminal conviction upon completion of sentence.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Any Person Disqualified By Reason Of Criminal Conviction Upon Completion Of Sentence; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-19, 23-15-47 And 23-15-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2051/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2051.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2068945,"bill_number":"SB2075","title":"Images or audio altered or created by digitization; criminalize dissemination of in certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Criminalize The Unlawful Dissemination Or Publication Of An Intimate Or Nonintimate Image Or Audio Created Or Altered By Digitization Where The Image Or Audio Is Disseminated Or Published With Intent To Cause Harm To The Emotional, Financial Or Physical Welfare Of Another Person And The Actor Knew Or Reasonably Should Have Known That The Person Depicted Did Not Consent To Such Dissemination Or Publication; To Define Terms; To Provide That The Crimes Include The Use Of Images Or Audio Created Or Altered By Digitization, Where Such Person May Reasonably Be Identified From The Image Or Audio Itself Or From Information Displayed In Connection With The Image Or Audio; To Provide Criminal Penalties; To Provide Certain Exceptions To The Crime; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2075/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2075.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2068947,"bill_number":"SB2032","title":"Child support award; cost of health insurance coverage obtained by noncustodial parent considered in determining.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-19-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Court Orders The Noncustodial Parent To Obtain Health Insurance Coverage For The Child Or Children Then The Court Shall Take Into Account The Cost Of The Coverage In Establishing The Child Support Award; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2032/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2032.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2068952,"bill_number":"SB2082","title":"Misdemeanors; authorize alternate sentencing for recidivist misdemeanants.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Defendant Convicted Of Three Or More Misdemeanors Within The Past Ten Years Shall Be Deemed A Recidivist Misdemeanant; To Authorize A Court To Sentence A Recidivist Misdemeanant To A Term Not To Exceed Three Years In The County Jail; To Amend Section 99-19-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Authority Of Circuit Courts, County Courts And Justice Courts From Suspending Sentences Or The Execution Of Sentences For Recidivist Misdemeanants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2082/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2082.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2068955,"bill_number":"SB2026","title":"Asbestos Action Over-naming Reform Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Asbestos Action Over-naming Reform Act; To Create New Section 11-78-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Short Title; To Create New Section 11-78-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms; To Create New Section 11-78-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Certain Disclosures By The Plaintiff; To Require That A Plaintiff Shall Supplement The Information Required By This Section When The Plaintiff Receives Information That Is Required To Be Disclosed Or Becomes Aware That A Prior Disclosure Was Inaccurate Or Incomplete; To Provide That Discovery Shall Not Commence Against A Defendant In An Asbestos Action Until The Defendant's Product Or Premises Is Identified In The Disclosures Required Under This Act; To Create New Section 11-78-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Dismissal Of An Asbestos Action Without Prejudice On Motion Of A Defendant; To Create New Section 11-78-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Act Shall Apply To All Asbestos Actions Filed On Or After The Effective Date Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2026/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2026.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2068960,"bill_number":"SB2087","title":"Mississippi Mandatory Bond Review Law; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Mandatory Bond Review Law; To Require That The Senior Circuit Court Judge In Each Circuit Court District, In Conjunction With The District Attorney, Ensure That Certain Procedures Are Implemented For All Individuals Held Within Pretrial Detention In Mississippi; To Require That Certain Factors Are Considered In Determining Bond; To Require Notification Of Each Individual's Defense Counsel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2087/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2087.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2068963,"bill_number":"SB2067","title":"Civics Test; require passing score for high school graduates and high school equivalency diploma applicants.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require High School Graduates To Pass At Least 60% Of The Civics Portion Of The Naturalization Test Used By The Immigration Services; To Amend Section 37-35-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require High School Equivalency Diploma Applicants To Pass At Least 60% Of The Civics Portion Of The Naturalization Test Used By The Immigration Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2067/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2067.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2068967,"bill_number":"SB2076","title":"Habitual misdemeanor offender; provide sentencing enhancement for.","description":"An Act To Create An Enhanced Penalty For Persons Sentenced As Habitual Misdemeanor Offenders; To Define Terms; To Provide That If A Court Finds That A Defendant Is A Habitual Misdemeanor Offender, The Defendant Shall Be Guilty Of A Felony; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2076/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2076.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2068972,"bill_number":"SB2043","title":"Convicted offender earned-time allowance; may be used by State Parole Board in setting parole eligibility.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 47-5-138 And 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Incarcerated Felon May Have His Or Her Parole Eligibility Date Reduced By The State Parole Board By The Number Of Days Equal To The Offender's Earned-time Allowance Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2043/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2043.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2068976,"bill_number":"SB2092","title":"Legislative offices; define vacancy.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-851, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide What Occurrences Constitute A Vacancy In Either House Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2092/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2092.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2068979,"bill_number":"SB2045","title":"Study committee; authorize to study student loan debt in Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Create A Study Committee To Study The Impact And Societal Effect Of Student Loan Debt In Mississippi; To Establish The Membership Of The Study Committee; To Provide Procedures For The Study Committee; To Require The Study Committee To File A Report With The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2045/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2045.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2068988,"bill_number":"SB2080","title":"Secretary of State; authorize certain investigative or regulatory employees to carry a firearm.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Employees Of The Secretary Of State Who Are Authorized By The Secretary Of State To Perform Investigative Or Regulatory Functions To Carry Firearms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2080/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2080.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2068992,"bill_number":"SB2025","title":"Medicaid and health insurance insurers; create provisions effecting parity in the prescription of pain medication.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Division Of Medicaid, In Establishing And Maintaining The Preferred Drug List, Shall Ensure That No Nonopioid Drug Approved By The United States Food And Drug Administration For The Treatment Or Management Of Pain Shall Be Disadvantaged Or Discouraged With Respect To Coverage Relative To Any Opioid Or Narcotic Drug For The Treatment Or Management Of Pain On Such Preferred Drug List; To Require That Any Health Insurance Insurer Offering A Health Insurance Policy Or Health Benefit Plan Develop A Plan To Provide Adequate Coverage And Access To A Broad Spectrum Of Pain Management Services That Serve As Alternatives To The Prescribing Of Opioid Drugs; To Require Such An Insurer To File The Plan With The Department Of Insurance For Approval; To Provide That Such An Insurer Shall Annually Distribute Educational Materials To Providers Within Its Network And To Members About The Pain Management Access Plan And Shall Make Information About Its Plan Publicly Available On Its Website; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2025/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2025.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2068995,"bill_number":"SB2039","title":"State Penitentiary at Parchman; phase down operation over four-year period.","description":"An Act To Phase Down The Operation Of The State Penitentiary At Parchman In Sunflower And Quitman Counties Over A Four-year Period And Transfer Its Inmates, Employees And Programs To Other State And Regional Facilities Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections; To Authorize And Direct The Commissioner Of Corrections To Develop And Submit To The Legislature A Plan To Implement This Phasedown Under Certain Conditions And To Promulgate Regulations Necessary To Implement The Plan; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Hold The Land At Parchman In Trust And To Lease The Grounds And Buildings For Agricultural, Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Recreational Or Other Uses For A Ground Rental Under Certain Conditions; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Designate An Existing Building At Parchman For The Delivery Of Mental Health Services To Inmates With Mental Illness Incarcerated In Any State Or Regional Correctional Facility To Be Known As The \"northwest Mississippi Facility For The Treatment And Care Of Inmates With Mental Illness,\" And To Prescribe Standards For The Operation Of Said Mental Health Treatment Facility; To Provide That Any Buildings Or Other Facilities Remaining At Parchman Shall Be Renamed \"northwest Mississippi Correctional Facility\"; To Amend Sections 47-4-1, 47-5-3, 47-5-5, 47-5-6, 47-5-10, 47-5-20, 47-5-28, 47-5-30, 47-5-64 And 47-5-66, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Correctional Infrastructure And Inmate Housing Fund In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 47-5-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Correctional Auditor; To Amend Sections 47-5-539 And 47-5-579, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Expand The Pilot Work Initiative Under The Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation At Central Mississippi Correctional Facility To Any State, Regional And Private Correctional Facility In The State Of Mississippi Which House Inmates Under The Jurisdiction Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections; To Prescribe Certain Conditions For The Operation Of The Mississippi Prison Industries Program; To Delete The Automatic Repealer On The Prison Industries Program; To Delete The Automatic Repealer On The Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act Of 2021; To Bring Forward Section 1 Of Chapter 479, Laws Of 2021; To Amend Sections 47-7-3 And 47-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And Bring Forward Sections 47-7-3.1, 47-7-3.2, 47-7-15, 47-7-17 And 47-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Amend Sections 47-5-473, 47-5-577, 47-5-911 And 47-5-1251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repealers On The Correctional System Pilot Work Release Program, The Correctional System Mississippi Prison Industries Act Of 1990, The Correctional System Prison Industries Pilot Work Initiative At Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, The Correctional System Provisions For State Offenders Serving Sentences In County Jails, The Correctional System Prison Industry Enhancement Program And The Correctional System Probation And Parole Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2039/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2039.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2068998,"bill_number":"SB2057","title":"Wind power devices; prohibit certain heights for waterfowl conservation.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Wind Power Devices Over One Hundred Fifty Feet In Height If The Device Is Located Within One Hundred Square Miles In Which Eleven Or More Bird Bands Have Been Collected In The Previous Ten Years; To Define Terms; To Provide Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2057/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2057.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2069001,"bill_number":"SB2063","title":"Public schools; require a brief period of quiet reflection at the opening of school every day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact The \"period Of Quiet Reflection Act\"; To Provide That In Each Public School Classroom, The Local School Governing Board Shall Require A Brief Period Of Quiet Reflection For Not More Than 60 Seconds At The Opening Of Every School Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2063/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2063.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2069005,"bill_number":"SB2079","title":"Reckless endangerment; create crime of.","description":"An Act To Create The Crime Of Reckless Endangerment; To Provide That Such Crime Shall Be A Misdemeanor; To Provide Certain Enhancements Under Which Such Crime Shall Be A Felony; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2079/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2079.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2069008,"bill_number":"SB2062","title":"Consumer Freedom of Choice Act; amend to include motor vehicles, tools and farm equipment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-99-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Name The Consumer Freedom Of Choice Act; To Amend Section 75-99-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"motor Vehicle\" And \"farm Equipment\"; To Amend Section 75-99-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Governmental Entities From Enacting Or Enforcing Any Resolution, Regulation, Rule, Code Or Policy To Take Action That Restricts Or Prohibits Use Of Motor Vehicles, Tools, And Farm Equipment Based On The Fuel Source Required For Operation; To Amend Section 75-99-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2062/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2062.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2069013,"bill_number":"SB2061","title":"Hinshaw natural gas pipeline systems; consider as public utilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"hinshaw Natural Gas Pipeline System\" And Include It In The Definition Of \"public Utility\"; To Amend Section 77-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Give The Public Service Commission Jurisdiction Over Hinshaw Natural Gas Pipeline Systems; To Amend Section 77-3-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Certification And Approval Of Hinshaw Natural Gas Pipeline Systems; To Stipulate Instances When Hinshaw Natural Gas Pipeline Systems Must Seek Approval From The Commission; To Provide For The Creation Of Jurisdictional Contracts Between Hinshaw Natural Gas Pipeline Systems And Third Parties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2061/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2061.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2069019,"bill_number":"SB2096","title":"MDITS and SOS; require to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for SEMS.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Department Of Information And Technology Services To Establish Minimum Cybersecurity Standards And Policies In Conjunction With The Secretary Of State For County Registrars And Election Commissioners; To Stipulate That Such Standards And Policies Aim To Ensure The Integrity Of Mississippi's Voter Registration And Election Data In The Statewide Elections Management System; To Require Such Policies To Be Established No Later Than January 1, 2027; To Provide For Assessments Of Adherence To The Policies; To Require Confidentiality Of Information; To Grant The State Auditor's Office Authority To Use Such Information For Auditing Purposes; To Allow Mdits And The Secretary Of State To Request Results Of Internal Assessments; To Provide For Failure To Meet The Established Cybersecurity Standards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2096/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2096.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2069023,"bill_number":"SB2091","title":"Primary elections; change date to June.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Primary Election Day For Statewide, State District, Legislative, County And County District Offices; To Amend Section 21-9-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2091/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2091.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2069026,"bill_number":"SB2038","title":"Our House Residential Multi-Service Center; establish as a pilot initiative at CWC in Pike County.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"our House Residential Multi-service Center Program\" At The Cwc In Pike County, Mississippi, As A Pilot Initiative Within The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Provide Comprehensive Services To Returning Citizens; To Set Forth Criteria That Must Be Met To Be Eligible For The Program; To Outline Program Structure, Services And Phases; To Identify Expected Outcomes Of The Program; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Corrections, In Conjunction With The Legislative Budget Office, To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature Detailing Program Outcomes, Participant Progress And Financial Savings Achieved Through The Program; To Require That An Independent Evaluation Of The Program's Effectiveness Be Conducted Every Two Years To Assess Its Impact On Recidivism And Overall Community Reintegration; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2038/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2038.xml","sponsor":"Gary Brumfield"},
{"bill_id":2069029,"bill_number":"SB2037","title":"Reimbursement of medical expenses provided to inmates; claims shall be submitted in amount equal to Medicaid reimbursement rate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-901, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Medical Providers Shall Submit Claims For Services Provided To Inmates In An Amount Equal To The Mississippi Medicaid Reimbursement Rate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2037/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2037.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2069038,"bill_number":"SB2058","title":"Mississippi Gulf Coast Region Utility Act; expand provisions concerning promulgation of rules and regulations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-745, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify And Expand The Rights, Powers And Authority Of County Authorities And Regional Utility Authorities Created Under The Mississippi Gulf Region Utility Act; To Provide A Right Of First Refusal For Water, Wastewater And Stormwater Services With Certificated Areas; To Prohibit Utility Service And Provide Penalties Therefor; To Provide Enforcement Authority To The County Authority; To Provide That All Powers Granted Herein Are Supplemental To, And Not In Limitation Of, Any Other Rights, Powers, Or Remedies Provided Under The Mississippi Gulf Region Utility Act Or Any Other Provision Of Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2058/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2058.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2069041,"bill_number":"SB2086","title":"Law enforcement agencies; require to adopt policy prohibiting masks except in certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To State Legislative Findings; To Require Law Enforcement Agencies Operating In The State To Maintain And Publicly Post A Written Policy Regarding The Use Of Facial Coverings; To Set Forth Certain Minimum Standards Of The Policy; To Provide That A Law Enforcement Officer Shall Not Wear A Facial Covering That Conceals Or Obscures Their Facial Identity In The Performance Of Their Duties, Except As Expressly Authorized In This Section; To Provide That A Willful And Knowing Violation Of This Prohibition Is Punishable As An Infraction Or As A Misdemeanor; To Provide Certain Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2086/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2086.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2069043,"bill_number":"SB2093","title":"Affidavit ballots; reduce length of time within which certain persons must present proper voter ID or execute religious exemption.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-563 And 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Length Of Time After The Election Within Which A Voter Who Is Unable To Present Acceptable Photographic Identification Must Return To The Circuit Or Municipal Clerk's Office To Present Photographic Identification Or Execute A Religious Exemption Affidavit; To Provide That Such Voters Must Return To The Circuit Or Municipal Clerk's Office Within Three Rather Than Five Days To Ensure That His Or Her Ballot Is Counted; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2093/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2093.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2069046,"bill_number":"SB2041","title":"Study on Dyslexia among inmates; authorize MDOC to conduct.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of Inmates Under Its Jurisdiction To Determine The Prevalence Of Individuals With Dyslexia And Make A Report Thereon To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2041/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2041.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2069054,"bill_number":"SB2066","title":"Students with disabilities; require public school districts to implement comprehensive safe-school plans and training.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-23-135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public School Districts To Develop And Implement Comprehensive Safe-school Plans That Are Inclusive Of And Accessible To Students With Special Needs; To Require School Districts To Provide Proactive Planning, Training And Resources To Address Unique Student Needs, Prevent Unequal Safety Measures And Violations Of Federal Law And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2066/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2066.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2069056,"bill_number":"SB2072","title":"Education Enhancement Fund; revise date of issuance and distribution of procurement cards or digital solutions for classroom supplies.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 31-7-9 And 37-61-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Deadline, From August 1 To July 15, For The Issuance Of Procurement Cards Or Credentials For A Digital Solution To Teachers And Necessary Support Personnel At The Beginning Of The School Year For The Purchase Of Instructional Supplies Using Educational Enhancement Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2072/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2072.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2069061,"bill_number":"SB2040","title":"Visitors to correctional system facilities; provide procedure for approved offender visitation applications.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Establish A Procedure For Approved Offender Visitation Applications Online; To Authorize The Department To Request Criminal Background Information Checks Of Visitor Applicants Prior To Approval; To Provide For Online Notification Of Decision Of Approval; To Provide For Scheduling Of Visitation; To Provide A Criminal Penalty For Making False Statements On Visitation Application Forms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2040/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2040.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2069064,"bill_number":"SB2073","title":"Motor vehicle liability insurance; increase and make nonwaivable the fine for operating a vehicle without.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-16-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase By A Certain Amount The Fine For A Conviction Of Operating A Motor Vehicle Without Mandatory Liability Insurance; To Provide That A Judge Shall Not Waive Such Fine And May Authorize The Reinstatement Of A Defendant's Driver's License Only Upon Proof Of Mandatory Liability Insurance And Payment Of Any Fines, Assessments And/or Fees; To Amend Section 63-15-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2073/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2073.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2069068,"bill_number":"SB2069","title":"Education; require public schools to adopt policies prohibiting or restricting cell phone possession or use by students in class.","description":"An Act To Require Each Public School District, Public Charter School And Agricultural High School, And Certain State High Schools, To Adopt And Send To The State Department Of Education, No Later Than January 1, 2027, A Specific Policy Banning The Possession, Or Restricting The Use, Of Cell Phones By Students During Class Or While Under The Supervision And Control Of A School Employee; To Provide That, If A School Or School District Fails To Adopt And Transmit A Policy As Required, The State Department Of Education Shall Deduct One Day's Worth Of The School's Or District's Funds Under The Total Funding Formula For Each Day After January 1, 2027, That The School Or District Is Noncompliant; To Provide For Potential Exceptions Which Allow Students To Possess Or Use Cell Phones Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide That Sufficient Cause For Suspension Or Expulsion May Not Consist Of Only A Violation Of The Cell Phone Possession And Use Policy Developed And Implemented Under This Act, Except That Suspension May Be Used As A Disciplinary Measure Of Last Resort; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2069/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2069.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2069070,"bill_number":"SB2053","title":"Polling places; require the SOS mail postcards to registered voters listing.","description":"An Act To Require That The Mississippi Secretary Of State Shall Mail Out Postcards To All Registered Voters With Their Designated Polling Place Information; To Provide That Any Changes Made By Local Governing Authorities To The Location Of Polling Places Shall Be Provided To The Secretary Of State, And The Secretary Of State Shall Send Out Postcards With The Updated Information; To Require That Polling Place Postcards Be Mailed Out Thirty Days Before A General, Primary Or Special Election, Or As Soon As Possible Via Certified Mail If The Polling Place Change Takes Place Less Than Thirty Days Before An Election; To Amend Sections 23-15-281 And 23-15-557, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2053/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2053.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2069073,"bill_number":"SB2047","title":"Absentee voting; establish electronic application procedure for college students.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Establish A Secure Website To Enable Student Voters To Submit Electronic Absentee Ballot Applications; To Establish The Documents Which Must Be Submitted By The Student To Approve Such Applications; To Provide That Upon Approval, Student Absentee Voters May Be Automatically Mailed Absentee Ballots For All Elections That Occur For A Certain Period Of Time; To Amend Sections 23-15-627, 23-15-631, 23-15-715 And 23-15-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2047/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2047.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2069077,"bill_number":"SB2071","title":"School boards; authorize to vote on providing members and their dependents with health insurance paid for by local funds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Empower All School Boards Of All School Districts To Vote To Provide School Board Members And Their Eligible Dependents With Health Insurance, Provided That Such Insurance Is Paid For With Local Funds And Not State Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2071/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2071.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2069080,"bill_number":"SB2046","title":"Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 75-101-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Short Title For The Mississippians' Right To Name, Likeness And Voice Act; To Create New Section 75-101-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms; To Create New Section 75-101-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Every Individual Has A Property Right In His Or Her Own Name, Likeness And Voice; To Create New Section 75-101-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Liability For Persons Or Entities Who Infringe On An Individual's Rights Under This Act; To Create New Section 75-101-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A First Amendment Defense To Civil Actions Brought Under This Act; To Create New Section 75-101-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Liability For The Commercial Use Of An Individual's Name, Voice Or Likeness; To Create New Section 75-101-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To State The Relationship Of The Act To Other Laws; To Provide That This Act Is Severable; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2046/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2046.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2069091,"bill_number":"SB2031","title":"Age of majority; revise.","description":"An Act To Lower The Age Of Majority From 21 To 18; To Amend Section 1-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Definition Of Infant; To Amend Section 1-3-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Definition Of Minor; To Amend Section 11-46-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Savings Clause Of The Tort Claims Act To Conform; To Amend Sections 13-5-1 And 13-5-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age Of Jury Service; To Amend Section 15-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Limitations Applicable To An Action By A Ward Against A Guardian Or Surety; To Amend Section 15-1-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Saving In Favor Of Persons Under Disability Of Unsoundness Of Mind Within The Chapter Addressing The Limitations Of Civil Actions; To Amend Section 21-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Militia Power Of The Mayor To Conform; To Amend Section 25-4-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"household Member\" Within The Article Establishing The Mississippi Ethics Commission To Conform; To Amend Section 41-29-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Punishment Of The Distribution Of Controlled Substances To Minors To Conform; To Amend Section 43-19-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Age Of Mandatory Support In An Order Of Filiation; To Amend Section 91-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To Age Of Issue Capable Of Inheriting; To Amend Section 91-7-293, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To Final Accounting By The Heirs Of An Estate; To Amend Section 93-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Age For Issuance Of A Marriage License; To Amend Section 93-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Provisions As To Age For The Terms Of A Decree For Removal Of The Disability Of A Minor; To Amend Section 93-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age Of Emancipation; To Amend Section 93-14-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Definition Of The Term \"adult\" For The Purposes Of The Uniform Adult Guardianship And Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act; To Amend Section 93-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Definition Of The Term \"minor Parent\" In The Termination Of Parental Rights Law; To Amend Section 93-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To The Age Of Parents In An Adoption; To Amend Section 93-17-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Concerning Adoption Records To Conform; To Amend Section 93-17-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To A Person's Authority To Request Certain Information Concerning Adoption; To Amend Section 93-20-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age Of Majority Under Guardianship And Conservatorship Law To Conform; To Amend Section 97-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Penalty For Gambling With A Known Minor; To Amend Section 99-3-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform As To Which Persons Must Be Given Certain Notice Upon Release From Arrest; To Repeal Section 35-7-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Removal Of The Disabilities Of Minority Of Certain Veterans; To Repeal Section 91-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Removal Of The Disabilities Of Minority For Certain Executors, Executrixes, Administrators Or Administratrixes; To Repeal Section 93-19-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That All Persons 18 Years Of Age Or Older, If Not Otherwise Disqualified, Shall Have The Capacity To Enter Into Binding Contractual Relationships Affecting Personal Property And That An 18-year-old May Sue And Be Sued In His Or Her Own Name As An Adult And Be Served With Process As An Adult; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2031/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2031.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2069093,"bill_number":"SB2035","title":"MS Department of Corrections; prescribe specific data to be collected by the department relative to inmates and facilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Specific Data To Be Collected By The Mississippi Department Of Corrections Relative To Inmate Offense, Inmate Sentencing, Correctional Facility Inmate Population And Staffing, And Probation And Parolee Identification; To Direct The Department To Publish Datasets On A Confidential Basis; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2035/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2035.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2069096,"bill_number":"SC503","title":"County elections; require all candidates to obtain the majority vote to be elected in.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Require All Candidates Running For State And County Elections To Secure The Majority Vote To Be Elected; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC503/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0503.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2069099,"bill_number":"SB2052","title":"State holidays; designate days of general elections for statewide offices as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Days Of The U.s. Presidential Election, The General State Election, And The Election Of A U.s. Senator As Legal Holidays In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2052/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2052.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2069103,"bill_number":"SB2055","title":"\"Motor Voter Registration Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"motor Voter Registration Act\"; To Authorize Any Person Who Is Qualified To Register To Vote In The State Of Mississippi To Register To Vote When That Person Applies For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Obtain Certain Information From A Person Who Desires To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide An Opt-out Procedure For Persons Who Choose Not To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide For The Forwarding Of Voter Registration Applications To The Person's County Of Residence; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-39, 23-15-41, 23-15-79, 23-15-95 And 63-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2055/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2055.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2069105,"bill_number":"SB2083","title":"Criminal sentencing review; authorize and establish procedure for.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Court In A Criminal Matter To Set A Date Of Sentencing For The Review Of The Criminal Sentence; To Authorize A Court In Which Criminal Sentencing Was Entered Upon The Court's Own Motion Or Upon A Motion Of An Eligible Defendant To Reduce Or Modify The Sentence On The Ground That Such Sentence Is Greater Than Necessary To Achieve The Purposes Of Sentencing; To Provide Eligibility Requirements For A Criminal Defendant; To Provide That A Defendant Who Is Serving The Minimum Sentence Permitted Under The Criminal Law Shall Not Be Eligible To File A Motion Under This Section; To Provide That A Motion Under This Section Shall Be Referred For Determination To The Judge Who Imposed The Original Sentence Upon The Defendant Or To The Court That Imposed The Sentence If The Judge Is No Longer A Judge Of A Competent Jurisdiction; To Provide A Procedure For The Judge Reviewing The Motion; To Authorize A Renewed Motion After A Certain Amount Of Time Upon Denial Of The Motion; To Provide A Right Of Appeal; To Prohibit A Defendant From Agreeing To Waive His Or Her Right To Relief Under This Section As A Component Of A Plea Agreement; To Amend Section 99-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2083/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2083.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2069110,"bill_number":"SB2033","title":"Medicaid; delete repealer on provision requiring payments to border city university-affiliated pediatric teaching hospital.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Provision Of Law That Provides That The Division Shall Reimburse For Certain Hospital Services Provided To Eligible Medicaid Beneficiaries Under The Age Of 21 Years By A Border City University-affiliated Pediatric Teaching Hospital, Which Was Repealed By Operation Of Law In 2024; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2033/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2033.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2069114,"bill_number":"SB2060","title":"Municipally owned utilities; authorize to accept electronic payments and to absorb transaction fees in its rate base.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-27-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipality To Allow A Municipally Owned Utility To Accept Payment For Its Services By Credit Card, Debit Card Or Other Form Of Electronic Payment And To Absorb Any Fees Or Charges Associated With The Use Of Such Electronic Payment In Its Cost Of Service Rate Base; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2060/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2060.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2069119,"bill_number":"SB2081","title":"Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Convicted Of A Nonviolent Felony To Possess And Use Firearms And Deadly Weapons Upon The Completion Of All Sentencing Requirements, Including The Payment Of Ordered Restitution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2081/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2081.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2069122,"bill_number":"SB2084","title":"Sex offender registry; revise term \"sex offense\" to include a conviction of incest.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"sex Offense\" Within The Chapter Of Law Governing The Registration Of Sex Offenders To Include A Conviction Of Incest; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2084/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2084.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2069125,"bill_number":"SB2042","title":"Probation and parole officers under MS Department of Corrections; transfer to MS Department of Public Safety.","description":"An Act To Transfer The Administration Of Probation And Parole Officers Under The Jurisdiction Of The Division Of Community Corrections Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Corrections And The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To Develop A Plan For This Transfer Over A Two-year Period; To Amend Section 47-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Powers, Duties And Qualifications Of Probation And Parole Officers As Sworn Law Enforcement Officers Of The Mississippi Highway Patrol; To Amend Sections 45-1-2 And 47-7-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To Administer And Supervise Probation And Parole Officers Assigned To Circuit Court Districts And To Establish A Division Of Community Corrections Within The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Sections 45-1-3, 45-1-12, 47-7-17, 47-7-18, 47-7-19, 47-7-21, 47-7-23, 47-7-27, 47-7-31, 47-7-33, 47-7-33.1, 47-7-34, 47-7-35, 47-7-36, 47-7-36.1, 47-7-37, 47-7-38, 47-7-39, 47-7-40, 47-7-41, 47-7-47, 47-7-49 And 47-7-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2042/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2042.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2069128,"bill_number":"SB2050","title":"Artificial intelligence; require disclosure when used in political advertisements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-897, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Qualified Political Advertisements That Utilize Artificial Intelligence To Disclose The Use Of Artificial Intelligence To The Public; To Define What Is Considered A Qualified Political Advertisement And Artificial Intelligence As Used In This Section; To Clarify What Information Must Be Present In An Advertisement To Satisfy The Disclosure Requirement; To Specify Who Is Not Liable For The Failure Of Disclosure Of The Use Of Artificial Intelligence; To Provide Civil Penalties For Failing To Disclose The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In A Qualified Political Advertisement; To State Where An Aggrieved Party Or The Attorney General May Bring Suit Against A Candidate, Committee Or Other Person Who Fails To Disclose The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In A Qualified Political Advertisement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2050/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2050.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2069134,"bill_number":"SB2088","title":"Contraception Begins at Erection Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Contraception Begins At Erection Act; To Define Terms; To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For A Person To Discharge Genetic Material Without The Intent To Fertilize An Egg; To Provide For Criminal Penalties; To Provide Certain Exceptions; To Define Terms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2088/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2088.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2069137,"bill_number":"SB2090","title":"In-person early voting; allow one week before election.","description":"An Act To Create The \"in-person Early Voting Act\"; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That The In-person Early Voting Period Shall Begin On The Monday One Week Prior To The Scheduled Election And End At 5:00 P.m. On The Monday Immediately Preceding The Election; To Provide That In-person Early Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For In-person Early Voting In The Registrar's Office During Regular Business Hours; To Provide That Notice Of In-person Early Voting Shall Be Provided In Three Public Places Eight Days Before The Voting Begins; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The In-person Early Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The In-person Early Voting Period; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 23-15-627, 23-15-631, 23-15-637, 23-15-713, 23-15-715 And 23-15-719, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2090/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2090.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2069143,"bill_number":"SB2094","title":"Elections; authorize online voter registration and preelection day voting.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Qualified Electors To Submit Voter Registration Applications Through A Secure Internet Website Established By The Secretary Of State; To Establish The Procedure By Which The County Registrar Shall Process Online Applications; To Amend Sections 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41 And 23-15-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Authorize A Qualified Elector To Vote Not More Than 21 Days Nor Less Than Two Days Before The Date Of An Election; To Provide That Preelection Voting May Be Conducted In The Registrar's Office; To Require A Person Who Desires To Vote During The Preelection Day Voting Period To Appear At The Registrar's Office And To Provide That After Signing The Receipt Book, Such Person Shall Be Entitled To Vote At The Registrar's Office In The Same Manner As He Or She Would At His Or Her Voting Precinct On The Day Of The Election; To Provide That The Election Laws That Govern Procedures For A Person Who Appears To Vote On The Day Of Election Shall Apply When A Person Appears To Vote During The Preelection Day Voting Period; To Provide That All Votes Cast During The Preelection Day Voting Period Shall Be Final; To Provide That The Votes Cast During The Preelection Day Voting Period Shall Be Announced Simultaneously With The Votes Cast On Election Day; To Provide That Each Candidate Shall Have The Right To Be Present At The Registrar's Office And To Challenge The Qualifications Of Any Person Offering To Preelection Vote In The Same Manner As Provided By Law At The Polling Place On The Day Of The Election; To Require The Secretary Of State To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary To Effectuate Preelection Day Voting; To Amend Section 23-15-195, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 23-15-627, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Categories Of Voters Who May Cast An Absentee Ballot; To Amend Section 23-15-637, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Absentee Ballots Must Be Received By The Registrar By A Certain Time On The Day Before The Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2094/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2094.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2069145,"bill_number":"SB2034","title":"Restoration of the Right to Vote Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Restoration Of The Right To Vote Act; To Provide That A Person Who Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Or Judicial Opinions Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2034/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2034.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2069150,"bill_number":"SB2068","title":"School board members; authorize grounds and prescribe procedures for removal from office.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Removal Of School Board Members For Malfeasance, Misfeasance Or Nonfeasance In Office Or For Other Just Cause, Including, Neglect To Perform Official Duties Associated With The Conduct Of Public Schools And Programs, Breach Of Public Trust Or Abuse Of Authority; To Require The Local School Board To Make An Official Recommendation For Removal To The Appropriate Local Governing Authority; To Prescribe The Manner For Notice And Administrative Proceedings Provided To The Accused School Board Member Recommended For Removal; To Provide That The Local Governing Authority Shall Act As The Reviewing Body Which Shall Vote Upon Its Findings Upon The Conclusion Of The Hearing; To Provide That The Removal Or Nonremoval Of An Accused School Board Member Shall Require A Majority Vote Of The Local Governing Authority; To Provide An Appeals Process For An Aggrieved Party; To Amend Section 37-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Chronic Absenteeism From Attending Meetings Of The School Board May Constitute Grounds For Removal For Neglect To Perform Official Duties Associated With The Conduct Of Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2068/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2068.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2069153,"bill_number":"SB2027","title":"Joint custody; create rebuttable presumption of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Rebuttable Presumption In Favor Of Joint Custody With Equal Parenting Time In All Custody Matters; To Provide That The Presumption Shall Be Rebuttable By A Preponderance Of The Evidence; To Provide That A Court Shall Consider The Safety And Well-being Of The Parties And Children; To Provide That The Presumption That Joint Custody And Equally Shared Parenting Time Is In The Best Interest Of The Child Shall Not Apply If A Domestic Abuse Protection Order Is Being Or Has Been Entered Against A Party By Another Party Or On Behalf Of A Child At Issue In The Custody Hearing; To Require A Court To Document The Reasons From Deviating From The Presumption Unless Both Parents Petition For A Deviation; To Clarify That This Section Shall Apply To All Custody Determinations; To Provide For The Calculation Of Child Support Where The Court Awards Joint Custody With Equally Shared Parenting Time; To Amend Section 43-19-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2027/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2027.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2069156,"bill_number":"SB2059","title":"Electric vehicle charging stations; provide for rates and charges.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"direct-current Fast-charging Station\" And \"electric Vehicle\"; To Prohibit Recovery Of Costs For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations From Ratepayers; To Ensure The Same Rates, Terms And Conditions Are Offered To All Electric Vehicle Charging Station Providers; To Provide Exceptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2059/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2059.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2069160,"bill_number":"SB2036","title":"Parole eligibility date; nonviolent inmate may be released in discretion of State Parole Board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Nonviolent Inmates Eligible For Parole May, In The Discretion Of The State Parole Board, Be Released From Incarceration To Parole Supervision On The Parole-eligible Date; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2036/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2036.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2069162,"bill_number":"SB2077","title":"Dead bodies; criminalize the sale of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-29-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Criminalize The Sale Of A Dead Body Of Any Human Being Or Any Part Of The Dead Body Of A Human Being; To Provide Criminal Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2077/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2077.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2069167,"bill_number":"SB2029","title":"Divorce; authorize a court to grant when it is determined that a marriage is irretrievably broken.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement Of Willful And Obstinate From The Ground Of Divorce For Desertion; To Provide An Additional Ground Of Divorce When The Court Finds There Has Been An Irretrievable Breakdown Of The Marriage And That Further Attempts At Reconciliation Are Impractical Or Futile And Not In The Best Interests Of The Parties Or Family; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2029/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2029.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2069169,"bill_number":"SB2030","title":"Cancer coverage under First Responders Health and Safety Act; extend eligibility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Cancer Benefits Under The \"mississippi First Responders Health And Safety Act\" Shall Be Applicable To Active First Responders And Certain Retired First Responders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2030/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2030.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2069172,"bill_number":"SB2065","title":"School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries of.","description":"An Act To Authorize Local School Boards To Employ Licensed Social Workers And Licensed Psychologists To Provide Services To Students In The Public Schools; To Provide That A School District That Employs At Least One Social Worker Or Psychologist For Every One Thousand Students Enrolled In The Schools Of The District Is Eligible For Reimbursement For 50% Of The Cost Of The Salary Of Each Social Worker Or Psychologist From The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2065/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2065.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2069173,"bill_number":"SB2078","title":"Statute of limitations; except sexual battery from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The General Two-year Statute Of Limitations On Crimes Will Not Run Against The Crime Of Sexual Battery; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2078/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2078.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2069294,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Racial Profiling Prevention Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"racial Profiling Prevention Act\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Prohibit Law Enforcement Officers From Engaging In Racial Profiling; To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Develop Policies Prohibiting Traffic Stops Motivated By A Motor Vehicle Operator's Personal Characteristics; To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Collect Certain Information Relating To Traffic Stops And To Submit Copies Of Complaints Alleging Racial Profiling To The Local District Attorney; To Require The Information Regarding Traffic Stops And Complaints Alleging Racial Profiling To Be Compiled Into A Report For The Governor And Legislature By The Attorney General; To Require The Attorney General To Prepare Forms For The Submission Of These Reports From Law Enforcement Agencies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB370/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0370.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069306,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation projects at Mississippi Valley State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Repair And Renovation Of Buildings And Facilities At Mississippi Valley State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB368/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0368.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069318,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a new elementary school for the Okolona Municipal Separate School District.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New Elementary School And Related Facilities And A Playground And Related Areas For The Okolona Municipal Separate School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB364/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0364.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2069331,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB374/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0374.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069341,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Mississippi Valley State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For Construction Of And Repair And Renovation Of Buildings And Facilities At Mississippi Valley State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB367/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0367.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069356,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Custodial Interrogations Act; create and authorize electronic recording of.","description":"An Act To Create The \"electronic Recording Of Custodial Interrogations Act\"; To Provide The Findings And Purpose Of The Legislature; To Create Definitions For The Act; To Provide Jury Instructions If The Act Is Violated; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB373/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0373.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069367,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"Mississippi Voter Protection Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Voter Protection Act\"; To Create Bans On Voter Intimidation And Voter Suppression; To Create A Voter's Bill Of Rights And Require To Be Posted At Every Polling Place, To Be Included With Every Distribution Of Official Sample Ballots And To Be Offered To Voters At Polling Places; To Require The Secretary Of State To Create A Manual Of Uniform Polling Place Procedures And Adopt The Manual By Regulation; To Bring Forward Sections 97-13-37 And 97-13-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB376/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0376.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069378,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"\"Mississippi Students Voicing Opinions in Today's Elections (VOTE) Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mississippi Students Voicing Opinions In Today's Elections (vote) Act\" For The Purpose Of Creating A Pilot Program In Public Schools To Provide Voter Registration Information To Students In Grade 12; To Require The Secretary Of State To Implement And Administer The Pilot Program In Conjunction With County And Municipal Election Commission And State Political Party Executive Committees; To Prescribe Criteria For Eligibility Of Local Educational Agencies To Receive Funds Under The Pilot Program; To Require Reports To Be Submitted To The Secretary Of State And The Legislature; To Require The Legislature To Appropriate Necessary Funds For The Administration Of The Pilot Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB380/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0380.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069389,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Automatic renewal and continuous service offers; require businesses to provide clear terms and methods to cancel.","description":"An Act To Require Businesses That Make Automatic Renewal Offers Or Continuous Service Offers To Consumers To Present The Terms Of Such Automatic Renewal Offers Or Continuous Service Offers In A Clear And Conspicuous Manner Before The Subscription Or Purchasing Agreement Is Fulfilled; To Prohibit The Charging Of A Consumer's Credit Or Debit Card, Or Account With A Third Party, For An Automatic Renewal Or Continuous Service Without First Obtaining The Consumer's Affirmative Consent To The Agreement; To Prescribe The Methods By Which A Business Must Provide Consumers With The Ability To Cancel Any Automatic Renewal Or Continuous Service; To Require Businesses To Notify Consumers Of A Material Change In The Terms Of The Automatic Renewal Or Continuous Service; To Require Those Businesses That Allow Consumers To Accept An Automatic Renewal Offer Or Continuous Service Offer Online To Also Allow The Consumers To Terminate The Automatic Renewal Or Continuous Service Exclusively Online, At Will, And Without Engaging In Any Further Steps That Obstruct Or Delay The Consumer's Ability To Terminate The Automatic Renewal Or Continuous Service Immediately; To Require Those Businesses To Provide A Method Of Termination That Is Either Online In The Form Of A Prominently Located Direct Link Or Button To Cancel Or By A Termination Email; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB378/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0378.xml","sponsor":"Jay McKnight"},
{"bill_id":2069400,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Election commissioner; revise office to be nonpartisan.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Office Of Election Commissioner Shall Be A Nonpartisan Office; To Provide That The Names Of Candidates For The Office Of Election Commissioner Shall Be Listed As Nonpartisan On A Ballot; To Amend Sections 23-15-213, 23-15-367 And 23-15-511, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB361/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0361.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2069417,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Disabled veterans; establish right to appeal in forma pauperis in certain cases.","description":"An Act To Establish The Right Of A Disabled Veteran To Proceed On Appeal In Forma Pauperis In Cases Where A Judgment Creditor Seeks To Collect A Debt From Funds Derived From The Veteran's Disability Benefits And In Cases Where The Veteran, As A Defendant Or Plaintiff, Has Been Permitted To Proceed In Forma Pauperis In The Trial Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB375/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0375.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069426,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Money transmission fees; require money transmitters to collect on certain transfers.","description":"An Act To Require A Person Licensed To Do Business As A Money Transmission Business To Collect A Fee For Each Transaction; To Authorize The Suspension Of A License As A Money Transmission Business For Failure To Comply With The Money Transmission Fee Requirements; To Exempt Certain Transfers And Certain Financial Institutions From The Money Transmission Fee Requirements; To Create A Tax Credit For Money Transmission Fees Paid By A Taxpayer During The Tax Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-16","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB362/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0362.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2069436,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"The Missing Persons Reporting and Identification Act; create to require input of missing persons in NamUs.","description":"An Act To Provide Certain Procedures For Law Enforcement Agencies Concerning The Investigation Into A Missing Or Unidentified Person; To Require A Law Enforcement Agency To Initiate Certain Procedures Upon The Receipt Of A Credible Report Of A Missing Or Unidentified Person; To Require Certain Information About The Missing Or Unidentified Person To Be Entered Into The National Missing And Unidentified Persons System; To Prohibit A Law Enforcement Agency From Requiring A Delay Before Accepting A Report Or Requiring The Appearance Of A Next Of Kin Before Initiating A Missing Persons Investigation; To Require A Law Enforcement Agency Or The State Medical Examiner To Enter A Report Of A Missing Child Into The National Missing And Unidentified Persons System Without Delay; To Require The State Medical Examiner Test The Dna Of Unidentified Human Remains Using Forensic Genetic Genealogy Testing; To Amend Section 41-61-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"unclaimed Human Remains\" And \"unidentified Human Remains\"; To Amend Section 41-61-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Body Is Unidentified Human Remains, The Body Shall Be Submitted To The State Medical Examiner; To Amend Section 41-61-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Upon Discovery Unidentified Human Remains Or Anatomical Material Suspected Of Being Part Of The Human Body Shall Be Submitted To The State Medical Examiner; To Provide That The Willful Destruction Of A Body, Body Part Or Unidentified Human Remains Shall Be A Felony; To Require The County Medical Examiner Investigator To Enter Into The National Missing And Unidentified Persons System All Unclaimed Human Remains Cases Within A Certain Amount Of Days; To Amend Section 41-39-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Physician, Hospital, Funeral Director, Embalmer, County Medical Examiner Or Other Person Acquiring Possession Of Unidentified Human Remains To Submit The Remains To The State Medical Examiner And Not Subject The Remains To Cremation, Embalming Or Other Destructive Treatment; To Amend Section 45-6-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Certain Amount Of Training Related To The Investigation Of Unidentified And Missing Persons For Law Enforcement Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB377/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0377.xml","sponsor":"Jay McKnight"},
{"bill_id":2069448,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Appropriation; Okolona School District for construction of new elementary school.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The Okolona Municipal Separate School District For The Construction Of And Making Site Improvements For A New Elementary School For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB363/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0363.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2069463,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Municipal Veterans Treatment Court; authorize in municipalities that have a municipal drug court.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-25-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipality That Has A Municipal Drug Court To Establish A Municipal Veterans Treatment Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB369/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0369.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069474,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"Employment; prohibit denial of solely because a person has been convicted of a felony.","description":"An Act To Provide That No Person Shall Be Denied Employment Solely Because He Or She Has Been Convicted Of A Felony; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB372/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0372.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069486,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Criminal justice system; prohibit discrimination.","description":"An Act To Declare That All Forms Of Discrimination In The Criminal Justice System Are Prohibited; To Require Certain State And Local Governmental Entities To Provide Employee Training In Antidiscrimination Laws And To Adopt Policies And Take Such Other Measures As May Be Necessary To Ensure That Their Activities Connected With The Criminal Justice System Are Free Of Discrimination; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB366/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0366.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069497,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"State holidays; remove Confederate Memorial Day as a legal state holiday.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The State Holidays To Remove Confederate Memorial Day As A Legal Holiday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB371/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0371.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069508,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Screening and approval program for retail sale of products containing certain substances; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish A Screening And Approval Program For The Over-the-counter Availability And Retail Sale Of Products That Contain Any Substance With The Potential To Be Recreationally Used Or Abused; To Define Certain Terms Relating To The Act; To Require The State Department Of Health To Administer The Program; To Require The State Health Officer To Approve Or Deny The Over-the-counter Availability And Retail Sale Of Products That Contain Any Substance With The Potential To Be Recreationally Used Or Abused; To Provide That A Process To Appeal Such Determination Shall Be Available To The Manufacturer Or Distributor Of Such Product That Was Denied By The State Health Officer; To Provide That The Department Shall Establish Rules And Regulations As Necessary To Implement And Administer The Program; To Provide An Exception For Certain Ordinances And Regulations Of Municipalities And Counties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB379/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0379.xml","sponsor":"Jay McKnight"},
{"bill_id":2069519,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Early voting; authorize at the office of the registrar and additional early voting polling places.","description":"An Act To Create The Early Voting Act; To Provide Definitions; To Provide The Time For The Early Voting Period; To Provide That Early Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For Early Voting In The Registrar's Office And At Additional Early Voting Polling Places; To Provide That Notice Of Early Voting Shall Be Provided In Three Public Places Fourteen Days Before The Voting Begins; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The Early Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The Early Voting Period; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 23-15-627, 23-15-629, 23-15-631, 23-15-635, 23-15-637, 23-15-639, 23-15-641, 23-15-647, 23-15-649, 23-15-657, 23-15-713, 23-15-715, 23-15-719 And 23-15-735, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Voters Who Are Eligible To Vote By Absentee Ballot; To Prohibit A Voter From Casting An Absentee Ballot In Person At The Office Of The County Registrar; To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-31, 23-15-37, 23-15-43, 23-15-47, 23-15-65, 23-15-127, 23-15-153, 23-15-171, 23-15-173, 23-15-191, 23-15-195, 23-15-197, 23-15-231, 23-15-233, 23-15-239, 23-15-241, 23-15-245, 23-15-247, 23-15-251, 23-15-255, 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-309, 23-15-331, 23-15-333, 23-15-335, 23-15-353, 23-15-357, 23-15-359, 23-15-363, 23-15-367, 7-3-39, 23-15-511, 23-15-515, 23-15-545, 23-15-573, 23-15-781, 23-15-785, 23-15-807, 23-15-833, 23-15-843, 23-15-851, 23-15-853, 23-15-855, 23-15-857, 23-15-859, 23-15-895, 23-15-913, 23-15-963, 23-15-977, 23-15-1031, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1083, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1091, 21-3-3, 21-9-17, 37-5-9, 21-8-7, 9-4-5 And 23-15-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB365/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0365.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2069537,"bill_number":"SC507","title":"Constitution; place term limits on legislators.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Limit The Number Of Terms A Person May Serve In The Mississippi House Of Representatives And The Mississippi Senate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC507/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0507.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2069550,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"European Union Deforestation Regulation; resolution discouraging the implementation of policies required by.","description":"A Resolution Calling Upon The United States Congress To Pass Legislation Prohibiting The Implementation Of The European Union Deforestation Regulation In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR3/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0003.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2069564,"bill_number":"SB2107","title":"Aggravated trafficking of controlled substances; revise crime of to provide dosage element.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Trafficking In Certain Schedule I Or Ii Controlled Substances Of A Certain Amount Of Dosage Units Or More Shall Be Guilty Of The Crime Of Aggravated Trafficking Of Controlled Substances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2107/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2107.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2069578,"bill_number":"SB2104","title":"Gaming; include online, interactive and computerized versions thereof, increase penalties, and authorize forfeiture.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 97-33-1 And 97-33-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Any Online, Interactive, Or Computerized Version Of Games Within The Prohibition On Betting, Gaming Or Wagering And Any Online Interactive Or Computerized Version Of Any Game As Defined In Section 75-76-5(k) Shall Be A Gaming Device; To Increase The Criminal Penalty; To Provide That An Action To Prosecute A Violation May, In The Discretion Of The Attorney General Or Prosecuting Attorney, Be Tried In The County In Which The Violation Occurred Or In Hinds County; To Increase The Criminal Penalties For A Violation Of This Section; To Authorize The Forfeiture Of The Assets, Rights, And Privileges Used In Connection With Violations Of The Provisions Of These Sections; To Authorize The Gaming Commission To Enter Into Contingency Fee Agreements For Assets Forfeited In Connection With The Prosecution Of Violations Of This Section; To Provide That Nothing In Section 97-33-7 Shall Apply To Certain Provider And Services; To Amend Section 97-33-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Internet Sweepstakes Casinos Within The Prohibitions Of This Section; To Revise Certain Defined Terms; To Increase The Criminal Violation From A Misdemeanor To A Felony; To Authorize The Forfeiture Of The Assets, Rights, And Privileges Used In Connection With Violations Of This Section; To Create New Section 97-33-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Safe Harbor For Certain Telecommunications, Cable, And Technology Platforms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2104/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2104.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2069593,"bill_number":"SB2110","title":"Child neglect; create crime related to the deprivation of necessary supervision.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Parent, Legal Guardian Or Other Person Responsible For The Child Deprives The Child Of Necessary Supervision Appropriate To The Child's Age Resulting In Substantial Harm To The Child's Physical, Mental, Or Emotional Health, The Person May Be Sentenced To Imprisonment; To Provide Criminal Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2110/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2110.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2069606,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Urge U.S. Congress to enact legislation to include airguns and airbows as items taxed under the Pittman-Robertson Act.","description":"A Resolution Urging The United States Congress To Enact Legislation To Include Airguns And Airbows, With Other Methods Of Take, As Items Taxed Through The Federal Wildlife Restoration Program (pittman-robertson Act).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR6/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0006.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2069619,"bill_number":"SB2098","title":"Days of commemoration; designate June 19 as Juneteenth Freedom Day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 19 As \"juneteenth Freedom Day\"; To Specifically Provide That Juneteenth Freedom Day Shall Not Be A Legal Holiday, But Shall Be A Day Of Commemoration At No Expense To The State; To Clarify When A Legal Holiday Will Be Celebrated When The Holiday Falls On A Saturday Or Sunday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2098/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2098.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2069633,"bill_number":"SB2100","title":"School extracurricular events, authorize teachers and one guest to attend for free.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-11-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Schools Shall Allow Each Teacher And One Guest To Attend Any School-sponsored Extracurricular Event For Free; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2100/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2100.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2069646,"bill_number":"SB2101","title":"Released time courses; authorize for public school students to attend off campus religious or moral instruction for credit.","description":"An Act To Direct Each Local School Board To Adopt A Policy Excusing A Student From School To Attend A Released Time Course For No More Than Three Class Periods Per Week Or A Maximum Of 125 Class Periods Per School Year Under Certain Conditions; To Provide That The Student Shall Receive Elective Credit For Time Spent Attending Released Time Courses; To Provide Religiously Neutral Criteria For A School Board To Follow In Determining Whether Credit May Be Awarded For A Particular Released Time Course; To Exempt Charter Schools And Virtual Schools; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2101/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2101.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2069663,"bill_number":"SB2109","title":"License plates; prohibit equipping of device that hides or obscures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Equipping Of A Manual, Electronic Or Mechanical Device That Hides Or Obscures A License Plate; To Bring Forward Section 27-19-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2109/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2109.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2069677,"bill_number":"SB2102","title":"High school graduation requirements; include passing score on U.S. citizenship test.","description":"An Act To Require That, Beginning In The 2027-2028 School Year, Every Public And Charter School Student Within The State Pass The Uscis Naturalization Civics Test As A Requirement For High School Graduation; To Provide That Students Must Pass The Test During The School Year Before Graduation; To Provide That Schools Shall Designate Faculty To Administer The Test In Writing Under Standard Testing Conditions Four Times Per School Year; To Require That The Test Consist Of 20 Questions Selected From The List Of 128 Civics Test Questions In The Uscis Question Pool; To Specify That A Student Must Answer 12 Of The 20 Questions Correctly To Pass; To Require That The Questions Be Rotated So That No Questions Are Repeated On Any Of The Four Tests Within The Same School Year; To Allow School Districts And Charter Schools Flexibility As To The Means Of Equipping Their Students With The Knowledge Needed To Pass The Test; To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Guide School Districts And Charters Schools In Implementing This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2102/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2102.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2069691,"bill_number":"SB2116","title":"Probation and parole; provide that technical violation of shall not include commission of new criminal offense.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"technical Violation\" Within Probation And Parole Law To Provide That A Technical Violation Shall Not Include The Commission Of A New Criminal Offense By A Probationer Or Parolee; To Amend Section 47-7-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2116/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2116.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2069704,"bill_number":"SB2114","title":"Immigration; criminalize illegal entry and require cooperation with federal authorities.","description":"An Act To Define Terms; To Authorize The Department Of Public Safety To Determine The Number And Identities Of All Illegal Aliens Residing In The State Of Mississippi; To Direct The Department Of Public Safety To Enforce The Immigration Laws As Authorized Pursuant To Federal Laws And The Laws Of This State; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Execute A Memorandum Of Agreement With The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency As Soon As Possible; To Require Each Law Enforcement Agency Operating A County Detention Facility To Execute A Written Agreement With The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency To Participate In The Immigration Program Established Under Section 287(g); To Provide A Felony Offense For A Person Who Is An Alien, Regardless Of National Origin, And Enters Or Attempts To Enter This State Directly From A Foreign Nation At Any Location Other Than A Lawful Port Of Entry; To Provide A Felony Offense, In Addition To Any Existing Penalty For The Underlying Crime, For A Person Who Is Arrested For Certain Criminal Offenses And Is Determined To Be An Illegal Alien, Regardless Of National Origin, And Unlawfully Present In The United States; To Authorize A Sentencing Court To Issue A Written Order Discharging The Person And Requiring Said Individual To Return To His Or Her Country Of Origin; To Direct The Court To Remand The Person Subject To The Order To The Custody Of The Department Of Corrections; To Require The Department Of Corrections To Notify The United States Customs And Border Protection Of The Department Of Homeland Security To Arrange Transportation For The Repatriation Of The Person Back To His Or Her Country Of Origin; To Provide Certain Affirmative Defenses To Prosecution Under This Act; To Provide That A Defendant Charged Or Convicted Under This Act Is Not Eligible For Expunction, An Intensive Supervision Program, Nonadjudication, Parole, Or Any Early Release Program; To Provide For Severability; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2114/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2114.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2069721,"bill_number":"SB2097","title":"State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies.","description":"An Act To Create Section 29-5-2.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Bureau Of Building, Grounds And Real Property Management Of The Department Of Finance And Administration To Act As The Central Leasing Agent For All State Agencies That Need Office Space In Any State Or Nonstate-owned Building And To Prescribe Those Responsibilities; To Amend Sections 29-5-2, 37-3-5, 41-4-7, 41-73-27, 43-13-116, 43-33-717, 45-11-7, 49-19-5, 51-8-29, 51-8-31, 51-9-121, 51-11-11, 51-11-13, 51-13-111, 51-15-119, 55-24-9, 57-1-23, 59-5-35, 59-5-39, 59-7-211, 59-17-13, 65-1-8, 65-1-17, 69-7-109, 69-27-35, 71-3-85, 73-7-3, 73-17-7, 73-39-57, 99-18-13 And 99-39-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2097/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2097.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2069734,"bill_number":"SB2108","title":"Bail; amend provisions related thereto.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-39-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Suspend A Bail License Where A License Has Been Granted To A Professional Bail Agent, Soliciting Bail Agent Or Bail Enforcement Agent And Evidence Is Presented, Subsequently, That A Court Has Rendered A Civil Judgment Against That Agent Because Of Monies Owed To An Insurer Or Professional Bail Agent For Reasons Pertaining To His Or Her Employment Or Termination Of Employment; To Provide That After The Judgment Has Been Satisfied, A Hearing To Reinstate The License May Be Requested, And The License May Be Reinstated Upon Presentation Of The Satisfaction Of The Judgment; To Amend Section 83-39-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Credit Card Transaction Fees, Bond Transfer Fees And Any Other Fees Authorized By Law Or Regulation Shall Not Be Considered Part Of The Premium, Commission Or Fee Charged Under This Section; To Bring Forward Section 99-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; To Authorize A Court To Assess The Cost Of Any Service Of Process Of A Bail Agent Either By Personal Service Or By Certified Mail Against The Defendant In Any Criminal Case Where Such Service Is Issued By The Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2108/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2108.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2069747,"bill_number":"SB2106","title":"Bail; require specific finding before granting bail for a crime of violence, remove justice court authority to take felony bond.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Bail May Be Given By A Surety Company For A Defendant Charged With A Crime Of Violence Listed Under Section 97-3-2 Unless A Specific Finding Is Made By The Court That Allowing Such Will Reasonably Assure The Defendant's Appearance And Will Eliminate Or Minimize The Risk Of Harm To Others Or To The Public At Large; To Amend Sections 99-5-11 And 99-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Authority Of Justice Court Judges To Take Recognizance Or Bond Of A Person Charged With Any Felony Offense; To Amend Sections 99-15-5 And 99-33-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Section 99-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2106/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2106.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2069761,"bill_number":"SB2103","title":"Education; provide pay increases, revise counseling ethical requirements, and reform school attendance law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Requires Professional School Counselors To Abide By The American School Counselor Association Code Of Ethics; To Require The State Department Of Education To Adopt Regulations Regarding The Activities Of Professional School Counselors, Including A Model Code Of Professional Ethics; To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Increase To The Minimum Teacher Salary Scale; To Provide An Annual Salary Supplement To Licensed Special Education Teachers Employed By A School District On A Full-time Basis To Provide Special Education Instruction, To Licensed Occupational Therapists And To Certified School Psychologists; To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No School District Shall Reduce The Local Supplement Or Pay An Individual Assistant Teacher Less Than The State Minimum Salary In A Year In Which The State Minimum Salary Is Increased; To Provide For A Reduction In Funds For Districts That Violate This Section; To Provide That No District Shall Pay Any Assistant Teacher Less Than The State Minimum Salary Unless Done So By A Pro Rata Daily Amount Where There Has Been A Reduction In Total Funding Formula Allocations For Such District In Such Year Or In The Amount Of Federal Funds To Such District From The Previous Year; To Provide For An Increase To The Minimum Base Salary For Assistant Teachers; To Amend Section 37-151-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of The Base Student Cost; To Amend Sections 37-13-89 And 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Qualifications For School Attendance Officers; To Direct The State To Provide Funding For One School Attendance Officer For Every 4,000 Compulsory-school-aged Children In Enrollment In The Public Schools; To Institute A New Minimum Salary Schedule For School Attendance Officers; To Provide That Each School Attendance Officer May Receive An Annual Salary Supplement From The School District In Which He Or She Serves, At The Discretion Of The District; To Reform The Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law; To Amend Sections 37-9-39 And 37-151-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time In December When School Districts Shall Process Payroll For All Employees From The Last Working Day To A Time Consistent With Other Monthly Installments As A Means Of Preventing The 45-day Gap Between Teacher Pay Periods From The December Pay Date To January Pay Date; To Repeal Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Contains Provisions For Retired Teachers Returning To Work While Continuing To Draw Retirement Benefits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2103/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2103.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2069775,"bill_number":"SB2112","title":"Bond; require secured bond for certain bail restricted offenses.","description":"An Act To Provide That No Person Charged With A Bail Restricted Offense Shall Be Eligible For Release By Any Judge On An Unsecured Judicial Release; To Provide That A Person Charged With A Bail Restricted Offense Shall Only Be Eligible For Release Through The Use Of Secured Monetary Bond, Property Bond, Or Surety Bond; To Define Terms; To Recognize Judicial Authority To Authorize The Release Of The Person On An Unsecured Judicial Release In The Discretion Of The Judge In Cases Where Such Release Is Appropriate For Offenses Other Than Bail Restricted Offenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2112/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2112.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2069791,"bill_number":"SB2113","title":"Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry Act; To Define Terms; To Create The Persistent Domestic Violence Registry Within The Department Of Public Safety To Register Persistent Domestic Violence Offenders; To Require The Department To Maintain The Registry; To Require The Department To Make The Registry Available For Public Inquiry On The Internet; To Require Certain Offenders With At Least One Prior Conviction Of Abuse To Register; To Direct The Department To Remove The Name And Other Identifying Information Of A Persistent Domestic Violence Offender From The Registry Within A Certain Timeframe; To Require The Department To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Effectuate The Purposes Of This Chapter; To Provide For A Fee To Be Assessed Against The Defendant Who Is Required To Register Under This Chapter; To Direct A Portion Of The Fee To Be Deposited Into The Victims Of Domestic Violence Fund; To Bring Forward Section 93-21-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Victims Of Domestic Violence Fund, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2113/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2113.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2069804,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Senate Rules; amend Rules 28 and 35C to provide floor restrictions for members of the news media.","description":"A Resolution To Amend Senate Rules 28 And 35c To Provide Floor Restrictions For Members Of The News Media.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR5/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0005.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2069819,"bill_number":"SC505","title":"Joint Rules; amend to allow cosponsorship of bills, joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions originating in other house.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Amend The Joint Rules Of The Mississippi Senate And House Of Representatives By Creating New Joint Rule 9b To Allow Legislators To Cosponsor Bills, Joint Resolutions And Concurrent Resolutions Originating In The Other House Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC505/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0505.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2069831,"bill_number":"SB2105","title":"Cash bail; authorize cash deposit upon execution of statutory notice form and sworn affidavit before posting.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Court To Allow A Defendant To Post A Cash Deposit No Less Than 10% Of The Total Bail Amount In Lieu Of A Surety Or Property Bond, Only If The Defendant Meets Certain Requirements And Executes A Sworn Affidavit Of Eligibility; To Require The Clerk Of A Court To Provide The Defendant With Statutory Notice Prior To Accepting Any Cash Bail; To Set Forth A Form Notice To Be Used By Court Clerks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2105/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2105.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2069845,"bill_number":"SB2117","title":"Uniform Controlled Substances Act; revise Schedule I.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include 13 Substances As Schedule I Controlled Substances Because These Drugs Have No Legitimate Medical Use And Have A High Potency With Great Potential To Cause Harm; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2117/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2117.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2069859,"bill_number":"SB2115","title":"Polygraph Examiners Law; revise definition of the term \"Polygraph examiner.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-29-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"polygraph Examiner\" Within The Polygraph Examiners Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2115/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2115.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2069874,"bill_number":"SB2099","title":"Education; require public schools to adopt policies prohibiting or restricting cell phone possession or use by students in class.","description":"An Act To Require Each Public School District, Public Charter School And Agricultural High School, And Certain State High Schools, To Adopt And Send To The State Department Of Education, No Later Than January 1, 2027, A Specific Policy Banning The Possession, Or Restricting The Use, Of Cell Phones By Students During Class Or While Under The Supervision And Control Of A School Employee; To Provide That, If A School Or School District Fails To Adopt And Transmit A Policy As Required, The State Department Of Education Shall Deduct One Day's Worth Of The School's Or District's Funds Under The Total Funding Formula For Each Day After January 1, 2027, That The School Or District Is Noncompliant; To Provide For Potential Exceptions Which Allow Students To Possess Or Use Cell Phones Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide That Sufficient Cause For Suspension Or Expulsion May Not Consist Of Only A Violation Of The Cell Phone Possession And Use Policy Developed And Implemented Under This Act, Except That Suspension May Be Used As A Disciplinary Measure Of Last Resort; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2099/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2099.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2069887,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Senate Rules; amend Rule 65 to provide for removal of members of the Rules Committee.","description":"A Resolution To Amend Senate Rule 65 To Provide For The Removal Of Members Of The Rules Committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR4/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0004.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2069902,"bill_number":"SB2111","title":"Driver's license; require two indications of residence before issuance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Driver's License Or Learner's Permit Shall Be Issued To Any Person Who Fails To Provide Proof Of Residence At The Address To Be Listed On The License Or Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2111/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2111.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2069916,"bill_number":"SC506","title":"Recognize cultural connection between Quebec and Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring The Rich Historical Connection And Longstanding Partnership Between The Province Of QuÉbec And The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC506/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0506.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2071015,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Sales tax; bring forward certain section of law authorizing various exemptions.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Various Sales Tax Exemptions, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB508/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0508.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":2071016,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"MCOPS Grant Program; increase grant amount up to a minimum of $40,000 per officer employed as a school resource officer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-82, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Grant Amounts Under The Mcops Grant Program From A Minimum Of Up To $10,000.00 To Up To A Minimum Of $40,000.00 Per Officer Employed By A School District As A School Resource Officer; To Increase The Reimbursement Costs Associated With The Sro Requirement To Undergo The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Program At The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy To Up To A Maximum Of $2,400.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB485/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0485.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071018,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Appropriation; City of Verona for equipment for police department and making street improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Verona To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of Equipment For The Police Department And Making Street Improvements In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB468/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0468.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071023,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Firearm endorsement; require to be placed on driver's license.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Issue A New, Renewal Or Duplicate Driver's License, Temporary Driving Permit Or Commercial Driver's License To Any Licensed Firearm Holder Which States The Type Of Enhanced Firearm Endorsement The Licensee Or Permittee Possesses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB435/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0435.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2071024,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Appropriation; MDA for making grants under the Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Grant Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Making Grants Under The Small Municipalities And Limited Population Counties Grant Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB429/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0429.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2071025,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Summit with purchasing and installing a weather siren.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Summit, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing And Installing A New Weather Siren; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB507/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0507.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2071029,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Driver's license; authorize issuance of hardship license for those suspended due to noncompliance with an order of support.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of A Hardship Driver's License To A Person Whose License Has Been Suspended As A Result Of Being Out Of Compliance With An Order For Support; To Require A Person To Establish Proof Of Hardship; To Amend Section 63-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Fee For A Hardship License And Provide That A Person Holding A Hardship License May Only Drive To Work And Religious Services; To Amend Section 63-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Term Of A Hardship License Shall Be Four Years; To Amend Sections 63-1-5, 93-11-157 And 93-11-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB406/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0406.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071036,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Voter roll purge; require Secretary of State to post notice of each time the purge occurs.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-153, 23-15-152, 23-15-125 And 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Shall Publish Notice On His Website Each Time A Voter Roll Purge Occurs And The Date Upon Which It Occurred; To Provide That Such Information Shall Remain On The Secretary Of State's Website For At Least One Year After The Purge; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB452/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0452.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071037,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Appropriation; City of Okolona to assist with street overlay projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Okolona To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Engineering And Related Costs For Overlaying Park Lane, Adams Avenue, Murphy Street, Chenault Street, Hawkins Street, Forest Drive, Lee Circle, Dawson Street, Okolona Terrace, Gatlin Street And Hillcrest Street In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB472/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0472.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071039,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB409/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0409.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071043,"bill_number":"HC15","title":"Constitution; amend to conform initiative signature requirements to current congressional districts.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 273, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That For An Initiative Petition To Be Placed Upon The Ballot, The Qualifying Total Of Signatures Must Comprise An Equal Number Of Certified Signatures From All Current Congressional Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC15/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0015.xml","sponsor":"Hester Jackson-McCray"},
{"bill_id":2071052,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Plantersville with certain projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Plantersville, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Extending The Walking Track At Grant-wuichet Park, Enlarging The Concession Stand By Constructing, Equipping And Furnishing Additional Restrooms And Updating Baseball Fields, Lighting, Bleachers And Dugouts At The Park And Repairs, Resurfacing, Upgrades And Improvements To Roads And Streets In The Town; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Plantersville, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Paving The Parking Area For The Plantersville Community Center And Making Upgrades And Improvements To The Playground Area And Playground Equipment At The Center And Purchasing And Installing Above Ground Commercial Storm Shelters At The Plantersville Community Center And At Grant-wuichet Park; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Plantersville, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A New Fire Truck For The Town's Fire Department, Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Town Fire Department Building And Purchasing 911 Radios And Turnout Gear And Clothing For Firemen; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Plantersville, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A New Building For The Town's Police Department, Purchasing And Equipping Three Motor Vehicles For The Town's Police Department And Purchasing Radios, Computers And Other Equipment And Accessories, Lights, Office Furniture, Hand Guns, Rifles And A Gun Safe For The Town's Police Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB466/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0466.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071053,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Appropriation; Amite County for bridge replacement and bank restabilization project on Brushy Creek.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Amite County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Completing A Bridge Replacement Project On Robertson Road Across Brushy Creek In The County, And A Bank Restabilization Project At/or Near The Same Site For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB501/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0501.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2071054,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Victim Assistance Coordinator; authorize additional for the 16th Circuit Court District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-36-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Additional Victim Assistance Coordinator For The Sixteenth Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB404/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0404.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071057,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"State holiday; exclusively recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on the third Monday of January.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclusively Recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday On The Third Monday Of January; To Remove Robert E. Lee's Birthday As A Legal State Holiday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB407/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0407.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071064,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Misdemeanor crimes; require automatic expungement of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Automatic Expungement Of Misdemeanors; To Amend Sections 9-11-15 And 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Sections 99-15-26 And 99-15-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Appropriate Court To Automatically Expunge The Record Of Any Cases In Which An Arrest Was Made, The Person Arrested Was Released And The Case Was Dismissed Or The Charges Were Dropped, There Was No Disposition Of Such Case, Or The Person Was Found Not Guilty At Trial; To Amend Section 45-27-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Law Enforcement Agencies To Report Such Expungements To The Mississippi Justice Information Center; To Bring Forward Sections 45-27-5 And 45-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Duties Of The Mississippi Justice Information Center, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides A Fee Schedule For Expungement Petitions, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB455/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0455.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071065,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Youth Employment Grant Program; create.","description":"An Act To Establish A Youth Employment Grant Program To Be Administered By The Department Of Employment Security For The Purpose Of Assisting Municipalities With The Costs Of Providing Employment For Youth; To Provide That In Order For A Municipality To Be Eligible For A Grant Under The Provisions Of This Act, The Municipality Must Present To The Department Of Employment Security A Plan For Employing Youth In The Municipality And Must Agree To Provide Matching Funds Equal To Twenty Percent Of The Amount Of The Grant; To Create In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Known As The Youth Employment Grant Program Fund; To Provide That The Fund Will Consist Of Monies Appropriated By The Legislature For Funding The Program, And Any Other Monies That The Legislature May Designate For Deposit Into The Fund; To Provide That Monies In The Fund May Be Expended Upon Legislative Appropriation For Making Grants To Municipalities For The Purposes Specified In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB416/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0416.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071067,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the Old Union Water Association with system improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Old Union Water Association In Lee County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Construction, Repair And Replacement Of And Upgrades, Improvements And Additions To The Association's Water System And Related Infrastructure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB465/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0465.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071072,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"House Rules; amend to require a racial impact statement for all legislation to be attached to each bill.","description":"A Resolution To Create New House Rule No. 104c To Provide A Procedure For Issuance Of Racial And Ethnic Impact Statements That Examine How Proposed Legislation Will Affect Certain Populations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR8/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0008.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071076,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB451/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0451.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071080,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Appropriation; Pike County to build a bridge on U.S. Highway 51.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Pike County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Building A Bridge On U.s. Highway 51 Over The Canadian National Railway Railroad For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB503/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0503.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2071081,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"Appropriation; Hinds County for installation of surveillance cameras in House District 63 by homeowners association in the district.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Hinds County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Installation Of Surveillance Cameras In Strategic Locations In House District 63 By The Five Homeowners Associations In The District For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB396/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0396.xml","sponsor":"Stephanie Foster"},
{"bill_id":2071088,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Income tax and ad valorem tax; increase limit on amount of credits that may be allocated for certain contributions to certain charitable and foster care organizations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Income Tax Credits And Ad Valorem Tax Credits That May Be Allocated By The Department Of Revenue During A Calendar Year For Voluntary Cash Contributions By Individual Taxpayers To Qualifying Charitable Organizations And To Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB395/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0395.xml","sponsor":"Charles Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2071093,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Okolona with street overlay projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Okolona, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Engineering And Related Costs For Overlaying Park Lane, Adams Avenue, Murphy Street, Chenault Street, Hawkins Street, Forest Drive, Lee Circle, Dawson Street, Okolona Terrace, Gatlin Street And Hillcrest Street In The City Of Okolona; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB473/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0473.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071094,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Universal Recognition of Occupational License Act; exempt practices of dentistry and optometry from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-50-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Practices Of Dentistry And Optometry From The Universal Recognition Of Occupational Licenses Act; To Amend Sections 73-9-24 And 73-19-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB487/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0487.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071095,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Water safety; require public schools to provide parents and students information on importance of and availability of local courses.","description":"An Act To Require Public Schools To Provide Specified Information To Certain Parents Or Students On The Importance Of Water Safety Education Courses And Swimming Lessons; To Require The Information To Be Provided Electronically Or In Hard Copy And Include Local Options For Age-appropriate Water Safety Courses And Swimming Lessons That Result In Certification Indicating Successful Completion; To Define The Term \"water Safety\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB483/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0483.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2071099,"bill_number":"HC13","title":"Constitution; amend to require early voting 10 days before every election.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Provide That An Early Voting Period Shall Be Provided Ten Days Before The Date Of Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office And Continue Until 5:00 P.m. On The Saturday Preceding The Election Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC13/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0013.xml","sponsor":"Hester Jackson-McCray"},
{"bill_id":2071101,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Child care; DHS shall transfer to CCDF the first $40 Million of unspent TANF funds from prior FY to be used for child care vouchers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Transfer To The Child Care And Development Fund (ccdf) Each Fiscal Year The First Forty Million Dollars Of Any Unspent, Uncommitted Tanf Funds Remaining From The Prior Fiscal Year, To Be Used For Vouchers To Pay For Child Care For Qualifying Children Under The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB432/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0432.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2071106,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of children's diapers and adult diapers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Children's Diapers And Adult Diapers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB491/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0491.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071107,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Byram with the city's Barrington Drive Pipe Rehabilitation Project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Byram, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The City's Barrington Drive Pipe Rehabilitation Project At Barrington Subdivision In Byram, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB446/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0446.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071114,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Mississippi Center for Legal Services Corporation Fund; create and provide for a new fee on expungement petitions to be deposited into.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Center For Legal Services Corporation Fund; To Amend Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Filing Fee For A Petition To Expunge An Offense And Provide That A Certain Amount Of The Fee Shall Be Deposited Into The Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB387/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0387.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":2071119,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Real property conveyance; authorize 18 year olds to contract for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-19-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of Any Person Age 18 Years Or Older To Enter Into A Binding Contractual Relationship To Convey And/or Encumber Personal Property, Mortgages And Real Property; To Bring Forward Section 93-19-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes A Chancery Court In Which A Minor Resides To Remove Disability Of A Minor, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB477/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0477.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2071120,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Appropration; Pike County for making repairs and improvements to the McComb Public Library.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Pike County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Mccomb Public Library In The City Of Mccomb For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB505/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0505.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2071124,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Appropriation; Scenic Rivers Development Alliance for certain projects in the member counties.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Scenic Rivers Development Alliance For Certain Projects In The Member Counties For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB506/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0506.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2071129,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"High school curriculum; require SBE to develop for instruction in civics and home economics.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Civics Curriculum To Be Taught In The Public High Schools; To Amend Section 37-13-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A High School Home Economics Curriculum; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB410/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0410.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071136,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Affidavit ballots; require Secretary of State to make status of available through secure portal on his website.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Provide On His Official Website A Secure Portal That Allows A Voter Who Votes By Affidavit Ballot To Enter A Secure Personal Identification Number And Pull Up His Or Her Affidavit Ballot And Determine Whether Or Not The Vote Was Counted; To Provide That If The Vote Was Not Counted, The Reasons The Vote Was Not Counted Shall Also Be Listed In The Secure Portal On The Website; To Provide That The Secretary Of State Shall Make Such Information Available On His Official Website Within Thirty Days Of The Date Of The Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB453/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0453.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071137,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with constructing building for a new fire station for Byram Volunteer Fire Department in House District 66.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Hinds County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A Building For A New Fire Station For The Byram Volunteer Fire Department To Be Located At Midway Road And Owens Road In House District 66; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB445/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0445.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071141,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility under federal Affordable Care Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Individuals Who Are Under 65 Years Of Age, Are Not Pregnant, Are Not Entitled To Or Enrolled For Medicare Benefits And Whose Income Is Not More Than 133% Of The Federal Poverty Level, As Authorized Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB509/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0509.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":2071143,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Youth Employment Grant Program; create.","description":"An Act To Establish A Youth Employment Grant Program To Be Administered By The Department Of Employment Security For The Purpose Of Assisting Municipalities With The Costs Of Providing Employment For Youth; To Provide That In Order For A Municipality To Be Eligible For A Grant Under The Provisions Of This Act, The Municipality Must Present To The Department Of Employment Security A Plan For Employing Youth In The Municipality And Must Agree To Provide Matching Funds Equal To Twenty Percent Of The Amount Of The Grant; To Create In The State Treasury A Special Fund To Be Known As The Youth Employment Grant Program Fund; To Provide That The Fund Will Consist Of Monies Appropriated By The Legislature For Funding The Program, And Any Other Monies That The Legislature May Designate For Deposit Into The Fund; To Provide That Monies In The Fund May Be Expended Upon Legislative Appropriation For Making Grants To Municipalities For The Purposes Specified In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB403/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0403.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071148,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Medicaid; provide coverage for neonatal circumcision procedures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Neonatal Circumcision Procedures Will Be Covered Under Medicaid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB412/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0412.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071149,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Headlights; require motorist to use in adverse driving conditions due to adverse weather or other conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Headlights Of Vehicles Shall Be Operated Whenever Adverse Driving Conditions Due To Adverse Weather Conditions Necessitate Or Other Conditions That Impede Visibility Necessitate; To Prohibit The Use Of Only The Parking Lights Of Vehicles During Times When The Use Of Headlights Is Required; To Prescribe The Penalty For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB450/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0450.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071157,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"EMTs; authorize those with law enforcement agency special teams to perform certain advanced medical procedures.","description":"An Act To Authorize Emergency Medical Technicians Certified By The State Department Of Health Who Are Part Of A Law Enforcement Agency's Special Response Team (srt) Or Special Weapons And Tactics (swat) Team Who Have Undergone Extensive Training And Certifications Within The Scope Of Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (tecc) And/or Tactical Combat Casualty Care (tccc) To Perform Certain Advanced Medical Procedures Under Medical Control; To Bring Forward Sections 41-60-11 And 41-60-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Emergency Medical Technicians Providing Advanced Life Support Services, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB399/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0399.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2071159,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Medical records; set maximum amounts of fees that may be charged for providing in electronic format.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-1-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Health Care Providers And Facilities Shall Comply With The Federal Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (hipaa) In Charging Fees For Providing An Individual's Protected Health Information To The Individual; To Provide That Health Care Providers And Facilities Shall Be Subject To The Fee Schedule In This Section In Charging Fees For Photocopying And Providing An Individual's Protected Health Information To A Third Party; To Set The Maximum Amounts Of Fees That Health Care Providers And Facilities May Charge For Sending An Individual's Protected Health Information Electronically To Or Reproducing The Information In Electronic Format For A Third Party; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB476/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0476.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2071164,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"School breakfast and lunch program; authorize districts to provide at no cost to students.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Annually Determine The Amount Of State Funds Needed To Provide A Statewide School Breakfast And Lunch Programs For All Public School Students, Which Shall Be Offered At No Cost To Students Who Qualify For Reduced Price Meals Under Federal And State Guidelines; To Provide For The Source Of Funding To Ensure Students Eat Free Of Charge; To Require The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Rules And Regulations For The Administration Of School Breakfast And Lunch Programs; To Encourage The Use Of Mississippi Grown Products In School Breakfast And Lunch Programs; To Amend Sections 37-11-7 And 37-28-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB441/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0441.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071166,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Income tax; exclude payment for property taken by eminent domain from gross income.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude From The Definition Of \"gross Income\" For Purposes Of The State Income Tax Law Amounts Received As Payment For Compensation Or Damages For Property Taken By Eminent Domain Or Condemnation As Authorized By Law, Provided That The Purchase Date For The Property Is Not Less Than Five Years Before The Date The Property Is Taken By Eminent Domain Or Condemnation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB489/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0489.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071170,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Driver's license; require road test to be administered as a condition of receiving.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Require Certain Driver's License Applicants To Complete A Road Test As A Component Of The Driver's License Examination Process, To Demonstrate The Applicant's Ability To Properly And Safely Operate And Maneuver A Motor Vehicle In A Real-time Traffic Environment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB397/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0397.xml","sponsor":"Stephanie Foster"},
{"bill_id":2071171,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"Wills and estates; authorize video recorded with certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 91-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Video Recorded Wills; To Amend Section 91-5-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Nuncupative Wills To Be Video Recorded; To Provide Additional Requirements For Such Wills; To Amend Section 91-5-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Repeal Section 91-5-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Required A Nuncupative Will To Be Written At A Later Date For Validity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB400/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0400.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2071179,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"Landlord Tenant Law; revise duties for repair of defects by tenant.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-8-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Elements Necessary For A Tenant To Be Reimbursed For Repairs To Defects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB442/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0442.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071181,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Appropriation; City of Verona for site development work for Old Town Crossing Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Verona To Pay Costs Associated With Site Development Work Related To The Old Town Crossing Project At Or Near The Southeast Corner Of Mississippi Highway 6 And U.s. Highway 45 In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB460/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0460.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071185,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Speed limits; increase on state highways and interstate highways by five miles per hour.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-501, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Speed Limit On State Highways Within The State To 70 Mph And To Increase The Speed Limit On Interstate Highways Within The State To 75 Mph; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB436/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0436.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2071188,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Public purchasing; increase threshold for purchases without competitive bidding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise The Threshold From $5,000.00 To $15,000.00 For Making Public Purchases Without Competitive Bidding; To Amend Section 31-5-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise The Threshold From $5,000.00 To $15,000.00 For Certain Requirements For Contractors Submitting Bids For Certain Public Works Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB402/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0402.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2071192,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Public works contracts; revise contract threshold amounts relating to performance bond and general liability insurance requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-5-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $25,000.00 To $75,000.00 The Threshold Amount For Public Works Contracts Under Which An Owner May Elect To Make A Lump-sum Payment At Completion Of The Contract Instead Of Requiring A Performance Bond Or Payment Bond; To Increase From $25,000.00 To $75,000.00 The Threshold Amount Under Which Any Person Entering Into A Formal Contract With A County, City Or Other Public Authority For The Construction, Alteration, Or Repair Of Any Public Building Or Public Work, Must Furnish Proof Of General Liability Insurance Coverage In An Amount Not Less Than $1,000,000.00 For Bodily Injury And Property Damage; To Provide That For Any Contract With The State Which Exceeds $5,000.00, Or With A County, City Or Other Public Authority Which Exceeds $75,000.00, For The Construction, Alteration Or Repair Of Any Public Building Or Public Work, If A Subcontractor Of The General Contractor For The Contract Does Not Have General Liability Insurance Coverage In The Required Minimum Amount, Then The General Contractor Shall Be Liable For Any Amount Under Such Minimum Amount Of Coverage For Which The Subcontractor Is Underinsured Or Not Insured; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB496/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0496.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071194,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Reimagine Prep Lions Football Team; commend upon capturing the 2024 and 2025 Little SWAC Football Championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Reimagine Prep Lions Football Team And Coach Jamye Horton Upon Winning The 2024 And 2025 Little Swac Football Championships And For Their Outstanding And Memorable Seasons.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR11/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0011.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2071198,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with establishment of Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency Infectious Disease Testing Lab.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Repair, Renovation, Furnishing And Equipping Of And Upgrades, Improvements And Additions To The Mississippi Blood Services Building In The City Of Flowood, Mississippi, Necessary To Establish The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency Infectious Disease Testing Lab At The Building; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB482/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0482.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2071202,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Civil Legal Assistance Fund; impose state assessment for certain criminal offenses to fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Additional Assessment On Certain Criminal Offenses For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Civil Legal Assistance Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB384/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0384.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":2071207,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals.","description":"A Resolution Apologizing For The Role Mississippi Played In The Murder Of Emmett Till And The Acquittal Of His Killers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR9/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0009.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071208,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Dental and medical records; require practices to offer to patients upon expiration of prescribed retention period.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-9-13 And 73-43-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Dentist And Physician Practices To Offer To A Patient The Patient's Records Upon The Expiration Of The Prescribed Period Of Retention; To Require Practices To Seek To Procure A Patient's Signature Whenever The Patient Elects Not To Take Possession Of The Records; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB401/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0401.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2071215,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Income tax; provide a credit for taxpayers who claim a federal earned income tax credit.","description":"An Act To Provide A State Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Claiming The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit; To Provide The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That If The Amount Of Credit Claimed By A Taxpayer Exceeds The Amount Of Income Tax Imposed Upon The Taxpayer For The Taxable Year, Then The Taxpayer Shall Receive A Refund From The Department Of Revenue For The Amount Of Such Excess; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB510/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0510.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":2071216,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Appropriation; Town of Bolton for renovations of facilities of the police department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Bolton To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Renovations Of Facilities Of The Police Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB388/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0388.xml","sponsor":"Stephanie Foster"},
{"bill_id":2071221,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Antisemitism; prohibit in state public educational institutions.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Antisemitism In Public Educational Institutions; To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Race, Ethnicity, National Origin, Sex, Disability, Religion Or Marital Status Against A Student Or An Employee In Public Educational Institutions; To Require Public Educational Institutions To Treat Discrimination Motivated By Or Including Antisemitic Intent In An Identical Manner To Discrimination Motivated By Race; To Provide Examples Of Evidence Of Antisemitic Intent; To Require The State Body Of Each Public Educational Institution To Monitor, Assess, Investigate And Report On The Performance Of The Public Educational Institutions With Regard To Antisemitic Activity; To Require The State Body To Eliminate Any Performance Funding And/or Impose Additional Funding Reductions And Punitive Actions Against The Public Educational Institution For Failing To Comply With This Act After Receiving Written Notice From The State Body; To Amend Section 37-191-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Laws Prohibiting Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Statements And Policies May Not Be Construed To Apply To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 37-15-35 And 37-28-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB480/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0480.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2071226,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Appropriation; Lee and Monroe counties for funding The National Resource Camp pilot program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Boards Of Supervisors Of Lee And Monroe Counties For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Natural Resource Camp Pilot Program In Those Counties For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB475/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0475.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071227,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"School extracurricular activities; provide certain scheduling of.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Scheduling Of School Extracurricular Activities To Promote Student Well-being And Safety; To Require Compliance With Specific Guidelines; To Mandate Reporting Of Noncompliance To The State Department Of Education And The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB392/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0392.xml","sponsor":"Steve Lott"},
{"bill_id":2071229,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Appropriation; Monroe County for costs of certain road improvement projects in District 5.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Monroe County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Certain Road Improvement Projects In District 5 Of The County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB463/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0463.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071237,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the State Department of Health.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The State Department Of Health; To Prescribe An Additional Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Additional Fee Collected From The Issuance Of Such License Tags; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB425/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0425.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2071243,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"First Circuit Court District; increase number of judges.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-7-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Judges In The First Circuit Court District; To Bring Forward Section 9-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The County Composition Of The First Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB469/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0469.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071244,"bill_number":"HC11","title":"Bishop William Thomas (Bill) McAllilly; commend on service to the state and visionary ministry.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Exceptional Service Of Bishop William Thomas (bill) Mcalilly To The State Of Mississippi And The United Methodist Church.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC11/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0011.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2071246,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Appropriation; Lee County School District for reconstruction of Verona Elementary School.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Lee County School District For The Purpose Of Paying Costs Associated With The Reconstruction Of Verona Elementary School To Repair Damage Resulting From Water Leakage For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB462/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0462.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071250,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Appropriation; Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center in Columbus for maintenance and repairs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Tennessee Williams Home And Welcome Center In Columbus To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Maintenance And Repairs Of The Home And Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB414/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0414.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071254,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Natural Resource Camp Pilot Program Act of 2026; establish for students in Lee and Monroe counties.","description":"An Act To Establish The Natural Resource Camp Pilot Program Act Of 2026 For Students In Lee And Monroe Counties; To Provide The Purpose Of The Program; To Provide That The Program Shall Be A Three-year Program Administered Jointly By The Boards Of Supervisors Of Lee And Monroe Counties; To Require The Boards To Submit An Annual Report On The Program To The Legislature; To Provide That The Program Is Subject To Receiving Funds Appropriated By The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB474/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0474.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071255,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Public schools; require a brief period of quiet reflection at the opening of every school day.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"period Of Quiet Reflection Act\"; To Amend Section 37-13-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In Each Public School Classroom, The Local School Governing Board Shall Require A Brief Period Of Quiet Reflection For Not More Than 60 Seconds At The Opening Of Every School Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB454/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0454.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071257,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Unserialized firearms (\"ghost guns\"); create crime of possession of.","description":"An Act To Create The Crime Of Possessing An Unserialized Firearm Or Unserialized Unfinished Firearm Frame Or Receiver, Commonly Known As A \"ghost Gun\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Require A Firearm Manufactured Using 3d Printing Technology To Be Serialized; To Prescribe Requirements For The Serialization Of Firearms; To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Publish Notice Of The Requirements Of This Act; To Exempt Certain Firearms From The Serialization Requirements; To Establish Criminal Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB434/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0434.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2071266,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Uniform Controlled Substances Act; include five substances in Schedule I.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Five Substances As Schedule I Controlled Substances Because These Drugs Have No Legitimate Medical Use And Have A High Potency With Great Potential To Cause Harm; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB417/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0417.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2071269,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Patent confirmation process; fees and costs associated with may not be more than amount for which the land was purchased.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 29-1-33, 29-1-37 And 29-1-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Fees And Costs Associated With The Patent Confirmation Process For State-forfeited Tax Lands Being More Than The Amount For Which A Person Purchased The Land; To Bring Forward Sections 11-17-1, 11-17-3, 11-17-5, 11-17-7, 11-17-9, 11-17-11, 11-17-13, 11-17-15, 11-17-17, 11-17-19, 11-17-21, 11-17-23, 11-17-25, 11-17-27, 11-17-29, 11-17-31, 11-17-33, 11-17-34, 11-17-35 And 11-17-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Lawsuits To Confirm Title Or Interest And To Remove Clouds On Title, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 29-1-5, 29-1-35, 29-1-51, 29-1-57, 29-1-93, 29-1-97 And 29-1-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The State Purchase And Conveyance Of Land, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB426/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0426.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2071270,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Health insurance; require coverage for genetic testing for inherited mutation and evidence-based cancer imaging.","description":"An Act To Require Any Group Health Plan, Or A Health Insurance Issuer Offering Group Or Individual Health Insurance To Include Coverage For Clinical Genetic Testing For An Inherited Gene Mutation For Individuals With A Personal Or Family History Of Cancer That Is Recommended By A Health Care Professional And Evidenced-based Cancer Imaging For Individuals With An Increased Risk Of Cancer As Recommended By Nccn Clinical Practice Guidelines; To Prohibit Group Health Plans And Health Insurance Issuers That Provide Such Services From Imposing Any Cost-sharing Requirements For Those Services; To Bring Forward Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Formulation Of The State Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB430/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0430.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2071275,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Appropriation; MDOT to hire consultant for study on most efficient design of a certain corridor along MS Hwy 305 in DeSoto County.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For The Purpose Of Hiring A Consultant To Conduct A Feasibility Study To Determine The Most Efficient Design Of The Corridor Along Mississippi Highway 305 In Desoto County From Church Street To The Lewisburg Community For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB390/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0390.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071276,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Uninsured motorist coverage; provide that coverage is mandatory in every automobile liability insurance policy.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-11-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Mandate Uninsured Motorist Coverage In All Automobile Liability Insurance Policies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB382/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0382.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":2071283,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"Appropriation; DFA to assist God's Living Word Ministry in Walls with construction of emergency preparedness multipurpose facility.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Purpose Of Assisting God's Living Word Ministry In Walls, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of An Emergency Preparedness Multipurpose Facility Center In Walls, Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB439/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0439.xml","sponsor":"Hester Jackson-McCray"},
{"bill_id":2071284,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Verona with site development related to the Old Town Crossing Project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Verona, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Site Development Work Related To The Old Town Crossing Project At Or Near The Southeast Corner Of Mississippi Highway 6 And U.s. Highway 45 In The City Of Verona; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB470/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0470.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071291,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Coordinator of Mental Health Accessibility; eliminate that position within DFA.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 41-20-1, 41-20-3, 41-20-5, 41-20-7, 41-20-9 And 41-20-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create Within The Department Of Finance And Administration A Position Known As The Coordinator Of Mental Health Accessibility, Provide For The Appointment, Qualifications, Expenses And Salary For The Position, Establish Powers, Duties And Discretionary Responsibilities Of The Position, Require Inter-agency Cooperation With The Coordinator In Performing His Or Her Duties, And Set Forth Definitions And Related Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB423/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0423.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2071293,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Mississippi Transit Corporation; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Transit Corporation; To Provide That The Corporation Shall Provide Safe, Reliable And Cost-effective Bus, Rail And Light Rail Transit Services For The State; To Provide The Composition Of The Board Of Directors Of The Corporation; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of The Board Of Directors Of Such Corporation; To Amend Section 7-7-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To A Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB427/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0427.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2071298,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Appropriation; Hinds County for constructing a building for a new fire station for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department in House District 66.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Hinds County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A Building For A New Fire Station For The Byram Volunteer Fire Department To Be Located At Midway Road And Owens Road In House District 66 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB457/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0457.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071300,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Mississippi Department of Labor; create.","description":"An Act To Create A Mississippi Department Of Labor; To Set Forth And Prescribe The Functions Of Administrative Offices In The Department; To Provide For The Election Of The Commissioner Of Labor; To Amend Section 71-5-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Abolish The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security And Transfer The Duties, Powers And Funds Of The Department To The Office Of Employment Security In The Mississippi Department Of Labor; To Repeal Section 71-5-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Appointment Of The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security; To Empower The Department Of Labor To Administer And Coordinate Certain Federal And State-funded Job Training And Employment-related Education Programs; To Prescribe The Responsibilities Of The Office Of Industry Service And Industry Start-up Training, The Office Of Employee Relations And Job Discrimination And The Office Of Disabled Employee Assistance In The Department; To Amend Sections 7-1-351, 7-1-355, 7-1-357, 7-1-361, 7-1-363 And 7-1-365, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 25-3-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set The Annual Salary Of The Commissioner Of Labor; To Amend Sections 23-15-193 And 23-15-297, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add The Commissioner Of Labor To The List Of Statewide Elected Officials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB464/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0464.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071304,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Motor vehicle liability insurance policy; require to include medical payment coverage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-15-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies To Include Medical Payment Coverage; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB381/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0381.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":2071306,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"Homestead exemption; increase for honorably discharged veterans age 85 or older and unremarried surviving spouses of such persons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Qualified Homeowner Who Is An Honorably Discharged American Veteran And Has Reached 85 Years Of Age On Or Before January 1 Of The Year For Which Homestead Exemption Is Claimed, Shall Be Allowed An Exemption From All Ad Valorem Taxes On The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property; To Provide That The Unremarried Surviving Spouse Of Such A Homeowner Shall Be Allowed An Exemption From All Ad Valorem Taxes On The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB420/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0420.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071311,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Contracts; noncompete provisions in health care provider contracts are void and unenforceable.","description":"An Act To Provide That Contracts That Establish Or Modify The Terms Of A Partnership, Employment Or Any Other Form Of Professional Relationship With A Health Care Provider Who Is Licensed In Mississippi, Which Include Any Restriction Of The Right Of The Health Care Provider To Practice His Or Her Profession Or Occupation In Any Geographic Area For Any Period Of Time After The Termination Of Such Partnership, Employment Or Professional Relationship, Shall Be Void And Unenforceable With Respect To That Restriction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB500/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0500.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071313,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"Uninsured motorist coverage; provide that limits will be equal to liability coverage unless insured selects otherwise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-11-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Uninsured Motorist Coverage Limits To Be Automatically Equal To The Limits Of Bodily Injury Liability Coverage And Property Damage Liability Coverage Unless The Insured Specifically Selects Uninsured Motorist Coverage Of Lesser Limits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB383/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0383.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":2071320,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Appropriation; Town of Learned for repairs and improvements to town infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Learned, Mississippi, To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To The Infrastructure Of The Town For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB398/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0398.xml","sponsor":"Stephanie Foster"},
{"bill_id":2071323,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Body-worn cameras; require cities and counties to provide to police officers and deputy sheriffs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-21-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Governing Authorities Of Municipalities To Provide Police Officers, Who Are On Patrol, With Body-worn Cameras; To Define The Term \"body-worn Camera\"; To Amend Section 19-25-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require County Boards Of Supervisors To Include Allocations For Body-worn Cameras In The Annual Budgets For Sheriffs' Offices; To Amend Section 19-25-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Deputy Sheriffs, Who Are On Patrol, To Wear Body-worn Cameras; To Create A New Section To Provide Certain Penalties For Police Officers And Sheriff Deputies Who Fail To Wear Body-worn Cameras While On Patrol; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB408/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0408.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071326,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Driver's license; prohibit issuance of to persons who are not U.S. citizens.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Issuance Of Learner's Permits And Driver's Licenses To Persons Who Are Not United States Citizens; To Amend Section 63-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Upon The Expiration Of The Driver's License Or Learner's Permit Of Any Person Who Is Not A United States Citizen Or Resident Of Mississippi, That Person Shall Not Be Entitled To Have The License Renewed Until Such Time That Documentation In The Form Of A Certificate Of Naturalization Is Presented; To Amend Sections 63-1-35 And 63-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB481/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0481.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2071327,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Mississippi Minority Farmers Alliance with repair of building and parking lot.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Mississippi Minority Farmers Alliance In Paying Costs Associated With Repair Of Its Building And Parking Lot In Monroe County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB471/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0471.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071331,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Certified nurse midwives; not required to have written collaborative agreement with physician to practice as.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-5 And 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certified Nurse Midwives To Practice As An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Without Having A Written Collaborative/consultative Relationship Agreement With A Physician Or Having An Agreement With A Physician Regarding The Protocol Or Practice Guidelines Of The Certified Nurse Midwife; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB418/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0418.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2071335,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"School districts; require boards to adopt policy granting cost-free admission to school-sponsored athletic and extracurricular events.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Local School Board Of Public School Districts To Adopt A Policy To Provide Employees Of The School District With Cost-free Admission Into All School-sponsored And Mississippi High School Activities Association Governed Athletic And Extracurricular Events Hosted By The District, To Provide That The Policy May Be Reflected In The School District's Employment Contract; To Stipulate That Cost-free Admission Shall Only Be Applicable To School District Employees And Not Transferrable To Third Parties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB486/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0486.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071339,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Pike County with a bridge project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Pike County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The U.s. Highway 51 Bridge Project In The Pike County Industrial Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB502/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0502.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2071340,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Initiative process; revise certain provisions relating to the.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-17-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That A Petition For An Initiative Measure Be Printed On A Sheet Of Paper Not Less Than Eight And One-half Inches In Width And Not Less Than Fourteen Inches In Length; To Amend Section 23-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Provide The Form For The Petition For An Initiative Measure On The Secretary Of State's Website; To Amend Section 23-17-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Circuit Clerks Of The Various Counties To Submit The Petition, Along With The Signatures That Have Been Certified, To The Secretary Of State For Filing When The Person Proposing An Initiative Measure Has Secured Upon The Petition The Number Of Signatures Of Qualified Electors Equal To Or Exceeding The Minimum Number Of Signatures Required; To Bring Forward Section 23-17-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB438/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0438.xml","sponsor":"Hester Jackson-McCray"},
{"bill_id":2071347,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Alice Marie Johnson; recognize and honor for service and accomplishments.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring Alice Marie Johnson For Her Outstanding Service, Accomplishments, And For Being Appointed The First-ever White House Pardon Czar By President Donald J. Trump.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR12/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0012.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071349,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Ad valorem taxes; revise certain provisions regarding disposition of excess proceeds from sale of land for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-41-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Land Sold For Nonpayment Of Taxes And The Disposition Of Any Excess In The Amount Bid For The Land, To Remove The Provision That Establishes A Period Of Two Years Within Which A Landowner May Request Payment To Him Of Such Excess Bid If The Land Is Not Redeemed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB488/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0488.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071353,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"Early voting; authorize.","description":"An Act To Create The Early Voting Act; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That The Early Voting Period Shall Begin Ten Days Before The Election And Continue Until The Last Regular Business Day Preceding The Election; To Provide That Early Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For Early Voting In The Registrar's Office During Regular Business Hours; To Provide That Notice Of Early Voting Shall Be Provided In Three Public Places Eight Days Before The Voting Begins; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The Early Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The Early Voting Period; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 23-15-627, 23-15-629, 23-15-631, 23-15-635, 23-15-637, 23-15-639, 23-15-641, 23-15-647, 23-15-649, 23-15-657, 23-15-713, 23-15-715, 23-15-719 And 23-15-735, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Voters Who Are Eligible To Vote By Absentee Ballot; To Prohibit A Voter From Casting An Absentee Ballot In Person At The Office Of The County Registrar; To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-31, 23-15-37, 23-15-43, 23-15-47, 23-15-65, 23-15-127, 23-15-153, 23-15-171, 23-15-173, 23-15-191, 23-15-195, 23-15-197, 23-15-231, 23-15-233, 23-15-239, 23-15-241, 23-15-245, 23-15-247, 23-15-251, 23-15-255, 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-309, 23-15-331, 23-15-333, 23-15-335, 23-15-353, 23-15-357, 23-15-359, 23-15-363, 23-15-367, 7-3-39, 23-15-511, 23-15-515, 23-15-545, 23-15-573, 23-15-781, 23-15-785, 23-15-807, 23-15-833, 23-15-843, 23-15-851, 23-15-853, 23-15-855, 23-15-857, 23-15-859, 23-15-895, 23-15-913, 23-15-963, 23-15-977, 23-15-1031, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1083, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1091, 21-3-3, 21-9-17, 37-5-9, 21-8-7, 9-4-5 And 23-15-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB447/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0447.xml","sponsor":"Hester Jackson-McCray"},
{"bill_id":2071357,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Voting rights and expungement; person may have voting rights restored and certain felony records expunged after five years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Certain Disenfranchising Crimes, Except For Arson, Armed Robbery, Carjacking, Embezzlement, Murder, Rape, Or Statutory Rape, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Revoked, But Shall Have The Right To Vote Automatically Restored After He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Is A United States Citizen, Who Has Been Convicted Of Certain Felonies Shall Be Eligible To Have His Or Her Record Automatically Expunged Five Years After Completion Of All Terms And Conditions Of Such Conviction; To Amend Sections 45-27-7, 45-27-21 And 45-34-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Circuit Clerk, Upon The Entering Of An Order Of Expunction, Forward A Certified Copy Of Such Order To The Mississippi Criminal Information Center At The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Remove Such Person's Criminal History Record Information, Conviction Information, And Disposition Form From The Mississippi Central Criminal Database Within Forty-five Days Of Receiving A Certified Copy Of Such Order Of Expunction; To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception To The Firearms Prohibition For Persons Who Receive An Order Of Expunction; To Bring Forward Sections 45-1-45, 45-27-9, 45-27-11 And 45-34-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB413/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0413.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071360,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Voter registration; authorize upon completion of sentence.","description":"An Act To Provide Full Suffrage Restoration To Any Person Disqualified By Reason Of Criminal Conviction; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Who Shall Be Considered A Qualified Elector; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State And The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Collaborate To Ensure Voters Are Placed Back On Voter Rolls; To Amend Section 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 23-15-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Training For Election Commissioners To Ensure Voters Who Were Disenfranchised Are Allowed To Register To Vote; To Amend Sections 23-15-223, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB433/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0433.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2071363,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Public purchases; exempt purchases with amount up to $7,500.00 from bid law requirement for single source vendors.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Spending Authority For Single Source Vendor Contracts For Commodities, Which Are Exempt From Bidding Procedures, From $5,000.00 To $7,500.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB492/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0492.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071369,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Student enrollment; require automobile registration as proof of residency.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Use Of Automobile Registrations As Proof Of Residency When Enrolling Students In School; To Require Parents Or Legal Guardians Who Do Not Own A Vehicle To Submit A Signed Affidavit, Attesting That No Motor Vehicle Is Owned And Affirming The Student's Actual Residence At The Stated Address Within The Enrolling School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB389/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0389.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071370,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Statutory rape; revise elements when both are dating and in secondary school.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Elements Of Statutory Rape When Both Are Dating And Secondary School Students; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB405/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0405.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071376,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"Appropriation; Hinds County for providing funds to subdivisions in House District 66 for purchasing and installing security cameras.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Hinds County For The Purpose Of Providing Funds, On An Application Basis, To Subdivisions Located In House District 66 To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing And Installing Security Cameras For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB444/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0444.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071378,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"Mental health; authorize assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) as alternative to impatient commitment for certain persons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-21-74, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Assisted Outpatient Treatment (aot) As An Alternative To Inpatient Commitment For Persons Who Meet Certain Criteria; To Specify Who May Initiate An Aot Order; To Require The Court To Make Certain Findings Before Entering An Aot Order; To Require The Submission And Updating Of A Treatment Plan After Entry Of An Aot Order; To Provide That The Respondent Shall Have The Right To An Attorney At All Stages Of Any Proceeding Involving Aot; To Specify The Initial Length Of An Aot Order And Authorize Renewals Of The Order; To Authorize Certain Persons To File An Affidavit Of Noncompliance With A Treatment Plan; To Require Screening Before Such An Affidavit Is Filed; To Provide That The County Of Residence Shall Be Responsible For Community Coordination, Transportation, And Follow-up Services; To Require Local Screening Before Returning The Respondent To A State Hospital For Noncompliance; To Provide That The Chancery Court Of The County Where The Public Facility Is Located Or The Committing Court Shall Have Jurisdiction Over Matters Relating To Aot Orders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB424/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0424.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2071381,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Ad valorem tax levy for school districts; provide levying authority with discretion to approve request by school board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-57-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Levying Authority For A School District To Approve, In Full Or In Part, A Request For An Increase In The Ad Valorem Tax Effort For The School District; To Amend Section 37-57-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 37-57-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Levy Of Ad Valorem Taxes For School Districts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB393/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0393.xml","sponsor":"Price Wallace"},
{"bill_id":2071382,"bill_number":"HC14","title":"Constitution; conform initiative signature requirements from each congressional district for an initiative petition to the number of current districts.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 273, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Conform The Pro Rata Signature Requirements From Each Congressional District For An Initiative Petition To The Number Of Current Congressional Districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC14/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0014.xml","sponsor":"Hester Jackson-McCray"},
{"bill_id":2071390,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Director John B. Miller; commend upon occasion of retirement from the Biloxi Police Department.","description":"A Resolution Honoring And Commending Director John B. Miller Upon The Special Occasion Of His Retirement From The Biloxi Police Department.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR10/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0010.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2071395,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Appropriation; City of Byram for Barrington Drive Pipe Rehabilitation Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Byram To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The City's Barrington Drive Pipe Rehabilitation Project At Barrington Subdivision In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB459/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0459.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071396,"bill_number":"HC12","title":"Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Apologizing For The Role Mississippi Played In The Murder Of Emmett Till And The Acquittal Of His Killers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC12/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0012.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071397,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Regulation on nonconsensual towing; revise to include private motor vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-37-1, 63-37-3, 63-37-5, 63-37-7, 63-37-9, 63-37-11, 63-37-13 And 63-37-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Related To The Nonconsensual Towing Of Vehicles To Ensure That The Authority To Perform Such Towing Is Applicable To Both Private Motor Vehicles And Commercial Motor Vehicles; To Rename The \"commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee\" As The \"vehicle Towing Advisory Committee\" And Leaving The Administration Thereof Within The Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division Of The Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Section 63-3-915, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB449/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0449.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071403,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Driver's license; revise certain requirements and create certificate for driving.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-1-13 And 63-1-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Additional Training Of Driver's License Personnel; To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Requirement That An Applicant For A Driver's License Present Their Social Security Number To The Department Of Public Safety Shall Not Be Applicable To A Person Who Files An Affidavit With The Department Affirming That They Have Never Been Issued A Social Security Number; To Amend Section 63-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Types Of Documents That An Applicant For A Mississippi Driver's License May Provide To The Driver's License Examiner In Order To Show Proof Of Residence; To Create New Section 63-1-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Certificate For Driving; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB411/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0411.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071408,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Minors; prohibit health care providers and institutions from providing health care to without parental consent.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Health-care Providers, When A Minor Patient Is Accompanied By A Parent Or Guardian, To Present To The Child's Parent Or Guardian A Written Document Advising The Parent Or Guardian That He Or She Has The Right To Elect To Prevent Persons Other Than Themselves, Another Parent Or Guardian, Or Their Adult Designees From Consenting To Medical Treatment For Their Minor Child; To Provide That The Written Consent Document Shall Also Offer To The Parent Or Guardian The Additional Option To Designate A List Of The Names And Contact Information Of Additional Adults Who The Parent Or Guardian Authorizes To Consent To Treatment For Each Minor Child Listed On The Document; To Prohibit Health-care Institutions And Health-care Providers From Providing Health Care For An Unemancipated Minor Without First Obtaining The Consent Of The Minor's Parent, Guardian Or Other Adult Designated By A Parent Or Guardian As Having Authority To Consent; To Provide That If Neither A Minor's Parent, Guardian, Or Other Parent-designated Adult Has Provided Consent Within 72 Hours After Attempted Contact By The Health-care Institution Or Health-care Provider, Then Any Of Certain Other Persons Who Are Reasonably Available Are Authorized To Consent On Behalf Of The Minor; To Provide For Certain Exceptions To The Requirement Of Obtaining Parental Consent; To Authorize A Parent, Guardian Or Surrogate Of An Unemancipated Minor To Bring Suit For Any Violation Of This Act; To Amend Sections 41-41-17 And 41-42-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Repeal Section 41-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That A Physician Or Nurse Practitioner May Treat Minors For Venereal Disease Without Parental Consent, And Section 41-41-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That A Physician Or Psychologist May Treat Certain Minors For Mental Or Emotional Problems Caused Or Related To Alcohol Or Drugs Without Parental Consent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB478/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0478.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2071409,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Local projects; authorize the funds provided for road projects in Town of D'Lo to be used for other streets.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 28 Of Chapter 549, Laws Of 2023, As Amended By Section 1 Of Chapter 510, Laws Of 2024, To Authorize The Funds Provided To The Town Of D'lo For Certain Road Projects To Be Used For Other Streets; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB394/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0394.xml","sponsor":"Price Wallace"},
{"bill_id":2071414,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"CDL; exempt county and municipal employees who operate vehicles and equipment in the performance of their job.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Definition Of The Term \"commercial Driver's License\" For The Purpose Of Exempting County And Municipal Employees From The Requirement Of Possessing A Cdl To Operate Vehicles And Equipment Owned And Operated By The Local County Or Municipal Governing Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB484/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0484.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071418,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"\"Jennifer's Law\"; enact to prohibit state and local agencies from establishing traffic ticket quotas.","description":"An Act To Create \"jennifer's Law\" To Prohibit Any State Or Local Agency That Employs Peace Officers Or Parking Enforcement Employees From Establishing Any Policy Requiring Any Such Officers Or Employees To Meet An Arrest Quota Concerning Traffic Violations; To Prohibit The Number Of Arrests Or Citations Issued By A Peace Officer Or Parking Enforcement Employee As The Sole Criterion For Earning Any Benefit Provided By A State Or Local Agency; To Provide Certain Definitions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB461/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0461.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071420,"bill_number":"HC10","title":"Constitution; amend to provide automatic restoration of suffrage for persons convicted of nonviolent crimes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 253, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide For The Automatic Restoration Of Suffrage To Any Person Disqualified By Reason Of A Nonviolent Crime, After A Period Of Five Years From The Completion Of Any Sentence, Probation And/or Payment Of Restitution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC10/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0010.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071421,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Public purchasing law; exempt compliance with certain federal regulations when federal law allows.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Public Purchasing Law To Provide An Exemption From Complying With Certain Federal Procurement Guidelines When Federal Law Provides For An Exemption From Complying With Those Guidelines; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB497/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0497.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071422,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"African-American Studies and Racial Diversity; require SBE to develop curriculum for implementation in public high school.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Comprehensive Curriculum And Implement Courses In African-american Studies And Racial Diversity To Be Included In The Public High School Education Curriculum; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB428/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0428.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071431,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Civil Legal Assistance Fund; specify funding of from certain sources.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-21-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Sources Of Funding For The Civil Legal Assistance Fund; To Bring Forward Sections 25-7-9 And 25-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Reenact Sections 27-19-56.99 And 27-19-56.135, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Were Repealed By Section 29, Chapter 432, Laws Of 2018, Which Specify Chancery And Circuit Court Fees And Fees For Certain Specialized Motor Vehicle License Tags; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB386/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0386.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":2071436,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property or services to Veterans Outreach.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Or Services To Veterans Outreach; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB437/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0437.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2071437,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Appropriation; City of Byram for repairing roads in certain subdivisions.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Byram To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repairing Roads In The Subdivisions Of Byram Estates, Brennan Ridge, Byramdale Estates And Barrington For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB458/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0458.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071443,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Sales tax; exempt certain sales of fixed-wing aircraft.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Fixed-wing Aircraft If Exported From This State Within Thirty Days And Registered And First Used In Another State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB490/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0490.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071446,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to Hinds County to assist subdivisions in House District 66 with purchasing security cameras.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Hinds County, Mississippi, For Use To Provide Funds, On An Application Basis, To Subdivisions Located In House District 66 To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing And Installing Security Cameras; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB443/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0443.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071449,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Uniform Controlled Substances Law; exclude hypodermic syringes from definition of paraphernalia.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Hypodermic Syringes From The Definition Of The Term \"paraphernalia\" As Used In The Uniform Controlled Substances Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB448/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0448.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071452,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Acquittals and dismissals; require automatic expunction of records of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-15-26 And 99-15-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Appropriate Court To Automatically Expunge The Record Of Any Cases In Which An Arrest Was Made, The Person Arrested Was Released And The Case Was Dismissed Or The Charges Were Dropped, There Was No Disposition Of Such Case, Or The Person Was Found Not Guilty At Trial; To Amend Section 45-27-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Law Enforcement Agencies To Report Such Expungements To The Mississippi Justice Information Center; To Bring Forward Sections 45-27-5 And 45-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Duties Of The Mississippi Justice Information Center, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides A Fee Schedule For Expungement Petitions, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB456/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0456.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071459,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"Dental hygienists; those employed by SDH or making educational demonstrations may practice under general supervision.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Dental Hygienists Employed By The State Board Of Health Or Public School Boards Who Are Performing Oral Hygiene Instruction And Screening And Dental Hygienists Who Are Making Public Demonstrations Of Dental Hygiene For Educational Purposes To Perform Those Activities Under The General Supervision And Direction Of Regularly Licensed And Registered Dentists Without Having To Meet The Other Requirements And Conditions For Practice Under General Supervision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-02-23","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB431/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0431.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2071460,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Homestead exemption; increase for certain unremarried surviving spouses of veterans.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Qualified Homeowner Who Is 85 Years Of Age And Is The Unremarried Surviving Spouse Of A Deceased American Veteran Who Was Honorably Discharged From Military Service Shall Be Allowed An Exemption From All Ad Valorem Taxes On The Assessed Value Of Homestead Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB419/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0419.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071463,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Universal Recognition of Occupational License Act; revise regarding practices of marriage and family therapy and psychology.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-50-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To Temporary Practice Permits For The Practices Of Marriage And Family Therapy And Psychology Under The Universal Recognition Of Occupational Licenses Act; To Require The Licensing Board Of The Psychologists Or Of The Marriage And Family Therapists, As The Case May Be, To Suspend And Revoke The Temporary License Of An Applicant Upon Notice That Either The Required Criminal Background Check Or The Required Education, Training And Examination Inquiries Are Returned To The Licensing Board As Insufficient For Licensure And To Notify The Applicant Of The Revocation; To Provide That Nothing In This Section Shall Replace Or Remove An Applicant's Requirements For Compliance With Education, Supervised Training And Examination Under Sections 73-31-14 And 73-31-15, For The Practice Of Psychology, Or Under Section 73-54-23, For The Practice Of Marriage And Family Therapy; To Bring Forward Section 73-54-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Practice Of Marriage And Family Therapy, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 73-31-14 And 73-31-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Practice Of Psychology, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB479/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0479.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2071464,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Cleaning private property; revise procedures used to clean property adjudicated a menace to public health and safety.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County To Remove Personal Property From Property That Has Been Adjudicated A Menace By Such Board After Certain Notice Is Given; To Require The County To Make Certain Public Postings That The Personal Property Has Been Received By The County; To Provide A Mechanism For The Owner Of The Personal Property To Recover Such Personal Property; To Provide That If The Personal Property Is Not Claimed By A Certain Time Frame Then The County May Sell The Property At Public Auction; Upon The Sale Of The Property, The Proceeds Of The Sale Shall Be Deposited Into The County Treasury To Be Utilized For Certain Purposes; To Provide That If Such Property Is Not Sold, Then The County May Deem It Surplus Property And It May Be Disposed Of As Prescribed By Law; To Amend Section 17-25-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB498/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0498.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071473,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Ten Commandments; permit display in every public school and charter school classroom.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Each Public School Board And Charter School Governing Board To Display The Ten Commandments In A Prominent Location Within Each School Or Charter School Facility Under Its Jurisdiction By Not Later Than January 1, 2027; To Prescribe Additional Historical Documents And Texts That School Boards Governing Authority May Choose To Display In Their Classrooms; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations In Accordance With The Administrative Procedure Act To Ensure The Proper Implementation Of This Act; To Require The State Department Of Education To Identify Appropriate Resources To Comply With The Provisions Of This Act That Are Free Of Charge, And Once Identified, To List The Free Resources On The Department's Website; To Amend Section 37-28-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB494/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0494.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071474,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Appropriation; DFA to provide funding to the Second Chance Outreach Learning Center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration To Provide Funding To The Second Chance Outreach Learning Center To Be Used For Conducting Free Adult Literacy And Basic Vocational Training For Young Men And Women To Have Job Opportunities And Securing A Location And Operational Supplies In Direct Support Of The Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB440/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0440.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2071479,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Appropriation; MDOT for costs of upgrading bridge over MS Hwy 78 in City of Olive Branch.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Upgrading The Bridge Over Mississippi Highway 78 In The City Of Olive Branch By Widening The Lanes Of The Bridge, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB391/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0391.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071480,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Appropriation; commission on WFP for making base repairs to and paving the roads in Trace State Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks For The Purpose Of Paying Costs Associated With Making Base Repairs To And Paving The Roads In Trace State Park In Pontotoc County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB495/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0495.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071487,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Civil Legal Assistance Fund; increase certain fees for deposit into and require those monies to be allocated to the Mississippi Center for Legal Services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-21-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Monies Remitted By The Clerks Of Each Chancery And Circuit Court To The Civil Legal Assistance Fund To Be Allocated To The Mississippi Center For Legal Services; To Amend Sections 25-7-9 And 25-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee Collected By The Clerk Of Each Chancery And Circuit Court For Deposit Into The Fund To Fifteen Dollars; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB385/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0385.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":2071488,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"School resource officers; authorize local law enforcement agencies to enter agreement with independent nonpublic schools to provide.","description":"An Act To Authorize Local Law Enforcement Agencies With Primary Law Enforcement Authority Of All Public And Nonpublic Schools Within Their Jurisdiction To Enter Into Memorandums Of Understanding With Independent Nonpublic Schools To Employ Law Enforcement Officers As School Resource Officers (sros) At Such Schools; To Specify The Training Requirements For Individuals Serving As Sros At Independent Nonpublic Schools And Consequences For Noncompliance With Training Requirements; To Amend Sections 21-19-49 And 17-25-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB493/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0493.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071492,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"Expert citizen teachers; provide rate of compensation for those employed in critical shortage areas.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Individuals Who Are Licensed By The State Department Of Education As An Expert Citizen And Employed In A School District That Is Experiencing A Critical Teacher Shortage May Be Compensated By The Employing School District At A Rate By Crediting Such Individuals With 3/4 Of A Year Of Teaching Experience For Each Year Of Experience In His Or Her Field Of Professional Or Vocational Expertise As Such Years Are Aligned To The Appropriate Corresponding Step And Educational Endorsement Credentials On The Required Salary Level Applicable To Permanent Teachers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB422/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0422.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2071493,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Landlord tenant provisions; revise time periods for eviction and removal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-8-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Sheriff Or Process Server To Leave The Summons And Sworn Affidavit Or Complaint For Eviction With A Person Or Posted On The Door Of The Premises That Is The Subject Of The Eviction; To Provide That The Summons And Complaint Shall Be Served No More Than 72 Consecutive Hours After The Sworn Affidavit Or Complaint Is Served; To Provide That The Court Date To Address The Sworn Affidavit Or Complaint Shall Be No More Than 14 Days From The Date On Which The Sworn Affidavit Or Complaint Is Filed; To Amend Section 89-8-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Court To Expand The Period Of Time For The Date Of Removal For Evictions; To Amend Section 89-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Nonbreaching Party To Terminate The Rental Agreement Upon 7 Days Notice; To Amend Section 89-8-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time Periods For Possible Adjournment Of Eviction Hearings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB499/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0499.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071499,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"School resource officers; include in the definition of \"law enforcement\" for purposes of LEO and Firefighters Death Benefits.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 45-2-1 And 45-2-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include School Resource Officers In The Definition Of \"law Enforcement Officer\" For Purposes Of Receiving Benefits From \"the Law Enforcement Officers And Firefighters Death Benefits Trust Fund\" And \"the Law Enforcement Officers And Firefighters Death Benefits Trust Fund\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB467/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0467.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071500,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Appropriation; City of Olive Branch for turfing baseball fields at City Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Olive Branch To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Turfing 15 Baseball Fields At Olive Branch City Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB421/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0421.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071502,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Appropriation; Sunnyhill Water Association for constructing a new water well and making other improvements to the water system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Sunnyhill Water Association To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Completing A Project For Constructing A New Water Well And Making Other Improvements To The Water System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB504/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0504.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2071503,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for repair and renovation of the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center in Columbus.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation, And Maintenance Of The Tennessee Williams Home And Welcome Center In Columbus, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB415/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0415.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071517,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act; amend to include certain provisions for certified veterinary technicians.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-39-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"veterinarian-client-patient Relationship\" As Used In The Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act; To Amend Section 73-39-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add One Certified Veterinary Technician And One Public Member To The Board Of Veterinary Medicine; To Provide Certain Qualifications For The Public Member Of The Board; To Amend Section 73-39-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Determine The Amount Of Inspection Fees To Be Paid By Each Licensed Veterinarian Employed By The Inspected Veterinary Establishment; To Amend Section 73-39-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Person From Using The Title Of Veterinary Technologist Or Technician Unless Credentialed By The Board; To Amend Section 73-39-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement For The Board To Provide At Least One Examination For Licensing Each Year And To Give Public Notice Of The Time And Place Of Each Examination; To Amend Section 73-39-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Provisions Authorizing The Board To Issue A License By Endorsement; To Amend Section 73-39-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Determine The Amount Of The Fee For License Renewal; To Increase The Age Of Licensed Veterinarians Exempt From Payment Of The Renewal Fee From Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Older To Seventy Years Of Age Or Older; To Amend Section 73-39-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Revoke Or Suspend The Certification Of A Veterinary Technician Or Technologist; To Amend Section 73-39-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Determine The Amount Of The Fine For A Person Who Practices Veterinary Medicine Without A Valid License Or Using The Title Certified Veterinary Technician Or Certified Veterinary Technologist; To Authorize The Board To Bring An Action To Enjoin Any Person From Practicing Veterinary Technology Without A Valid Certification; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB514/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0514.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2071525,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 19, Juneteenth, As A Legal Holiday In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB542/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0542.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2071533,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Minimum wage; establish at $15.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At $15.00 Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB527/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0527.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071542,"bill_number":"HC18","title":"Girl Scouts of the USA; commend on its 114th anniversary and designate March 12-19 as \"Girl Scout Week.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Designating March 12-19 As \"girl Scout Week\" In The State Of Mississippi And Commending The Girl Scouts Of The Usa On The Organization's 114th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC18/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0018.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2071551,"bill_number":"SC508","title":"Joint Rules; amend to allow cosponsorship of bills, joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions originating in other house.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Amend The Joint Rules Of The Mississippi Senate And House Of Representatives By Creating New Joint Rule 9b To Allow Legislators To Cosponsor Bills, Joint Resolutions And Concurrent Resolutions Originating In The Other House Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC508/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0508.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2071559,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Overtaking a stopped school bus; increase penalty for violations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-615, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalty For The Violation Of Overtaking A School Bus That Has Stopped On The Street Or Highway For The Purpose Of Receiving Or Discharging Any School Children; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB530/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0530.xml","sponsor":"Steve Lott"},
{"bill_id":2071568,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Public Health Trust Fund; divert a certain percentage of funds collected under the Medical Cannabis Act into for 4 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-137-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Certain Percentage Of The Fees And Tax Revenues Collected Under The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Public Health Trust Fund For Four Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB513/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0513.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2071577,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Forensic interviews; prohibit any person accused of child abuse from being present during.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any Person, Including A Parent Or Guardian, Accused Of Child Abuse From Being Present When A Forensic Interview Is Conducted In Response To A Report Of Child Abuse; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Date Of Repeal For The Provision Of Law That Regulates Access To Youth Records; To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-105 And 43-15-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Disclosure Of Youth Court Records, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Mandatory Reporting For Child Abuse, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB523/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0523.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2071586,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Law Enforcement Offiers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund; expand to include certain county and municipal road employees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-2-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Certain County Road Employees And Municipal Public Work Employees, Who Are Injured While Performing Official Duties, As Covered Individuals Under The Law Enforcement Officers And Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund; To Revise The Definition Of \"covered Individual\" Under The Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB536/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0536.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071595,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"False reporting of crimes against schools; prescribe penalties to be imposed upon minor defendants.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-35-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Penalties For False Reporting Of A Crime Involving Threats Or Emergency Situations At Public Or Private Elementary Or Secondary Schools And Postsecondary Educational Institutions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB532/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0532.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071603,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Fentanyl; increase penalties for possession of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalty For Possession Of Fentanyl And Any Fentanyl Related Substances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB528/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0528.xml","sponsor":"Jay McKnight"},
{"bill_id":2071612,"bill_number":"SB2118","title":"Jail docket; require sheriff to include certain information about incarcerated persons awaiting trial in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-25-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Sheriffs To Present Their Jail Dockets To The County Board Of Supervisors Via The Chancery Clerk Prior To Each Monthly Meeting; To Amend Section 47-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Sheriff Of Each County To Include In His Or Her Jail Docket Certain Information Pertaining To Incarcerated Persons Awaiting Trial; To Require The Sheriff To Include Such Information In His Or Her Monthly Report To The Board Of Supervisors Via The Chancery Clerk; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2118/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2118.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2071622,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"16th Chancery Court District; remove distribution language for maintenance of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-5-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Language Regarding Local Contributions For The Maintenance Of The Sixteenth Chancery Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB531/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0531.xml","sponsor":"Steve Lott"},
{"bill_id":2071631,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Albendazole and mebendazole; authorize pharmacists to dispense without a prescription.","description":"An Act To Authorize Pharmacists To Dispense Albendazole And Mebendazole Without Requiring A Prescription From A Licensed Health Care Practitioner; To Provide Immunity For Pharmacists Dispensing Albendazole And Mebendazole In A Reasonably Prudent Manner In Accordance With This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB529/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0529.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2071640,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Mississippi Health Information Exchange; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Health Information Exchange For The Purpose Of Establishing A Statewide Health Information Exchange That Provides Real-time Bidirectional Patient Admission, Discharge And Transfer Data, And Otherwise Facilitates The Secure Electronic Sharing Of Health Information Between Licensed Hospitals And Practitioners, Payers, Public Health Entities And Others; To Provide That The Exchange Shall Be Developed And Administered By A Designated Entity Selected By The State Department Of Health Through A Competitive Bid Process; To Specify The Authorized And Required Participants In The Exchange; To Provide That Participants In The Exchange Are Permitted To Retrieve Or Access Identified Data Only For Patients Or Insureds With Whom The Participant Has A Treatment, Payment Or Health Care Operations Relationship; To Provide That Participants Shall Grant To Other Participants A Nonexclusive License To Retrieve And Use Identified Data Related To Their Own Patients Or Insureds; To Specify Certain Criteria That Must Be Met By The Designated Entity Selected To Develop And Administer The Exchange; To Provide That Records Transmitted To Or From The Exchange Shall Be Exempt From The Provisions Of The Mississippi Public Records Act; To Create The Mississippi Health Information Exchange Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Supporting Participant Connection To, Subscription For, And Ongoing Participation In The Exchange; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB534/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0534.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2071649,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Campaign finance reports; require candidates for county, county district and municipal offices to file with SOS.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Candidates For County, County District And Municipal Offices, And Their Political Committees, To File All Reports Of Contributions And Expenditures With The Office Of The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 23-15-815, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB549/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0549.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2071658,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Driver's license; prescribe information to be included on and authorize discretionary inclusion of blood type.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Required And Optional Identifying Information To Be Included On Driver's Licenses Issued By The Department, Including The Option To Indicate The Licensee's Blood Type If Medical Documentation Verifying Such Is Presented At The Time Of License's Issuance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB539/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0539.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071668,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Charitable organizations; revise the registration renewal period of certain from every year to every 3 to 5 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-11-513, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Period Of Effective Registration For A Professional Fund-raiser Or Fund-raising Counsel For A Charitable Organization From One Year, Or A Part Thereof, To Three To Five Years, As Determined By The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 79-11-503, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Renewal Period For Charitable Organizations Which Solicit Or Intend To Solicit Contributions From Every Year To Every Three To Five Years, As Determined By The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 79-11-517, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Period Of Effective Registration For A Professional Solicitor In The Employ Of A Professional Fund-raiser From One Year, Or A Part Thereof, To Three To Five Years, As Determined By The Secretary Of State; To Amend Sections 79-11-507 And 79-11-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB516/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0516.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071677,"bill_number":"HC17","title":"Constitution; amend to provide secured bond requiremtns for bail restricted offenses.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Provide Secured Bond Requirements For Bail Restricted Offenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC17/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0017.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2071685,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"\"MS Charter School Act of 2013\"; bring forward provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward 37-28-1, 37-28-3, 37-28-5, 37-28-7, 37-28-9, 37-28-11, 37-28-13, 37-28-15, 37-28-17, 37-28-19, 37-28-21, 37-28-23, 37-28-25, 37-28-27, 37-28-29, 37-28-31, 37-28-33, 37-28-35, 37-28-37, 37-28-39, 37-28-41, 37-28-43, 37-28-45, 37-28-47, 37-28-49, 37-28-51, 37-28-53, 37-28-55, 37-28-57, 37-28-59 And 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Providing For The Establishment, Governance And Administration Of The \"mississippi Charter School Act Of 2013,\" For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB517/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0517.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2071694,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Minimum wage; establish at $15.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At $15.00 Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 85-3-4 And 97-3-54.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Included For Purposes Of Possible Amendment, To Make Nonsubstantive Grammatical Corrections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB526/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0526.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071702,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Check cashers and MS Credit Availability licensees; authorize to pass credit/debit card fees to customers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-517, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Check Cashing Business To Pass A Third-party Processing Company's Fees For The Use Of A Debit Or Credit Card On To The Customer; To Amend Section 75-67-619, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Licensee Who Is Authorized To Provide Credit Availability Transactions To Pass A Third-party Processing Company's Fees For The Use Of A Debit Or Credit Card On To The Customer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB547/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0547.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2071711,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Fair Minimum Wage Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"fair Minimum Wage Act\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At $15.00 Per Hour; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB524/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0524.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2071722,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Lottery tickets; authorize alcohol package retailer's permit holders to be lottery retailers and sell.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-115-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit Issued Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law Is Eligible To Apply To Become A Lottery Retailer Under The Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law; To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit Is A Lottery Retailer Under The Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law, The Permit Holder May Sell Lottery Tickets; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB548/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0548.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2071732,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Vehicle registration; allow persons to indicate communication impediments on application form for.","description":"An Act To Require The Application For Registration Of A Certificate Of Title For A Vehicle To Provide A Space For The Applicant To Voluntarily Indicate The Existence Of A Condition That Impedes His Or Her Ability To Effectively Communicate With A Law Enforcement Officer; To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Request Verification Of The Condition That Creates The Impediment If Such Is Indicated On The Application; To Require The Department Of Revenue To Provide The Vehicle Registration Of Such Individuals To The Department Of Public Safety; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Establish A System To Include The Registration Information Received From The Department Of Revenue In The Mississippi Criminal Information Center; To Prohibit The Department Of Public Safety From Making Such Information About Applicants With Communication Impediments Accessible To Individuals Who Have Accessed The Mississippi Criminal Information Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB545/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0545.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2071740,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"State institutions of higher learning; create grant program to assist with endowments to recruit and employ certain professors.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Establish A Program To Provide Grants To State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Assist Such Institutions With Establishing Endowments For The Purpose Of Recruiting And Employing Professors Of Quantum Computing And Professors Of Artificial Intelligence Engineering; To Provide An Application Process For State Institutions Of Higher Learning That Desire To Participate In The Grant Program; To Create The \"state Institutions Of Higher Learning Quantum Computing And Artificial Intelligence Engineering Professors Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Disbursed, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, In The Discretion Of The Mississippi Development Authority, To Provide Grants Authorized In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB544/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0544.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2071750,"bill_number":"HC16","title":"Constitution; amend to provide secured bond requirements for bail restricted offenses.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Provide Secured Bond Requirements For Bail Restricted Offenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC16/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0016.xml","sponsor":"Price Wallace"},
{"bill_id":2071758,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Radiologist assistants; authorize certain communications with health care providers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-58-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Radiologist Assistants To Notify Health Care Providers Treating The Patient That The Ordered Imaging Procedures Have Been Completed; To Provide That Radiologist Assistants May Only Communicate Their Initial Observations To The Radiologist; To Authorize Radiologist Assistants To Communicate The Radiologist's Final Or Preliminary Interpretation To Other Health Care Providers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-02","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB515/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0515.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2071768,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Rural Physicians and Rural Dentists Retention Loan Repayment Programs; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Rural Physicians Retention Loan Repayment Program And The Rural Dentists Retention Loan Repayment Program; To Prescribe Eligibility Requirements For Loan Repayment Under The Programs, Including Employment At Certain Rural Hospitals And Clinics And In Certain Communities; To Authorize Up To Ten Annual Awards Under Each Program Upon Completion Of Each Year At A Qualifying Hospital, Clinic Or Other Health Care Facility Or In A Qualifying Community; To Require The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board To Administer The Program; To Establish The Rural Physicians Retention Loan Repayment Program Fund And The Rural Dentists Retention Loan Repayment Program Fund In The State Treasury; To Bring Forward Sections 37-144-1 Through 37-144-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Create New Section 37-144-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Repeal The Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program At Such Time As The Last Class Of Recipients Has Completed The Obligations Of The Program; To Bring Forward Sections 37-146-1 Through 37-146-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Program, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Create New Section 37-146-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Repeal The Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Program At Such Time As The Last Class Of Recipients Has Completed The Obligations Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB512/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0512.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2071778,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Workers' Compensation Commission; require emergency hearing upon request of either party.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Workers' Compensation Commission To Order An Emergency Hearing Upon Request Or Petition Of Either Party For Such Hearing; To Bring Forward Section 71-3-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB535/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0535.xml","sponsor":"Percy Watson"},
{"bill_id":2071786,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"Recurring subscription services; require businesses to provide 24 hours notice to customers before charging for.","description":"An Act To Require Businesses That Provide Recurring Subscription Or Membership Services To Customers To Notify Customers At Least Twenty-four Hours Before Charging Customers For Such Recurring Subscriptions Or Memberships; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB511/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0511.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2071795,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Amiya Braxton; revise penalties when driver injures child who is exiting a school bus.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-615, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions Of Law That Regulate Automobile Drivers When A Child Is Exiting Or Boarding A School Bus; To Amend Section 97-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For A Person Convicted Of Injuring A Child While The Child Is Exiting A School Bus; To Provide That The New Provisions Shall Be Named The \"amiya Braxton Amendment\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB540/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0540.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2071804,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Mobile sports wagering; authorize.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-76-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Gaming Control Act Definition Of \"sports Pool\" And Define \"digital Platform\" As A Person Or Entity That Operates A Sports Pool Or Race Book Over The Internet, Including On Websites And Mobile Devices; To Amend Sections 75-76-33, 75-76-55, 75-76-79, 75-76-89, 75-76-101 And 75-76-175, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Use Of Digital Platforms; To Amend Section 75-76-177, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Gaming License Fees In Regards To Platform Gross Revenues; To Amend Section 97-33-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fantasy Contest Act To Delete The Prohibition On Operators Offering Contests Based On The Performance Of Participants In Collegiate Sports Events; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB519/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0519.xml","sponsor":"Jay McKnight"},
{"bill_id":2071813,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Minimum wage; establish at $10.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At $10.00 Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB543/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0543.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2071822,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Juneteenth; designate as a state holiday.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 19th, Juneteenth, As A Legal Holiday In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB541/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0541.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2071831,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Illegal dumping; increase penalties for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-15-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalties For Illegally Dumping Solid Waste Material; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB518/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0518.xml","sponsor":"Stephanie Foster"},
{"bill_id":2071839,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"Statewide Digital Services and Procurement Modernization Act; establish for ITS.","description":"An Act To Modernize Procurement And Digital Services In The State Of Mississippi; To Create The Procurement Modernization Advisory Council; To Provide For The Establishment Of A Statewide Cloud Storage Center For State Agencies; To Implement Strategic Initiatives For Data Integration, Cybersecurity And Technological Infrastructure Development; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services To Implement Statewide Digital Services; To Amend Sections 25-53-255 And 25-53-259, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform With The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 25-53-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB546/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0546.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2071849,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Mississippi Development Authority; authorize to sell certain real property for less than fair market value.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1, Chapter 393, Laws Of 2019, To Provide The Mississippi Development Authority To Sell Certain Real Property Located In Lowndes County And The City Of Columbus, Mississippi, For Less Than Fair Market Value; To Provide That Any Proceeds Generated From The Sale Of The Land Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Existing Industry Productivity Loan Program Bond Sinking Fund; To Provide Mda May Correct Any Discrepancies In The Legal Description Of The Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB522/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0522.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2071858,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Sexual battery; create a mandatory minimum for penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Mandatory Minimum For The Crime Of Sexual Battery; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB525/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0525.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2071867,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Chancery court; clarify authority to handle allegations of child abuse.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of The Chancery Court To Hear Certain Abuse Allegations Regarding A Minor When Allegations Arise During A Custody Action Between Parents; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of The Chancery Court Appointed Regarding Confidential Records Of Children; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB550/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0550.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2071877,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"State employees; authorize to use major medical leave for their mental health care or treatment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize State Employees To Use Major Medical Leave For Their Mental Health Care Or Treatment With A Psychiatrist, Psychologist Or Licensed Professional Counselor, Subject To The Same Provisions That Apply To The Use Of Major Medical Leave And Personal Leave For The Illness Of Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB537/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0537.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2071885,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"Pharmacists; authorize to test for and administer treatment for minor, nonchronic health conditions.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Pharmacist To Test Or Screen For And Initiate Or Administer Treatment For Minor, Nonchronic Health Conditions; To Define The Term \"minor, Nonchronic Health Condition\"; To Authorize A Pharmacist To Delegate The Administrative And Technical Tasks Of Performing Certain Tests To An Intern Or Pharmacy Technician Acting Under The Supervision Of The Pharmacist; To Authorize A Pharmacist To Prohibit The Denial Of Reimbursement Under Health Benefit Plans For Services And Procedures Performed By A Pharmacist That Are Within The Scope Of The Pharmacist's License, And Would Be Covered If The Services Or Procedures Were Performed By A Physician, An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Or A Physician Assistant; To Amend Section 73-21-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include In The Definition Of The Term \"practice Of Pharmacy\", Ordering, Performing, And Interpreting Certain Tests And Initiating, Administering, Or Modifying Drug Therapy; To Bring Forward Section 83-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Prescribing Practitioners, Step Therapy Or Fail-first Protocols And Override Procedures, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB533/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0533.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2071894,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Gaming Commission; authorize to collaborate with DHS for collection of child support.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-19-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Collaborate With The Department Of Human Services To Establish Rules To Withhold Gaming Winnings Of Persons With Outstanding Child Support Arrearages; To Create New Section 43-19-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Procedure To Encumber Gaming Winnings For The Payment Of Child Support; To Amend Sections 75-76-33 And 93-11-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB520/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0520.xml","sponsor":"Jay McKnight"},
{"bill_id":2071903,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Law Prohibiting Sanctuary Policies In The State Includes Any Policy, Order, Ordinance, Practice Or Procedure, That Limits, Restricts, Bans Or Interferes With The Enforcement Of Federal Immigration Laws By Any Person; To Require Certain Government Entities And Employees To Cooperate And Comply With The Federal Government And Other State And Local Governments When Enforcing Federal Immigration Laws; To Authorize The Attorney General To Investigate And Prosecute Any Violation Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB538/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0538.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2071911,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"School boards; provide process for removal from office for just cause and remove authority to request ad valorem tax increase exceeding 2%.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Removal Of School Board Members For Malfeasance, Misfeasance Or Nonfeasance In Office Or For Other Just Cause, Including, Neglect To Perform Official Duties Associated With The Conduct Of Public Schools And Programs, Breach Of Public Trust Or Abuse Of Authority; To Require The Local School Board To Make An Official Recommendation For Removal To The Appropriate Local Governing Authority; To Prescribe The Manner For Notice And Administrative Proceedings Provided To The Accused School Board Member Recommended For Removal; To Provide That The Local Governing Authority Shall Act As The Reviewing Body Which Shall Vote Upon Its Findings Upon The Conclusion Of The Hearing; To Provide That The Removal Or Nonremoval Of An Accused School Board Member Shall Require A Majority Vote Of The Local Governing Authority; To Provide An Appeals Process For An Aggrieved Party; To Amend Section 37-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Chronic Absenteeism From Attending Meetings Of The School Board May Constitute Grounds For Removal For Neglect To Perform Official Duties Associated With The Conduct Of Public Schools; To Amend Sections 37-57-104, 37-57-105 And 37-57-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Authority Of School Boards To Increase Ad Valorem Taxes Levied For School District Purposes By More Than Two Percent Over The Amount Levied In The Preceding Year Absent Approval By A Majority Vote In A Referendum On The Proposed Tax Increase; To Amend Section 27-39-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB521/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0521.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2072137,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"MS Municipality and County Fire Station Building Fund; establish.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Municipality And County Fire Station Building Fund; To Provide That Such Fund Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency; To Provide That Such Funds Shall Be Used To Renovate, Upgrade And Modify Local Fire Stations; To Provide Certain Funding For The Fund; To Amend Section 45-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB597/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0597.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2072141,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Holly Springs Utility Department Board; establish.","description":"An Act To Create The Holly Springs Utility Department Board; To Provide The Membership And Composition Of The Board; To Provide The Duties Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB599/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0599.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2072148,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Andrea Washington Smith; recognize and commend for outstanding service and achievements.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Mrs. Andrea Washington Smith For Her Outstanding Service And Achievements.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR15/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0015.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2072151,"bill_number":"SB2126","title":"Name change; prohibit for persons convicted of a crime of violence and for sex offenders.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 45-33-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Person Who Is Required To Register As A Sex Offender From Changing His Or Her Name With Certain Exceptions; To Amend Sections 93-17-1, 45-33-25, 45-33-29, 45-33-33, And 45-33-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2126/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2126.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2072156,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Limitation on the liability to the state of prospective contractors; authorize certain agency heads to negotiate.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Executive Director Or The Head Of A State Agency, The Governing Body Of The State Agency, The Purchasing Agent, Or Any Other Person Designated By The State Agency To Negotiate The Contract, To Negotiate A Limitation On The Liability To The State Of Prospective Contractors, Provided Such Limitation Affords The State Reasonable Protection; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB578/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0578.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2072162,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Controlled substances; provide for automatic scheduling of psilocybin after federal scheduling.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Automatic State Scheduling Of Psilocybin After Federal Scheduling; To Bring Forward Sections 41-29-113 Through 41-29-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Uniform Controlled Substances Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB563/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0563.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2072166,"bill_number":"SB2136","title":"Mississippi Paid Family and Medical Leave Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact The Mississippi Paid Family And Medical Leave Act; To Provide Six Weeks Of Paid Parental Leave To Employees In The State Of Mississippi As Long As The Employee Is The Primary Caregiver Of A Child; To Provide Two Weeks Of Paid Medical Leave To Employees In The State Of Mississippi; To Define The Terms \"employer,\" \"paid Medical Leave,\" And \"serious Health Condition\"; To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2136/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2136.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072171,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"PERS; first responders hired after 3-1-26 shall be included in Tier 4 membership in the system.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That First Responders Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Be Included In Tier 4 Membership In The System; To Define First Responders As Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Service Providers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB568/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0568.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2072178,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Shiloh Full Gospel M.B. Church; commend upon 191st anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Shiloh Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church Upon The Outstanding Occasion Of Its 191st Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR13/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0013.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2072184,"bill_number":"SB2133","title":"Civil actions; increase the noneconomic damages limitation other than medical malpractice.","description":"An Act To State Legislative Findings; To Amend Section 11-1-60, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Noneconomic Damages Limitation For Any Civil Action Other Than An Action For An Injury Based On Malpractice Or Breach Of Standard Of Care Against A Provider Of Health Care; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2133/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2133.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072188,"bill_number":"SB2142","title":"Motor vehicle accident; prohibit recovery of damages by person who operated vehicle without liability insurance.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Person Operating A Motor Vehicle Involved In A Motor Vehicle Accident Shall Not Recover Damages Related To The Accident If The Operator Did Not Have The Minimum Amounts Of Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Required By Chapter 15 Of Title 63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, When The Accident Occurred; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2142/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2142.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2072194,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"State agencies procurement; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 31-1-1, 31-1-21, 31-1-23, 31-1-25, 31-1-27, 31-3-1, 31-3-2, 31-3-3, 31-3-5, 31-3-7, 31-3-9, 31-3-11, 31-3-13, 31-3-14, 31-3-15, 31-3-16, 31-3-17, 31-3-21, 31-3-23, 31-5-3, 31-5-15, 31-5-17, 31-5-19, 31-5-21, 31-5-23, 31-5-25, 31-5-27, 31-5-29, 31-5-31, 31-5-33, 31-5-35, 31-5-37, 31-5-39, 31-5-41, 31-5-51, 31-5-52, 31-5-53, 31-5-55, 31-5-57, 31-7-1, 31-7-3, 31-7-5, 31-7-7, 31-7-9, 31-7-10, 31-7-11, 31-7-12, 31-7-13, 31-7-13.1, 31-7-13.2, 31-7-13.3, 31-7-14, 31-7-14.1, 31-7-15, 31-7-16, 31-7-18, 31-7-21, 31-7-23, 31-7-38, 31-7-47, 31-7-49, 31-7-53, 31-7-55, 31-7-57, 31-7-59, 31-7-61, 31-7-63, 31-7-65, 31-7-67, 31-7-73, 31-7-301, 31-7-303, 31-7-305, 31-7-307, 31-7-309, 31-7-311, 31-7-313, 31-7-315, 31-7-317, 31-7-401, 31-7-403, 31-7-405, 31-7-407, 31-7-409, 31-7-411, 31-7-413, 31-7-415, 31-7-417, 31-7-419, 31-7-421, 31-7-423, 31-8-1, 31-8-3, 31-8-5, 31-8-7, 31-8-9, 31-8-11, 31-8-13, 31-9-1, 31-9-5, 31-9-9, 31-9-13, 31-9-15, 31-11-1, 31-11-4, 31-11-7, 31-11-25, 31-11-27, 31-11-29, 31-11-30, 31-11-31, 31-11-33, 31-11-35, 5-3-72, 7-7-23, 7-7-25, 7-7-27, 7-7-51, 17-17-121, 17-25-5, 19-31-37, 25-1-78, 25-53-3, 25-53-5, 25-53-21, 25-53-25, 25-53-29, 25-53-101, 25-53-105, 25-53-107, 25-53-109, 25-53-111, 25-53-113, 25-53-115, 25-53-117, 25-53-119, 25-53-121, 25-53-123, 25-53-125, 25-53-151, 25-53-191, 25-53-201, 25-53-257, 25-58-21, 25-61-5, 25-61-9, 27-103-129, 27-104-7, 27-104-23, 27-104-103, 27-104-107, 27-104-109, 27-104-152, 27-104-153, 27-104-155, 27-104-157, 27-104-158, 27-104-159, 27-104-161, 27-104-163, 27-104-165, 27-104-167, 27-115-49, 27-115-69, 29-1-1, 29-5-2, 37-68-9, 37-41-101, 37-101-15, 37-101-413, 43-27-35, 43-37-3, 45-1-39, 45-11-7, 47-5-20, 47-5-47, 47-5-64, 47-5-66, 47-5-79, 47-5-105, 47-5-357, 49-2-9, 49-31-7, 57-1-55, 57-69-3, 57-69-5, 57-69-9, 57-75-3, 57-75-5, 57-75-7, 57-75-9, 57-75-11, 57-75-13, 57-75-15, 57-75-17, 57-75-19, 57-75-21, 57-75-22, 57-75-23, 57-75-25, 57-75-27, 57-75-33, 57-75-35, 57-75-37, 59-5-37, 59-9-25, 59-17-31, 61-13-1, 61-13-5, 63-11-47, 65-1-87, 65-17-105, 65-19-61, 65-19-77, 65-25-53, 65-27-7, 65-43-3, 71-5-116, 73-13-45, 73-63-55, And 77-3-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 25-1-77, 31-11-3, 47-5-307, 47-5-313, And 57-69-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Minor Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB579/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0579.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2072199,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Appropriation; City of Holly Springs to restore the gravesite of Hiram Revels.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Holly Springs To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Restoring The Gravesite Of Hiram Revels For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB584/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0584.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2072204,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"Counties and municipalities; prohibit use of automated recording equipment to enforce automobile insurance requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-25-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County Or The Governing Authority Of Any Municipality From Enacting Or Enforcing Ordinances Authorizing The Use Of Automated Recording Equipment Or Systems To Enforce Compliance With Automobile Insurance Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB566/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0566.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2072209,"bill_number":"SB2131","title":"Grand jury; allow access to record to defendant upon request.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 13-5-62, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court To Make Available For Inspection A Record Of The Grand Jury Proceeding To The Defendant Or His Or Her Counsel When A Grand Jury Returns An Indictment; To Authorize Production Of Certain Copies In The Discretion Of The Court; To Provide That Any Copies Of The Record Shall Be Kept Confidential; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2131/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2131.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072214,"bill_number":"SB2138","title":"Supreme Court districts; bring forward provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 9-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Supreme Court Districts, For Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-991, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Term Of Office Of Judges Of The Supreme Court, For Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-993, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Election Procedure For The Judgeships Of The Supreme Court, For Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 41-73-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Hospital Equipment And Facilities Authority, For Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 65-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The State Highway Commission, For Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 77-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Public Service Commission, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2138/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2138.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2072219,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with repair and renovation of the Rosenwald School in Marshall County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Restoration Of The Rosenwald School In Marshall County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB602/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0602.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2072224,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Wastewater disposal systems; reduce time by which SDH must determine feasibility or suitability of establishing in subdivisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-67-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Time By Which The State Department Of Health Must Make A Determination Of The Feasibility Of Establishing Centralized Wastewater Treatment Systems In A Subdivision When A Developer Requests A Determination Of Feasibility; To Amend Section 41-67-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Time By Which The State Department Of Health Must Make A Determination Of Suitability Of Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems In A Subdivision When A Developer Requests A Determination Of Suitability; To Bring Forward Sections 41-67-7 And 41-67-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB569/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0569.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2072232,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Lottery tickets; authorize alcohol package retailer's permit holders to be lottery retailers and sell.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-115-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit Issued Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law Is Eligible To Apply To Become A Lottery Retailer Under The Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law; To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit Is A Lottery Retailer Under The Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law, The Permit Holder May Sell Lottery Tickets; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB561/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0561.xml","sponsor":"Cedric Burnett"},
{"bill_id":2072237,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"Retired educators; revise provisions regarding return to work as teachers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Required Separation Period For Retirees Returning To Work As Teachers From 90 Days To 30 Days; To Remove The Requirement Of A Minimum Number Of Years Of Creditable Service For Such A Retiree To Return To Work As A Teacher; To Remove The Requirement That Such A Retiree Returning To Work As A Teacher Be Hired To Teach Only In A District Having A Critical Teacher Shortage Or Critical Subject-area Shortage; To Adjust The Pension Liability Participation Assessment And Such Retiree's Salary For Returning To Work As A Teacher, As Determined In Section 37-19-7; To Allow Local Education Agencies To Pay, From Local Education Funding, All Or A Portion Of The Health Insurance Premiums For Such Retirees Returning To Work As Teachers; To Allow A Member To Continue As A Licensed Teacher In An Instructional Position If The Person Has Reached The Age And/or Service Requirement That Will Not Result In A Prohibited In-service Distribution As Defined By The Internal Revenue Service, Provided That The Person Elects To Receive Compensation As Provided For Other Retirees Returning To Work As Teachers Under This Section; To Amend Sections 25-11-127 And 25-9-120, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A School District May Pay No More Than 65% Of A Retired Teacher's Compensation As Salary, And The District Shall Pay To The Board Of Trustees Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi, A Pension Liability Participation Assessment In The Amount Of The Employer And Employee Contributions On The Full Amount Of The Regular Compensation For The Position Held By The Retired Teacher; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB577/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0577.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2072242,"bill_number":"SB2132","title":"Wrongful death; amend provision related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Recovery Of Expenses Or Damages Incurred By The Deceased Prior To The Death; To Provide For The Distribution Of Damages Regardless Of Whether The Legal Representative Of The Decedent's Estate Is A Party To The Action Under This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2132/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2132.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072249,"bill_number":"SB2129","title":"Foreign laws; authorize attorney's fees in certain actions, prohibit certain application of, prohibit enforcement of religious codes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-63-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court To Award Attorney's Fees To A Party Opposing Recognition Or Enforcement Of Foreign Law; To Create New Section 11-63-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Application Of Foreign Law In Divorce And Child Custody Cases; To Create New Section 11-63-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Exemption From The Law Of Business Contracts Entered Into By Mississippi Businesses; To Create New Section 11-63-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Court, Arbitrator, Administrative Agency Or Other Adjudicative, Mediation Or Enforcement Authority From Enforcing Any Provisions Of Any Religious Code; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2129/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2129.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2072253,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Military leave for training; revise amount authorized.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Military Leave For Training Authorized For Officers And Employees Of Any Department, Agency, Or Institution Of The State Of Mississippi, Or Of Any County, Municipality, Or Other Political Subdivision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB574/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0574.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2072257,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Health Insurance; require reimbursement to pharmacists for certain services and procedures.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 83-41-218, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Health Insurers To Provide Reimbursement To Pharmacists For Services And Procedures At A Rate Not Less Than That Provided To Other Nonphysician Health Care Providers If The Service Or Procedure Is Within The Scope Of Practice Of A Pharmacist And Otherwise Would Be Covered If Provided By Any Health Care Service Provider Or Other Person; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB557/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0557.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2072265,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Bruce with acquisition of a fire truck.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Bruce, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of A Fire Truck; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB581/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0581.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2072268,"bill_number":"SB2128","title":"Breach of security; report to the Attorney General.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-24-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Certain Entities To Provide Written Notice Of A Breach Of Security To The Office Of The Attorney General; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2128/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2128.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072273,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Local office space for Child Protection Services provided by board of supervisors; require to be adequate and habitable.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-26-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Local Office Spaces For The Department Of Child Protection Services That Are Provided By Boards Of Supervisors Must Be Adequate And Habitable; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB572/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0572.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2072279,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Appropriation; Marshall County for repair and renovation of the courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Marshall County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of The County Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB586/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0586.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2072283,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"\"Mississippi Forest and Agricultural Landowners' Fairness Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mississippi Forest And Agricultural Landowners' Fairness Act\"; To Define Terminology And Prescribe The Purpose For Which The Legislation Is Intended In An Effort To Prevent Mississippi Taxpayers From Subsidizing The Taxes Of Nonresident Aliens And Federally Tax-exempt Entities Owning Or Having Possessory Interests In Forest And Agricultural Land Located In The State; To Prohibit Any State Tax Exemptions On The Assessed Value Of Forest And Agricultural Land To Nonresident Aliens And Federally Tax-exempt Entities That Own Or Have A Possessory Interest In Such Lands Located In The State; To Require Such Entities To Pay The Same Rate Of Income And Franchise Taxes As Other Business Corporations In The State Until January 1, 2028, When Those Taxes Upon Such Business Corporations Repeal By Operation Of Law; To Require All Nonresident Aliens And All Federally Tax-exempt Entities Owning Any Possessory Interest In Forestry And Agricultural Land To File A Full Disclosure Of All Ownership Information Of Each Tract Of Land It Owns With A Description Of Each Tract As Is Described In Its Deed Or Deeds To The Office Of The Secretary Of State Within Six Months Of Passage Of This Act; To Require Future Transfers By These Parties To Be Filed With The Secretary Of State Within 90 Days Of The Transfer; To Require The Secretary Of State To Make The Ownership Disclosure Information Available On Its Website; To Require The Department Of Revenue To File A Tax Lien With The Circuit Clerk Of Each County In Which Land Is Located For Taxes More Than 180-days Delinquent; To Provide That The Delinquency On A Single Property Shall Result In A Tax Lien On All Land Owned By The Delinquent Taxpayer In That County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB555/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0555.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2072288,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Holly Springs with construction of a wellness and aquatics center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Holly Springs, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A Wellness And Aquatics Center And Related Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB601/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0601.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2072294,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"School board members; authorize grounds and prescribe procedures for removal from office.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Removal Of School Board Members For Malfeasance, Misfeasance Or Nonfeasance In Office Or For Other Just Cause, Including, Neglect To Perform Official Duties Associated With The Conduct Of Public Schools And Programs, Breach Of Public Trust Or Abuse Of Authority; To Require The Local School Board To Make An Official Recommendation For Removal To The Appropriate Local Governing Authority; To Prescribe The Manner For Notice And Administrative Proceedings Provided To The Accused School Board Member Recommended For Removal; To Provide That The Local Governing Authority Shall Act As The Reviewing Body Which Shall Vote Upon Its Findings Upon The Conclusion Of The Hearing; To Provide That The Removal Or Nonremoval Of An Accused School Board Member Shall Require A Majority Vote Of The Local Governing Authority; To Provide An Appeals Process For An Aggrieved Party; To Amend Section 37-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Chronic Absenteeism From Attending Meetings Of The School Board May Constitute Grounds For Removal For Neglect To Perform Official Duties Associated With The Conduct Of Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB573/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0573.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2072298,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Foreign nationals; prohibit from making any contribution or expenditure connected to any ballot measure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-819, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Foreign National From Making Any Contribution Or Expenditure In Connection With Any State Or Local Ballot Measure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB556/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0556.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2072305,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Mississippi geoengineering ban; enact.","description":"An Act To Declare Certain Legislative Findings Relating To Geoengineering; To Amend Section 49-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"geoengineering\" Within The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Law; To Amend Section 49-17-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Give The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Commission Authority To Issue, Modify Or Revoke Orders Related To Geoengineering; To Amend Section 49-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Geoengineering In Mississippi And To Create Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB552/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0552.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2072310,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Pharmacy services; prohibit insurers and PBMs from requiring persons to obtain exclusively through pharmacies that they own.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Health Insurers And Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Requiring Covered Individuals To Purchase Or Otherwise Obtain Pharmacy Services Exclusively Through A Pharmacy In Which The Health Insurer Or Pharmacy Benefits Manager Has An Ownership Interest; To Prohibit Health Insurers And Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Offering Or Implementing Health Benefit Plan Designs That Increase Plan Or Patient Costs For Pharmacy Services If The Covered Individual Chooses Not To Use A Pharmacy In Which The Health Insurer Or Pharmacy Benefits Manager Has An Ownership Interest For Those Pharmacy Services; To Prohibit Health Insurers And Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Reimbursing A Pharmacy Or Pharmacist For Covered Pharmacy Services An Amount Less Than The Amount That The Health Insurer Or Pharmacy Benefits Manager Reimburses A Pharmacy In Which The Health Insurer Or Pharmacy Benefits Manager Has An Ownership Interest For Providing The Same Covered Services; To Prohibit Health Insurers And Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Denying A Pharmacy The Opportunity To Participate In Any Pharmacy Network At Preferred Participation Status If The Pharmacy Is Willing To Accept The Terms And Conditions That The Health Insurer Or Pharmacy Benefit Manager Has Established For Other Pharmacies As A Condition Of Preferred Network Participation Status; To Bring Forward Section 83-9-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Freedom Of Choice For Pharmacy Services, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB558/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0558.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2072315,"bill_number":"SB2141","title":"Protecting Women and Children Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Protecting Women And Children Act; To State Legislative Findings; To Define Terms; To Provide That This Chapter Shall Not Impose Liability On Certain Internet-related Entities; To Provide Certain Prohibitions Related To Abortion-inducing Drugs; To Provide That The Exclusive Enforcement Of This Chapter Shall Be Through A Private Civil Action Brought Under Section 7 Of The Act; To Provide For The Effect Of Other Law; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action Related To The Distribution Of Abortion-inducing Drugs; To Provide For Certain Affirmative Defenses To The Civil Action Authorized By This Act; To Provide For Market-share Liability For Certain Manufacturers Of Abortion-inducing Drugs; To Provide A Statute Of Limitations For Actions Brought Under This Chapter; To Prohibit Waiver Of The Right To Bring Suit Under This Chapter; To Describe Certain Situations, Conduct And Speech Where Liability Is Not Imposed Under The Chapter; To Provide For Personal Jurisdiction And The Applicability Of State Law; To Prohibit Coordinated Enforcement; To Provide Immunity To Interactive Computer Service Users And Providers; To Describe Scenarios In Which Affirmative Defenses May Be Asserted; To Provide For The Construction Of The Chapter With Respect To Civil Liability And Enforcement; To Provide For The Application Of Other Law; To Prohibit Contractual Choice-of-forum Provisions; To Provide Certain Protections From Counteractions; To Direct Codification Of The Act As A Separate Chapter Of Title 11, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2141/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2141.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2072318,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Bruce with town square renovation project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Bruce, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Replacement Of A Sprinkler System And Making Lot Improvements As Part Of Its Town Square Renovation Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB583/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0583.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2072325,"bill_number":"SB2120","title":"Annual prostate cancer screening; require certain group health plans and insurers to cover without cost-sharing for high-risk men.","description":"An Act To Require Certain Group Health Plans And Health Insurance Insurers Offering Group Or Individual Health Insurance To Include Coverage For Annual Prostate Cancer Screenings Performed In Accordance With The Most Recent National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines For Men With A High Risk For Prostate Cancer; To Prohibit Group Health Plans And Health Insurance Insurers Offering Group Or Individual Health Insurance To Individuals Enrolled Under Such Plans From Imposing Cost-sharing Requirements For Annual Prostate Cancer Screenings; To Exempt Certain Plans From The Requirement To Include Such Coverage; To Define Terms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2120/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2120.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2072330,"bill_number":"SB2143","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for improvements to port infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Yazoo County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To Port Infrastructure For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2143/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2143.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072334,"bill_number":"SB2125","title":"Motor vehicles; create strict liability for damages in an accident when operating without liability insurance.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Person Shall Be Strictly Liable For Injuries Caused In An Accident If The Operator Is Found Failing To Have The Minimum Amounts Of Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Required By Chapter 15 Of Title 63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, When The Accident Occurred; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2125/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2125.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2072341,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"DHS; authorize to use combination of reporting systems.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-12-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Human Services To Establish Or Use A Combination Of Reporting Systems Under Federal Regulations; To Provide That Such Combination Shall Be Set By The Department; To Require The Department To Provide A Written Report By September 1 Of Each Year To Certain Legislators On The Rationale, Application And Effectiveness Of Using A Combined Reporting System, Including The Effect On Enrollment In The Snap Program And The Effect On The Department's Error Rate As Calculated By The Food And Nutrition Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB554/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0554.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2072345,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Mississippi Child Poverty Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Child Poverty Task Force; To Provide For The Membership Of The Task Force; To Provide The Duties Of The Task Force; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB596/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0596.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2072353,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"Appropriation; Marshall County for completion of Marianna Road Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Marshall County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Completion Of The Marianna Road Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB589/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0589.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2072358,"bill_number":"SB2139","title":"Mississippi Guaranteeing Fair Banking Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 81-31-1 Through 81-31-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact The Mississippi Guaranteeing Fair Banking Act; To Provide That A Person Against Whom A Financial Institution Takes An Adverse Action May Request A Statement Of Specific Reasons For The Adverse Action Within 90 Days After Receiving Notice Of The Action; To Require A Financial Institution To Transmit The Statement Within 30 Days After Receiving The Request; To Prohibit A Financial Institution From Discriminating In The Provision Of Financial Services To A Person And From Failing To Provide Or Providing False Or Intentionally Misleading Information In The Statement Of Specific Reasons For The Adverse Action; To Exempt Certain Actions Taken By A Financial Institution, Provided That The Action Was Made In Good Faith And Not Motivated By Animus Or A Desire To Discriminate In The Provision Of Covered Financial Services Against A Person; To Provide That Any Violation Of The Mississippi Guaranteeing Fair Banking Act Shall Constitute An Unfair Or Deceptive Act Or Practice Prohibited By Section 75-24-1, Et Seq.; To Set Forth Legal Remedies For Violations; To Entitle A Financial Institution, Upon A Showing Of Clear And Convincing Evidence, To Reasonable Attorney's Fees And Court Costs From A Plaintiff Who Files A Civil Action Under The Mississippi Guaranteeing Fair Banking Act In Bad Faith; To Set Forth Rules Of Construction; To Define Certain Terms And Phrases; To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2139/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2139.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2072363,"bill_number":"SB2127","title":"MS Public Records Act; prohibit confidentiality of settlement agreement.","description":"An Act To Create A New Section Within Title 25, Chapter 61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Terms Of Any Settlement Of Any Civil Proceeding Between A Public Body And Any Other Party May Not Be Made Confidential By The Parties To The Settlement; To Bring Forward Section 25-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2127/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2127.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2072367,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Holly Springs with improvements to Mississippi Highway 178.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Holly Springs, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Reconstruction And Repair Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Mississippi Highway 178 And Related Infrastructure In The City Of Holly Springs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB603/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0603.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2072372,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"Appropriation; Rust College for establishing new academic programs and completing renovation of a residential facility.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of Rust College For The Purpose Of Establishing Two New Academic Programs And To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Completion Of Renovation Work On Residential Facility Gross Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB600/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0600.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2072378,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Appropriation; City of Holly Springs for infrastructure improvements to be made by city's utility department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Holly Springs To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To Be Made By The City's Utility Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB588/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0588.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2072381,"bill_number":"SB2137","title":"The Mississippi Equal Pay for Equal Work Reform Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Equal Pay For Equal Work Reform Act; To Amend Section 71-17-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define New Terms; To Authorize The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Determine Protected Characteristics; To Amend Section 71-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Employer May Pay An Employee A Wage At A Rate Less Than The Rate At Which An Employee Who Does Not Have A Protected Characteristic In The Same Establishment Is Paid For Equal Work On A Job, The Performance Of Which Requires Equal Skill, Education, Effort And Responsibility, And Which Is Performed Under Similar Working Conditions Except Under Certain Circumstances; To Authorize The Recovery Of Punitive Damages In Civil Actions By Employees; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To File Suit To Enforce This Chapter; To Prohibit Employers From Retaliating Against Any Employee For Discussing Or Disclosing His Or Her Wages For The Purpose Of Identifying Wage Disparities; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Enforce Chapter 17 Of Title 71; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Investigate Claims And Mediate Claims Between An Employer And An Employee To Direct Codification; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2137/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2137.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072387,"bill_number":"SB2130","title":"Mental examinations; require state to pay costs for indigent defendants where examination is court-ordered.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-13-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Cost Or Expense In Connection With A Mental Examination Of An Indigent Defendant Shall Be Paid By The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2130/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2130.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072393,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Juvenile Justice Diversion Program; authorize to operate as re-petition and post-adjudication diversions for juveniles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-27-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Division Of Youth Services' Adolescent Opportunity Programs (aops) Shall Be Known As Juvenile Justice Diversion Programs (jjdps); To Require The Jjdps To Offer Certain Alternatives To Detention During After School And Weekend Hours; To Provide That Subject To The Availably Of Certain Funding, The Jjdps May Operate As Pre-petition Diversion And As Post-adjudication Diversion For The Purpose Of Diverting Juveniles From Detention; To Amend Section 99-3-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB564/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0564.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2072398,"bill_number":"SB2123","title":"Gun shows; require background checks before transfer of firearm.","description":"An Act To Require Any Person Who Is Not A Licensed Gun Dealer To Require A Background Check Before The Transfer Of A Firearm At A Gun Show; To Require The Prospective Firearm Transferor To Obtain Approval From The Department Of Public Safety After The Background Check Has Been Requested By A Licensed Gun Dealer; To Define Terms; To Require A Prospective Firearm Transferor Who Is Not A Licensed Gun Dealer To Arrange For A Licensed Gun Dealer To Obtain The Background Check Required By This Act; To Prohibit A Prospective Firearm Transferee From Accepting Possession Of The Firearm Unless The Prospective Firearm Transferor Has Obtained Approval Of The Transfer From The Department Of Public Safety After A Background Check Has Been Requested By A Licensed Gun Dealer Pursuant To This Act; To Prohibit A Prospective Firearm Transferee From Knowingly Providing False Information To A Prospective Firearm Transferor Or To A Licensed Gun Dealer For The Purpose Of Acquiring A Firearm; To Provide That A Person Who Transfers A Firearm In Violation Of The Provisions Of This Section May Be Jointly And Severally Liable For Any Civil Damages Proximately Caused By The Transferee's Subsequent Use Of The Firearm; To Provide Certain Exceptions To The Requirement Of A Background Check; To Provide Criminal Penalties For The Violation Of This Act; To Provide That Nothing In This Act Shall Be Interpreted To Limit Or Otherwise Alter The Duties Of A Licensed Gun Dealer Transferring Or Attempting To Transfer At A Gun Show Under Federal Or State Law; To Amend Section 45-9-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2123/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2123.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072401,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Political contributions; require person making with a credit card online to provide verification code and U.S. billing address.","description":"An Act To Require A Person Making A Contribution To A Candidate, Political Committee, Political Party Or Conduit For A Candidate, Political Committee Or Political Party With A Credit Card Via The Internet To Provide The Credit Card Verification Value Or Code At The Time Of Making The Contribution; To Provide That The Credit Card Used To Make The Contribution Must Have A Billing Address Located In The United States; To Require Each Candidate, Political Committee, Political Party And Conduit To Maintain A Record Of The Names And Addresses Of Each Person Making A Contribution With A Credit Card; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-807 And 23-15-819, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB567/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0567.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2072407,"bill_number":"SB2121","title":"Health Insurance Coverage for Fertility Preservation Services Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Services Act; To Ensure Health Insurance Coverage For Standard Fertility Preservation Services When Medically Necessary Treatment May Directly Or Indirectly Cause Iatrogenic Infertility Consistent With Established Medical Practice And Professional Guidelines; To Provide That A Carrier Offering Health Insurance Coverage In This State Shall Provide Coverage For Standard Fertility Preservation Services For Any Covered Individual Who May Undergo A Medically Necessary Treatment That May Directly Or Indirectly Cause Iatrogenic Infertility; To Prohibit A Carrier Who Offers Health Insurance Coverage In This State For Standard Fertility Preservation Services From Imposing Certain Exclusions, Limitations Or Other Restrictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2121/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2121.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2072411,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"School attendance officers; transfer responsibility of employment from MDE to local school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-81, 37-13-83, 37-13-85, 37-13-87 And 37-13-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Name Of The Office Of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement And Dropout Prevention Within The State Department Of Education; To Provide For The Appointment Of An Executive Director Of The Office By The State Superintendent Of Public Education; To Transfer The Responsibility For Employing And Establishing The Duties Of School Attendance Officers From The State Department Of Education To Local School Districts; To Abolish The Three Regional School Attendance Officer Positions; To Provide That Staff Employed By The State Superintendent Of Education To Enforce The Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law Shall Be Compensated At The Same Salary Received By Regional School Attendance Officers For Fiscal Year 2026 Rate Plus An Additional 25%; To Clarify The Minimum Qualifications Necessary For School Attendance Officers And Remove The Requirement Of The State Personnel Board To Establish Additional Qualifications For School Attendance Officers; To Provide That School Attendance Officers Employed By The State Department Of Education On July 1, 2026, Shall Be Transferred To Employment Status As Employees Of Their Respective School Districts With Work Locations Therein And Shall Enforce Attendance At Charter Schools Located Within The School District; To Provide For The Sharing Of Administrative And Costs Sharing Responsibilities Of Two Or More School Districts Which Were Simultaneously Served By The Same School Attendance Officer; To Provide For The Transfer Of Any Unused Accumulated Leave; To Require The State To Provide Funding For One School Attendance Officer For Every 3,000 Compulsory-school-age Children In Enrollment In The Public Schools Of A County; To Establish The Minimum Salary Of Newly Hired School Attendance Officers Beginning July 1, 2026, And Authorize Local School Boards To Pay Additional Compensation Above The Minimum Salary On A Scale Established By The Local School Board; To Provide That School Attendance Officers Transferred To The Local School District From The State Department Of Education Shall Be Compensated At The Same Salary Received Fiscal Year 2026 Rate Plus An Additional 25%; To Provide That School Attendance Officers Shall Not Experience Any Interruption Of Service With The Public Employees' Retirement System And The School Employees' Health Insurance Plan As A Result Of The Transfer Of Employment Responsibility; To Require The State Department Of Education And The Mississippi Association Of School Superintendents To Submit A Report To The Legislature On The Status And Progress Of School Attendance Officers As Employees Of The Lunch School District; To Amend Section 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Local School District To Report Any Unexcused Absence Of A Student To The School Attendance Officer Within 24 Hours Of The Absence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB576/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0576.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2072416,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Department of Information Technology Services; require all state agencies to use for computer equipment and services.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-53-1, 25-53-21, 25-53-25, 25-53-29 And 25-53-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All State Agencies To Use The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services For Information Technology, Including Data Storage And Retrieval; To Amend Section 25-53-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Definition Of The Term \"agency\" Includes All State Agencies And State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Amend Section 25-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Exemptions For Certain State Agencies And Institutions From The Department's Requirements Relating To Information Technology; To Bring Forward Section 25-53-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Enterprise Security Program To Provide Coordination Of Cybersecurity Efforts Across State Agencies, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 45-27-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Justice Information Center To Acquire Information Technology Through The Department Of Information Technology Services; To Amend Section 45-9-181, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Authority Of The Office Of Homeland Security And The Department Of Public Safety, To Contract With A Third-party Vendor For Computer Equipment And Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB575/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0575.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2072423,"bill_number":"SC509","title":"Extend sympathy on passing of Rod Paige.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Sincerest Sympathy Of The Mississippi Legislature On The Passing Of Mississippi Native Dr. Rod Paige, The Nation's First African American To Serve As United States Secretary Of Education, And Paying Tribute To His Memory And Legacy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC509/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0509.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2072428,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Appropriation; Holly Springs to assist Alliance Healthcare System with building a micro-hospital inside the system hospital's onsite clinic.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Holly Springs To Assist Alliance Healthcare System In Paying Costs Associated With Building A Micro-hospital Inside The System Hospital's Onsite Clinic For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB587/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0587.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2072432,"bill_number":"SB2140","title":"Aggravated manslaughter; create crime and provide criminal penalties for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Aggravated Manslaughter; To Provide The Elements Of The Crime; To Provide Criminal Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2140/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2140.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2072440,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Public schools; require school boards to adopt policy on bell-to-bell cell phone prohibitions.","description":"An Act To Require Local School Boards To Develop, And Public Schools Located Within The School District To Implement Age-appropriate And Developmentally-appropriate Policies Relating To Student Cell Phone Possession And Use On School Property During The Academic School Day From Bell-to-bell; To Specify The Minimum Provisions To Be Contained In Each School Cell Phone-free Education Policy Applicable To Elementary, Middle And High School Students; To Prescribe Exceptions To Possession; To Prohibit Students From Being Suspended Or Expelled As A Consequence Of Any Violation Of Such Policies; To Require School Districts To Establish Procedures For Off-site Events; To Require School Boards To Make Its Policy Publicly Available And Posted Prominently On The School District's Website; To Require School Boards, When Designing Its Cell Phone-free Education Policy, To Incorporate School-based Emergency Best Practices In Its Comprehensive School Safety Plan; To Provide For The Construction Of This Act; To Amend Sections 37-11-55 And 37-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Regarding The Prohibition On Suspending Or Expelling Students For Being In Violation Of The Cell Phone Possession Policy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB570/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0570.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2072445,"bill_number":"SB2122","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility to include certain disabled children living at home based on functional need.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend Medicaid Coverage For Certain Disabled Children Living At Home Who Have A Developmental Disability, Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Communication Disability Or Other Functional Limitation, Even In The Absence Of A Complex Medical Diagnosis; To Provide That Eligibility Determinations For Such Children Shall Be Based On Functional Need Rather Than Medical Complexity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2122/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2122.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072448,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"SNAP; direct DHS to seek waiver to allow prohibiting purchase of candy and soft drinks with.","description":"An Act To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Submit To The United States Department Of Agriculture A Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Food Restriction Demonstration Project Request That Will Allow The State Of Mississippi To Prohibit The Purchase Of Candy And Soft Drinks With Snap Benefits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB553/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0553.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2072454,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Bruce with water shut off replacements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Bruce, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Water Shut Off Replacements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB582/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0582.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2072460,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Health Care Affordability Fund; create to reduce premiums and cost sharing for health insurance purchased on the exchange.","description":"An Act To Create The Health Care Affordability Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury And Provide That The Fund Shall Be Administered By The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Fund Is To Reduce Health Care Premiums And Cost Sharing For Mississippi Residents Who Purchase Health Care Coverage On The Federal Health Insurance Marketplace In Mississippi; To Provide That If The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Is Repealed In Full Or In Part By An Act Of Congress Or Invalidated By The United States Supreme Court And Eliminates Or Reduces Comprehensive Health Care Coverage For Mississippi Residents Through Medicaid Or The Federal Health Insurance Marketplace In Mississippi, The Fund May Be Used To Maintain Coverage Through The Federal Health Insurance Marketplace In Mississippi; To Direct The Commissioner Of Insurance To Promulgate Rules To Provide Enhanced Premium And Cost-sharing Assistance To Individuals And Families For The Purchase Of Qualified Health Plans On The Federal Health Insurance Marketplace In Mississippi; To Amend Sections 27-15-103 And 27-15-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Additional Annual License Or Privilege Tax Of 3% Of The Gross Amount Of Premium Receipts Received From, And On Insurance Policies And Contracts Written In, Or Covering Risks Located In This State By Foreign And Domestic Health Insurance Companies And Associations Doing Business In This State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB590/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0590.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2072464,"bill_number":"SB2134","title":"HIV medications; prohibit health plans and Medicaid from restricting dispensing of HIV/AIDS treatment.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Health Benefit Plans, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Medicaid And Private Review Agents From Denial Of Coverage Or Imposing Restrictions On Prior Authorization For Drugs Prescribed For The Treatment Or Prevention Of Hiv Or Aids; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2134/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2134.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072472,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Division of State Aid Road Construction; remove cap on number of automobiles that may be owned and operated in its fleet.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 65-9-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Cap On The Number Of Automobiles The Division Of State Aid Road Construction Is Authorized To Own And Operate In Its Fleet; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB559/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0559.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2072478,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Online voter registration; authorize and establish the process for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Online Voter Registration For First-time Voters; To Provide The Time Required To Complete An Online Voter Registration Application; To Provide The Process For Submitting An Online Voter Application; To Provide That The County Registrar Shall Review The Online Voter Application To Determine If The Applicant Is Qualified To Vote And If The Application Is Complete; To Provide When An Online Voter Application May Be Rejected; To Amend Sections 23-15-13, 23-15-35, 23-15-37 And 23-15-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB593/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0593.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2072484,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day; designate February 14, 2026 as.","description":"A Resolution Designating February 14, 2026, As Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-14","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR14/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0014.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2072489,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Central bank digital currency; prohibit governmental entities from using.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Governmental Entities From Using A Central Bank Digital Currency; To Define The Terms \"governmental Entity\", \"central Bank Digital Currency\" And \"payment Stablecoin\"; To Amend Section 75-1-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Term \"money\" Does Not Include A Central Bank Digital Currency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB551/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0551.xml","sponsor":"Charles Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2072493,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Income tax; provide a credit for taxpayers who claim a federal income child tax credit.","description":"An Act To Provide A State Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Claiming The Federal Income Child Tax Credit; To Provide The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That Unused Portions Of A Tax Credit May Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years From The Close Of The Tax Year In Which The Credit Was Earned; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB591/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0591.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2072498,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Upskill Mississippi Grant Program; establish to provide last-dollar tuition assistance at community colleges for certain programs.","description":"An Act To Create The Upskill Mississippi Grant Program To Support Upgrading Priority Skills For Key Industry Learning And Labor Through Tuition-free Access To Workforce-aligned Community And Junior College Programs; To State Legislative Findings; To Provide For Funding Of The Program; To Define Terms; To State The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Mississippi Office Of Financial Aid In Administering The Program; To Require Eligible Institutions To Provide Certain Support Services To Grant Recipients; To Require Accelerate Mississippi To Annually Provide A List Of Eligible Programs Based On Priority Sectors And Occupations; To Provide For Program Implementation On A Phased-in Schedule; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB562/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0562.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2072502,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Mississippi Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; revise certain provisions related to wage history.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-17-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"wage History\"; To Amend Section 71-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide How A Person's Wage History May And May Not Be Used While That Person Is An Applicant For Employment; To Provide Penalties For Those Employers Who Violate The Provisions Related To Wage History; To Amend Section 71-17-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Precedents Shall Be Considered Mandatory Authority For Claims Brought As A Result Of Violations Of The Provisions Related To Wage History; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB594/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0594.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2072507,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"DMH; require to promulgate performance standards and perform periodic audits to assess community mental health centers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-4-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Mental Health Shall Develop And Promulgate A Rating Scale With Performance Standards To Use In Performance Audits Of Community Mental Health Centers; To Require The Department To Develop And Promulgate The Performance Standards By June 30, 2027; To Provide That The Department Shall Begin Conducting Performance Audits During Fiscal Year 2028; To Require The Department To Perform A Performance Audit Of Each Community Mental Health Center At Least Once Every Two Years; To Provide That The Department Shall Place On A Six-month Probationary Period Regional Commissions Or Community Mental Health Centers That Do Not Achieve A Passing Score On A Performance Audit; To Provide That If The Community Mental Health Center Does Not Achieve A Passing Score On The Performance Audit After The Probationary Period, The Regional Commission Shall Replace The Community Mental Health Center's Executive Director And Any Other Officers Identified By The Department With Contractors; To Provide That The Contractor Or Contractors Shall Remain In Place Until The Department Determines That The Community Mental Health Center Has Attained Sustained Compliance With The Performance Standards; To Provide That No Rules, Regulations, Operational Standards, Performance Standards Or Other Standards Promulgated By The Board Of Mental Health Or The Department Shall Be Construed To Create A Cause Of Action; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Public Procurement Review Board Approval Any Personal Or Professional Services Contract Entered Into By The Department Of Mental Health In Carrying Out Its Responsibilities Set Forth In Section 41-4-7(mm); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB560/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0560.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2072512,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Appropriation; City of Holly Springs for widening a road for the Springs Industrial Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Holly Springs For The Purpose Of Widening A Segment Of Old Highway 78 Into A Four-lane Road For The Springs Industrial Park That Will Be Located In Holly Springs, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB585/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0585.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2072518,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"Health benefit plans and Medicaid; require to offer coverage for biomarker testing.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"jill Gary Eure Act\" Or \"jill's Law\"; To Require Each Health Benefit Plan, Contract Or Agreement That Is Entered Into Or Renewed On Or After July 1, 2026, Including The Medicaid Program And The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan, To Offer Coverage For Biomarker Testing For The Purposes Of Diagnosis, Treatment, Appropriate Management, Or Ongoing Monitoring Of An Enrollee's Disease Or Condition When Use Of The Test Is Supported By Medical And Scientific Evidence; To Amend Sections 43-13-117 And 83-5-907, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB565/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0565.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2072524,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Fourth and Seventh Circuit Judicial Districts; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Judicial Precincts For The Fourth Circuit Court District; To Bring Forward Section 9-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Number Of Judges For The Fourth Circuit Court District; To Amend Section 9-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Precincts For The Seventh Circuit Court District For The \"from January 1, 2027, Until January 1, 2031\" Tier For The Seventh Circuit Court District; To Bring Forward Section 9-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Number Of Judges For The Seventh Circuit Court District; To Provide Conditional Qualifying Deadlines For Judicial Candidates For The 4th And 7th Circuit Court Districts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-02","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB580/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0580.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2072528,"bill_number":"SB2124","title":"Tax sales; revise provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Tax Sale Where The Clerk Inadvertently Fails To Send The Required Notice Is Voidable; To Provide That The Sale Shall Not Be Void If The Tax Sale Purchaser Provided The Required Notice; To Authorize The Tax Sale Purchaser To Provide A Landowner With Notice; To Require Landowners To Provide A Mailing Address With The Chancery Clerk Of The County In Which The Real Property Is Located; To Provide That A Landowner Who Fails To Provide An Address For The Service Of Notice Under This Section May Not Claim Lack Of Notice Under This Chapter; To Amend Section 27-43-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Tax Sale Purchaser To Provide Certain Notice To Mortgagees, Beneficiaries And Holders Of Vendor's Liens; To Amend Section 27-45-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Purchaser Of Tax Sale Lands Shall Be Entitled To Subsequent Years Taxes, Reasonable Attorney Fees Incurred By The Tax Sale Purchaser In Defending His Or Her Title, The Amount Paid By The Purchaser For Regular Maintenance, Clean-up Expenses, Repairs And Improvements Generated Through The Purchaser's Use And Possession Of The Property; To Prohibit The Defense Of Homestead Or Homestead Exemption In Certain Actions; To Provide That In The Event That A Tax Sale Is Determined Void Or Is Otherwise Set Aside, A Tax Sale Purchaser Shall Not Be Considered To Have Trespassed On Such Property When Acting In Accordance With Their Statutory Right Of Possession; To Amend Section 29-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Courts From Recognizing Claims By Any Other Party Or Political Subdivision Where A State Agency, County, Municipality, Or Other Political Subdivision Of The State, Has Applied For Transfer Or Purchase Of The Tax Lands; To Bring Forward Section 27-45-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Governs Which Persons May Redeem Land Sold At A Tax Sale, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-45-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Directs The Chancery Clerk To Execute Deeds Of Conveyance To Individuals Purchasing Lands At Tax Sales, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2124/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2124.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2072532,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Foreign nationals; prohibit from making any contribution or expenditure connected to any ballot measure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-819, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Foreign National From Making Any Contribution Or Expenditure In Connection With Any State Or Local Ballot Measure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB571/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0571.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2072538,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Income tax; provide a credit for taxpayers who claim a federal earned income tax credit.","description":"An Act To Provide A State Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Claiming The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit; To Provide The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That If The Amount Of Credit Claimed By A Taxpayer Exceeds The Amount Of Income Tax Imposed Upon The Taxpayer For The Taxable Year, Then The Taxpayer Shall Receive A Refund From The Department Of Revenue For The Amount Of Such Excess; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB592/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0592.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2072544,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Assessment of public and charter school facilities; require the State Department of Education to perform and present recommendations.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Conduct A Study And Assessment Of All Public And Charter School Facilities; To Authorize The Department To Procure The Services Of A Third-party Provider Specializing In Facility Optimization To Conduct The Study And Assessment; To Specify The Scope Of The Study And Assessment; To Require A Report Of Findings To Be Submitted To The Legislature And Governor; To Authorize The Appropriation Of Five Million Dollars From State Lottery Proceeds To Fund The Study And Assessment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB595/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0595.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2072547,"bill_number":"SB2119","title":"Uniform Commercial Code; revise.","description":"An Act To Enact The 2018 And 2022 Amendments To The Uniform Commercial Code As Recommended By The Uniform Law Commission And The American Law Institute; To Amend Section 75-1-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Terms \"conspicuous,\" \"delivery,\" \"holder,\" \"money,\" \"person\" And \"send\"; To Define The Term \"electronic\"; To Delete The Term \"signed\"; To Amend Section 75-1-204, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That Except As Otherwise Provided In Article 12 Of The Uniform Commercial Code A Person Gives Value For Rights If The Person Acquires Them; To Amend Section 75-2-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Scope Of This Chapter; To Provide When A Hybrid Transaction Is Subject To Article 2; To Amend Section 75-2-106, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term Hybrid Transaction; To Amend Section 75-2a-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify The Scope Of This Chapter As It Concerns A Hybrid Lease; To Amend Section 75-2a-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"hybrid Lease\"; To Amend Section 75-3-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"negotiable Instrument\"; To Amend Section 75-3-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"issue\"; To Amend Section 75-3-604, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That The Obligation Of A Party To Pay A Check Is Not Discharged Solely By Destruction Of The Check In Connection With A Specified Process; To Amend Section 75-4a-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"security Procedure\" To Provide That A Security Procedure Agreed To By A Customer And A Receiving Bank May Impose An Obligation Therein; To Provide That A Security Procedure May Require The Use Of Symbols, Sounds, And Biometrics; To Provide That Requiring A Payment Order Be Sent From A Known Email Address, Ip Address, Or Telephone Number Is Not By Itself A Security Procedure; To Amend Section 75-4a-202, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Circumstances Under Which Payment Orders Received By Banks Are Effective As The Order Of A Customer; And For Related Purposes; To Amend Section 75-5-116, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That For Purposes Of Choice Of Law And Forum Regarding Letters Of Credit A Branch Of A Bank Is Considered To Be Located At The Address Indicated In A Branch's Undertaking Or If More Than One Address Is Indicated Then The Branch Is Considered To Be Located At The Address From Which The Undertaking Was Issued; To Amend Section 75-7-106, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify When A System Satisfies Certain Requirements And A Person Has Control Of An Electronic Document Of Title; To Specify When Certain Powers Are Or Are Not Exclusive; To Provide That A Person That Has Control Of An Electronic Document Of Title Does Not Need To Acknowledge That It Has Control On Behalf Of Another Person; To Specify That A Person Does Not Owe Any Duty To Another Person Under Certain Circumstances; To Revise The Applicability Of Definitions; To Amend Section 75-8-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That A Controllable Account, Controllable Electronic Record, Or Controllable Payment Intangible Is Not A Financial Asset Unless Certain Circumstances Apply; To Amend Section 75-8-106, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Circumstances Under Which Purchasers Have Control Of Security Entitlements; To Specify That A Person That Has Such Control Is Not Required To Acknowledge Such Control On Behalf Of A Purchaser; To Specify That Certain Persons Do Not Owe Any Duty To Purchasers And Are Not Required To Confirm Certain Acknowledgment Under Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 75-8-110, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare The Local Law Of The Issuer's Jurisdiction Or Securities Intermediary's Jurisdiction Governs A Transaction Or Matter Even If It Bears No Relation To That Jurisdiction; To Amend Section 75-8-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Change; To Amend Section 75-9-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Definitions Of The Terms \"account,\" \"account Debtor,\" \"accounting,\" \"chattel Paper,\" \"general Intangible,\" \"instrument,\" \"payment Intangible\" And \"proposal\"; To Define The Terms \"assignee,\" \"assignor,\" \"chattel Paper,\" \"controllable Account,\" \"controllable Payment Intangible,\" \"electronic Money\" And \"tangible Money\"; To Delete The Terms \"authenticate,\" \"electronic Chattel Paper,\" \"send\" And \"tangible Chattel Paper\"; To Provide That The Definitions Of Certain Terms Within Other Articles Of The Uniform Commercial Code Apply To This Article; To Amend Section 75-9-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For A Secured Party To Obtain Control Of A Deposit Account By Acknowledgment Of Another Person In Control Of The Deposit Account; To Amend Section 75-9-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The General Rule For When A Purchaser Has Control Of An Authoritative Electronic Copy Of A Record Evidencing Chattel Paper; To Provide When Power Is Exclusive In Reference To Power Of A Purchaser To Control Authoritative Copy Of Chattel Paper; To Clarify When Power Of A Purchaser Is Not Shared With Another Person And Not Exclusive; To Provide A Purchaser May Control An Electronic Copy Of Chattel Paper Through Another By Virtue Of Acknowledgment; To Create New Section 75-9-105a, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify When A Person Has Control Of Electronic Money; To Specify When Power Of Such Control Is Or Is Not Exclusive; To Create New Section 75-9-107a, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Secured Party Has Control Of A Controllable Electronic Record As Provided Under Section 75-12-105; To Provide That A Secured Party Controls A Controllable Account Or Controllable Payment Intangible If The Secured Party Has Control Of The Controllable Electronic Record Evidencing The Controllable Account Or Controllable Payment Intangible; To Create New Section 75-9-107b, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Person Is Not Required To Acknowledge That It Has Control Of A Deposit Account, Electronic Copy Of Record Evidencing Chattel Paper, Or Electronic Money; To Clarify That A Person Does Not Owe Any Duty And Is Not Required To Confirm Acknowledgment Of Control To Any Other Person Unless Agreed To Or Law Other Than This Chapter Applies; To Amend Section 75-9-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Circumstances Under Which A Security Interest Is Enforceable Against A Debtor And Third Parties; To Amend Section 75-9-204, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Circumstances Under Which A Security Interest Does Not Attach Under A Term Constituting An After-acquired Property Clause; To Amend Section 75-9-208, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Duties Relating To Secured Parties Having Control Of Collateral; To Amend Section 75-9-304, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That The Local Law Related To Jurisdiction Of A Bank Governs Even If A Transaction Does Not Bear Any Relation To The Jurisdiction Of The Bank; To Amend Section 75-9-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Local Law Of The Jurisdiction Shall Apply To Security Interests In Investment Property Even If The Transaction Does Not Bear Any Relation To The Jurisdiction; To Create New Section 75-9-306a, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Which Laws Govern The Perfection And Priority Of Security Interests In Chattel Paper; To Create New Section 75-9-306b, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Which Laws Govern The Perfection And Priority Of Security Interests In Controllable Accounts, Controllable Electronic Records, And Controllable Payment Intangibles; To Amend Section 75-9-312, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Requirements For Perfecting A Security Interest In Controllable Accounts, Controllable Electronic Records, And Controllable Payment Intangibles; To Create New Section 75-9-314a, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Requirements For Perfecting A Security Interest In Chattel Paper By Possession And Control; To Amend Section 75-9-317, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Circumstances Under Which Persons Take Free Of A Security Interest Or Agricultural Lien; To Amend Section 75-9-323, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Which Buyers Or Lessees Of Goods Take Free Of A Security Interest Or Leasehold Under Certain Circumstances; To Create New Section 75-9-326a, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That Certain Security Interests In Controllable Accounts, Controllable Electronic Records, Or Controllable Payment Intangibles Have Priority Over Conflicting Security Interests; To Amend Section 75-9-330, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Circumstances Under Which Purchasers Of Chattel Paper Have Priority Over Certain Security Interests In The Chattel Paper; To Revise Applicability; To Amend Section 75-9-332, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Circumstances Under Which A Transferee Takes Money Or Funds Free Of A Security Interest; To Amend Section 75-9-406, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"promissory Note\"; To Provide That Certain Provisions Do Not Apply To A Controllable Account Or Controllable Payment Intangible; To Modify The Anti-assignment Override Provisions, Excluding Security Interests In Ownership Interests Of General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Or Limited Liability Companies From The Override Provisions; To Amend Section 75-9-408, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"promissory Note\"; To Provide That This Section Does Not Apply To Security Interests In Ownership Interests Of General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Or Limited Liability Companies; To Amend Section 75-9-605, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify When A Secured Party Owes A Duty To A Person Based On The Status Of The Party As A Secured Party; To Amend Section 75-9-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Form For Notification Of The Disposition Of Collateral; To Provide Requirements Relating To The Form; To Amend Section 75-9-614, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Form Requirements For Notice Of A Plan To Sell Property; To Provide Requirements Relating To The Form; To Amend Section 75-9-628, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception To The Limitation Of Liability Of A Secured Party Who Obtains Control Of Collateral That Is A Controllable Account, Controllable Electronic Record, Or Controllable Payment Intangible; To Create A New Article 12 Within Chapter 12 Of Title 75; To Create New Section 75-12-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Short Title For A New Article Of The Uniform Commercial Code; To Create New Section 75-12-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms; To Create New Section 75-12-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If There Is A Conflict Between Article 9 And Article 12 Then Article 9 Shall Govern; To Provide That A Transaction Subject To Article 12 Is Subject To Any Applicable Law That Establishes A Different Rule For Consumers As Well As Any Other Statute Or Regulation That Regulates The Rates, Charges, Agreements, And Practices For Loans, Credit Sales, Or Other Extensions Of Credit And Any Consumer-protection Statute Or Regulation; To Create New Section 75-12-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Applicability; To Specify When A Purchaser Of A Controllable Account Or Controllable Payment Intangible Is A Qualifying Purchaser; To Specify Rights Acquired Relating To Controllable Electronic Records; To Prohibit Actions From Being Asserted Against Qualifying Purchasers Under Certain Circumstances; To Specify That Filing A Certain Financing Statement Is Not Notice Of A Claim Of A Property Right In A Controllable Electronic Record; To Create New Section 75-12-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify When A Person Has Control Of A Controllable Electronic Record; To Provide When A Power Of A Person Relating To Controllable Electronic Records Is Or Is Not Exclusive; To Provide That A Person Who Has Control Of A Controllable Electronic Record Is Not Required To Acknowledge Such Control; To Specify That A Person That Acknowledges Control Of A Controllable Electronic Record Does Not Owe Any Duty To The Other Person And Is Not Required To Confirm The Acknowledgment To Any Other Person; To Create New Section 75-12-106, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Account Debtors On A Controllable Account Or Controllable Payment Intangible To Discharge Obligations Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide Requirements For Such Discharge; To Prohibit Account Debtors From Waiving Or Varying Certain Rights And Options; To Provide That This Section Is Subject To Law Other Than This Article Under Certain Circumstances; To Create New Section 75-12-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify The Governing Laws And Jurisdictions Relating To Controllable Electronic Records; To Create A New Article 12a Within Chapter 12 Of Title 75; To Create New Sections 75-12a-101, 75-12a-102, 75-12a-201, 75-12a-301, 75-12a-302, 75-12a-303, 75-12a-304, 75-12a-305 And 75-12a-306, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Transitional Provisions For The 2022 Amendments To The Uniform Commercial Code, Including Saving Clauses And Provisions On The Perfection Of Security Interests, Actions Taken Before The Effective Date Of This Act And Priority Of Interests; To Amend Sections 75-1-101, 75-1-306, 75-2-201, 75-2-202, 75-2-203, 75-2-205, 75-2-209, 75-2a-107, 75-2a-201, 75-2a-202, 75-2a-203, 75-2a-205, 75-2a-208, 75-3-401, 75-4a-103, 75-4a-203, 75-4a-207, 75-4a-208, 75-4a-210, 75-4a-211, 75-4a-305, 75-5-104, 75-7-102, 75-8-102, 75-9-207, 75-9-209, 75-9-210, 75-9-301, 75-9-310, 75-9-313, 75-9-314, 75-9-316, 75-9-324, 75-9-331, 75-9-334, 75-9-341, 75-9-404, 75-9-509, 75-9-513, 75-9-601, 75-9-608, 75-9-611, 75-9-615, 75-9-616, 75-9-619, 75-9-620, 75-9-621 And 75-9-624, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Repeal Sections 79-13-505 And 79-29-711, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions Of Law That Affect The Enforceability Of Limitations On Assignments Of Partnership Interests And Financial Interests In Domestic Limited Liability Companies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2119/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2119.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2072552,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Direct Senate Rules Committee to contract for the restoration of the globe light fixtures originally in front of Senate Chamber.","description":"A Resolution To Authorize And Direct The Senate Rules Committee To Contract With The Department Of Finance And Administration And The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History For The Reconstruction And Replacement Of The Four Ornate Electric Globe Light Fixtures That Were Originally Located In The Front Of The Senate Chamber On Each End Of The Presiding Officer/reading Clerk Platform And To Apply For Appropriate Funding For This Restoration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR7/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0007.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2072556,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"\"Trust in Law Enforcement Act\"; require Department of Public Safety to create public database on officer misconduct.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"trust In Law Enforcement Act\"; To Require The Office Of Standards And Training Within The Division Of Public Safety Planning In The Department Of Public Safety To Create A Searchable Database That Allows The Public To Access Information Regarding Law Enforcement Officers' Job Performance; To Require The Database To Be Published On The Website Of The Department Of Public Safety By January 1, 2027; To Specify Certain Information Relating To A Law Enforcement Officer's Conduct And Performance Which Must Be Included In The Database; To Authorize A Law Enforcement Officer To Request A Review Of Database Information Relating To The Officer; To Require Information In The Database To Be Accurate And Updated At Least Monthly; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB598/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0598.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2072559,"bill_number":"SB2135","title":"Juror qualifications; clarify qualified electors must be active voters to be competent jurors.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 13-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Qualified Elector Must Be Designated As An Active Voter In The Statewide Elections Management System To Be A Competent Juror; To Delete The Competency Requirement That A Juror Is Not A Common Gambler Or Habitual Drunkard; To Provide That A Competent Juror Is A Juror Who Does Not Have A Substance Use Disorder; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2135/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2135.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2072574,"bill_number":"SB2153","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo City for improvements to the 19th Street Park Recreation Complex.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Yazoo City, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Associated With Improvements And Upgrades To The 19th Street Park Recreation Complex For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2153/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2153.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072583,"bill_number":"SB2167","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Rolling Fork for improvement of water system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Capital Expense Funds To The City Of Rolling Fork To Defray Expenses For The City's Water System For Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2167/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2167.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072593,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Bruce with sewer system improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Bruce, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Sewer System Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB617/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0617.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2072602,"bill_number":"SB2151","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for Dream Innovations, Incorporated, programs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Yazoo County For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Associated With Dream Innovations, Incorporated, Programs For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2151/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2151.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072612,"bill_number":"SB2163","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for renovation of Jonestown Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of State General Funds To Yazoo County To Defray Costs Associated With The Renovation And Repair Of Jonestown Park For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2163/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2163.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072622,"bill_number":"SB2182","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Canton Municipal Police Department for equipment and training.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Canton Municipal Police Department For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of Law Enforcement Equipment And Law Enforcement Training For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2182/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2182.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072632,"bill_number":"SB2155","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for Lake George Bridge Replacement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Yazoo County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Lake George Bridge Replacement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2155/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2155.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072644,"bill_number":"SB2178","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for repairs to the town's walking trail.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Pickens, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs And Matching Funds Associated With Repairs To The Town's Walking Trail For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2178/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2178.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072654,"bill_number":"SB2177","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for construction of a pump station on Shady Lane.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Pickens, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Constructing A Pump Station On Shady Lane To Supply Water To The City's Elevated Areas For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2177/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2177.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072665,"bill_number":"SB2144","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Rolling Fork for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Rolling Fork For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Of Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2144/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2144.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072676,"bill_number":"SB2172","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to DFA to the Jackson Fire Department for fire protection services.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration To Assist The Jackson Fire Department For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Fire Protection Services For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2172/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2172.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2072687,"bill_number":"SB2194","title":"State Board of Dental Examiners; clarify powers and duties relating to practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-9-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Powers And Duties Of The State Board Of Dental Examiners Relating To The Regulation Of The Practice Of Dentistry And Dental Hygiene; To Clarify The Board's Authority To Prescribe Limits On The Activities Of Licensed Dental Hygienists Operating Under The Supervision Of A Dentist; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2194/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2194.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2072696,"bill_number":"SB2192","title":"State Board of Health Professions; create and set out membership/board qualifications, powers and duties.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-44-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To State Legislative Findings; To Create New Section 73-44-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The State Board Of Health Professions And To Set Forth The Membership Composition, Appointment Process, Qualifications And Terms For The Board; To Create New Section 73-44-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Chairman Of The State Board Of Health Professions Shall Be Elected By Its Board Members, That The Board Shall Meet At Least Quarterly, That A Majority Of The Board Shall Constitute A Quorum For The Purpose Of Conducting Business And That Members Of The Board Shall Be Entitled To Actual Travel Expenses And Per Diem As Provided In Sections 5-3-41 And 25-3-69; To Create New Section 73-44-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set Forth Powers And Duties Of The State Board Of Health Professions; To Create New Section 73-44-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Request An Annual Budget And Provide A Meeting Space And Administrative Support For The State Board Of Health Professions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2192/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2192.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2072707,"bill_number":"SB2170","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Byram for drainage projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Byram, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Drainage Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2170/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2170.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2072719,"bill_number":"SB2169","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to University of Mississippi Medical Center to build a fire station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The University Of Mississippi Medical Center For The Purpose Of Building A Fire Station With The City Of Jackson Fire Department To Provide Primary Response To The Ummc Campus And Other State Property For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2169/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2169.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2072728,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Mississippi Supremacy Clause Enforcement Act; create to prohibit the enforcement of Sharia Law.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Supremacy Clause Enforcement Act; To Prohibit The Application Of Sharia Law In Mississippi Courts; To Provide Legislative Findings And Legislative Intent; To Create New Section 11-63-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Contracts That Provide For The Application Of Foreign Laws, Including Sharia Laws, Are Void; To Amend Section 11-63-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Administrative Or Court Order That Seeks To Enforce Foreign Laws Shall Be Void; To Amend Section 11-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"foreign\" Court Order; To Amend Section 93-9-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Exclusion Of Foreign Law From Full Faith And Credit For Issues Of Paternity; To Amend Sections 11-61-1, 11-62-5, 11-62-7 And 11-62-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 89-8-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Landlord From Adopting Lease Terms That Apply Foreign Laws; To Amend Section 87-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 11-62-17, 11-62-9 And 11-62-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Freedom Of Conscience, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 11-62-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Codebook Update; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB604/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0604.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2072738,"bill_number":"SB2154","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for construction of four-lane highway connecting Highway 16 to Interstate 55.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Yazoo County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Planning, Design And Construction Of A Four-lane Highway To Connect State Highway 16 To U.s. Interstate 55 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2154/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2154.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072748,"bill_number":"SB2193","title":"Nurse practitioners; authorize to dispense legend drugs to patients.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Nurse Practitioner To Dispense A Legend Drug Or Medication To Patients Of The Nurse Practitioner; To Conform In Accordance With The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2193/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2193.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2072757,"bill_number":"SB2201","title":"Confederate flag; direct removal of depiction from Capitol rotunda, and create commission to recommend replacement image.","description":"An Act To Direct The Department Of Archives And History To Cause The Depiction Of The Confederate Flag To Be Removed From The State Capitol Rotunda; To Establish A Commission To Recommend A Suitable Image To Replace The Depiction Of The Confederate Flag In The Capitol Rotunda; To Prescribe The Membership Of The Commission And To Provide For Its Organization And Meetings; To List The Commission's Prerogatives And Duties; To Require The Commission To Submit Its Written Recommendation To The Governor And The Legislature No Later Than September 30, 2026; To Provide For The Dissolution Of The Commission Upon The Submission Of Its Written Recommendation; To Amend Section 55-15-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits The Relocation, Removal, Disturbing, Alteration, Renaming Or Rededication Of Certain Historical Items, Structures Or Areas, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2201/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2201.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072769,"bill_number":"SB2189","title":"Budget; direct disbursements from certain special funds.","description":"An Act To Direct The State Fiscal Officer To Make Disbursements From The 2022 Ihl Capital Improvements Fund, The 2022 Community And Junior Colleges Capital Improvements Fund, And The 2022 State Agencies Capital Improvements Fund For Certain Projects; To Direct The State Fiscal Officer To Make Disbursements From The 2022 Department Of Finance And Administration Statewide Repair And Renovation Fund To Pay The Costs Of Certain Infrastructure Improvements, General Repairs And Renovations; To Direct The State Fiscal Officer To Make Disbursements From The 2026 Local Improvements Projects Fund For Certain Projects; To Authorize Any State Agency That Receives Certain Monies To Escalate Its Budget Upon Receiving Such Monies And Expend Such Monies In Accordance With The Rules And Regulations In A Manner Consistent With The Escalation Of Federal Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2026-04-13","last_action":"Partially Vetoed By Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2189/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2189.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2072778,"bill_number":"SB2162","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Madison County for the West Madison Utility District.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Madison County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Repair And Replacement Of Water Lines Of The West Madison Utility District For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2162/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2162.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072791,"bill_number":"SB2164","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Dream Innovations, Inc., for matching funds for grant award.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Dream Innovations, Inc., For The Purpose Of Defraying Expenses Related To Dream Worc For Matching Funds For Grant Award For Purchasing Equipment And Transportation, Renovating Facilities, Upgrading Electrical And Network Capabilities, Training And Hiring Staff For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2164/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2164.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072801,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Virtual public schools; authorize operation of by certain educational providers or locally sponsored virtual public schools.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-161-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Creation Of Virtual Public Schools To Be Operated By Local School Districts, Regional Education Service Agencies Or Locally Sponsored Virtual Public Schools; To Define The Term \"locally Sponsored Virtual Public School\"; To Limit The Number Of Virtual Public Schools Established In The State To Three; To Require Enrollment In A Virtual Public School To Be Free Of Charge And Open To Students From Any School District In The State; To Require The State Department Of Education To Transfer, For Each Student Enrolled In A Virtual Public School Operated By A District Other Than That In Which The Student Resides, An Amount Equal To The Student's Home School District's Local Operational Tax Levy To The School District Operating The Virtual Public School; To Require The Department To Withhold Such Amount From The Transferring School District's January Payment Of Adequate Education Program Funds; To Require Locally Sponsored Virtual Public Schools To Adopt Certain Enrollment Policies; To Amend Sections 37-179-1 And 37-179-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Relating To Districts Of Innovation, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB618/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0618.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2072811,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"State agencies; authorize to enter into intergovernmental support agreeements with military branches.","description":"An Act To Authorize State Agencies And Divisions Thereof To Enter Into Intergovernmental Support Agreements With Military Branches; To Amend Section 73-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Have Completed The Training Required For A United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician And Then Completed Two Years Of Clinical Experience That Involves Providing Direct Patient Care, Shall Be Authorized To Take The Examination To Be Licensed As A Licensed Practical Nurse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB612/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0612.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2072820,"bill_number":"SB2179","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Pickens, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2179/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2179.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072832,"bill_number":"SB2171","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for Midway Road and Owens Road Volunteer Fire Department Fire Station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Hinds County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To Midway Road And Owens Road Volunteer Fire Department Fire Station For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2171/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2171.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2072842,"bill_number":"SB2174","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for repairs to a certain ditch.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Pickens, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairing A Certain Ditch That Runs Through The Town And Causes Flooding For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2174/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2174.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072852,"bill_number":"SB2190","title":"Working Cash-Stabilization Reserve Fund; increase minimum balance of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27–103–203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Balance Requirement Of The Working Cash-stabilization Reserve Fund From 10% Of The Total General Fund Appropriations For The Current Fiscal Year To 15%; To Delete Outdated Provisions Concerning The Ayers Settlement Fund; To Amend Section 27-103-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Limit On The Diversion Of The Unencumbered General Fund Balance To The Working Cash-stabilization Reserve Fund From 10% Of The General Fund Appropriations For The Fiscal Year That The Unencumbered General Fund Cash Balance Represents To 15%; To Bring Forward Section 27-103-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2190/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2190.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2072865,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"Giglio letter; require prosecutors to give law enforcement officers an opportunity to be heard before sending.","description":"An Act To Require A Prosecutor To Give Notice To A Law Enforcement Officer Before Sending A Giglio Letter Or Placing The Officer's Name On A Giglio List; To Define The Terms \"giglio Letter\" And \"giglio List\"; To Require The Prosecutor To Give The Officer An Opportunity To Review Materials And Meet With The Prosecutor Before The Giglio Letter Is Sent; To Authorize An Officer To Appeal A Prosecutor's Decision To Send A Giglio Letter To The Circuit Court In Which The Officer Resides For A De Novo Review; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB610/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0610.xml","sponsor":"Elliot Burch"},
{"bill_id":2072876,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with purchasing a tractor.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Calhoun County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A Tractor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB613/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0613.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2072886,"bill_number":"SB2180","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens to replace sewage pipes on Woodrow Avenue.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Pickens, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Replacing Sewage Pipes On Woodrow Avenue For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2180/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2180.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072896,"bill_number":"SB2149","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Humphreys County for implementation of a county-wide Emergency E911 System.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Humphreys County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Implementation Of A County-wide Emergency E911 System, Including The Purchase Of Additional Sirens For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2149/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2149.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072907,"bill_number":"SB2160","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Cary to pay the costs associated with the construction of a fire station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Assist The Village Of Cary, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Construction Of A Fire Station For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2160/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2160.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072918,"bill_number":"SB2150","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Humphreys County for additional pump and the construction of a new pump station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Humphreys County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of An Additional Pump For Its Southern Pump Station And The Constructing And Equipping Of A New Pump Station For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2150/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2150.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2072930,"bill_number":"SB2183","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Goodman for purchase of a building to be used as multipurpose complex.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Goodman, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of A Building To Be Used As A Multipurpose Complex For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2183/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2183.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072940,"bill_number":"SB2195","title":"Medicaid reimbursements; revise certain provisions relating to a psychiatric residential treatment facility in DeSoto County.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To A Hospital That Has A Certificate Of Need For A Forty-bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility In Desoto County; To Provide That There Shall Be No Prohibition Or Restrictions On Participation In The Medicaid Program For Such Facility That Would Not Otherwise Apply To Any Other Such Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2195/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2195.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2072949,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with purchasing garbage cans.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Calhoun County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Garbage Cans; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB614/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0614.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2072959,"bill_number":"SB2176","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for renovations to town's library.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Pickens, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Further Renovations To A Library On Lexington Street That Was Formerly A Methodist Church For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2176/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2176.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2072973,"bill_number":"SB2198","title":"SNAP and Medicaid benefits; confirm status as eligible alien under federal law to be eligible for.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-12-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Individual Who Is Not A United States Citizen Or A National Of The United States Shall Be Eligible For Participation In The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Or For Medicaid Unless The Individual Meets The Definition Of An Eligible Alien Under 7 Usc § 2015(f) Or 42 Usc § 1396b(v), As The Case May Be, And Meets The Definition Of A Qualified Alien Under 8 Usc § 1641(b); To Require The Department Of Human Services (department) And The Division Of Medicaid (division) To Verify Citizenship Or Eligible Alien Status During Enrollment And Eligibility Redeterminations; To Require The Department And The Division To Submit To Appropriate Law Enforcement Authorities Information Concerning Any Household Member Determined To Be An Unlawfully Present Alien; To Require The Department And The Division To Submit Information Concerning Any Household Member For Whom They Are Unable To Verify Eligible Alien Status; To Set Forth Income And Financial Resources To Be Considered In Determining Eligibility For Participation In Snap; To Require The Division To Adhere To Certain Requirements Regarding The Reasonable Opportunity Period For Verification Of United States Citizenship Or Eligible Alien Status For Medicaid And To Require A Field For Citizenship Or Eligible Alien Status On All Presumptive Eligibility Applications; To Direct The Division To Require Hospitals That Accept Medicaid To Include A Provision On Admission Or Registration Forms For Information About A Patient's Citizenship Or Immigration Status; To Provide That The Division Shall Require Such Hospitals To Submit Quarterly Reports That Include The Number Of Admissions Or Emergency Department Visits Based On Citizenship And Immigration Status; To Require The Division To Submit Annual Reports To The Governor, The President Of The Senate, And The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives That Include The Total Number Of Hospital Admissions And Emergency Department Visits From Hospitals That Accept Medicaid For The Prior Year Based On Citizenship And Immigration Status; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2198/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2198.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2072982,"bill_number":"SB2187","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to DFA for the repair, renovation of or construction of the Black Prairie Blues Museum.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation, Or Construction Of The Black Prairie Blues Museum In West Point, Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2187/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2187.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2072991,"bill_number":"SB2175","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for repairs to a certain baseball field.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Pickens, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs To The Town's Baseball Field For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2175/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2175.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2073003,"bill_number":"SB2188","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Lexington for a truck to maintain the city's sewer system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Lexington, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of An Industrial Vacuum And Jetter Truck To Maintain The City's Sewer System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2188/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2188.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2073014,"bill_number":"SB2186","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Holmes County for road and infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Holmes County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Road And Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2186/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2186.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2073025,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Physical therapists; not required to have prior work experience to work at PPEC center.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-125-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Physical Therapists Do Not Need To Have Prior Work Experience In Order To Work At A Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB607/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0607.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2073035,"bill_number":"SB2173","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for construction of a pump station on Highway 17.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Pickens, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Constructing A Pump Station On Highway 17 To Supply Water To The Town's Elevated Areas For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2173/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2173.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2073044,"bill_number":"SB2200","title":"Podiatric medicine and podiatrists; revise certain definitions related thereto.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-27-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Podiatric Medicine To Include Treatment Of The Foot And Ankle And Their Governing And Related Structures; To Require The Board Of Medical Licensure To Promulgate Rules Related To This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2200/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2200.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2073055,"bill_number":"SB2159","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Canton for redevelopment of public housing units.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of General Funds To The City Of Canton To Defray Expenses Associated With Redeveloping Public Housing Units For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2159/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2159.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2073065,"bill_number":"SB2191","title":"Use tax; amend purposes for which special fund monies to municipalities may be expended.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-67-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purposes For Which Special Fund Monies From Use Tax Revenue Distributions To Municipalities May Be Expended; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2191/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2191.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2073076,"bill_number":"SB2148","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Humphreys County for certain roadway, curb and gutter improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of General Funds To Humphreys County To Defray Expenses For Roadway, Curb And Gutter Improvements In Westgate Subdivision For Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2148/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2148.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2073086,"bill_number":"SB2196","title":"No Patient Left Alone Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The No Patient Left Alone Act; To Provide That A Health Care Provider Shall Allow Clients To Receive Visitors During Their Admission To, Or Residency At, The Provider's Facility In Accordance With Rules Promulgated By The Department Of Health; To Require A Provider To Allow In-person Visits In Certain Circumstances; To Provide That If Circumstances Require A Provider To Restrict Public Access To The Facility Due To Health Or Safety Concerns, The Provider Shall Develop Alternate Visitation Protocols That Allow Visitation To The Greatest Extent Possible While Maintaining Client Health And Safety; To Provide That If A Provider Does Not Correct A Violation In The Time Specified By The Department Of Health Or Repeats A Violation, The Department Of Health Shall Impose An Administrative Fine Of At Least $500.00 Per Violation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2196/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2196.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2073098,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with improvements to Bruce High School.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Calhoun County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Upgrades Of And Improvements To Bruce High School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB615/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0615.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2073108,"bill_number":"SB2184","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Lexington for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Lexington, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2184/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2184.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2073118,"bill_number":"SB2166","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to La Pointe Krebs Foundation for Interpretive Center at La Pointe Krebs House.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The La Pointe Krebs Foundation For Interpretive Center For La Pointe Krebs House For Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2166/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2166.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2073127,"bill_number":"SB2145","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MDA for the West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of General Funds To The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expense Of The West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program For Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2145/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2145.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2073141,"bill_number":"SB2161","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Belzoni for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Belzoni For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Of Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2161/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2161.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2073150,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Bruce with water system line repairs.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Bruce, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Water System Line Repairs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB616/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0616.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2073162,"bill_number":"SB2152","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Midway Community Water Association for improvements to its water system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Midway Community Water Association For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs, Upgrades, And Improvements To Its Water System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2152/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2152.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2073171,"bill_number":"SB2199","title":"Practice of podiatric medicine; provide certain requirements to perform specific surgeries.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-27-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensed Podiatrist May Perform Surgical Treatment Of The Ankle And Governing Structures And Tissue When The Podiatrist Has Met Certain Requirements; To Provide That A Licensed Podiatrist May Perform Ankle Surgery Only In An Accredited Hospital Licensed In The State; To Set Certain Limitations On The Procedures That A Podiatrist May Perform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2199/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2199.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2073182,"bill_number":"SB2158","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Village of Eden for improvement of water and sewer system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Capital Expense Funds To The Village Of Eden In Yazoo County To Defray Expenses For The Improvement Of The Village's Water And Sewer System For Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2158/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2158.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2073192,"bill_number":"SB2146","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Sharkey County for certain infrastructure projects and initiatives.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Sharkey County For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Of Certain Infrastructure Projects And Initiatives For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2146/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2146.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2073202,"bill_number":"SB2168","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Pascagoula-Gautier School District for expansion and upgrades to its CTE program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Pascagoula-gautier School District For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Expansion And Upgrades To Its Career And Technical Education Program For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2168/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2168.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2073214,"bill_number":"SB2197","title":"Epinephrine auto-injectors; allow certain entities to stock and provide or administer during anaphylactic emergencies.","description":"An Act To Create A Program For The Prescribing Of Single-dose Epinephrine Auto-injectors To Authorized Entities For Use By Certain Laypersons To Provide Or Administer To An Individual Experiencing Anaphylaxis; To Define Terms; To Require Such Laypersons To Complete An Initial Anaphylaxis Training Program And At Least Biennial Training Programs Thereafter To Provide Or Administer Epinephrine Auto-injectors To Individuals Experiencing Anaphylaxis; To Provide Immunity From Actions Resulting From The Provision Or Administration Of Epinephrine Auto-injectors In Certain Circumstances; To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Adopt Rules; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2197/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2197.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2073224,"bill_number":"SB2156","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for patrol cars and firearms for the Yazoo County Sheriff's Department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Yazoo County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Two Patrol Cars And Certain Firearms For The Yazoo County Sheriff's Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2156/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2156.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2073233,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"\"Tim Tebow Act\"; create to authorize homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"tim Tebow Act\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize Students Enrolled In A Homeschool To Participate In Public School Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities; To Prescribe The Requirements For A Student Enrolled In A Homeschool To Participate In Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities; To Prohibit Discrimination Against Homeschool Student Selection Or Participation In Such Activities; To Provide That Participation In An Extracurricular Activity Is A Privilege And Not A Right; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB609/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0609.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2073244,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Education Efficiency Act; create to establish the School District Administrative Efficiency and Joinder Task Force.","description":"An Act To Create The \"education Efficiency Act\"; To Create The School District Administrative Efficiency And Joinder Task Force To Study The Urgent Need Of Providing Holistic Educational Efficiency And Opportunities To School Districts Throughout The State Of Mississippi; To Provide For The Composition Of The Task Force And Specify Its Purpose And Duties; To Specify Certain Data That Must Be Compiled In A Report On The Study Which Must Be Submitted To The Legislature Before December 31, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB608/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0608.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2073254,"bill_number":"SB2181","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for repairs to the former City Hall building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Pickens, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs To The Former City Hall Building For Use As A Meeting Place For Citizens For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2181/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2181.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2073266,"bill_number":"SB2157","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for road repair and resurfacing.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Yazoo County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairing And Resurfacing Roads For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2157/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2157.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2073276,"bill_number":"SB2185","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MDA for future nuclear development.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Future Nuclear Development For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2185/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2185.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2073288,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Commissioner of Insurance; require to establish a state health insurance exchange.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-9-253, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Establish And Implement A State Health Insurance Exchange; To Bring Forward Sections 83-9-251, 83-9-255 And 83-9-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Certain Definitions And Additional Authority Related To A State Health Insurance Exchange, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 83-9-214, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Funds Held By The Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool Association On June 30, 2026, Shall Be Transferred To The Mississippi Health Insurance State Exchange Trust Fund; To Bring Forward Sections 83-9-201, 83-9-203, 83-9-205, 83-9-207, 83-9-209, 83-9-211, 83-9-211.1, 83-9-212, 83-9-213, 83-9-215, 83-9-217, 83-9-219, 83-9-221 And 83-9-222, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish The Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool Association And Provide For Its Duties And Responsibilities, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB605/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0605.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2073297,"bill_number":"SB2147","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for a drainage project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Out Of General Funds To Yazoo County For The Purposes Of A Drainage Project For Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2147/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2147.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2073307,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Retailer Tax Fairness Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"retailer Tax Fairness Act\"; To Define Certain Terms Relating To Electronic Payment Transactions; To Provide That A Merchant Or Seller Collecting State Taxes Or Local Taxes From A Purchaser In Any Electronic Payment Transaction For Which The Merchant Or Seller Pays Or Is Charged An Interchange Fee Will Be Entitled To A Credit Against Such Taxes; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB606/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0606.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2073317,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Hearings of Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training, certain; provide officers shall be entitled to discovery during.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-6-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Mississippi Board On Law Enforcement Standards And Training Contemplates Reprimanding, Suspending, Cancelling Or Recalling The Certification Of A Law Enforcement Officer, Then Such Officer Shall Be Entitled To Discovery During The Hearing Process Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB611/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0611.xml","sponsor":"Elliot Burch"},
{"bill_id":2073327,"bill_number":"SB2202","title":"Economic development incentives; require agreements to secure employee freedom and privacy regarding unionization decisions.","description":"An Act To Provide That, To Be Eligible For An Economic Development Incentive, An Employer Must Not Grant Recognition Rights For Employees Solely And Exclusively On The Basis Of Signed Union Authorization Cards If The Selection Of A Bargaining Representative May Instead Be Conducted Through A Secret Ballot Election Conducted By The National Labor Relations Board, Must Not Voluntarily Disclose An Employee's Personal Contact Information To A Labor Organization, Or To A Third Party Acting On Behalf Of A Labor Organization, Without The Employee's Prior Written Consent, Unless Otherwise Required By State Or Federal Law, Must Not Sign A Neutrality Agreement With A Labor Organization, And Must Not Require A Subcontractor Performing Work For Or Providing Services To The Employer To Engage In These Prohibited Activities; To Provide For Reporting Of Violations To The Mississippi Attorney General; To Specify That The Requirements Of This Act Apply Only To Agreements Executed On Or After The Effective Date Of This Act; To Require The State To Execute A Separate Agreement With The Recipient Of An Economic Development Incentive Reserving The Right Of The State To Recover The Monies Disbursed By The State If The Recipient Benefitting From Such Incentive Fails To Comply With This Act; To Specify The Required Term For Such An Agreement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2202/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2202.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2073337,"bill_number":"SB2165","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Humphreys County for repairs to the county courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Humphreys County For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Associated With The Repair, Renovation And Improvement Of The Humphreys County Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2165/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2165.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2073356,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Motor vehicle tinted window; authorize those diagnosed with certain condition by optometrist licensed in the state to drive with.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Optometrist Licensed To Practice Optometry In The State Of Mississippi To Provide Medical Documentation To Patients Who Would Be Allowed To Place A Film Over Their Windshield In Order To Safely Operate A Motor Vehicle Registered In His Or Her Name; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB654/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0654.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2073366,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Scenic byways; designate certain segments of road in Chickasaw County as the \"Davis Lake Road Scenic Byway\".","description":"An Act To Designate Certain Segments Of Road In Chickasaw County As An Official Mississippi Scenic Byway To Be Known As The \"davis Lake Road Scenic Byway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB655/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0655.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2073377,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Nurses; authorize US Coast Guard Health Services Technicians to take exam to be licensed as an LPN.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Provide That Persons Who Have Completed The Training Required For A United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician And Then Completed Two Years Of Clinical Experience That Involves Providing Direct Patient Care, Shall Be Authorized To Take The Examination To Be Licensed As A Licensed Practical Nurse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB646/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0646.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073389,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"MHP, MBN and CTED officers within the Department of Public Safety; bring forward salary section for.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 45-1-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Salaries Of All Officers Of The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics And The Commercial Traffic Enforcement Division Within The Department Of Public Safety; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB660/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0660.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073402,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"Paramedics Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Program; revise provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-153-235 And 37-153-237, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements Of The Paramedics Recruitment And Retention Scholarship Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB650/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0650.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073414,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Menhaden fish; prohibit the taking and catching of within one mile of the southern shoreline of the Mississippi coastal barrier islands.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-15-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Jackson County, Mississippi, In The Counties Where It Is Prohibited For Any Person, Firm Or Corporation To Use Or Attempt To Use A Purse Seine For The Taking Of Fish Or To Have Such Seine In The Water Within One Mile Of The Shoreline; To Amend Section 49-15-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Taking And Catching Of Menhaden Within One Mile Of The Southern Shoreline Of The Mississippi Coastal Barrier Islands; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB628/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0628.xml","sponsor":"Brent Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2073425,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Regional correctional facilities; require Department of Corrections to utilize for housing of state offenders before utilizing private facilities.","description":"An Act To Create A New Section To Provide That No Contract For Private Incarceration Shall Be Entered Into By The Department Of Corrections For The Private Incarceration Of State Offenders Unless The Department First Utilizes All Regional Correctional Facilities For The Housing Of Such Offenders; To Provide That Contracts May Only Be Entered Into By The Department For The Private Incarceration Of State Offenders Once An Eighty Percent Capacity Rate Has Been Reached For The Housing Of State Offenders In All Regional Correctional Facilities; To Amend Sections 47-4-1, 47-4-11, 47-5-941, 47-5-943, 47-5-1211 And 47-5-1213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB621/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0621.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2073439,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"Nursing; authorize Coast Guard Health Services Technicians to take exam to be licensed as an LPN.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Have Completed The Training Required For A United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician And Then Completed Two Years Of Clinical Experience That Involves Providing Direct Patient Care, Shall Be Authorized To Take The Examination To Be Licensed As A Licensed Practical Nurse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB648/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0648.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073450,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"School nurses; direct the Office of Healthy Schools to develop salary schedule for that all school districts shall use when employing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-14-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Office Of Healthy Schools Of The State Department Of Education To Develop A Salary Schedule For School Nurses Based On Their Education And Experience That All School Districts Shall Use When Employing School Nurses, Which Schedule Shall Be The Minimum Salary Amounts Paid To School Nurses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB632/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0632.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2073461,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"School districts; require to report on receipt of federal funds and receive legislative approval for expenditure of such funds.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-61-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Provide Annual Reports Detailing Federal Funds Received Or Expected To Be Received; To Require Districts To Receive Legislative Approval And Authorization For The Expenditure Of Federal Funds Provided By The United States Department Of Education; To Require The Appropriations Committees Of The Legislature To Review And Approve Or Disapprove The Use Of Such Funds; To Authorize The Use Of Federal Funds Without Legislative Approval In Cases Of Federal Preemption; To Prescribe Penalties For Noncompliance; To Authorize The State Auditor To Investigate And Audit Local School Districts For Compliance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB642/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0642.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2073475,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Main Street Revitalization Grants; revise FY25 appropriation bills for MDA and MDAH so that MDAH will make grants to certain designated communities.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 33 Of Chapter 113, Laws Of 2024, Which Provides Funds From The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Fund To The Mississippi Development Authority For Making Grants To Certain Main Street Designated Communities For Certain Projects; To Amend Section 2 Of Chapter 113, Laws Of 2024, To Revise The Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority To Reduce The Amount Of Special Funds Appropriated To The Authority; To Amend Chapter 66, Laws Of 2024, To Revise The Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History To Increase The Amount Of Special Funds Appropriated To The Department; To Provide That The Department Shall Distribute Funds From The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Fund To Certain Main Street Designated Communities For Certain Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB625/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0625.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2073486,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Appropriation; Alcorn County to purchase turnout gear for the Alcorn County Fire Department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Alcorn County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Turnout Gear For The Alcorn County Fire Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB640/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0640.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073500,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Bonds; authorize for construction of Rural Health Institute at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist South Central Regional Medical Center In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of The Rural Health Institute On The South Central Regional Medical Center Campus In Laurel, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB637/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0637.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2073513,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"\"Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act\"; create to provide college tuition awards to certain public safety personnel and their legal dependents.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"public Safety Recruitment And Retention Act,\" To Provide College Tuition Awards For Certain Public Safety Personnel And Their Legal Dependents; To Define Terminology Used In The Act; To Provide That Subject To Appropriation, Public Safety Personnel With At Least Six Years Of Service Shall Be Entitled To An Award Worth Up To 100% Of The Resident Tuition; To Provide That The Maximum Award To Attend An Approved Private Institution Shall Be Equal To The Total Cost Of Tuition And Mandatory Fees Charged To A Mississippi Resident At The Public Institution Of Higher Education That Has The Highest Combined Tuition And Mandatory Fee Cost In The State, As Determined By The Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board; To Prescribe The Necessary Criteria To Be Presented To The Board By The Public Safety Personnel When Applying For Tuition Awards; To Require Applicants To Meet All Admission Requirements Of The Institution Of Higher Learning Of Application For Enrollment And To Pursue A License Or Associate Or Baccalaureate Degree In A Specified Academic Subject Area; To Provide That Individuals Who Have Already Earned A Baccalaureate Degree Are Ineligible To Use The Tuition Award To Earn Another Degree, To Require Applicants Who Are Renewing Their Application For Tuition Award To Present Proof Of Employment And Proof Of Residence In The State Of Mississippi; To Provide That The Tuition Award Created Under This Act Shall Be A Last Dollar Scholarship And Require Applicants To First Apply For All Other Forms Of Federal And State Student Financial Aid; To Provide Eligibility For Tuition Awards To Legal Dependents Of Public Safety Personnel With At Least Ten Years Of Service Upon A Condition Of The Legal Dependent To Enter Into An Agreement To Remain In The State For A Minimum Of Five Years As Well As A Commitment To Provide A Copy Of His Or Her State Income Tax Return Annually To Board In Order To Prove Continued Residency In Mississippi Upon Completion Of Their Academic Degree; To Provide That The Death Of Public Safety Personnel In The Line Of Duty Shall Not Disqualify An Individual's Otherwise Eligible Legal Dependent From Receiving The Tuition Award; To Establish An Annual December 15 Deadline For Receipt Of Tuition Awards Applications And March 1 Deadline For The Board To Notify Applicants Of Approval Or Denial Of Application Request; To Establish The Public Safety Recruitment And Retention Fund In The State Treasury For Purposes Of Granting Tuition Awards As Provided In The Act; To Stipulate That If Funds Are Insufficient To Provide Tuition Awards For All Eligible Applicants, Public Safety Personnel Shall Be In The First Class Of Applicants To Receive The Awards, And Dependents Shall Be In The Second Class, In A Priority Order Specified In The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB649/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0649.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073526,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health.","description":"An Act To Create The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel To Review Fetal Deaths And Deaths Of Infants Up To One Year Of Age And Establish Strategies To Prevent Infant Deaths; To Provide That The Review Panel Shall Be Multidisciplinary And Composed Of Such Members As Deemed Appropriate By The State Department Of Health; To Require The Review Panel To Submit A Report Annually To The House And Senate Public Health Committees That Include The Numbers, Causes And Relevant Demographic Information On Infant Mortality Deaths In Mississippi, And Appropriate Recommendations To The Legislature On How To Most Effectively Direct State Resources To Decrease Infant Mortality In The State; To Require That Data Shall Be Provided To The Review Panel By The State Medical Examiner's Office, State Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, Medical Examiners, Coroners, Health Care Providers, Law Enforcement Agencies, And Any Other Agencies Or Officials Having Information That Is Necessary For The Review Panel To Carry Out Its Duties; To Require Physicians, Hospitals And Pharmacies To Provide Reasonable Access To The Review Panel To All Relevant Medical Records Associated With A Case Under Review By The Review Panel; To Provide That Information, Records And Proceedings Of The Review Panel Are Confidential And Not Subject To The Open Meetings Act, The Public Records Act Or Subpoena, Discovery Or Introduction Into Evidence; To Authorize The Review Panel To Initiate Enforcement Actions Against Agencies Or Officials That Do Not Provide Information To The Panel In A Complete And Timely Manner; To Amend Section 25-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Exempt Certain Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, And Review Records Of The State Department Of Health From The Public Records Act; To Provide That Such Records Shall Be Confidential And Not Subject To Disclosure, Subpoena, Or Discovery; To Exempt Certain Radiological Health And Radioactive Material Licensing Information From The Public Records Act When Disclosure Would Pose A Risk To Public Health Or Security; To Amend Section 25-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health And Certain Panels, Committees, Systems, Or Programs Established, Designated, Administered, Or Supported By The Department For Purposes Of Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Peer Review, Patient Safety, Morbidity Or Mortality Review, Or System Evaluation To Conduct Closed Meetings Or Executive Sessions For The Discussion Of Confidential Quality Assurance And Performance Improvement Matters; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB662/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0662.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2073537,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Medicaid; restrict frequency of managed care organizations transferring enrollees to other organizations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Managed Care Organization Under Any Managed Care Program Implemented By The Division Of Medicaid From Transferring A Beneficiary Who Is Enrolled With The Managed Care Organization To Another Managed Care Organization Or To A Fee-for-service Medicaid Provider More Often Than One Time In A Period Of Twelve Months Unless There Is A Significant Medical Reason For Making Another Transfer Within The Twelve-month Period, As Determined By The Division; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB624/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0624.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2073552,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Gold Star Father's Day; designate November 9th as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate November 9th As Gold Star Father's Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB653/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0653.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073563,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Appropriation; Jackson County to conduct a needs assessment on location of a new office for the sheriff.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County For The Purpose Of Conducting A Needs Assessment On The Location Of A New Office For The County Sheriff At Any Suitable Location In The County, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB639/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0639.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2073574,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Appropriation; Town of Glen to renovate its properties and facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Glen To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Renovations And Upgrades To The City's Properties And Facilities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB651/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0651.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073588,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Administrative Procedures Act; amend to require agency's notice of proposed rule adoption to include cost to the state.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Notice Of An Agency's Proposed Rule Adoption Shall Include How Much The Proposed Rule Will Cost The State; To Require A Copy Of The Notice Of Proposed Rule Adoption To Be Provided To Each Member Of The Mississippi Legislature; To Amend Section 25-43-3.105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Copy Of The Economic Impact Statement Shall Be Forwarded To Each Member Of The Mississippi Legislature At No Cost To The Member; To Amend Section 25-43-3.111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Rule Is Invalid Unless Adopted In Compliance With The Administrative Procedures Act As It Existed On The Date The Rule Was Adopted; To Bring Forward Section 25-43-4.104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB644/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0644.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2073600,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"Health Care Trust Fund; reestablish and transfer $1 billion into.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Section 43-13-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Was Repealed By Operation Of Law In 2017, To Establish The Health Care Trust Fund In The State Treasury, Into Which Shall Be Deposited All Tobacco Settlement Installment Payments Made To The State Except As Otherwise Provided In Section 41-113-11; To Provide That The Trust Fund Shall Remain Inviolate And Shall Never Be Expended, Except As Otherwise Provided By Law; To Amend Section 43-13-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 41-113-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Which Created The Tobacco Control Program Fund, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Direct The State Treasurer, In Conjunction With The State Fiscal Officer, To Transfer The Sum Of One Billion Dollars From The Capital Expense Fund To The Health Care Trust Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB663/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0663.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2073612,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Appropriation; City of Iuka for paving and making improvements to city roads.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Iuka To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Paving And Making Improvements To The Roads In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB657/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0657.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073625,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Public schools; allow to employ or accept the service of chaplains.","description":"An Act To Allow School Districts And Charter Schools To Employ Or Accept As A Volunteer, A Chaplain To Provide Support, Services And Programs With The School District Or Charter School; To Require Each School District Or Charter Employing Or Allowing A Chaplain To Provide Services To Its Students To Undergo A Criminal Background Check Before Entering The Schools To Carry Out Their Obligations; To Prohibit School Districts And Charter Schools From Employing Or Allowing Individuals Who Are Required To Register As Sex Offenders From Providing Services Within Its Schools; To Amend Section 37-3-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Quick Response Team Of Personnel Trained In School Safety And Crisis Management By The State Department Of Education To Include Chaplains; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Fund And Operate Improved School Safety And Security Measures, Including Costs Associated With Training And Planning And Programs Provided By Chaplains; To Amend Section 37-11-54, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Incorporate Evidence-based Practices And Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports Which Include Services Provided By Chaplains; To Provide For The Severability Of Provisions Of This Act Which May Be Deemed Unconstitutional; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB659/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0659.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073635,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Mississippi Special-Purpose Schools Oversight Board; establish.","description":"An Act To Be Known And Cited As The \"mississippi Special-purpose Schools Oversight Act Of 2026\"; To Declare The Legislative Purpose Of Improving Academic, Literacy, And Workforce Outcomes For Neurodivergent Students And Students With Specific Learning Differences Through Targeted Remediation And Early Intervention; To Recognize The Role Of Accredited Special-purpose Schools In Serving Students With Dyslexia, Adhd, Autism Spectrum Disorder, And Related Learning Disabilities; To Create The Mississippi Special-purpose Schools Oversight Board As An Independent Board Of Record Under The State Department Of Education For Administrative Purposes Only; To Prescribe The Board's Composition, Appointment Authority, Geographic Representation, Professional Qualifications, Terms Of Office, Organization, And Limitations On Consecutive Service; To Vest The Board With Final Authority Over The Authorization, Reauthorization, And Accreditation Of Special-purpose Schools, Subject Only To Judicial Review; To Enumerate The Powers And Duties Of The Board, Including Establishing Standards For Measurable Student Growth, Remediation Effectiveness, Progress Monitoring, Reintegration Into General Education, Data Collaboration With The Mississippi Student Information System, Advisory Responsibilities To The Legislature And State Department Of Education, And Annual Reporting Requirements; To Authorize The Board To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Pursuant To The Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act; To Require The State Department Of Education To Provide Administrative And Logistical Support While Preserving The Board's Independent Decision-making Authority; To Provide For Funding Through Legislative Appropriations And Other Lawful Sources, Including Grants And Federal Funds; To Authorize The Employment Of An Executive Director And Necessary Staff And To Provide For Compensation, Per Diem, And Travel Reimbursement Of Board Members; To Establish An Effective Date; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB656/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0656.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2073651,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Balloons; prohibit intentional releasing or discarding of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A Person Sixteen Years Of Age Or Older From Intentionally Releasing Or Discarding, Or Causing To Be Released Or Discarded Outdoors, Any Balloon Made Of A Nonbiodegradable Or Nonphotodegradable Material Or Any Material That Requires More Than Five Minutes Contact With Air Or Water To Degrade; To Provide Penalties For A Violation Of This Section; To Provide Certain Exceptions For Balloons Released For Scientific Or Meteorological Purposes By Any State Or Federal Agency, Or As Part Of A Contract With The State Of Mississippi, The United States, Or Any Other State, Territory, Or Government, Or Hot Air Balloons That Are Recovered After Launch; To Define The Term \"hot Air Balloon\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB638/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0638.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2073664,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"MS Support Animal Act; require postings for any businesses that have restrictions for any animals before entering such.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-6-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public Conveyances And Businesses To Post Any Condition Or Restrictions For Animals In A Location That Can Be Seen Before Entering; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB636/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0636.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2073676,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Municipal elections; authorize poll managers from outside city limits of small municipalities poll manager's county.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-231, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Appointment Of A Qualified Elector Of A County Residing Outside The Corporate Limits Of A Small Municipality Located In The County To Be Appointed A Poll Manager For Municipal Elections; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-235, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Appointment Of Additional Poll Managers In Certain Voting Precincts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB630/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0630.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2073688,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Workforce training, certain; provide for nonviolent offenders in regional correctional facilities.","description":"An Act To Require Each Community College District That Has An Affiliated District Workforce Development Council And Each Work Force Development Center To Provide Training With Its Mobile Training Units At Regional Correctional Facilities For Eligible Nonviolent Inmates; To Amend Sections 37-153-9 And 37-153-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-931, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB627/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0627.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2073702,"bill_number":"HC19","title":"Warren Central High School Vikings Football Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 6A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Warren Central High School Vikings Football Team Upon Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-09","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC19/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0019.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2073713,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Appropriation; City of Farmington to upgrade and renovate Farmington City Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Farmington To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Upgrades And Renovations Of Farmington City Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB652/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0652.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073724,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Foreign Third-Party Litigation Funders; require disclosure to the Attorney General.","description":"An Act To Require A Foreign Third-party Litigation Funder To Disclose Certain Information To The Attorney General; To Require Such Disclosure In Writing To The Attorney General; To Require The Disclosure No More Than 30 Days After Execution Of The Agreement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB626/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0626.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2073739,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Casino winnings; provide procedures for intercept of child support arrearages.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-76-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare As Public Policy That Children Are Adversely Affected When A Parent Who Has An Outstanding Child Support Arrearage Diverts Child Support To Gaming; To Codify Section 75-76-58, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Procedures For The Mississippi Gaming Commission, The Department Of Human Services And Licensees Under Chapter 76 Of Title 75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Carry Out The Interception And Seizure Of Game Winnings Of Parents With A Child Support Arrearage; To Amend Section 75-76-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Prescribe The Manner And Procedure In Which Child Support Arrearages May Be Collected From Gaming Winnings And Slot Machine Annuities; To Amend Section 93-11-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Child Support May Be Collected From All Gaming Winnings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB620/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0620.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2073750,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Medicaid; revise certain provisions regarding managed care providers and payments during appeals.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Direct On-site Supervisor Of A Provider In A Managed Care Organization Under Any Managed Care Program Implemented By The Division Of Medicaid Who Has Begun The Process For Credentialing And Previously Has Not Been Denied Credentialing To Sign Off On The Work Of The Provider During The Time That The Provider Is Awaiting A Decision On His Or Her Credentialing, And To Allow The Provider To Receive Reimbursement From The Organization For The Work That Has Been Signed Off On By The Supervisor; To Amend Section 43-13-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Whenever The Division Determines After A Hearing That A Provider Has Violated Any Provision Of The Medicaid Law, The Division May Not Suspend Reimbursement Payments To The Provider During The Time That The Decision Of The Division Is On Appeal By The Provider, Unless The Provider Previously Has Been Convicted Of Fraud In Connection With The Medicaid Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB623/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0623.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2073763,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Cardiac emergency repsonse plans (CERPs); require public and charter schools to provide AEDs on site for shool athletic events.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"high-needs Schools\" For The Purpose Of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans For Public And Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-11-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Schools And School-sponsored Athletic Events To Adopt And Implement A Cardiac Emergency Response Plan That Integrates Evidence-based Core Elements In Accordance With The American Heart Association Guidelines Or Another Nationally Recognized, Evidence-based Standard; To Require All School-sponsored Athletics To Provide An Aed On Site At Or That Is Retrievable And Able To Be Placed On A Victim Within Three Minutes Of Each Athlete Venue For Practices, Games Or Other Athletic Events; To Bring Forward Sections 73-25-37 And 41-60-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Of Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB633/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0633.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2073776,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Radar speed detection equipment; authorize use by sheriffs and deputies of certain counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Or Her Deputies In Any County Having A Population Of 150,000 Or More To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Of The County Lying Outside The Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality And Excluding Any Interstate Highway; To Provide That Certain Measures May Be Taken By The Department Of Public Safety If Certain Abuse Is Reported Concerning The Use Of Such Equipment; To Provide That Funds Generated By The Use Of Radar Speed Detection Equipment Shall Be Used To Fund School Resource Officers Within A County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB619/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0619.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2073791,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Ten Commandments; require display in every public school and charter school classroom.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Public School Board And Charter School Governing Board To Display The Ten Commandments In Each Classroom In Each School Or Charter School Under Its Jurisdiction By Not Later Than January 1, 2027; To Prescribe Additional Historical Documents And Texts That School Boards Governing Authority May Choose To Display In Their Classrooms; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations In Accordance With The Administrative Procedure Act To Ensure The Proper Implementation Of This Act; To Require The State Department Of Education To Identify Appropriate Resources To Comply With The Provisions Of This Act That Are Free Of Charge, And Once Identified, To List The Free Resources On The Department's Website; To Amend Section 37-28-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB643/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0643.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2073802,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Transportation funding; authorize public-private partnerships to include naming rights.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, A Political Subdivision Of The State Or A Municipality Of The State May Form A Public-private Partnership For A Highway, Road, Bridge Or Other Asset Improvement By Which The Department, Political Subdivision Or Municipality May Negotiate For Private Funding Assistance Toward A Highway, Road, Bridge Or Other Asset Improvement In Exchange For Naming Rights Of The Section Of Highway, Road, Bridge Or Other Asset For Which The Private Funding Assistance Was Provided; To Prohibit The Commission From Approving And The Department From Entering Into Any Agreement With An Entity Whose Products Are Illegal For Use By Minors; To Prescribe The Purposes For Which Funds Derived From Such Agreements For Naming Rights May Be Used; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Deposit Of Such Funds To Be Retained And Managed By The Department For The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB622/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0622.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2073816,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"Mississippi Work and Save Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Work And Save Program, Which Is A Retirement Savings Program Sponsored By The State For Certain Employers Who Do Not Already Offer A Retirement Plan That Will Allow Those Employers To Offer Eligible Employees The Choice To Contribute To An Individual Retirement Account (ira) Through A Payroll Deduction; To Provide The Powers, Authority And Duties Of The State Treasurer To Design, Develop And Implement The Program; To Provide That The Ira To Which Contributions Are Made Will Be A Roth Ira And The Standard Package Will Be A Roth Ira With A Target Date Fund Investment And A Specified Contribution Percentage; To Provide Certain Protection From Liability For Employers In The Program And For The State; To Provide For The Confidentiality Of Participant And Account Information; To Create The Mississippi Work And Save Administrative Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Purposes Authorized In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB631/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0631.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2073827,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Gold Star Father's Day; designate November 9 as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate November 9 As Gold Star Father's Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB647/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0647.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073838,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"National Blood Donor Month; designate January as in State of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Month Of January In Mississippi As National Blood Donor Month; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB641/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0641.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2073852,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"National board certified occupational therapists and school psychologists; provide annual salary supplement for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require National Board Certified Occupational Therapists And National Board Certified School Psychologists Who Are Employed By A School District Or The State Department Of Education To Be Paid An Annual Salary Supplement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB634/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0634.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2073863,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"MS Rural Dentist Scholarship Program; increase number of students who may be admitted annually.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-146-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Students Admitted Annually To The Mississippi Rural Dentist Scholarship Program From Three To Six; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB629/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0629.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2073875,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Workers' Compensation Law; prohibit compensation when injury is caused by employee's willful breach of safety rule.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create An Exception To The Requirement That Compensation Be Paid For The Death Or Disability Of An Employee Under The Workers' Compensation Law Whenever The Injury Was Caused By The Employee's Willful Breach Of A Reasonable Safety Rule Communicated To And Known By The Employee; To Require The Employer Or Carrier To Bear The Burden Of Proof And Demonstrate Certain Facts Whenever This Exception Is Asserted As A Defense To Paying Compensation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB635/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0635.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2073888,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Crawfish and seafood labeling; authorize enforcing agencies to receive and investigate complaints of noncompliance from any person.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce And The Mississippi Department Of Marine Resources To Receive And Investigate Complaints From Any Person Of Alleged Noncompliance With Crawfish And Seafood Labeling Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB661/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0661.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2073900,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations; prohibit until Health Department conducts study and determines they are safe.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Administration Of Covid-19 Mrna Vaccinations Is Prohibited In Mississippi Until The State Department Of Health Analyzes Any Existing Data And Concludes That The Benefits Of Such Vaccine Outweigh The Risk; To Direct The State Department Of Health To Conduct A Study And Make Recommendations On The Benefits And Risks Of The Administration Of Covid-19 Mrna Vaccinations; To Provide That Only If The Department Determines That The Administration Of Covid-19 Mrna Vaccinations Are Safe May The Use Of Such Vaccine Continue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB645/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0645.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2073911,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Appropriation; Department of Employment Security for funding Paramedic Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security As Fiscal Agent For The Office Of Workforce Development For The Purpose Of Funding The Paramedics Recruitment And Retention Scholarship Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB658/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0658.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2077491,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"Federal funds; Governor shall not return to federal government as long as there is still a demonstrable need for those funds in Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Provide That Whenever The State Receives Any Federal Funds That Are Required Or Authorized To Be Used For A Particular Program Or Purpose As Specified In Federal Law Or Regulations, The Governor Or State Agency Executive Director Having Control Of The Funds Shall Not Return Any Of Those Funds To The Federal Government As Long As There Is Still A Demonstrable Need For Those Funds In The Program Or For The Purpose For Which The Funds Were Provided, Unless Federal Government Requires The State To Return The Funds; To Provide That If The Governor Or State Agency Executive Director Having Control Of The Funds Determines That The Program Or Purpose For Which The Funds Were Provided Could Be Better Administered By Nonprofit Entities Or Other Nongovernmental Entities Than By The State, The Funds May Be Transferred To Such Entities To Administer The Program Or Purpose For Which The Funds Were Provided, If Allowed By Federal Law And Regulations And Only In Accordance With The Federal Law And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB677/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0677.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2077496,"bill_number":"SB2240","title":"High school graduation requirements; require civics course to graduate.","description":"An Act To Require The Demonstration Of Proficiency In Civics As A Condition Of High School Graduation By Requiring Students To Take A Civics Course That Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of The Fundamentals Of The History, Principles And Form Of Government Of The United States; To Require The United States History Curriculum To Include Historical Knowledge Beginning With The Settlement Of Jamestown, Virginia, In 1607; To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2240/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2240.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2077501,"bill_number":"SB2205","title":"Restitution centers; transition to prerelease centers.","description":"An Act To End The Use Of Restitution Centers And Convert Restitution Centers To Prerelease Reentry Centers; To Bring Forward Section 25-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which The Duties And Compensation For Sheriffs, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 45-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Time Frame For Registration Of Offenders, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 45-33-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For A Central Registry Of Offenders, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Outlines Department Functions, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Outlines Subordinate Personnel, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-110, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Assigns The Prerelease Program, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-194, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Cashless System And Prohibits Financial Items, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-1207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Construction Of Additional Public Or Private Correctional Facilities, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Probation Violations And Procedures For Bail, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Repeal Section 99-37-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Establishment Of Restitution Centers; To Repeal Section 99-37-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Cooperation Of The Department Of Human Services And The Department Of Corrections At Restitution Centers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2205/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2205.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077507,"bill_number":"SB2233","title":"Exceptional children; authorize public school districts to provide sensory rooms and equipment.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-23-65 And 37-23-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public School Districts To Provide Accommodations, Including Sensory Rooms Or Equipment, If A Student's Individualized Education Program (iep) Or 504 Plan Identifies A Need To Ensure Access To Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2233/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2233.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077513,"bill_number":"SB2228","title":"Expunction; reduce waiting period for eligibility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Expunction Of Criminal Record By Reducing The Waiting Period For Eligibility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2228/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2228.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077517,"bill_number":"SB2222","title":"Expunction; allow after 20 years of good behavior with certain exceptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Court Of Conviction To Expunge The Record Of Certain Felonies After 20 Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2222/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2222.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077522,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"MS Menhaden Processing Plant Odor Elimination Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Menhaden Processing Plant Odor Elimination Task Force; To Provide For The Members Of The Task Force; To Provide The Duties Of The Task Force; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB684/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0684.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2077530,"bill_number":"SB2262","title":"Town of Meadville; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Meadville, Mississippi, To Levy A 3% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds From Room Rentals Of Hotels, Motels, And Bed And Breakfasts Within The Town, Excluding The Gross Proceeds Of Such Rentals Of 30 Days Or Longer, And To Utilize The Revenue From The Tax To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation; To Require That, Before Such Tax May Be Levied, An Election Be Held On The Question; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2262/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2262.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2077535,"bill_number":"SB2255","title":"Mississippi Employment Protection Act; amend to restrict incentives for employers who use H-1B visa labor over US citizens.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Department Of Employment Security, In Conjunction With The State Tax Commission, Secretary Of State, Department Of Human Services And The Attorney General, To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Restricting State Incentives For Employers Who Use H-1b Visa Labor Over The Labor Of United States Citizens; To Describe The Types Of Incentives To Be Evaluated In Such Rules And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2255/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2255.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2077541,"bill_number":"SB2217","title":"Affidavit ballots; allow individuals registered after 30-day cutoff but before election day to vote by.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Individuals To Vote By Affidavit On Election Day, If The Individual Registered After The Thirty-day Qualifying Cutoff, But Before Election Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2217/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2217.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2077547,"bill_number":"SB2249","title":"Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act; enact and dedicate proceeds to HOPE Scholarship Program.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To Provide That \"online Race Book\" And \"online Sports Pool\" Betting Shall Be Legal In This State; To Require A Platform That Operates An Online Sports Pool Or Online Race Book To A Manufacturer's And Distributor's License; To Authorize Licensed Gaming Establishments To Contract With No More Than One Platform; To Provide That A Platform Shall Only Accept Wagers From Players Located In Mississippi; To Require The Platform Contract For Geofencing And Age Verification; To Prohibit Play By Any Person Under The Age Of 21; To Impose A Fee On The Gross Revenue Of A Licensed Gaming Establishment, Including A Platform That Operates An Online Sports Pool, Online Race Book Or Both On Behalf Of The Holder Of A Gaming License, Which Is Derived From The Activities Authorized In This Act And To Exempt Such Gross Revenue From Certain Fees Imposed Or Authorized Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act And Any Local And Private Law Of The State Of Mississippi; To Provide For The Distribution Of Proceeds Collected From Such Fee To The Mississippi Hope Scholarship Fund; To Amend Sections 75-76-67 And 97-33-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 75-76-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Licensed Gaming Establishment To Display The License Of The Platform It Is Contracted With; To Amend Section 75-76-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Inclusion Of Online Race Book And Sports Book For Gaming Licensing Outside Of A Premises; To Bring Forward Section 75-76-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Licensed Gaming Establishment To Display The License Of The Platform It Is Contracted With, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 75-76-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides An Exception For An Office In This State For Platforms, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 75-76-33, 75-76-55, 75-76-101, 75-76-205 And 75-76-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Corporate Gaming Establishments, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 75-76-175, 75-76-177 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Certain Provisions Relating To Credit Instruments And Gaming License Fees; To Bring Forward Sections 97-33-8 And 97-33-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Gaming Establishments, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 75-76-79 And 97-33-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Certain Provisions Relating To Dockside Gaming; To Amend Sections 97-33-1 And 97-33-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Restrict Certain Types Of Wagers; To Establish The Mississippi Hope Scholarship Program Fund To Be Operated By The Ihl Office Of Student Financial Aid To Receive And Disburse The Proceeds Of The Mobile Sports Wagering Licensure Fees; To Create The \"mobile Sports Wagering Tax Fund\" And Provide For Its Distribution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2249/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2249.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2077552,"bill_number":"SB2221","title":"DUI; nonadjudication of a first offense for CDL holder who was not operating a commercial vehicle.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit The Nonadjudication Of A First Offense Of Driving Under The Influence By A Commercial Driver's License Holder Who Was Not Operating A Commercial Vehicle At The Time Of The Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2221/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2221.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077558,"bill_number":"SB2206","title":"Conditional medical release; revise authority of MDOC.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Authority Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Place An Offender On Conditional Medical Release; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2206/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2206.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077563,"bill_number":"SB2235","title":"Juvenile felony arrests; require notification to juvenile's school district by local law enforcement.","description":"An Act To Require A Local Law Enforcement Agency To Notify A Juvenile's School District Of A Juvenile's Felony Arrest Within 24 Hours Of The Arrest; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2235/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2235.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2077572,"bill_number":"SB2273","title":"Appointed state officers; provide for the removal of for certain forms of willful neglect.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Removal Of Appointed State Officers For Certain Forms Of Willful Neglect; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2273/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2273.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2077578,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Motor vehicle insurance; establish limitations on recovery for owners failing to maintain.","description":"An Act To Establish Limitations On Recovery For Motor Vehicle Owners Involved In An Accident Who Do Not Maintain Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Or Another Form Of Security Authorized Under The Mississippi Motor Vehicle Safety-responsibility Law; To Create Certain Exceptions When The Limitations Are Not Applicable; To Bring Forward Section 63-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Certain Terms Used Under The Mississippi Motor Vehicle Safety-responsibility Law, And Section 63-15-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribes Minimum Limits Of Liability In Motor Vehicle Liability Policies, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB682/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0682.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2077582,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Appropriation; Tishomingo County Fair Board for constructing a roof over the livestock arena on the county fairgrounds.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Tishomingo County Fair Board To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A Roof Over The Livestock Arena On The County Fairgrounds In The City Of Iuka For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB688/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0688.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2077589,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"Starkville High School AP Government Class of 2019 Motor Voter Act; create procedure for automatic registration of voters.","description":"An Act To Create The \"starkville High School Ap Government Class Of 2019 Motor Voter Act\"; To Authorize Any Person Who Is Qualified To Register To Vote In The State Of Mississippi To Register To Vote When That Person Applies For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Obtain Certain Information From A Person Who Desires To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide An Opt-out Procedure For Persons Who Choose Not To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide For The Forwarding Of Voter Registration Applications To The Person's County Of Residence; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-39, 23-15-41, 23-15-79, 23-15-95 And 63-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB680/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0680.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2077595,"bill_number":"SB2254","title":"Mississippi geoengineering ban; enact.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"geoengineering\" Within The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Law; To Amend Section 49-17-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Give The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Commission Authority To Issue, Modify Or Revoke Orders Related To Geoengineering; To Amend Section 49-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Geoengineering In Mississippi And To Create Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2254/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2254.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2077600,"bill_number":"SB2282","title":"Veterinarians; allow to practice when educated at foreign institution and satisfied additional requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-39-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Definition Of A Veterinarian To Include Graduates Of Foreign Colleges Or Schools Of Veterinary Medicine Who Are Board Certified In A Specialty; To Amend Section 73-39-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Included Graduates Of Foreign Colleges Or Schools Of Veterinary Medicine Who Are Board Certified In A Specialty As Qualified To Practice Veterinary Medicine In The State Of Mississippi; To Amend Section 73-39-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include A Veterinarian Licensed Under 73-39-53(u)(ii) To Be Allowed To Lecture And Provide Instructions Regarding His Or Her Specialty Area At A Veterinary Medical School In Connection With A Continuing Education Course Or Seminar; To Amend Section 73-39-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Applicants That Satisfy The Veterinarian Qualification Requirements As Provided In 73-39-53(u)(ii) To Be Eligible For A License To Practice Veterinary Medicine; To Amend Section 73-39-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Applicants That Satisfy The Veterinarian Qualification Requirements As Provided In 73-39-53(u)(ii) To Be Eligible For A License By Endorsement To Practice Veterinary Medicine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2282/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2282.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2077605,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB699/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0699.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2077611,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Deputy circuit clerk; remove bond requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-7-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Bond Requirements For Deputy Chancery Clerks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB695/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0695.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2077617,"bill_number":"SB2215","title":"Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence or placement on probation.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Certain Persons Disqualified By Reason Of Conviction Of A Disenfranchising Crime; To Provide That Such Persons Shall Be Enfranchised After Completing The Term Of Incarceration And Parole Or Upon The Imposition Of A Probation-only Sentence For Such Crimes; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Removal Of A Person's Name From The Statewide Elections Management System Unless The Person Is Serving A Term Of Incarceration Or Parole For A Disenfranchising Crime At The Time Of Removal; To Provide That A Court's Certification Of A Conviction For Purposes Of Removal From The Statewide Elections Management System Must Indicate The Type Of Sentence Imposed; To Amend Section 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Circuit Clerk's Enrollment Book Listing The Names Of Persons Convicted Of Disenfranchising Crimes Must Be Updated To Exclude The Names Of Those Persons Enfranchised Under This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-125 And 23-15-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Voter Roll And Pollbooks Must Be Updated In A Manner Consistent With This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-39 And 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Will Adopt Voter Registration Applications Which State That A Person Restored The Right Of Suffrage Under This Act Is Not Disqualified From Registering To Vote; To Amend Sections 23-15-213, 23-15-223 And 23-15-239, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Will Develop And Implement Training For Election Commissioners, Registrars And Poll Managers Which Will Instruct Them On Their Duties With Regard To Persons Restored The Right Of Suffrage Under This Act; To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Will Update The Statewide Elections Management System In A Manner That Will Allow Local Election Officials To Verify Whether A Person Has A Disqualifying Conviction; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Procedure For Casting An Affidavit Ballot, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2215/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2215.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077622,"bill_number":"SB2238","title":"Mississippi State University; allow to partner with local school district for certain purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-104.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Starkville-oktibbeha Consolidated School District And Mississippi State University To Enter Into Certain Agreements Concerning Jointly Utilized Primary And Secondary Education Facilities; To Further Authorize The School District And University To Transfer And Expend Such Funds On Mutually Agreeable Terms And Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2238/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2238.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2077628,"bill_number":"SB2281","title":"Custom slaughter exemption; establish requirements to qualify for.","description":"An Act To Create Section 75-35-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Requirements In Order To Qualify For The Custom Slaughter Exemption Of Cattle, Sheep, Swine And Goats; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2281/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2281.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2077636,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Proof of motor vehicle insurance; require when registering or renewing the registration of a motor vehicle.","description":"An Act To Reenact Section 63-16-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Was Repealed By Section 4, Chapter 447, Laws Of 2015, Which Requires Every Owner Of A Motor Vehicle To Comply With The Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Coverage Requirements When Registering Or Renewing A Registration Of A Motor Vehicle; To Amend Reenacted Section 63-16-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change References To The Department Of Revenue, In Regard To Maintaining The Motor Vehicle Insurance Verification System, To The Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Section 63-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Allow Tax Assessors To Access The Verification System; To Bring Forward Section 63-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB676/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0676.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2077641,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Week of the Young Child; designate April 8 through 12, 2026 as.","description":"A Resolution Declaring April 8 Through 12, 2026, As \"week Of The Young Child\" In Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR16/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0016.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2077646,"bill_number":"SB2280","title":"Open meetings; revise accessibility to information on meeting times, agendas and minutes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Public Body; To Create New Section 25-41-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public Bodies To Create And Maintain A Public Notice List; To Amend Section 25-41-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Notice By Email Of Meeting Times To Those On The Public Notice List; To Amend Section 25-41-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Requirements Relating To The Availability Of Minutes Of The Meetings Of Public Bodies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2280/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2280.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2077653,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize governing authorities of wet jurisdictions to authorize package retail sales on Sunday.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Any County, Municipality, Tribe, Or Agency Of The State That Is Wet Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law To Authorize Permitted Package Retailers To Engage In Package Retail Sales During Certain Hours On Sunday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB666/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0666.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2077660,"bill_number":"SB2264","title":"Mississippi Comprehensive Coastal Conservation and Restoration Act of 2026; enact.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Comprehensive Coastal Conservation And Restoration Plan Act Of 2026\" To Declare Legislative Findings And Purpose; To Create A Technical Advisory Board (tab) To Develop And Annually Revise A Comprehensive Plan For Restoration, Construction, Storm Protection, Habitat Construction And Restoration, And Water Quality Projects On The Mississippi Gulf Coast; To Provide For The Composition Of The Technical Advisory Board And Its Organization; To Prescribe The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Technical Advisory Board; To Require State And Local Agencies To Cooperate With The Functions Of The Technical Advisory Board; To Require An Annual Report; To Amend Sections 49-15-305, 49-2-13 And 29-15-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2264/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2264.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2077664,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize direct sales and shipments of distilled spirits to be made to residents in this state.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 67-1-301, 67-1-303, 67-1-305, 67-1-307, 67-1-309, 67-1-311, 67-1-313 And 67-1-317, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of Law That Authorize And Regulate The Selling And Shipping Of Wine Directly To Residents Of This State, To Authorize The Selling And Shipping Of Distilled Spirits Directly To Residents Of This State Under Similar Regulation; To Revise The Definitions Of Certain Terms And To Define The Term \"distilled Spirits\" For The Purposes Of Such Sections Of Law; To Amend Sections 27-71-5 And 27-71-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Privilege Tax Required For The Issuance Of A Direct Shipper's Permit Instead Of The Issuance Of A Direct Wine Shipper's Permit; To Levy A Tax On The Sales And Shipments Of Distilled Spirits Made By A Direct Shipper; To Amend Sections 27-71-15, 67-1-45, 67-1-51, 67-1-53, 67-1-55, 67-1-57 And 67-1-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB669/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0669.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2077673,"bill_number":"SB2229","title":"Marijuana; provide that simple possession of 30 grams or less is a civil infraction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Simple Possession Of 30 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Is A Civil Infraction; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Municipal Courts Shall Have Jurisdiction To Impose Civil Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2229/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2229.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077679,"bill_number":"SB2274","title":"Local governments; disallow processing fee for ad valorem tax when paying with a debit card.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-41-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Disallow A Processing Fee To Be Charged On Debit Card Payments For Ad Valorem Taxes; To Amend Sections 27-104-33 And 17-25-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2274/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2274.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2077683,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Robert \"Bob\" John Crechale; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Honoring The Life And Legacy Of Mr. Robert \"bob\" John Crechale, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR18/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0018.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2077690,"bill_number":"SB2231","title":"Procuring prostitution; make first offense a felony, require impoundment of vehicle used in commission of offense.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-29-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The First Offense Of Procuring Prostitution Shall Be A Felony; To Increase The Criminal Penalties For The First And Second Offenses Of The Crime; To Provide That The Vehicle On The Premises Used In The Course Of Procuring Prostitution Shall Be Impounded By The Arresting Law Enforcement Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2231/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2231.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2077696,"bill_number":"SB2251","title":"County website; allow counties without local newspapers to publish certain notices on.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 17-3-3, 17-5-1, 17-11-37, 17-11-45, 17-17-107, 17-17-109, 17-17-227, 17-17-237, 17-17-309, 17-17-311, 17-17-329, 17-17-337, 17-17-348, 17-18-17, 17-21-53, 19-3-1, 19-3-11, 19-3-19, 19-3-33, 19-3-35,19-3-67, 19-3-79, 19-5-9, 19-5-21, 19-5-23, 19-5-81, 19-5-92.1, 19-5-155, 19-5-157, 19-5-189, 19-5-199, 19-5-207, 19-5-219, 19-5-221, 19-7-3, 19-7-21, 19-9-11, 19-9-13, 19-9-27, 19-9-111, 19-9-114, 19-11-7, 19-13-53, 19-15-3, 19-23-5, 19-27-31, 19-29-7, 19-29-9, 19-29-18, 19-29-33, 19-31-7, 19-31-9, 19-31-23 And 19-31-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modernize And Simplify The Notice Publication Process For Counties By Allowing Online Publication As An Alternative To Newspaper Publication In Counties Where There Is No Newspaper Published Or Located Within The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2251/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2251.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2077703,"bill_number":"SB2239","title":"Public schools; allow voluntary prayer, require Ten Commandments to be displayed, and require certain size of U.S. flag.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-12-5, 37-12-7, 37-12-11, 37-13-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Framed Copy Of The Ten Commandments Shall Be On Display In Every Classroom; To Set The Size Requirements For The Ten Commandments And The U.s. Flag That Must Be Displayed In Every Classroom; To Prohibit Staff And Faculty Of School Districts From Discrimination And Reprisal Based On Religious Views And Beliefs; To Provide That There Shall Be A Nondenominal Prayer Said At The Start Of Each School Day In Each Public And Charter School In The State; To Provide That Any Student Or Faculty Member Not Wishing To Take Part In The Daily Prayer Or Pledge Of Allegiance Shall Not Be Required To Participate; To Require That This Act Apply Beginning In The 2026-2027 School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2239/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2239.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2077708,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Sales tax; create diversion to the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Eighteen And One-half Percent Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Business Activities Within A County That Is A Part Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District On Property That Is Owned By The District And Outside Of The Corporate Limits Of Municipalities In Such County Shall Be Distributed To The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District; To Amend Section 27-65-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB673/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0673.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2077712,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Nuclear Energy Supply Chain Investment Fund; create to provide grants to support nuclear power-related companies.","description":"An Act To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Known As The Nuclear Energy Supply Chain Investment Fund For The Purpose Of Promoting Nuclear Development And Manufacturing In The State; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Used To Make Grants To Support Nuclear Power-related Companies, Workforce Development Programs, And Site Development Across Mississippi; To Provide That The Fund Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority (mda); To Require The Mda To Establish A Grant Program To Provide Funding Through Grants To Companies For Certain Nuclear Power-related Projects; To Specify The Criteria That The Mda Shall Use To Evaluate Companies In Reviewing Applications For Grants; To Prescribe The Eligible Expenses For Which Grants From The Fund May Be Used; To Provide That The Funding For A Project Shall Be Made In The Form Of A Reimbursement Grant For Eligible Expenses Made By A Company; To Provide That In Addition To Providing Grants From The Fund, The Mda Shall Work Together With Companies And The Department Of Revenue To Ensure That All Available Tax Credits And Exemptions That A Project Is Eligible For Under Mississippi Law Are Applied To The Company; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB697/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0697.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2077718,"bill_number":"SB2236","title":"Cardiac Emergency Response Plan; revise to include airway clearance devices.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Cardiac Emergency Response Plans To Include The Use Of Airway Clearance Devices In Public Schools And Charter Schools For Instances In Which An Individual's Airway Is Blocked Due To Choking; To Amend Section 37-11-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Integrate Certain Policies Related To Choking Emergencies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2236/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2236.xml","sponsor":"Philman Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2077724,"bill_number":"SB2224","title":"Habitual offender; revise sentencing under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Sentencing Of An Offender As An Habitual Offender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2224/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2224.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077729,"bill_number":"SB2252","title":"Hazardous waste disposal; revise certain provisions regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-17-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Prohibits Disposal Of Hazardous Waste By The Use Of Underground Injection Methods; To Amend Section 17-17-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That The Permit Board Consider The Extent To Which Proposed Commercial Hazardous Waste Management Facilities Conform With The Mississippi Capacity Assurance Plan And Any Interstate Or Regional Agreements; To Amend Section 17-17-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Legislative Findings Of Compliance With Federal Law; To Amend Section 17-17-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2252/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2252.xml","sponsor":"Gary Brumfield"},
{"bill_id":2077736,"bill_number":"SB2226","title":"Youth court; revise transfer to circuit court.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Transfer From Youth Court To Circuit Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2226/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2226.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077742,"bill_number":"SB2250","title":"Public contracts; prohibit preferential treatment based on race, ethnicity or sex.","description":"An Act To Prohibit State, County And Municipal Agencies, Departments, Institutions Or Offices, Or Their Political Subdivisions, From Entering Into Minority Set-aside Contracts Or From Providing Minority Businesses With Preferential Treatment With Public Contracts And Purchases On The Basis Of Race, Ethnicity Or Sex; To Amend Sections 27-104-7, 31-7-13, 57-69-5, 57-69-9, 57-75-9, 57-75-11 And 57-75-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2250/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2250.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2077747,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize governing authorities of wet jurisdictions to authorize package retail sales on Sunday.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Any County, Municipality, Tribe, Or Agency Of The State That Is Wet Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law To Authorize Permitted Package Retailers To Engage In Package Retail Sales During Certain Hours On Sunday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB672/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0672.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2077752,"bill_number":"SB2256","title":"County boards of supervisors; permit to regulate, repair and maintain certain county and municipal cemeteries.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-7-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Boards Of Supervisors To Maintain And Repair Public Cemeteries Within The County Boundaries Or In Any Municipality Located Within The County; To Permit Boards Of Supervisors To Use Any Available Funds For Such Purpose And Bill For Reimbursement Municipalities When Applicable; To Amend Section 39-5-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2256/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2256.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2077758,"bill_number":"SB2203","title":"State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies.","description":"An Act To Create Section 29-5-2.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Bureau Of Building, Grounds And Real Property Management Of The Department Of Finance And Administration To Act As The Central Leasing Agent For All State Agencies That Need Office Space In Any State Or Nonstate-owned Building And To Prescribe Those Responsibilities; To Amend Sections 29-5-2, 37-3-5, 41-4-7, 41-73-27, 43-13-116, 43-33-717, 49-19-5, 51-8-29, 51-8-31, 51-9-121, 51-11-11, 51-11-13, 57-1-23, 65-1-8, 65-1-17, 69-7-109, 69-27-35, 71-3-85, 73-7-3, 73-17-7, 73-39-57, 99-18-13 And 99-39-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2203/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2203.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2077765,"bill_number":"SB2209","title":"University campus events; require enhanced security measures and collaboration among law enforcement for large events.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Public Safety And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Coordinate To Provide Enhanced Security Measures And Promote Collaboration Among Law Enforcement On University Campuses For Large Events; To Prescribe Duties Of The Department Of Public Safety Under This Act; To Require The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Require Each Institution Of Higher Learning To Post A Prominent Link To The Tip Submission Platform Developed By The Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Section 45-1-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Appoint A Statewide Safety Training Officer Whose Duty It Shall Be To Perform Public Training For Campus Law Enforcement; To Bring Forward Section 45-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2209/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2209.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077770,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Practice of medicine or dentistry; allow persons convicted of certain crimes to practice after license reinstatement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Persons Who Are Convicted Of Certain Crimes To Practice Medicine Or Dentistry Again After The Person's License Has Been Reinstated By The State Board Of Medical Licensure Or The State Board Of Dental Examiners; To Bring Forward Sections 73-9-61 And 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Nonissuance Or Denial Of Dental And Medical Licenses, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB679/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0679.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2077777,"bill_number":"SB2204","title":"Certain restitution centers; transition to post-release reentry centers.","description":"An Act To End The Use Of The Greenwood Restitution Center, The Hinds County Restitution Center And The Pascagoula Restitution Center And Convert Said Facilities To Post-release Reentry Centers; To Authorize The Department Of Corrections To Operate Said Facilities; To Amend Section 25-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Outline The Duties And Compensation For Sheriffs, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 45-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Time Frame For Registration Of Offenders, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 45-33-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For A Central Registry Of Offenders, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Outlines Department Functions, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Outlines Subordinate Personnel, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-110, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Assigns The Pre-release Program, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-194, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Cashless System And Prohibits Financial Items, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-1207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Construction Of Additional Public Or Private Correctional Facilities, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Probation Violations And Procedures For Bail, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Repeal Section 99-37-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Establishment Of Restitution Centers; To Repeal Section 99-37-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Cooperation Of The Department Of Public Welfare And The Department Of Corrections At Restitution Centers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2204/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2204.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077781,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Health insurance; prohibit modifications on renewal of covered and prescribed prescription drug's contracted benefit level.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Health Insurance Plans From Modifying, On Renewal, An Insured's Contracted Benefit Level For Any Prescription Drug That Was Approved Or Covered Under The Plan In The Immediately Preceding Plan Year And Prescribed During That Year For A Medical Condition Or Mental Illness; To List Modifications Prohibited; To Clarify What Is Not Prohibited; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB698/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0698.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2077790,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Fishing; residents who are 65 or older not required to pay fee at any state park or wildlife management area.","description":"An Act To Provide That Residents Of The State Of Mississippi Who Are Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Older Shall Not Be Required To Pay Any Fee Or Charge For Entry Or For Fishing At Any State Park Or Wildlife Management Area; To Amend Section 55-3-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB691/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0691.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2077795,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Appropriations; DPS for salary increase for active officers of MHP, MBN, MBI and Capitol Police for FY 2027.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For Salary Increases And Required State-funded Fringe Benefits For Active Sworn Officers Of The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics, Mississippi Bureau Of Investigation And Capitol Police, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB696/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0696.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2077800,"bill_number":"SB2278","title":"State agencies; notify Legislature of proposed rule adoption.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Specific Notice Of Proposed Rule Adoption Be Given To The Legislature By State Agencies Using Electronic Means; To Amend Section 25-43-3.111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2278/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2278.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2077807,"bill_number":"SB2216","title":"Ease Access to Suffrage (EASE) Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Ease Access To Suffrage (ease) Act; To Establish The Ease Access To Suffrage Program Within The External Affairs Division Of The Office Of The Secretary Of State; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Program Shall Be To Publish The Criteria For The Restoration Of Suffrage In Mississippi, To Create A Public Portal For Applications, To Raise Awareness About The Suffrage Restoration Process And To Ensure That A Person's Right To Vote Is Fully Restored For The Next Election After The Restoration Of The Right By The Legislature Under Article 12, Section 253 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890; To Set Forth Certain Criteria For The Restoration Of The Right To Suffrage; To Require The Division To Create A Public Portal For Applications; To Require The Office Of The Secretary Of State To Raise Awareness Of The Program Through A Media Campaign; To Require The Secretary Of State To Coordinate With Certain Members Of The Legislature In Determining The Criteria For The Restoration Of Suffrage And The Program; To Authorize The Office Of The Secretary Of State To Promulgate Rules Or Regulations To Administer This Section; To Require The Office Of The Secretary Of State To Promulgate Clear Rules And Regulations To Ensure That A Person's Right To Vote Is Fully Restored For The Next Election After The Restoration Of Suffrage Under Article 12, Section 253 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2216/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2216.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2077811,"bill_number":"SB2259","title":"\"The Peoples Access Act\"; require official meetings to be broadcast via video livestream applications, with exceptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-41-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Official Meetings Of State Agencies, With Exceptions, To Be Broadcast Via Video Livestreaming Applications On The Front Page Of The Official Website Of Each Respective Agency; To Require Certain Information To Be Included In All Public Notices; To Provide That Any Action Taken By A State Agency Failing To Use Due Diligence To Comply With Livestreaming Requirements Is Subject To The Provisions And Penalties In Section 25-41-15; To Provide Backup Procedural Requirements If Technological Difficulties Make Livestreaming A Meeting Impracticable; To Provide A Deadline For Livestreaming Implementation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2259/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2259.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2077819,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Missing or unidentified persons; create procedures regarding investigation of.","description":"An Act To Provide Certain Procedures For Law Enforcement Agencies Concerning The Investigation Into A Missing Or Unidentified Person; To Require A Law Enforcement Agency To Initiate Certain Procedures Upon The Receipt Of A Credible Report Of A Missing Or Unidentified Person; To Require Certain Information About The Missing Or Unidentified Person To Be Entered Into The National Missing And Unidentified Persons System; To Require A Law Enforcement Agency To Enter A Report Of A Missing Child Into The National Missing And Unidentified Persons System Without Delay; To Require The State Medical Examiner Test The Dna Of Unidentified Human Remains Using Forensic Genetic Genealogy Testing; To Amend Section 41-61-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"unclaimed Human Remains\" And \"unidentified Human Remains\"; To Amend Section 41-61-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Body Is Unidentified Human Remains, The Body Shall Be Submitted To The State Medical Examiner; To Amend Section 41-61-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Upon Discovery, Unidentified Human Remains Or Anatomical Material Suspected Of Being Part Of The Human Body Shall Be The Jurisdiction Of The State Medical Examiner By Operation Of Law; To Provide That The Willful Destruction Of A Body, Body Part Or Unidentified Human Remains Shall Be A Felony; To Require The County Medical Examiner Investigator In Concert With The State Medical Examiner To Enter Into The National Missing And Unidentified Persons System All Unclaimed Human Remains Cases Within A Certain Amount Of Days; To Amend Section 41-39-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Physician, Hospital, Funeral Director, Embalmer, County Medical Examiner Or Other Person Acquiring Possession Of Unidentified Human Remains To Submit The Remains To The State Medical Examiner And Not Subject The Remains To Cremation, Embalming Or Other Destructive Treatment; To Amend Section 45-6-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Board's Powers And Duties To Include Investigative Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB685/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0685.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2077824,"bill_number":"SB2260","title":"Government Efficiency; create task force to provide recommendations on.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Health And Welfare Efficiency Task Force\" Created To Examine The Efficiency Of Certain State Agencies, Streamline Government And Regulatory Services And Eliminate Duplicative Requirements And Procedures Which Unnecessarily Slow Down The Process For Mississippians To Receive Government Services; To Require The Task Force To Develop Recommendations To The Legislature On Changes To Policy And Laws In Mississippi With A Goal Of Increasing State Government Efficiency By Streamlining Government Services And Eliminating Duplicate Procedures And Requirements; To Set The Membership Of The Task Force; To Provide For Other Provisions Related Thereto, Including Per Diem And Voting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2260/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2260.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2077829,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"County law library; authorize use of money for technological purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Funds To Be Used For Electronic And Technological Purposes For Any Chancery Or Circuit Courtroom In The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB700/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0700.xml","sponsor":"Elliot Burch"},
{"bill_id":2077836,"bill_number":"SB2279","title":"License reinstatement; apply standards to physicians and dentists to reenter practice after certain offenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A Physician Or A Dentist To Apply For A Reinstatement Of His Or Her License After Conviction Of Certain Crimes; To Provide The Conditions That Must To Satisfied For An Applicant To Be Eligible For License Reinstatement; To Create Section 99-19-36, To Outline The License Reinstatment Process For Physicians And Dentists Convicted Of Certain Crimes As Outlined In Section 99-19-35; To Provide That The Mississippi State Board Of Medical Licensure, Or The Mississippi State Board Of Dental Examiners, Respectfully, Shall Be Tasked With Reviewing Applications For License Reinstatement; To Provide Grounds For Denial Of A License Reinstatement Request; To Provide That The Reviewing Boards Shall Use Their Own Discretion To Create And Adopt Rules And Regulations Necessary To Implement, Administer And Enforce The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2279/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2279.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2077841,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise policy of state regarding prohibition of, revise certain provisions regarding delivery service permits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Renounce Prohibition As The Policy Of This State In Favor Of The Legal Manufacture, Sale, Distribution And Transportation Of Alcoholic Beverages, Except In Counties That Vote To Institute Prohibition After Holding An Election On The Matter; To Amend Sections 67-1-5, 67-1-7, 67-1-9, 67-1-15, 67-1-16, 67-1-17, 67-1-37, 67-1-51, 67-1-57, 67-1-85, 67-1-91, 67-1-101, 67-9-1, 27-71-15, 27-71-31 And 97-31-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Sections 67-1-11, 67-1-13 And 67-1-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto And To Revise How Often A County Or Municipality May Hold An Election On The Question Of Institution Prohibition; To Amend Section 67-1-51.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To Responsibilities Of Package Retailers That Contract With Delivery Service Permittees For Delivery Of Alcoholic Beverages Or Beer, Light Wine And Light Spirit Product; To Bring Forward Section 67-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is A Section Of Law Regulating The Manufacture, Sale, Transportation And Distribution Of Light Wine, Light Spirit Product And Beer, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB671/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0671.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2077846,"bill_number":"SB2237","title":"Student School Stewardship Pilot Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Student School Stewardship Pilot Program To Implement Structured, Student-led Cleaning Activities In Public K-12 Schools; To Stipulate That The Program Operate For No Less Than Two Academic Years; To Limit The Number Of Participating Schools To Ten; To Require Selected Schools To Represent Diverse Ages, Locations And Demographics; To Require Written Consent From Parents Or Guardians Prior To A Child's Participation In The Program; To Require Participating Schools To Create A List Of Activities For Approval; To Provide For Operation Of The Program; To Allow Instructors To Integrate Aspects Of The Program Into Instruction; To Require The Department Of Education To Collect Data And Submit A Report To The Legislature No Later Than December 31, 2028; To Provide For Allocation Of Funding, If Available; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2237/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2237.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2077852,"bill_number":"SB2246","title":"Teacher Pay Competitiveness Act; enact to raise teacher salaries.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Increase To The Minimum Teacher Salary Scale By $8,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2246/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2246.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2077860,"bill_number":"SB2212","title":"Elections; repeal ban on convicted felons voting or running for office.","description":"An Act To Repeal Any Ban On Convicted Felons Voting Or Running For Office In The State Of Mississippi; To Repeal Sections 23-15-19 And 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require That Any Person Who Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud Or Any Disenfranchising Crime Shall Not Be Registered, Or Shall Be Removed From The Statewide Elections Management System; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-153, 23-15-221, 23-15-299, 23-15-309, 23-15-359 And 23-15-361, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2212/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2212.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077865,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Income tax; increase amount of National Guard compensation excluded from gross income.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $15,000.00 To $25,000.00, The Amount Of Compensation Received By A Member Of The National Guard That Is Excluded From The Meaning Of \"gross Income\" For Purposes Of The State Income Tax Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB693/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0693.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2077871,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act; create to prevent release of personal information with intent to harass.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act; To Prohibit The Intentional And Willful Disclosure Of Personal Information Of Certain Persons; To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Information Of Certain Persons From The Public Records Act; To Bring Forward Section 13-5-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates The Random Drawing Of Jurors, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB704/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0704.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2077876,"bill_number":"SB2225","title":"Habitual offender; prior felonies with completed sentences more than 10 years prior to date of offense not considered.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Calculation To Determine Whether An Offender Should Be Sentenced As An Habitual Offender; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2225/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2225.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077881,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Tammie Nichols TV Show; commend for 15 years of television ministry and community impact.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending The Tammie Nichols Tv Show As The Program Celebrates 15 Years Of Television Ministry And Community Impact.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR17/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0017.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2077888,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Cemeteries on private property; provide right of access to for certain persons.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 41-43-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Owners And Lessees Of Private Land On Which A Cemetery, Graves Or Burial Sites Are Located Shall Have A Duty To Allow Reasonable Access To The Cemetery, Graves Or Burial Sites By Certain Persons Who Have Given Reasonable Notice To The Owner Or Lessees; To Provide That Any Person Entering Onto Private Land As Authorized By This Section Shall Be Responsible For Conducting Himself Or Herself In A Manner That Does Not Damage The Private Land, Cemetery, Gravesite Or Burial Site, And Shall Be Liable To The Owner Or Lessee Of The Property For Any Damage Caused As The Result Of His Or Her Access; To Provide Immunity From Liability To The Landowner And Lessee In Any Civil Action Arising Out Of The Access Granted By This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB668/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0668.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2077894,"bill_number":"SB2241","title":"Public education; provide annual salary supplement to certain occupational therapists.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Annual Salary Supplement Of $6,000.00, Plus Fringe Benefits, To An Occupational Therapist Who Has Met The Requirements And Acquired Initial Certification As An Occupational Therapist Registered From The National Board For Certification In Occupational Therapy, Inc., And Who Is Employed By A Local School Board Or The State Board Of Education As An Occupational Therapist And Not An Administrator; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2241/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2241.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2077899,"bill_number":"SB2257","title":"Housing authorities; enable participation in mixed-finance projects and self-insurance pooling arrangements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"mixed-finance Project\" For Use In The Housing Authorities Law; To Amend Section 43-33-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Authority To Prepare, Carry Out, Acquire, Lease And Operate Housing Projects And To Provide For The Construction, Reconstruction, Improvement, Alteration Or Repair Of Any Housing Project Or Any Part Thereof By Direct Sponsorship Of The Authority, By The Purchase Of A Mortgage Or By The Making Of A Mortgage Loan To A Not-for-profit Entity Or Corporation; To Authorize An Authority To Participate In Mixed-finance Projects To Provide For The Construction, Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Improvement, Alteration Or Repair Of Any Housing Project Or Any Part Thereof; To Enable An Authority To Provide Certain Assistance To A Mixed-finance Project For The Construction Or Rehabilitation Of A Housing Project; To Authorize The Formation Of A Self-insurance Pooling Arrangement Under Section 11-46-17 When One Or More Authorities Form Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies Or Other Entities For The Purpose Of Undertaking A Mixed-finance Project; To Authorize Such Housing Authority-related Entities To Enter Into Agreements For Joint Or Cooperative Action To Pool Their Financial And Administrative Resources For Certain Purposes Related To Liability Or Insurability; To Amend Section 43-33-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Mixed-finance Projects Among Projects For Which Two Or More Authorities May Join Or Cooperate With One Another For Certain Activities; To Create New Section 43-33-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Individuals Who Incorporate Or Join As A Partner Or Member To Develop Or Manage A Mixed-finance Project Enjoy The Same Protections And Immunities Provided To Housing Authority Corporations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2257/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2257.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2077907,"bill_number":"SB2242","title":"Mississippi Math Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"mississippi Math Act\" Establishing The Moving Mathematics In Mississippi (m3) Program Within The State Department Of Education; To Set Forth Findings, Purposes, Definitions And Program Components; To Authorize K-12 Mathematics Coaching And Supports, K-5 Mathematics Screening And Interventions, An Algebra-readiness Indicator Based On The Grade 5 Statewide Mathematics Assessment Scale Score, And Professional Development For Grades K-1, 2-6 And 7-12; To Provide For Administration, Rulemaking, Data Protections, Reporting, Evaluation And District Participation; To Create The Moving Mathematics In Mississippi Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2242/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2242.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2077912,"bill_number":"SB2223","title":"Violent habitual offender; require both previous crimes to have been crimes of violence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Sentencing Of An Offender As An Habitual Violent Offender By Requiring Both Previous Crimes To Have Been Crimes Of Violence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2223/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2223.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077919,"bill_number":"SB2267","title":"Memorial highways; designate certain honoring Judge Lloyd Gilmer Spivey III and amend designation rules for.","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of U.s. Highway 51 Located In Canton, Madison County, Mississippi, As The \"judge Lloyd Gilmer Spivey Iii Memorial Highway\"; To Amend Section 65-3-38.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That Highways, Roads, Streets Or Bridges On The Designated State Highway System May Not Be Named After Elected Officials During The Term Of Such Person's Office Or For 10 Years After Serving In Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2267/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2267.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2077924,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Driver's license; require road test to be administered as a condition of receiving.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Require Certain Driver's License Applicants To Complete A Road Test As A Component Of The Driver's License Examination Process, To Demonstrate The Applicant's Ability To Properly And Safely Operate And Maneuver A Motor Vehicle In A Real-time Traffic Environment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB694/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0694.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2077928,"bill_number":"SB2244","title":"Student transfers; provide funding to district for receiving student from district rated \"F\" last 2 consecutive school years.","description":"An Act To Provide That A School District Accepting A Transfer Student Under Section 37-15-31 From A District Rated In The Last Two Consecutive School Years As An \"f\" Under The State Department Of Education's Accountability Model Shall Receive From The Department The Difference Between The Total Funding Formula Amount For Each Public School Student And The Average Per-pupil Cost Of The Receiving District For A Comparable Student; To Direct The State Department Of Education To Promulgate Rules And Regulations For Implementing This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2244/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2244.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2077937,"bill_number":"SB2258","title":"Mississippi Ireland Trade Commission; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi-ireland Trade Commission; To State Findings Of The Legislature; To Provide For Appointments To The Commission And The Length Of Their Terms; To Specify How The Commission Is To Conduct Its Business; To Set Out The Purposes Of The Commission; To Authorize The Commission To Raise Funds, Through Direct Solicitation Or Other Fundraising Events, Alone Or With Other Groups, And To Accept Gifts, Grants, And Bequests From Individuals, Corporations, Foundations, Governmental Agencies, And Public And Private Organizations And Institutions To Carry Out Its Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2258/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2258.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2077941,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Elections; establish procedure for automatic registration of certain voters who apply for driver's license or register for selective service.","description":"An Act To Authorize Any Person Who Is Qualified To Register To Vote In The State Of Mississippi To Register To Vote When That Person Applies For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Obtain Certain Information From A Person Who Desires To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide An Opt-out Procedure For Persons Who Choose Not To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide For The Forwarding Of Voter Registration Applications To The Person's County Of Residence; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-39, 23-15-41, 23-15-79, 23-15-95 And 63-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Sections 63-1-19, 45-35-7 And 63-1-210, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Male Registers Under The Military Selective Service Act, He May Also Be Registered To Vote Unless He Affirmatively Declines; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Collect Certain Information In To Register The Person To Vote; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB667/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0667.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2077948,"bill_number":"SB2269","title":"MS Fully Autonomous Vehicle Enabling Act; extend repealer on law enforcement interaction plan submission to DPS.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-35-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Provision Of Law Requiring The Operator Of A Fully Autonomous Vehicle To Submit A Law Enforcement Interaction Plan To The Department Of Public Safety; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2269/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2269.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2077953,"bill_number":"SB2275","title":"State Workplace Safety and Health Office; establish under State Board of Health.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Empower The State Board Of Health To Establish An Office Of Workplace Safety And Health; To Regulate Occupational Health And Safety Standards In The State Of Mississippi; To Prescribe Its Powers And Responsibilities; To Amend Sections 71-1-25 And 71-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Empower The Office Of Workplace Safety And Health To Enforce Child Labor Laws In The State Of Mississippi; To Prescribe Its Powers And Responsibilities; To Amend Section 41-3-15, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2275/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2275.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077959,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Sales tax; exempt certain sales of tangible personal property and services to churches.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Or Services To A Church That Is Exempt From Federal Income Taxation Under The United States Internal Revenue Code For Use Solely In The Propagation Of Its Creed Or Carrying On Its Customary Nonprofit Religious Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB690/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0690.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2077965,"bill_number":"SB2253","title":"Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation Program; direct the Mississippi Home Corporation to establish using federal funds.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The Mississippi Home Corporation To Establish A Neighborhood Housing Rehabilitation Program (nhrp) In Municipalities To Preserve And Improve Owner-occupied Properties And Bring Properties Up To Applicable Building Codes And Standards; To Direct The Mississippi Home Corporation To Establish This Program In Cooperation With Federal Agency Programs With Available Funds; To Create The Nhrp Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Require A Report To The Legislature; To Amend Section 43-33-717, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2253/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2253.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077970,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"First responders; authorize follow-up drug testing.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 45-6-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Right To Follow-up Testing For A Law Enforcement Officer Who Tests Positive For Illegal Drug Use And To Provide For Terms Of Suspension Pending The Receipt Of Results From The Follow-up Test; To Amend Section 45-6-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB675/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0675.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2077976,"bill_number":"SB2261","title":"Mississippi Search and Rescue Program Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Search And Rescue Program Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Mississippi Search And Rescue Program; To Require The Office To Perform Certain Duties Under The Program; To Require The Director Of The Office To Perform Certain Duties; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Provided With The Necessary Funding For Equipment, Training Facilities, And Warehouses For Equipment And Personnel For The Program To Perform Its Functions; To Create A Special Fund With The State Treasury To Be Known As The Mississippi Search And Rescue Program Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2261/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2261.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2077981,"bill_number":"SB2245","title":"Public school technology inventory; require State Board of Education and local school boards to report annually regarding.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules Requiring All School Boards To Evaluate Certain Cost And Performance Metrics When Acquiring Technology, Computer Hardware, And Software; To Require Each Governing Board Of A School District Or Charter School To Submit An Annual Report To The State Board Of Education Regarding The Operation, Repair Needs, And Repair Or Replacement Costs Of School Technology Device Inventory; To Require The State Board Of Education To Submit An Annual Report To The Legislature Including A Summary Of The Data Reported By Each School Board And Recommendations To Reduce Break/fix Rates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2245/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2245.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2077988,"bill_number":"SB2214","title":"Absentee voting; authorize every qualified elector.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-713, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Every Duly Qualified Elector To Vote By Absentee Ballot; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2214/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2214.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2077993,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine at grocery stores.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"grocery Store\" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Issue Grocery Store Wine-only Retailer's Permits That Authorize The Holder Thereof To Sell Wine At Retail At A Grocery Store In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Premises Where Sold; To Provide That The Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit May Sell Other Products And Merchandise, Except Beer, But Must Derive At Least 50% Of The Revenue Of The Licensed Premises From The Retail Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Licensed Premises; To Revise The Type Of Permits For Which Certain Temporary Permits May Be Issued; To Authorize A Person To Own Or Control Any Interest In No More Than Six Package Retailer's Permits; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The License Tax Required For Grocery Store Wine-only Retailer's Permits; To Amend Sections 67-1-41, 67-1-75, 67-1-83 And 67-1-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB674/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0674.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2077999,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Public schools; require school boards to adopt policy on bell-to-bell cell phone prohibition.","description":"An Act To Require Local School Boards To Develop And Public Schools Located Within The School District To Implement Age-appropriate And Developmentally-appropriate Policies Relating To Student Cell Phone Possession And Use On School Property During The Academic School Day From Bell-to-bell; To Specify The Minimum Provisions To Be Contained In Each School Cell Phone-free Education Policy Applicable To Elementary, Middle And High School Students; To Prescribe Exceptions To Possession; To Prohibit Students From Being Suspended Or Expelled As A Consequence Of Any Violation Of Such Policies; To Require School Districts To Establish Procedures For Off-site Events; To Require School Boards To Make Its Policy Publicly Available And Posted Prominently On The School District's Website; To Require School Boards, When Designing Its Cell Phone-free Education Policy, To Incorporate School-based Emergency Best Practices In Its Comprehensive School Safety Plan; To Provide For The Construction Of This Act; To Amend Sections 37-11-55 And 37-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Regarding The Prohibition On Suspending Or Expelling Students For Being In Violation Of The Cell Phone Possession Policy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB702/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0702.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2078005,"bill_number":"SB2270","title":"Harvest permits; delete repealer on provisions establishing maximum weight and approved routes of vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Provisions Of Law That Provide For The Maximum Weight Of Harvest Permit Vehicles And Require Certain Harvest Permit Holders To Obtain Prior Approval For Their Routes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2270/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2270.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2078010,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Wrongful conviction; remove limit on damages when court finds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-44-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Limitation For Damages When A Person Is Wrongfully Convicted Or Incarcerated; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB681/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0681.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2078015,"bill_number":"SB2218","title":"Simple possession of controlled substances; revise certain penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Penalties For First And Second Controlled Substance Crimes; To Amend Section 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2218/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2218.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2078021,"bill_number":"SB2272","title":"Sales tax; exempt certain agricultural and logging items.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-65-17 And 27-65-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The State Sales Tax Retail Sales Of Certain Agricultural And Logging Items Formerly Taxed At The Rate Of 1.5%; To Exempt From The State Sales Tax Retail Sales Of Livestock Fencing Materials And Agricultural Lime, When Made To Commercial Farmers For Agricultural Purposes; To Direct The Department Of Revenue To Establish An Application Process For A Commercial Farmer's Permit To Be Issued; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-28","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2272/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2272.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2078027,"bill_number":"SB2248","title":"School employee salary supplement; provide for occupational therapists, behavior analysts and school psychologists.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Payment Of An Annual Salary Supplement To Licensed Occupational Therapists, Behavior Analysts And Certified School Psychologists As Part Of Their Compensation As School Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2248/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2248.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2078034,"bill_number":"SB2219","title":"Intervention court; amend criteria for participation in.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 9-23-5 And 9-23-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Conviction For Burglary Of A Dwelling Is Not A Crime Of Violence For Purposes Of Determining An Offender's Eligibility For An Intervention Court Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2219/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2219.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2078039,"bill_number":"SB2232","title":"Vehicle safety equipment; increase sanctions for failure to use and divert funds to driver safety programs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-2-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Criminal Fine For Failure To Wear A Seatbelt; To Divert The Monies Received From Such Fines To Certain Funds To Be Disbursed Subject To Appropriation By The Legislature For Education And Information Programs; To Amend Section 63-7-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Criminal Fine For Failure To Use A Child Passenger Restraint Device; To Divert The Monies Received From Such Fines To Certain Funds To Be Disbursed Subject To Appropriation By The Legislature For Education And Information Programs; To Mirror The Provision Of Law In The Chapter Concerning Seatbelts That Violations Of This Section Shall Not Be Entered On Driving Records; To Amend Section 63-2-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Use Of Safety Seat Belt Education Fund As A Special Fund Within The State Treasury; To Update An Outdated Reference To The Former State Tax Commission; To Amend Sections 37-25-17 And 63-7-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-14","last_action":"Failed","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2232/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2232.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2078049,"bill_number":"SB2265","title":"Recreational off-highway vehicles; authorize operation on county roads subject to certain requirements and cap tag fees for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow All-terrain Vehicles And Recreational Off-highway Vehicles To Operate On County Rural, Gravel Or Paved Roads; To Require, For Such Operation, Compliance With Licensing And Tagging Requirements And Other Motor Vehicle Regulations, Except Those Requiring Equipping With Windshield Wipers; To Specify That A License Tag Shall Not Authorize The Use Of An All-terrain Vehicle Or Recreational Off-highway Vehicle For Towing, Or For Operation On An Interstate Highway Or Any Other Road For Which The Speed Limit Exceeds 40 Miles Per Hour, Except For Crossing Certain Roads; To Amend Section 27-19-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform And To Provide That License Tags Sold And Issued For All Terrain Vehicles Or Recreational Off-highway Vehicles Shall Not Exceed $100.00; To Amend Sections 27-19-3, 27-19-5, 27-51-5, 63-3-103, 63-15-3 And 63-21-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2265/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2265.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2078054,"bill_number":"SB2263","title":"Boating; prohibit enforcement officers from performing vessel stops or boarding a vessel without probable cause.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 59-21-127 And 59-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Enforcement Officers Of The Mississippi Department Of Marine Resources From Performing Vessel Stops Or Boarding A Vessel Without Probable Cause; To Prohibit Enforcement Officers From Performing A Vessel Stop Or Boarding A Vessel For The Sole Purpose Of Performing A Safety Or Marine Sanitation Equipment Inspection; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-13","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2026-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2263/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2263.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2078058,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Radar; authorize sheriffs and deputies to use under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any County Sheriff Or Deputy Sheriff To Utilize Radar Speed Detection Equipment Upon The Approval Of The Board Of Supervisors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB692/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0692.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2078065,"bill_number":"SB2207","title":"Uniforms for state offenders housed by Department of Corrections; remove stripes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-124, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Corrections To Revise The Uniforms Worn By State Offenders Who Are Housed By The Department By Removing The Word \"convict\" From The Uniforms And By Replacing Such Word With \"m.d.o.c.\" And By Removing The Stripes From The Uniforms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2207/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2207.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2078072,"bill_number":"SB2277","title":"Mississippi Minimum Wage Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact A Minimum Wage Law For The State Of Mississippi, With Annual Incremental Increases Over A Three-year Period; To Define Employers And Employees Subject To The Minimum Wage Law; To Empower The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, Office Of The Governor, To Enforce And Administer The Provisions Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Provide Criminal Penalties And A Civil Cause Of Action Against Employers For Violations Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Amend Section 17-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipal And County Governing Authorities, In Their Discretion, To Mandate A Wage That Is More Than The State Minimum Wage; To Amend Section 25-3-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Sections 85-3-4 And 97-3-54.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 23-15-239, 37-7-307, 37-33-175, 57-34-5 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2277/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2277.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2078078,"bill_number":"SB2271","title":"Sales tax; create diversion to counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That 18-1/2% Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected From Business Activities Outside The Municipalities In A County Shall Be Paid To The County; To Amend Section 27-65-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2271/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2271.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2078083,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Jackson County; include in prohibition on using a purse seine for the taking of fish within one mile of the shoreline.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-15-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Jackson County, Mississippi, In The Counties Where It Is Prohibited For Any Person, Firm Or Corporation Using Or Attempting To Use A Purse Seine For The Taking Of Fish Or To Have Such Seine In The Water Within One Mile Of The Shoreline; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB683/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0683.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2078090,"bill_number":"SB2276","title":"Mississippi Department of Labor; create.","description":"An Act To Establish A Mississippi Department Of Labor; To Set Forth And Prescribe The Functions Of Administrative Offices In The Department; To Provide For The Election Of The Commissioner Of Labor; To Amend Section 71-5-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Abolish The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security And Transfer The Duties, Powers And Funds Of The Department To The Office Of Employment Security In The Mississippi Department Of Labor; To Repeal Section 71-5-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Appointment Of The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security; To Empower The Department Of Labor To Administer And Coordinate Certain Federal And State-funded Job Training And Employment-related Education Programs; To Prescribe The Responsibilities Of The Office Of Industry Service And Industry Start-up Training, The Office Of Employee Relations And Job Discrimination And The Office Of Disabled Employee Assistance In The Department; To Amend Sections 7-1-351, 7-1-355, 7-1-357, 7-1-361, 7-1-363 And 7-1-365, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 25-3-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set The Annual Salary Of The Commissioner Of Labor; To Amend Sections 23-15-193 And 23-15-297, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add The Commissioner Of Labor To The List Of Elected Officials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2276/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2276.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2078096,"bill_number":"HC20","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that the people have the right to propose new statutes and amend or repeal existing statutes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing Amendments To Sections 33, 56, 61 And 72, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That The People Reserve To Themselves The Right To Exercise The Legislative Power Of The State To Propose New Laws And To Amend Or Repeal Existing Laws By Initiative, And To Approve Or Reject The Same In An Election Independent Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC20/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0020.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2078101,"bill_number":"SB2230","title":"Electronic warrants; provide use for misdemeanors and protection orders.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Misdemeanor Warrants Within The Provision Of Law That Provides For Electronic Warrants; To Clarify That A Signature Utilized By The Judicial Branch Of State Government On A Protection Order Shall Not Be Denied Legal Effect Or Enforceability Solely Because It Is In Electronic Form; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2230/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2230.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2078108,"bill_number":"SB2283","title":"Cottage foods; eliminate annual gross sale cap and internet sale restrictions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-29-951, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Annual Gross Sales For A Cottage Food Operation To Be Exempt From Food Establishment Permit Fees; To Amend The Online Sale Regulations For Cottage Food Operations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2283/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2283.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2078113,"bill_number":"SB2210","title":"Bolivar County; authorize to create utility district to own, control, operate and maintain Choctaw Sewer Association system.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Bolivar County, Mississippi, To Establish A Utility District Within The Community Of Choctaw For The Purpose Of Owning, Controlling, Operating And Maintaining The Choctaw Sewer Association System Facilities; To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of The Utility District; To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Bolivar County To Transfer Assets And Other Property To The District, And To Contribute Funds And Services For The Repair And Improvement Of The Sewer System Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2210/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2210.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2078118,"bill_number":"SB2268","title":"State highway system; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 65-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Old State Highway 6 And Old State Highway 9 In Pontotoc County, Mississippi, To The State Highway System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2268/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2268.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2078124,"bill_number":"SB2234","title":"Mississippi Study Committee on Alternative Student Assessment Models; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Study Committee On Alternative Student Assessment Models To Examine And Develop Recommendations Regarding Alternative Methods For Measuring Student Educational Outcomes In Mississippi Public Schools In Lieu Of Statewide Standardized Testing; To Provide For The Composition, Organization And Responsibilities Of The Committee; To Direct The Committee To Meet At Least Four Times, Ensuring Sufficient Time To Deliberate And Finalize Its Recommendations; To Provide That The Committee Shall Report Its Findings And Recommendations To The Legislature No Later Than December 1, 2026; To Direct The State Department Of Education To Provide Necessary Staff And Administrative Support To The Committee; To Allow For Additional Support From The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review (peer), Upon Request And Subject To Available Resources; To Provide For Compensation According To Law For Legislative Members And Travel Expense Reimbursement For Non-legislative Members; To Provide For The Dissolution Of The Committee On January 1, 2027, Or Upon The Submission Of Its Final Report, Whichever Is Later; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2234/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2234.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2078130,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Public purchasing laws; revise to include set asides for businesses owned by veterans and people with disabilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Public Procurement Review Board To Adopt Regulations To Set Aside At Least Five Percent Of Anticipated Annual Expenditures For The Purchase Of Commodities From Minority Businesses; To Provide That Businesses Owned By Veterans And Businesses Owned By People With Disabilities Shall Also Be Eligible For The Set-asides; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Public Purchasing Law To Require Any Agency Or Governing Authority To Set Aside Not More Than Twenty Percent Of Its Anticipated Annual Expenditures For The Purchase Of Commodities From Minority Businesses; To Provide That Businesses Owned By Veterans And Businesses Owned By People With Disabilities Shall Also Be Eligible For The Set-asides; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB703/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0703.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2078137,"bill_number":"SB2227","title":"Violent habitual offender; require jury determination.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Violent Habitual Offender Sentencing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2227/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2227.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2078141,"bill_number":"SB2208","title":"Mississippi Public University System Governance Study Committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Public University System Governance Study Committee To Conduct A Review Of The System-level Governance Structure Of Mississippi's Public Institutions Of Higher Learning; To List The Committee's Responsibilities; To Name The Membership Of The Committee Representing Various Institutions And Industry Sectors; To Provide That The Committee Shall Report Its Findings And Recommendations To The Legislature No Later Than December 1, 2026; To Direct The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review To Provide Necessary Staff And Administrative Support To The Committee; To Allow For Additional Support Upon Request And Available Resources; To Provide For Compensation For Legislative Members And Travel Expense Reimbursement For Nonlegislative Members; To Provide For The Dissolution Of The Committee On January 1, 2027, Or Upon The Submission Of Its Final Report, Whichever Is Earlier; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2208/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2208.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2078147,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Mississippi Firearms Parental Amnesty Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Firearms Parental Amnesty Act; To Provide Civil And Criminal Immunity To Parents Or Legal Guardians Who Voluntarily Deliver Firearms Owned, Controlled Or In The Possession Of A Minor To Law Enforcement; To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To These Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-1 And 97-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Possession Of Dangerous Weapons For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB664/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0664.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2078156,"bill_number":"SB2211","title":"Electric grid; direct Public Service Commission to study threats to and propose to diversify and strengthen security of.","description":"An Act To Direct The Mississippi Public Service Commission To Study Potential Threats To Mississippi's Electric Grid, Including The Threat Of Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks, And Propose Measures To Strengthen Its Security And Diversify The State Grid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2211/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2211.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2078161,"bill_number":"SB2243","title":"Don Triplett Act; enact to create ombudsman office in State Department of Education.","description":"An Act Titled The \"don Triplett Act\"; To Establish The Office Of The Ombudsman For Parental Assistance Within The State Department Of Education; To Provide For The Appointment Of The Ombudsman By The State Superintendent Of Education With The Approval Of The State Board Of Education; To Provide That The Ombudsman Shall Report To The State Superintendent Of Education; To Establish The Minimum Educational Qualifications And Work Experience, Together With Knowledge, Competencies And Responsibilities, Required For The Ombudsman Position; To Provide For Confidentiality Of Ombudsman Office Records, And To Exempt Such Records From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Allow The Ombudsman Office To Seek And Accept Certain Grants, Gifts Or Other Funds To Support Its Operations; To Authorize The Department Of Education To Adopt Any Rules And Regulations Necessary To Implement The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2243/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2243.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2078167,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"Boat trailers; exempt from highway privilege tax, registration and tag requirements and ad valorem tax.","description":"An Act To Exempt Boat Trailers From The Highway Privilege Tax And Ad Valorem Taxation, And From Registration And Licensing Requirements; To Amend Section 27-19-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"boat Trailer\" Under The Motor Vehicle Privilege Tax Laws; To Bring Forward Sections 27-19-17, 27-19-19 And 27-19-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of The Motor Vehicle Privilege Tax Laws, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 27-51-5 And 27-51-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of The Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Law Of 1958, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 27-51-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB687/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0687.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2078173,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Alcoholic beverages; increase number of package retailer's permits a person may own.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Package Retailer's Permits That May Be Owned By A Person Or In Which A Person May Have A Controlling Interest From One To Two Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB670/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0670.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2078178,"bill_number":"SB2266","title":"Memorial highways; designate a segment of U.S. Hwy 98 in Greene County as the \"Michael Robbins Memorial Highway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of U.s. Highway 98 Located In Greene County, Mississippi, As The \"michael Robbins Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2266/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2266.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2078184,"bill_number":"SB2247","title":"Education Leadership Accountability Act; create a removal process for school board members who undermine student safety.","description":"An Act To Create The Education Leadership Accountability Act; To Provide For The Removal Of School Board Members For Malfeasance, Misfeasance Or Nonfeasance In Office Or For Other Just Cause, Including, Neglect To Perform Official Duties Associated With The Conduct Of Public Schools And Programs, Breach Of Public Trust Or Abuse Of Authority; To Require The Local School Board To Make An Official Recommendation For Removal To The Appropriate Local Governing Authority; To Prescribe The Manner For Notice And Administrative Proceedings Provided To The Accused School Board Member Recommended For Removal; To Provide That The Local Governing Authority Shall Act As The Reviewing Body Which Shall Vote Upon Its Findings Upon The Conclusion Of The Hearing; To Provide That The Removal Or Nonremoval Of An Accused School Board Member Shall Require A Majority Vote Of The Local Governing Authority; To Provide An Appeals Process For An Aggrieved Party; To Amend Section 37-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Chronic Absenteeism From Attending Meetings Of The School Board May Constitute Grounds For Removal For Neglect To Perform Official Duties Associated With The Conduct Of Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2247/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2247.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2078190,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Enhanced penalties for use of mask in commission of a crime; authorize.","description":"An Act To Require Courts To Add An Enhanced Penalty For Crimes Committed While Wearing A Facial Mask Or Facial Covering During The Commission Of Such Crime; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB705/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0705.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2078198,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"TANF funds; DHS shall use certain amount of each year to fund grants for providing marriage counseling to military and first responder families.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-17-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Human Services Shall Set Aside A Certain Amount Of The Monies Received By The State Under The Federal Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Block Grant During Each Fiscal Year To Fund Grants To Nonprofit Organizations Specifically Working With Military Or First Responder Families, Or Both, To Provide Marriage Counseling, Preparation And Support; To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB689/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0689.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2078203,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Firearms and weapons; authorize nonviolent felons to possess and use in defense of residence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Convicted Of A Nonviolent Felony To Possess And Use Firearms And Deadly Weapons To Defend His Or Her Home; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB665/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0665.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2078207,"bill_number":"SB2213","title":"Early voting; authorize up to 20 days before any election.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Qualified Elector To Vote Not More Than 20 Days Nor Less Than Two Days Before The Date Of An Election; To Provide That Preelection Voting May Be Conducted In The Registrar's Office; To Require A Person Who Desires To Vote During The Preelection Day Voting Period To Appear At The Registrar's Office And To Provide That After Signing The Receipt Book Such Person Shall Be Entitled To Vote At The Registrar's Office In The Same Manner As He Or She Would At His Or Her Voting Precinct On The Day Of The Election; To Provide That The Election Laws That Govern Procedures For A Person Who Appears To Vote On The Day Of Election Shall Apply When A Person Appears To Vote During The Preelection Day Voting Period; To Provide That All Votes Cast During The Preelection Day Voting Period Shall Be Final; To Provide That The Votes Cast During The Preelection Day Voting Period Shall Be Announced Simultaneously With The Vote Cast On Election Day; To Provide That Each Candidate Shall Have The Right To Be Present At The Registrar's Office And To Challenge The Qualifications Of Any Person Offering To Preelection Vote In The Same Manner As Provided By Law At The Polling Place On The Day Of The Election; To Require The Secretary Of State To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary To Effectuate Preelection Day Voting; To Amend Section 23-15-195, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2213/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2213.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2078213,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of Ronald McDonald House of Charities of Mississippi, Inc.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.482, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Mississippi, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB686/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0686.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2078219,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Public schools; allow to employ or accept services of chaplains.","description":"An Act To Allow School Districts And Charter Schools To Employ Or Accept As A Volunteer, A Chaplain To Provide Support, Services And Programs With The School District Or Charter School; To Require Each School District Or Charter Employing Or Allowing A Chaplain To Provide Services To Its Students To Undergo A Criminal Background Check Before Entering The Schools To Carry Out Their Obligations; To Prohibit School Districts And Charter Schools From Employing Or Allowing Individuals Who Are Required To Register As Sex Offenders From Providing Services Within Its Schools; To Amend Section 37-3-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Quick Response Team Of Personnel Trained In School Safety And Crisis Management By The State Department Of Education To Include Chaplains; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Fund And Operate Improved School Safety And Security Measures, Including Costs Associated With Training And Planning And Programs Provided By Chaplains; To Amend Section 37-11-54, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Incorporate Emergency And Threat Management Awareness And Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports Which Include Services Provided By Chaplains; To Provide For The Severability Of Provisions Of This Act Which May Be Deemed Unconstitutional; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB678/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0678.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2078225,"bill_number":"SB2220","title":"Marijuana; legalize.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Marijuana From The List Of Schedule I Controlled Substances; To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Penalty For Possession Of Controlled Substances Other Than Marijuana; To Amend Section 41-29-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Definitions For The Uniform Controlled Substances Act; To Amend Section 41-29-136, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform And To Extend The Repealer; To Amend Sections 33-13-520, 41-29-147, 41-29-149.1 And 41-29-150, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2220/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2220.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2078230,"bill_number":"SB2284","title":"Raw milk; allow the personal consumption and individual sale of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-31-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Construction Of The Provisions Of Law Regulating Milk And Milk Products Shall Not Be Deemed To Prohibit Any Independent Or Partial Owner Of Any Cow, Goat Or Sheep From Using The Milk From Such Animal For The Owner's Personal Consumption Or Other Personal Use; To Allow The Sale Of Raw Milk On Farms So Long As The Sale Is Not For Institutional Use; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2284/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2284.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2078235,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"\"Fatherhood Begins at Conception Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"fatherhood Begins At Conception Act\"; To Authorize Court-ordered Support For Pregnant Women Out Of Lawful Matrimony; To Amend Section 93-9-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of The Chancery Court To Award Support To Pregnant Women Out Of Matrimony; To Define Unborn Child; To Amend Section 93-9-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Obligations Of The Father Extend To The Support Of The Mother Of An Unborn Child; To Amend Section 93-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Petitions For The Support Of The Mother Of An Unborn Child; To Amend Section 93-9-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Limitation On Recovery Of Support From A Father; To Amend Section 93-9-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Limitation On Recovery Of Support From A Father's Estate; To Amend Section 93-9-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition That Pregnancy Halts The Custody Or Support Hearings; To Amend Section 93-9-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedures For Voluntary Acknowledgement Of Paternity; To Amend Section 93-9-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Court Order May Include The Support Of The Mother Of An Unborn Child; To Amend Section 93-9-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Support Of The Mother Of An Unborn Child As A Responsibility Of The Father Of The Child; To Amend Section 93-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Expenses To The Pregnant Mother In The Custody Provisions; To Amend Section 93-11-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Order Of Child Support Can Include Support Of The Pregnant Mother; To Amend Sections 93-11-101 And 93-11-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Support Of The Pregnant Mother In The Order Of Support; To Amend Section 43-19-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Duties Of The Child Support Unit To Include The Support Of Pregnant Women; To Amend Section 43-19-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Stipulated Agreement Between A Father And The Pregnant Woman Of His Unborn Child May Include The Support Of The Mother; To Amend Section 43-19-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Pregnant Mothers Who Receive Governmental Assistance Under The Jurisdiction Of The Child Support Unit; To Amend Section 43-19-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Court To Consider The Expenses To The Pregnant Mother For Child Support; To Bring Forward Section 93-9-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Jurisdiction Of The Courts To Provide Remedies For Support Orders Including Pregnancy, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 93-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Blood Tests For Paternity Testing, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 93-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Types Of Custody, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB701/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0701.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2078246,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Radar; authorize use by law enforcement officers in certain municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Use Of Radar Speed Detection Equipment By Any Municipality With A Population Of At Least 2,000 That Lies Upon A Two-lane Federally Designated Highway Where There Is A Public Community College In The Municipality As Well As A Certain State Operated Regional Program That Provides Services To Persons With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB707/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0707.xml","sponsor":"Charles Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2078720,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Nonviolent offenders, certain; require Department of Corrections to house within a 100 mile radius of offenders' release residences.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Corrections To House Any Nonviolent Offender Within A One Hundred Mile Radius Of His Or Her Release Residence If The Offender Has A Sentence Of Ten Years Or Less Or Has Ten Years Remaining On His Or Her Sentence; To Amend Section 47-4-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB706/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0706.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2079197,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"App store providers and developers; require to obtain age verification and parental consent for minor's activity.","description":"An Act To Require App Store Providers To Request And Verify A User's Age Category At The Time The User Creates An Account, To Require A Minor's Account To Be Affiliated With A Parent Account, To Obtain Verifiable Parental Consent Before Allowing The Minor To Download An App, Purchase An App, Or Make An In-app Purchase, And To Share Age Category Data With Developers; To Prohibit App Store Providers And Developers From Enforcing Contracts Against Minors Without Verifiable Parental Consent And From Misrepresenting Parental Consent Disclosures; To Require Developers To Verify Age Category Data Of Account Holders And To Determine Whether Verifiable Parental Consent Has Been Obtained; To Require The Office Of Consumer Protection To Establish Standards For Age Verification Methods; To Create A Private Right Of Action For Parents Of Minors Harmed By A Violation Of This Act; To Authorize The Attorney General To Bring An Action Against An App Store Provider Or A Developer Who Violates This Act; To Provide A Safe Harbor For Compliant Developers; To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Violation Of This Act Is An Unfair Method Of Competition Or Unfair Or Deceptive Trade Practice Under The Consumer Protection Laws; To Bring Forward Sections 45-38-3 Through 45-38-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions Of The Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB708/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0708.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2082582,"bill_number":"HC21","title":"State of the State address of Governor Tate Reeves; call joint session.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Providing For A Joint Session Of The Mississippi Legislature To Hear The State Of The State Address Of Governor Tate Reeves.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC21/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0021.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":2082627,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"County health departments; require nurse practitioner to be present weekly to provide free contraceptive supplies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-42-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Department Of Health To Provide For A Nurse Practitioner To Be Present At Each County Health Department For At Least One Day Each Week In Order To Provide Persons With Contraceptive Supplies And Prescriptions For Contraceptive Supplies At No Cost To The Recipient; To Amend Section 41-42-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; To Amend Section 41-42-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Nurse Practitioners To Provide Contraceptive Supplies And Information To Certain Minors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB719/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0719.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2082670,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson; express support for the congregation.","description":"A Resolution Expressing The Support For The Beth Israel Congregation By The Mississippi Senate Following The Arson Attack In Jackson, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR8/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0008.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2082714,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise distribution of portion of paid by taxpayer disallowed homestead exemption.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For Ad Valorem Taxes Collected On Property For Which Homestead Exemption Is Disapproved Or Disallowed Because A Taxpayer Or The Taxpayer's Spouse Has Failed To Comply With The Income Tax Laws Of This State, The Tax Collector Shall Remit To The Department Of Revenue An Amount Equal To The Additional Ad Valorem Taxes Paid On The Property Due To Homestead Exemption Being Disapproved Or Disallowed For The Property, Not To Exceed The Amount Of The Obligation For Which The Taxpayer Or Taxpayer's Spouse Is Not In Compliance With The Income Tax Laws Of This State; To Provide That The Department Of Revenue Shall Apply Such Amount Against The Taxpayer's Income Tax Obligation; To Bring Forward Section 27-41-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Disposition Of Excess Proceeds Resulting From The Sale Of Land For Nonpayment Of Ad Valorem Taxes, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 27-45-1 And 27-45-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Redemption Of Land Sold For Nonpayment Of Ad Valorem Taxes, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB718/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0718.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2082756,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Medicaid; provide coverage for neonatal circumcision procedures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Neonatal Circumcision Procedures Will Be Covered Under Medicaid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB722/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0722.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2082799,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Rape; remove element of force.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Force As An Element Of Rape; To Bring Forward Sections 97-3-101, 97-3-103, 97-3-97 And 97-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Crimes Of Sexual Assault, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB720/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0720.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2082844,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"Income tax; increase credit allowed for employers providing dependent care/child care for employees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-73-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Employers Providing Dependent Care For Employees During Work Hours And For Employers That Provide A Child Care Stipend To Be Used For Child Care During Employees' Work Hours, To Increase The Amount Of The Tax Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB723/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0723.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2082886,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Judiciary; extend repealer on statute requiring appointment of 4 temporary special circuit judges in the 7th Circuit Court District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-7-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Requiring The Appointment Of Four Temporary Special Circuit Judges In The Seventh Circuit Court District; To Extend The Expiration Date Of The Terms Of The Special Circuit Judges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB716/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0716.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2082928,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Recognize lasting financial and athletic impact of highly regarded SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Lasting Financial And Athletic Impact Of Highly Regarded Commissioner Of The Southwestern Athletic Conference And Newly Appointed Member Of The Board Of Governors Of The Ncaa Dr. Charles Mcclelland, And Commending Him For Elevating The National Image Of The Swac.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR9/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0009.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2082974,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Sales tax; revise exemption for sales of food to certain charitable organizations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Sales Tax Exemption For Sales Of Nonperishable Food Items To Certain Charitable Organizations To Delete The Requirement That The Food Items Be Nonperishable; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB715/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0715.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":2083017,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Economic Development Infrastructure Fund; revise purposes for which monies in may be used.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-501, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purposes For Which Monies In The Economic Development And Infrastructure Fund May Be Used; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB709/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0709.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2083060,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Public purchasing; increase threshold for bidding to $15,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Purchases Which Do Not Involve An Expenditure Of More Than Fifteen Thousand Dollars, Exclusive Of Freight Or Shipping Charges, May Be Made Without Advertising Or Otherwise Requesting Competitive Bids; To Amend Sections 31-3-1, 31-5-37 And 31-5-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB714/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0714.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2083102,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Obstructing public streets and roadways; increase penalties for.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 97-35-23 And 97-35-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Penalties For Obstructing Public Streets And Roadways; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB721/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0721.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2083145,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"Public Service Commission; remove from the provisions of the MS Budget Transparency and Simplification Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That The Mississippi Public Service Commission Be Funded By Appropriations From The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 77-1-6, 77-1-15, 77-1-29, 77-1-53, 77-3-8, 77-3-87, 77-3-89, 77-3-503, 77-3-507, 77-3-509 And 77-11-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provisions Of Law Requiring Certain Expenses Of The Mississippi Public Service Commission To Be Defrayed By Appropriation From The State General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB712/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0712.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2083189,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"CON; authorize issuance of to nonprofit company in Jefferson County to provide home health services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Issue A Certificate Of Need To A Nonprofit Company Based In Jefferson County That Previously Had A Certificate Of Need To Provide Home Health Services Before The Home Health Moratorium Was Enacted, To Provide Home Health Services In Adams, Amite, Franklin, Jefferson And Wilkinson Counties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB711/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0711.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2083231,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Income tax; extend repealer on credit for certain railroad expenditures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Qualified Railroad Reconstruction Or Replacement Expenditures And Qualified New Rail Infrastructure Expenditures, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On That Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB717/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0717.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2083273,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Public Utilities Staff; remove from the provisions of the MS Budget Transparency and Simplification Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Certain Taxes Collected From Utilities To Be Credited To The Public Utilities Staff Regulation Fund To Cover The Expenses Of The Public Utilities Staff; To Amend Section 27-104-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Public Utilities Staff Is Not Included In The List Of State Agencies Funded By Appropriation From The State General Fund Under The Mississippi Budget Transparency And Simplification Act Of 2016; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB713/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0713.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2083316,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; require reimbursement for statutory discounts relating to hunting and fishing licenses and other fees.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Be Reimbursed For Any Lost Revenue Resulting From The Issuance Of Statutory Discounts Relating To Hunting And Fishing Licenses, Admission To State Parks, And Other Fees; To Require The Department To Maintain An Accounting Of Such Lost Revenue And Submit The Accounting To The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Payment Of Monies From The State General Fund In An Amount Equal To Such Lost Revenue, On Or Before June 30 Of Each Fiscal Year; To Provide That Within Thirty Days Of The Receipt Of Such Accounting From The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks, The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Transfer The Total Amount Of Such Lost Revenue For The Fiscal Year Into The Fisheries And Wildlife Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB710/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0710.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2083358,"bill_number":"HC22","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that only U.S. citizens are allowed the opportunity to vote.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That Only Citizens Of The United States Are Allowed The Opportunity To Vote; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC22/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0022.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2083692,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of children's diapers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Children's Diapers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB797/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0797.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083695,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Ad valorem tax; extend time for partial exemption and fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax agreement for certain renewable energy projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-46.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Period In Which Certain Renewable Energy Projects May Begin Construction In Order To Be Eligible For A Partial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption; To Extend The Time Period Within Which County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Governing Authorities May Authorize A Partial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption For Certain Renewable Energy Projects; To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Governing Authorities To Enter Into Agreements With Certain Enterprises Granting A Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes, To Extend The Time Period Within Which County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Governing Authorities May Enter Into Such Agreements With Certain Renewable Energy Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB749/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0749.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2083698,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Honorary signage; authorize erection of on I-10 and MS Hwy 63 N in honor of two-time olympic gold medalist, Devin Booker.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Sign Or Signs To Be Erected On Interstate-10 And Mississippi Highway 63 North In Jackson County, Mississippi, To Honor Two-time U.s. Men's Basketball Olympic Gold Medalist And Moss Point High School Graduate, Devin Booker; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB731/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0731.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2083702,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Cell location information; require wireless service providers to disclose to law enforcement under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Require Wireless Service Providers To Provide Call Location Information Concerning A Telecommunications Device Of A User To A Requesting Law Enforcement Agency Or Public Safety Answering Point When Requested For The Purpose Of Responding To A Call For Emergency Services Or In An Emergency Situation That Involves The Risk Of Death Or Serious Physical Harm; To Authorize Wireless Service Providers To Establish Protocols By Which The Provider Voluntarily Discloses Call Location Information; To Prohibit A Claim For Relief In Any Court Against Any Wireless Service Provider Or Any Other Person For Providing Call Location Information If Acting In Good Faith Under This Act; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Obtain And Disseminate Contact Information From All Wireless Service Providers Authorized To Do Business In This State; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-319, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB745/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0745.xml","sponsor":"Celeste Hurst"},
{"bill_id":2083705,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"PEER; authorize to monitor certain contracts for economic development projects to ensure fair minority contract participation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-3-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review To Evaluate And Monitor All Contracts For Economic Development Projects That Are Fully Or Partially Funded With Tax Dollars To Ensure Minority Contractor Participation Is Fair And Equitable; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB740/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0740.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2083707,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Bolivar County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing, Equipping, Expansion, Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades, Improvements And Additions To Buildings, Facilities, Property, Roads And Infrastructure At And Near Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park In Bolivar County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB774/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0774.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083710,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Appropriation; Sharkey County for local match funding for county emergency management agency for construction of certain facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sharkey County For The Purpose Of Providing Local Match Funding For The Sharkey County Emergency Management Agency For The Construction Of Certain Facilities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB807/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0807.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083717,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Pawnbrokers, title pledge lenders and check cashers; reduce maximum rate of interest that may be charged for services.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 75-67-313 And 75-67-413, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Maximum Amount That Pawnbrokers And Title Pledge Lenders May Charge For Their Services Shall Not Exceed An Annual Percentage Rate Of 25% Per Annum On The Amount Of The Principal Amount Advanced In The Transaction That Remains Unpaid; To Amend Section 75-67-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Maximum Amount That Check Cashers May Charge For Cashing A Delayed Deposit Check Shall Not Exceed An Annual Percentage Rate Of 25% On The Face Amount Of The Check; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB761/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0761.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083721,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Appropriation; Bolivar County for making improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Bolivar County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction, Furnishing, Equipping, Expansion, Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades, Improvements And Additions To Buildings, Facilities, Property, Roads And Infrastructure At And Near Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park In The County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB775/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0775.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083723,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Capital City Water/Sewer Projects Fund; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-5-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Creating The Capital City Water/sewer Projects Fund In The State Treasury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB751/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0751.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2083726,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; revise to remove eight rounds requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-23-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That A County Has Received Funding For No More Than Eight Rounds From The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program In Order To Receive Additional Matching Assistance Under The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB746/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0746.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2083731,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Towns of Pace and Benoit with park improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Pace, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Site Grading, Acquisition Of Playground Equipment, Basketball Court Improvements And Playground Improvements For The Town's Parks; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Benoit, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Site Grading, Acquisition Of Playground Equipment, Basketball Court Improvements And Playground Improvements For The Town's Parks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB768/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0768.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083734,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Appropriation; Humphreys County for construction of an emergency care unit.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Humphreys County For The Purpose Of Constructing An Emergency Care Unit For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB801/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0801.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083736,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Municipal courts; revise amount allowed to charge convicted misdemeanor offenders for jail costs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $35.00 To $50.00 The Maximum Amount Municipal Courts Are Allowed To Impose Upon Convicted Misdemeanor Offenders For Jail Costs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB733/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0733.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2083740,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland in paying costs of extending Airport Terminal Road.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Cleveland, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Extension Of Airport Terminal Road At The City Of Cleveland Municipal Airport; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB780/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0780.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083746,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Appropriation; Town of Gunnison to provide matching funds for a centralized walking trail.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Gunnison To Assist In Providing Matching Funds To Secure Federal Funding For The Construction Of A Centralized Lighted Asphalt Walking Trail For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB771/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0771.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083750,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Life insurance; authorize funeral services provider to obtain certain information within two business days.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Funeral Services Provider To Obtain Certain Information Regarding A Deceased Person's Life Insurance; To Require Such Information To Be Provided Within Two Business Days Of Receipt Of Request; To Amend Section 73-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB729/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0729.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2083753,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"State advertising; prohibit elected and appointed officers from publicly participating in.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Elected And Appointed State Officers From Visually Or Audibly Participating In Public Advertising That Has Been Funded, In Whole Or In Part, With Legislative Appropriations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB765/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0765.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083756,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Municipalities annexation; provide that an election be held on the question of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Election On The Question Of Municipal Annexation In Both The Municipality And The Territory Proposed To Be Annexed When The Governing Authorities Of A Municipality Desires To Enlarge Its Boundaries; To Amend Sections 21-1-29, 21-1-31, 21-1-33, 21-1-35, 21-1-37, 21-1-39 And 21-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Question Of Municipal Annexation From Chancery Court Proceedings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB781/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0781.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2083759,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with purchasing motor vehicles for the city's police department.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Cleveland, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Four Motor Vehicles For The City's Police Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB779/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0779.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083762,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with the Terrene Landing River Park project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Bolivar County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Third Phase Of Development Of The Terrene Landing River Park Project Near Rosedale, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB772/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0772.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083765,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Voter registration; require registrars to submit applicant's information into federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) System.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure By Which A Registrar Verifies An Applicant's Citizenship Upon Receipt Of A Completed Voter Registration Application; To Require The Registrar To Enter Each Applicant's Information Into The United States Citizenship And Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification For Entitlements (save); To Require Registrars To Make Annual Reports To The Secretary Of State Regarding The Number Of Applicants Flagged By A Save System Check And The Number Removed Following Confirmation; To Create New Section 23-15-165.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Conduct Two Comparisons Annually Of The Statewide Elections Management System Records With The Save Database And To Report Ineligible Matches To The Appropriate Registrar; To Create New Section 23-15-165.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Annually Report To The Legislature On The Results Achieved With The Save System; To Create New Section 23-15-165.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information Collected Through Use Of The Save System From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Create New Section 23-15-165.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Severability Of The Provisions Of The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB736/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0736.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2083768,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Appropriation; City of Cleveland for purchasing and outfitting four new police vehicles for the police department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Cleveland To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing And Outfitting Four New Police Vehicles For The Police Department Of The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB778/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0778.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083774,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Law enforcement agency; authorize to purchase equipment with certain proceeds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Law Enforcement To Use Certain Proceeds To Purchase Equipment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB770/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0770.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083777,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Monuments and displays; prohibit construction or removal on State Capitol grounds unless authorized by the Legislature.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 55-15-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Removal Or Construction Of A Monument, Display, Statue, Memorial, Or Nameplate From Or On The State Capitol Grounds Unless Authorized By An Act Of The Legislature; To Amend Section 39-5-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Powers And Duties Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Department Of Archives And History, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB782/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0782.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2083780,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with improvements to the Cleveland Municipal Airport.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Cleveland, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To Land And Infrastructure At The Cleveland Municipal Airport In Bolivar County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB773/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0773.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083782,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Counties and municipalities; prohibit use of automated recording equipment to enforce automobile insurance requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-25-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County Or The Governing Authority Of Any Municipality From Enacting Or Enforcing Ordinances Authorizing The Use Of Automated Recording Equipment Or Systems To Enforce Compliance With Automobile Insurance Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB725/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0725.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2083785,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Interrogations; require all to be conducted by law enforcement to be recorded.","description":"An Act To Require Law Enforcement Agencies To Record Interrogations On Video And Preserve Such Recordings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB764/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0764.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083790,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Appropriation; Sharkey County for establishing a regional housing recovery strategy.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sharkey County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Establishing A Regional Housing Recovery Strategy With Federal And State Partners To Restore Housing Levels To The Status Before The 2023 Tornado And Planning For The Demands Of Workforce Housing Required By New Business And Industry For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB796/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0796.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083792,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Cigarettes; increase excise tax on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-69-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Excise Tax On Cigarettes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB759/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0759.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083795,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Dumping dead wildlife; person shall have hunting license revoked for one year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-15-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Dumps Any Dead Wildlife, Or Parts Or Waste Of Such Wildlife, In Certain Areas Within The State Shall Have His Or Her Hunting Privilege And Any Hunting License Or Licenses Issued To Him Or Her Revoked By The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks For A Period Of One Year, And The Commission Shall Not Issue The Person Any License For A Period Of One Year From The Date Of Forfeiture; To Bring Forward Section 49-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Revocation Of Hunting And Fishing Licenses, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB753/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0753.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2083801,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Unnatural intercourse law; revise to remove \"mankind\" from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-29-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Unnatural Intercourse Law To Remove The Word \"mankind\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB730/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0730.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2083804,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Appropriation; Humphreys County for cost share needs associated with recovery projects following 2023 tornado.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Humphreys County For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Assist In Cost Share Needs For Certain Recovery Projects Following The 2023 Tornado For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB802/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0802.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083807,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Land banks; authorize counties and municipalities to create to convert certain property to productive use.","description":"An Act To Create The \"land Bank Act\" To Facilitate The Conversion Of Vacant, Abandoned Or Land Struck Off To The State Into Productive Use; To Authorize The Creation Of Municipal And County Land Bank Authorities And To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Create Joint Land Bank Authorities; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of Such Authorities; To Authorize Such Authorities To Acquire And Dispose Of Property; To Provide An Expedited Procedure To Confirm And Quiet Title To Property Acquired By Such Authorities; To Authorize Authorities Created Under This Act To Enter Into Intergovernmental Agreements For Certain Purposes; To Authorize Counties And Municipalities To Create Local Land Bank Authorities To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds And Notes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB727/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0727.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2083812,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"DPS and towns; may enter into contract for the provision of CCID officers in towns.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Public Safety To Enter Into Contracts With Towns To Provide Security Personnel Utilizing Capitol Improvement District Officers For Certain Periods Of Time; To Bring Forward Section 29-5-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB743/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0743.xml","sponsor":"Lawrence Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2083815,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Appropriation; City of Belzoni to help defray operational costs and capital expenses.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Belzoni For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Help Defray Operational Costs And Capital Expenses For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB804/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0804.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083819,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Employment-at-will doctrine; abolish and create \"Good Faith in Employment Act.\"","description":"An Act Entitled The \"good Faith In Employment Act\"; To Abolish Employment At Will And To Require Employment Termination Decisions Be Made In Good Faith; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB755/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0755.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083820,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Mississippi Young Readers Club; establish pilot program to provide reading literature to certain students to enhance early literacy.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Young Readers Club (myrc) As A Pilot Program To Provide Developmentally Appropriate Books And Literacy Materials Through Participating Schools; To Provide For Administration By The Center For Excellence In Literacy Instruction At The University Of Mississippi; To Define A One-school-year Pilot Period; To Authorize Consultation With The Mississippi Department Of Education; To Require The Provision Of No Fewer Than Twelve Books Per Participating Student Per School Year; To Authorize Public And Private Funding, Including Private Matching Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB752/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0752.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2083823,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Department of Marine Resources; create Special Need Events Marine Patrol Reserve Officers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Special Need Events Marine Patrol Reserve Officers Within The Enforcement Officers' Reserve Unit Of The Mississippi Department Of Marine Resources; To Establish Qualifications For Reserve Officers To Work Critical Need Events; To Authorize Special Need Events Marine Patrol Reserve Officers To Be Paid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB735/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0735.xml","sponsor":"Brent Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2083828,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Capital murder; include death resulting from domestic violence as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Death Caused By The Commission Of Domestic Violence As Capital Murder; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB744/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0744.xml","sponsor":"Lawrence Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2083831,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Tobacco; increase excise tax on all products except cigarettes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-69-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Excise Tax On All Tobacco Products Except Cigarettes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB758/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0758.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083832,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Oyster reefs; clarify the designation of public reefs for purposes of leasing.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 49-15-27 And 49-15-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Regulation And Leasing Of Oyster Reefs, For Purposes Of Identifying Public Reefs And Increasing The Percentage That May Be Designated As State-owned Reefs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB734/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0734.xml","sponsor":"Brent Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2083840,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB793/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0793.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083843,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Insurance agents; require one-time submission of affidavit attesting to age and experience requirements for continuing education exemption.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-17-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Maintain A Database Of Insurance Producer Licensees Aged 65 Or Older Who Have Submitted An Affidavit Attesting To Their Qualifications To Be Exempt From Continuing Education Requirements; To Prohibit A Licensee From Being Required To Submit An Affidavit With Subsequent Applications For License Renewal If The Applicant Has Not Had An Interruption To Continuous Experience As A Licensed Insurance Producer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB724/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0724.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2083846,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Mississippi On-Farm Sales and Food Freedom Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi On-farm Sales And Food Freedom Act; To Define Certain Terms; To Prohibit Any County, Municipality Or Other Political Subdivision Of This State From Regulating Certain Practices Involved In The Production Of Agricultural Or Farm Products On Any Private Property; To Prohibit Any County, Municipality Or Other Political Subdivision From Restricting The Retail Sale Or Distribution Of Unprocessed Agricultural Or Farm Products Grown Or Raised In This State Directly From The Producer To The Consumer; To Prohibit Any County, Municipality Or Other Political Subdivision From Requiring Any Permit For The Growing Or Raising Of Agricultural Products On Certain Properties When Those Products Are Used For Noncommercial Purposes; To Clarify That This Act May Not Be Construed To Give Individual Rights That Supersede Any Local Zoning Ordinance Or Nuisance Law; To Require Agricultural Or Farm Products Sold Under This Act To Be Clearly Marked And Labeled With A \"buyers Beware\" Label Outlining The Inherent Risk Associated With Consuming Unprocessed Products; To Amend Section 75-31-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provisions Relating To The Incidental Sales Of Raw Goat Milk Or Raw Milk Products To Include Milk Produced From Cows; To Amend Section 69-3-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB785/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0785.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2083848,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Benoit with road improvement project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Benoit, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Town's 2025 Road Improvement Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB776/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0776.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083854,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Spouses and children of first responders killed in the line of duty; provide scholarship for attendance at postsecondary institutions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Scholarships To The Spouses And Children Of First Responders Killed In The Line Of Duty Or Who Become Permanently And Totally Disabled As The Result Of Injuries Or Wounds Which Occurred While In The Line Of Duty; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB787/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0787.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2083856,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Rosedale with downtown improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Rosedale, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair, Renovation, Furnishing And Equipping Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Former Bolivar County Health Department Building To Be Used By The City For A New City Hall/municipal Building; The Repair, Renovation, Furnishing And Equipping Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Current City Hall To Be Used As The New City Police Department Building; And For Downtown Infrastructure Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB767/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0767.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083861,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"Strengthening MS Academic Research Through Business Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 37-148-1 Through 37-148-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Strengthening Mississippi Academic Research Through Business Act; To Amend Section 37-148-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Strengthening Mississippi Academic Research Through Business Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB750/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0750.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2083864,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Medicaid; division shall allow provider to repay incorrect payments made to provider under an installment repayment plan.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Division Of Medicaid Has Incorrectly Made Payments To A Medicaid Provider That Are Not As A Result Of Fraud Or Abuse By The Provider And The Provider Is Unable To Immediately Repay All Of The Incorrect Payments, Or If Immediate Repayment Of The Incorrect Payments Would Constitute A Substantial Financial Hardship On The Provider, The Division Shall Allow The Provider To Repay The Incorrect Payments Under An Installment Repayment Plan, With Full Repayment Being Required Not More Than Twelve Months After Notification By The Division Or Such Longer Period Of Time As May Be Allowed Under Federal Law Or Regulation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB737/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0737.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":2083868,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Appropriation; Belzoni Humphreys Development Foundation for repairs and restoration work at the Catfish Museum.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Belzoni Humphreys Development Foundation For The Purpose Of Funding Repairs And Restoration Work At The Catfish Museum And Depot Theater In The City Of Belzoni For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB805/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0805.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083872,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Elected official; prohibit from changing political party affiliation during term of office.","description":"An Act To Prohibit An Elected Official From Changing Political Party Affiliation During Such Official's Term Of Office; To Provide That A Change Of Political Party Affiliation Shall Be Considered A Resignation And The Office Of Such Official Shall Be Vacant And Filled As Provided By Law For Such Office; To Provide That Such Vacancy Shall Be Filled As Provided By Law For That Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB760/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0760.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083875,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Post-Conviction Collateral Relief; require to obtain permission from Supreme Court for certain petitions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Person Seeking To File A Motion For Post-conviction Collateral Relief To Obtain Permission From The Mississippi Supreme Court Before Filing The Motion In Trial Court If A Denial Of A Previous Post-conviction Motion Has Been Affirmed On Appeal Or More Than Three Years Has Elapsed After The Time For Taking An Appeal From A Judgment Or Conviction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB748/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0748.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2083877,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for contributions to certain charitable organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Voluntary Cash Contributions By Taxpayers To Qualifying Charitable Organizations; To Limit The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Provide That Unused Portions Of A Tax Credit May Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years From The Close Of The Tax Year In Which The Credit Was Earned; To Provide The Criteria That A Qualifying Charitable Organization Must Meet In Order For A Contribution To The Organization To Qualify For A Tax Credit Authorized By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB738/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0738.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2083884,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Minimum wage; establish at $10.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage At $10.00 Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB741/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0741.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2083887,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Pedestrian crosswalk or skybridge; conduct study to determine feasibility of constructing at MVSU.","description":"An Act To Require Mississippi Valley State University, In Direct Collaboration With The Mississippi Department Of Transportation And The Board Of Supervisors Of Leflore County, To Conduct A Study To Determine The Feasibility Of Establishing A Safe And Efficient Elevated Pedestrian Crossing Or Skybridge For Students And Visitors Of Mississippi Valley State University At Or Near The Intersection Of U.s. Highway 82 And Sunflower Road (county Road 507) In Itta Bena, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB803/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0803.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083890,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for various projects in Bolivar County.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Bolivar County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Third Phase Of Development Of The Terrene Landing Project Near Rosedale, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Improvements At Great River Road State Park In Rosedale, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Improvements To The Mound Bayou African-american Museum And Interpretive Center In Mound Bayou, Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Bolivar County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Development And Improvement Of Signage And Promotion For Civil Rights Historical Sites In Bolivar County; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Cleveland, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction And Development Of Parks In The City And Improvements To Parks In The City, Improvements To Facilities For A Community Center And Community Kitchen In The City, Development Of A Mural On Or Along Kamien Way And The Installation Of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In The Downtown Area Of The City; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Cleveland, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Improvements To Parks And Recreation Facilities In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB769/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0769.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083894,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Milk products; exempt owners of certain milk producing animals from regulation when used for personal milk consumption.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-31-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Construction Of The Provisions Of Law Regulating Milk And Milk Products Shall Not Be Deemed To Prohibit Any Independent Or Partial Owner Of Any Goat, Cow Or Sheep From Using The Milk From Such Animal For The Owner's Personal Consumption Or Other Personal Use; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB784/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0784.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2083898,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Public defenders; authorize new assistants and provide for office space and expenses for those in Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-32-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Authorized Number Of Full-time Assistant Public Defenders Who Will Perform Duties In The Seventh Circuit Court District And The Capitol Complex Improvement District (ccid) Inferior Court; To Provide That Those Full-time Assistant Public Defenders Shall Be Provided With Office Space, Equipment And Supplies, Two Investigators, Two Legal Secretaries, And All Reasonable Expenses Of Operating The Office, At Least Equal To Or More Than The District Attorney Of The Seventh Circuit Court District, Subject To Available Funds Specifically Appropriated By The Legislature; To Bring Forward Sections 25-32-3, 25-32-5 And 25-32-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Appointment Of Public Defenders And Assistant Public Defenders, Compensation For Public Defenders, And Office Space And Expenses For Public Defenders, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB766/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0766.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2083900,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Implied consent; revise suspension period during appeals for refusal to submit to chemical test.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-11-21, 63-11-23 And 63-11-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Tolling Of The Suspension Period During Appeal For Refusal To Submit To A Chemical Test; To Bring Forward Section 63-11-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB754/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0754.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083904,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Appropriation; Sharkey County for Sheriff's Department to replace vehicles and equipment and relocate the department to a new facility.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sharkey County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Immediate Replacement Of The Essential Law Enforcement Vehicles Of The Sharkey County Sheriff's Department, Replacement Of The Department's Law Enforcement Equipment And Relocation Of The Department To A New Facility For 911 Operations And Law Enforcement Functions For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB795/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0795.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083909,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Jury duty; reinstate person's name to master list once voting rights restored upon satisfaction of all sentencing requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 13-5-1 And 13-5-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Has Been Excluded From The Master List For Jury Service Because He Or She Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector But Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Name Reinstated To The Master List Automatically Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Bring Forward Section 13-5-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB789/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0789.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083915,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Tobacco products; prohibit sale of candy or food product that mimics.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Sale Of Candy Or Food Products That Mimic Tobacco Products; To Provide Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB763/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0763.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083918,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Appropriation; Sharkey County for infrastructure and site development at Sharkey County Industrial Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sharkey County To Assist In Paying Certain Infrastructure And Site Development Costs At The Sharkey County Industrial Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB790/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0790.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083921,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Appropriation; IHL for renovations and safety projects at Jackson State University.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of In Paying Costs Associated With Renovations Of Certain Facilities And Campus Safety Projects At Jackson State University For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB739/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0739.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2083923,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Appropriation; Town of Benoit for road improvement project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Benoit To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Town's 2025 Road Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB777/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0777.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2083926,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all sentencing requirements of a conviction including parole but not probation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Voter Fraud, Bribery, Theft, Arson, Obtaining Money Or Goods Under False Pretense, Perjury, Forgery, Embezzlement, Bigamy Or Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions Except For Murder And Rape Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction And Shall Not Have His Or Her Right To Vote Restored Until He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction Including Parole But Not Probation; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB732/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0732.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2083929,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Immunization/vaccination requirements by governmental entities; prohibit if not recommended by the CDC.","description":"An Act To Prohibit State Agencies, Public Officials, State Institution Of Higher Learning, Public Community Colleges, Counties, Municipalities, School Districts And Other Political Subdivisions Of The State From Requiring Children, Adolescents Or Adults To Receive Any Vaccination Or Immunization That Is Not Recommended By The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention; To Amend Sections 41-23-37 And 41-23-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB747/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0747.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2083933,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Appropriation; Yazoo County for making critical repairs to streets and roads of the county.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Yazoo County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Critical Repairs To Streets And Roads Of The County That Are In Dire Condition And Require Immediate Repair For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB798/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0798.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083935,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with removal and demolition of certain dilapidated and blighted properties.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition, Removal And Demolition Of Dilapidated And Blighted Properties Located In Close Proximity To Certain State Grounds And Lands And Such Properties Located Within Or In Close Proximity To The Farish Street Historic District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB726/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0726.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2083941,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Appropriation; Humphreys County for infrastructure and site development at Humphreys County Industrial Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Humphreys County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Infrastructure And Site Development At The Humphreys County Industrial Park For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB799/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0799.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083944,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Food labeling; require any food containing any mRNA vaccines to be clearly and conspicuously labeled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-35-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Sale Of Any Food That Contains A Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mrna) Vaccine Or Vaccine Material Unless The Food Labeling Contains A Conspicuous Notification Of The Presence Of The Mrna Vaccine Or Vaccine Material In The Food; To Provide That Nothing Prohibits A Person From Labeling Meat Or A Meat Product As \"mrna Free\" If The Animals From Which The Meat Or Meat Product Was Derived Were Not Administered An Mrna Vaccine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB783/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0783.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2083947,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Appropriation; Yazoo County for making critical infrastructure improvements to the Yazoo County Port.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Yazoo County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Infrastructure Improvements To The Yazoo County Port For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB792/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0792.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083951,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"School teachers, assistant teachers and postsecondary professors and course instructors in full-time capacity; increase salary by $7,500.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Increase Of $7,500.00 To The Minimum Teacher Salary Scale; To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For An Increase Of $7,500.00 To The Minimum Base Salary For Assistant Teachers; To Provide That No School District Shall Reduce The Local Supplement Or Pay An Individual Assistant Teacher Less Than The State Minimum Salary In A Year In Which The State Minimum Salary Is Increased; To Provide For A Reduction In Funds For Districts That Violate This Section; To Provide That No District Shall Pay Any Assistant Teacher Less Than The State Minimum Salary Unless Done So By A Pro Rata Daily Amount Where There Has Been A Reduction In Adequate Education Program Allocations For Such District In Such Year Or In The Amount Of Federal Funds To Such District From The Previous Year; To Express The Legislature's Intent That Each Full-time Professor Or Instructor At A State Institution Of Higher Learning Or Community Or Junior College Receive A Salary Increase Above Existing Pay; To Express The Intent Of The Legislature That All Full-time Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors And Course Instructors Of Any Institution Of Higher Learning Or Community Or Junior College Receive A Salary Increase Of $7,500.00 Above Their Current Salaries; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB808/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0808.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2083955,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Motor vehicle license plates; allow reuse from one vehicle to another under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Owner Or Operator Of A Purchased Vehicle Acquired The Vehicle From A Dealer And As Part Of The Transaction Of Purchasing The Vehicle Traded In A Vehicle To The Dealer, The Person May Retain The License Plate Removed From The Traded Vehicle And Use The License Plate On The Vehicle Purchased And Registered If The License Plate Is Of The Same Series As That Of A New License Plate Required For The Vehicle That Is Purchased And To Be Registered, The License Plate Is Authorized For Use On The Type Of Vehicle Purchased And To Be Registered And The County In Which The License Plate Was Issued Is The Same As The County In Which The Purchased Vehicle Is To Be Registered; To Amend Section 27-19-141, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Person, Other Than A Dealer Or Agent, Sells Or Transfers A Vehicle To Another Person, In Lieu Of Surrendering The License Plate, The Person May Retain And Use The License Plate On Another Vehicle That Is To Be Registered By Such Person For The First Time If The License Plate Is Of The Same Series As That Of A New License Plate Required For Such Vehicle That Is To Be Registered, The License Plate Removed From The Vehicle Is Authorized For Use On The Type Of Vehicle To Be Registered And The County In Which The License Plate Was Issued Is The Same As The County In Which The Vehicle Is To Be Registered; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB786/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0786.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2083957,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Appropriation; Sharkey County for making repairs and improvements to the County Courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sharkey County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Necessary Repairs And Improvements To The Sharkey County Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB806/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0806.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083959,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Appropriation; Humphreys County to fund the development of a comprehensive plan to attract new business.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Humphreys County For The Purpose Of Funding The Development Of A Comprehensive Plan To Attract New Business For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB800/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0800.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083963,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Appropriation; Sharkey County for implementing business recovery activities and beginning site development for two pending businesses.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sharkey County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Implementing Business Recovery Activities, Beginning Site Development For Two Pending Businesses, And Establishing Business Attraction And Retention Strategies To Encourage New Business Development And Help Existing Businesses For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB794/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0794.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083970,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Annual highway privilege tax for farm and agricultural operations; provide alternative manner for submitting payments of to county tax collector.","description":"An Act To Revise And Clarify Provisions Governing The Annual Highway Privilege (road And Bridge) Tax For Commercial Motor Vehicles And Carriers Of Property Operating Under Harvest Permits By Creating An Alternative Means Of Making Payments Of Taxes In Person To The County Tax Collector; To Amend Section 27-19-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Weight Limits Minimums; To Amend Section 27-19-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize In-person Payment Of Privilege Taxes For Agricultural Operations With Valid Harvest Permits, To Provide For Timely Remittance And Administrative Retention By County Tax Collectors; To Bring Forward Section 27-19-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Commercial Driver's License To Be Made Available In Digital Format Consistent With The Mississippi Mobile Id; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB742/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0742.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Elliott"},
{"bill_id":2083972,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Elections; establish procedure for automatic registration of voters.","description":"An Act To Authorize Any Person Who Is Qualified To Register To Vote In The State Of Mississippi To Register To Vote When That Person Applies For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Obtain Certain Information From A Person Who Desires To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide An Opt-out Procedure For Persons Who Choose Not To Register To Vote While Applying For The Issuance, Renewal Or Change Of Address Of A Motor Vehicle Driver's License Or Official Identification Card; To Provide For The Forwarding Of Voter Registration Applications To The Person's County Of Residence; To Amend Sections 23-15-11, 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-39, 23-15-41, 23-15-79, 23-15-95 And 63-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB809/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0809.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2083975,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Affidavit ballot; allow to serve as voter registration in certain situations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Voter Was Not A Registered Voter In The Jurisdiction In Which He Or She Tried To Vote But Was Otherwise Eligible To Vote In The Jurisdiction Where He Or She Tried To Vote, The Voter's Affidavit Ballot Shall Be Used As His Or Her Registration To Vote; To Amend Section 23-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Casting Of A Valid Affidavit Ballot May Serve As A Written Request To Transfer Voting Precincts Or Wards; To Amend Section 23-15-152, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Voter Who Was Mailed A Confirmation Notice And Placed On Inactive Status In The Statewide Elections Management System Casts An Affidavit Ballot, He Or She Shall Be Returned To Active Status In The Statewide Elections Management System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB788/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0788.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2083977,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Expungement; authorize automatically for first-time offenders.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Automatic Expunction Of Crimes Of First-time Offenders Upon Completion Of All The Terms And Conditions Of The Sentence; To Amend Sections 41-29-150, 99-15-57 And 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB757/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0757.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083981,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Nursing homes; require to purchase and maintain a minimum amount of liability insurance.","description":"An Act To Require Nursing Homes To Purchase And Maintain A Certain Minimum Amount Of Liability Insurance; To Amend Sections 43-11-7 And 43-11-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB756/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0756.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083983,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Copper materials; prohibit transactions between certain sellers and scrap metal dealers and other purchases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-17-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Transactions Involving The Sale Of Copper Materials To A Scrap Metal Dealer Unless The Seller Is A Licensed Plumber, Electrician, Contractor Or Holder Of A Certificate Of Responsibility Or Demolition Permit; To Require A Scrap Metal Dealer To Maintain A Scanned Copy Of A Seller's Appropriate License, Certificate Of Responsibility Or Permit; To Bring Forward Section 97-17-71.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Governs The Sale Of Air Conditioner Evaporator Coils And Conditioners To Scrap Metal Dealers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB728/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0728.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2083986,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"DUI; revise license suspension for test refusal if licensee pleads guilty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise License Suspension Requirements For Test Refusal If The Licensee Subsequently Pleads Guilty; To Bring Forward Section 63-11-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Authority To The Commissioner Of Public Safety, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB762/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0762.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2083989,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Appropriation; Yazoo County to begin planning, design and construction of a 4-lane highway connecting Hwy 16 from Hwy 49 to I-55.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Yazoo County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Beginning The Planning, Designing And Constructing Of A Four-lane Highway That Connects Mississippi Highway 16 From U.s. Highway 49 To Interstate Highway 55 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB791/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0791.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2084008,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Appropriation; Rural Fire Truck Fund for additional round of trucks under Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Rural Fire Truck Fund For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For An Additional Round Of Fire Trucks For Counties And Municipalities Under The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB953/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0953.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084010,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"PERS; first responders hired after 3-1-26 may receive retirement allowance after 25 years of service.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Providers Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance After 25 Years Of Service Regardless Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1050/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1050.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2084011,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Health care providers and medical facilities; require to refund overpayments to patients within a specified time.","description":"An Act To Require Health Care Providers And Medical Facilities To Return Overpayments To Patients Within A Specified Timeframe; To Define \"overpayment\" To Mean Any Payment Received By A Health Care Provider Or Medical Facility From Or On Behalf Of A Patient That Exceeds The Total Amount Owed By The Patient For Services Rendered, After Final Adjudication By All Applicable Payers; To Provide That The Failure Of A Health Care Provider Or Medical Facility To Refund An Overpayment Within The Required Timeframe Required May Be Subject To Enforcement By The Mississippi Attorney General Under The Mississippi Consumer Protection Act; To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary To Implement The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB961/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0961.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2084014,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"Cell location information; require wireless service providers to disclose to law enforcement under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Require Wireless Service Providers To Provide Call Location Information Concerning A Telecommunications Device Of A User To A Requesting Law Enforcement Agency Or Public Safety Answering Point When Requested For The Purpose Of Responding To A Call For Emergency Services Or In An Emergency Situation That Involves The Risk Of Death Or Serious Physical Harm; To Authorize Wireless Service Providers To Establish Protocols By Which The Provider Voluntarily Discloses Call Location Information; To Prohibit A Claim For Relief In Any Court Against Any Wireless Service Provider Or Any Other Person For Providing Call Location Information If Acting In Good Faith Under This Act; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Obtain And Disseminate Contact Information From All Wireless Service Providers Authorized To Do Business In This State; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-319, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1055/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1055.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084016,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Financial literacy; require SBE to develop curriculum for Grades 6-12.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Incorporate Components Within The Existing Financial Literacy Curriculum For Students In Grades 6 Through 8 Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year; To Require Passage Of A One-half Carnegie Unit Course In Financial Literacy As A Graduation Requirement For All Public School Students, Including Those In Charter Schools, Beginning With The 2031 Graduating Class; To Establish The Financial Literacy Trust Fund In The State Treasury To Support Financial Literacy Education; To Require The State Board Of Education To Administer The Fund; To Amend Sections 37-7-301, 37-16-7 And 37-28-45 Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB994/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0994.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":2084018,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Allocation of fault; revise certain provisions concerning workers' compensation that relates to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-3-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Employer Or Insurer Shall Not Be Required To Intervene In Any Action Against Any Other Party At Law Responsible For The Injury Or Death Of An Employee, But If The Employer Or Insurer Fails To Join, They Shall Not Be Entitled To Any Repayment Of The Amount They Paid As Compensation And Expenses; To Provide That If An Employer Is Found To Be Negligent, The Subrogation Lien Shall Be Reduced By The Percentage Of The Fault Of The Employer; To Amend Section 85-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1017/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1017.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":2084019,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds to Walthall County to assist Best of the Best Youth Sports with recreational park.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Walthall County, Mississippi, To Provide Funds To Best Of The Best Youth Sports, A Nonprofit Organization, To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To Its Youth Recreational Park, Including Pavement For Additional Parking, Upgraded Lighting, Bathroom Upgrades, Additional Bleachers, Upgraded Fencing And Completion Of The T-ball Field; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB817/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0817.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2084021,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Interstate Massage Compact; create.","description":"An Act To Enact Into Law The Interstate Massage Compact And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Compact With Other States That Join In The Compact; To Amend Sections 73-67-7, 73-67-15, 73-67-17, 73-67-19, 73-67-21, 73-67-27, 73-67-29 And 73-67-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 73-67-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct The Hours Needed For In Certain Subject Areas Of The Educational Requirements For Massage Therapy Licensure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB833/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0833.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2084023,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Federal testing waiver; require the State Board of Education to request for 3rd-8th grade assessment.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education And The State Department Of Education To Apply To The United States Department Of Education For A Waiver From The Assessment Requirements For Grades 3 Through 8; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB993/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0993.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":2084025,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"National board certified educational professionals; increase annual salary supplement for certain to $10,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of The Annual Salary Supplement Provided To Certain Educational Professionals Who Have Obtained National Board Certification From Their Respective National Certifying Agencies, From $6,000.00 To $10,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB877/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0877.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2084026,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with construction of a new Fire Station 5.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Demolition Of Fire Station 5 And Related Structures And Facilities On North State Street In The City Of Jackson, Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A New Fire Station And Related Structures And Facilities At Such Site, And Acquisition Of A Large Ladder Truck; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB874/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0874.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2084030,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"PERS; allow retirees to work as law enforcement officer for another employer and draw retirement allowance and work full time.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Retired Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System To Be Employed As A Law Enforcement Officer With An Employer Other Than The Employer For Which The Retiree Was Working At The Time Of Retirement And Draw The Full Amount Of The Retirement Allowance, During Which Time The Retiree May Work The Full Number Of Normal Working Days For The Position And Receive The Full Amount Of The Salary In Effect For The Position At The Time Of Employment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1045/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1045.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":2084032,"bill_number":"HC24","title":"Constitution; members of Legislature for the first time after January 1, 2027 not eligible to serve again after three terms.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing Amendments To Sections 34 And 35, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That A Person Elected As A Member Of The Mississippi House Of Representatives Or The Mississippi Senate Is Eligible To Succeed Himself Or Herself In Office; To Provide That A Person Who Is Elected As A Member Of The House Or The Senate For The First Time On Or After January 1, 2027, Is Not Eligible To Serve Again In The House Or The Senate After Serving Three Terms In That Office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC24/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0024.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2084034,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"OMR voting equipment; prohibit from being capable of establishing wireless connections during an election.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-507, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Omr Voting Equipment From Being Capable Of Establishing Wireless Connections During An Election; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-533.1, 23-15-533.2 And 23-15-533.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB858/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0858.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2084036,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Retirement; PERS members convicted of job-related felonies shall be terminated from system.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Member Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Shall Be Terminated From Membership In The System If The Member Is Convicted Of Or Pleads Guilty Or Nolo Contendere To A Felony That Is Related To Or In Connection With The Member's Employment In The State Service And That Is Committed On Or After July 1, 2026; To Amend Section 25-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Member Who Is Charged With Such Crime Who Retires And Receives A Retirement Allowance After Being Charged With The Crime Shall Continue To Receive The Retirement Allowance Until Such Time As The Member Is Convicted Of Or Pleads Guilty Or Nolo Contendere To The Crime, At Which Time The Member's Retirement Allowance Shall Be Terminated; To Amend Section 25-11-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Refund Without Interest Of The Accumulated Contributions Of A Member Who Is Convicted Of Such Crime; To Amend Sections 25-15-3 And 25-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Active Member Of The System Who Is Participating In The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan, And Who Otherwise Would Be Eligible To Receive A Retirement Allowance But Is Terminated From Membership In The System Because Of The Member's Conviction Of Or Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere To Such Crime, Is Eligible To Continue To Participate In The Plan Under The Same Conditions And Coverages For Retired Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1018/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1018.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2084038,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The K.l. Simmons Technology Building At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB922/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0922.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084039,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program; transfer administration of and revise certain other provisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 57-78-3 And 57-78-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Administration Of The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program From The Mississippi Development Authority To The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History; To Increase The Maximum Of Grant Funds That May Be Provided To A Community Under The Program During A Year; To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History May Provide The Mississippi Main Street Association With No More Than Two Percent Of The Amount Of Funds Deposited Into The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Fund For Administrative Expenses In Carrying Out Its Duties Under The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1066/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1066.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2084045,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Bonds; mandate election on issue of county or municipal bonds.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 19-9-11, 19-9-13 And 21-33-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Mandate The Holding Of An Election On The Question Of Issuing County Or Municipal Bonds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB884/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0884.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":2084046,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"No-knock warrants; prohibit issuance of.","description":"An Act To Require Any Person Executing A Warrant At A Residence, Home, Apartment, Room, Building Or Premises Or Any Other Dwelling Place Under The Laws Of This State To Give Appropriate Notice Of The Identity, Authority And Purpose Of The Officer To The Person To Be Searched Or Arrested Before Entering Such, Or To The Person In Apparent Control Of The Premises To Be Searched; To Require The Executing Officer To Read And Give A Copy Of The Warrant To The Person To Be Searched Or Arrested, Or To The Person In Apparent Control Of The Premises To Be Searched; To Require All Warrants To Be Executed Within The Period And At The Times Authorized By The Warrant; To Limit The Issuance Of No-knock Warrants To The County Court Or County Judge In Vacation, Chancery Court Or By The Chancellor In Vacation, By The Circuit Court Or Circuit Judge In Vacation, Or By A Justice Of The Mississippi Supreme Court; To Amend Section 41-29-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Repealed Provisions Regarding No-knock Warrants; To Amend Sections 99-3-1 And 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Govern Warrantless Arrests For Domestic Violence, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 7-1-21, 7-5-67 And 7-7-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate The Powers And Duties Of Investigators, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 9-9-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Powers Of The County Judge, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Operations Of The Municipal Court, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 27-69-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Department Of Revenue Commissioner To Request Issuance Of Warrants, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 41-29-153, 41-29-159 And 41-29-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Arrests Subject To Violations Of The Uniform Controlled Substances Provisions, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 43-13-221 And 43-13-229, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 45-11-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates The State Chief Deputy Fire Marshal And Deputy State Fire Marshals, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 47-5-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Powers Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 49-1-43 And 49-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate The Authority Of Conservation Officers' Authority To Arrest, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 67-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Search And Arrest For Violation Of Alcohol Provisions, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 69-29-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Livestock Theft Bureau, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 93-29-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Arrests Due To Livestock Theft, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 97-3-54.7 And 97-17-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Arrests Related To Seizure Of Property, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 97-21-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Trademark Violations, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 97-37-23, 97-43-9 And 99-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Search And Seizure Provisions, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 99-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Certain Search Warrants, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 99-27-15 And 99-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate The Form Of Certain Warrants, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 11-43-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Unlawful Detainment, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 19-25-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates A Sheriff's Authority To Arrest, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 23-15-941, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Violations And Arrests Subject To The Election Provisions, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Sections 27-7-79, 27-13-65, 27-19-133, 27-19-135 And 27-19-136, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Arrests Related To Certain Liens, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 27-65-91, 33-13-21, 33-13-321, 33-13-615 And 33-13-623, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Arrests By Special Agents And Military Courts, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 33-15-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Certain Warrantless Arrests, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 41-21-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates The Arrests Of Certain Patients, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 43-21-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Child Custody Orders, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 45-3-21 And 45-27-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Certain Crimes Against Children, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 45-33-33 And 45-33-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Sex Offenders, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 47-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Procedures For Parole Revocation; To Amend Sections 49-5-47 And 49-5-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Corporate Crimes, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 49-15-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Oyster Law Enforcement, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 51-9-175, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates The Authority Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 59-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates The Boat And Water Safety Enforcement Officers, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 63-9-23, 63-17-5 And 65-1-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Certain Violations Of The Transportation Provisions, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 67-1-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Violations Of Alcoholic Beverages Provisions, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 77-7-335 And 77-9-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Enforcement By Public Utilities And Railroad Officers, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 93-9-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Paternity, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 97-19-75 And 97-19-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Restitution Centers, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 99-3-18, 99-3-19, 99-3-21 And 99-3-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Arrests Incident To Various Crimes, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Sections 99-20-17, 99-21-1, 99-33-3 And 99-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Arrest For Certain Defaults And Contempt, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1010/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1010.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2084048,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Law enforcement officer training; require to include educational components on the Mississippi and U.S. Constitutions.","description":"An Act To Require The Board On Law Enforcement Officer Standards And Training To Promulgate Regulations To Require All Accredited Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academies In The State Of Mississippi To Provide Education And Training Components On The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 And The United States Constitution; To Amend Section 45-6-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1052/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1052.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2084049,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Veterans parks; create grant program to assist municipalities and counties with improvements to.","description":"An Act To Establish A Grant Program Under The Direction Of The Department Of Administration For The Purpose Of Providing Grants To Municipalities And Counties To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Veterans Parks Operated And/or Maintained By Municipalities And Counties; To Create The \"municipalities And Counties Veterans Parks Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB903/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0903.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2084053,"bill_number":"HC28","title":"Constitution; bring forward section listing disenfranchising crimes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Bringing Forward Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Which Prescribes Qualifications For Electors And Includes The List Of Disenfranchising Crimes, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC28/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0028.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2084054,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Certificate of foreign birth; authorize without judicial proceeding under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 41-57-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The State Registrar To Issue A Certificate Of Foreign Birth Without Judicial Proceedings If Certain Criteria Are Satisfied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB930/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0930.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084058,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Elections; allow individuals to vote by affidavit if they register after 30-day cut off but before election day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Individual To Vote By Affidavit On Election Day If The Individual Registered After The Thirty-day Qualifying Cutoff But Before Election Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1001/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1001.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2084059,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Bullying Prevention Awareness Month; designate the month of October as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Month Of October As Bullying Prevention Awareness Month In Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1013/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1013.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084062,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"First Responders Retirement System; establish.","description":"An Act To Create A Separate Retirement System For First Responders, Including Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Services Providers, Emergency Management Personnel, And Public Safety Telecommunicators; To Define Eligibility For Membership In The System; To Provide For Employee And Employer Contributions To Fund The System; To Establish Benefits For Disability And Superannuation Retirement And Establish Death Benefits; To Establish A Cost-of-living Adjustment (cola) Tied To The Consumer Price Index For Urban Wage Earners And Clerical Workers(cpi-w); To Establish An Administrative Board To Assist With The Operation Of The System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1032/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1032.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084063,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"State and School Employees Life and Health Insurance Plan; delete repealer on statute governing premium payments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Statute Creating The State And School Employees Insurance Fund In The State Treasury And Governing The Collection Of Premiums Under The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1002/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1002.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084065,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"MS Soil and Water Conservation Commission; authorize to construct and maintain levee system along the Yazoo River.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Soil And Water Conservation Commission To Construct And Maintain A Levee System Along The Yazoo River, Within Yazoo County, And To Perform Necessary Activities Related To Such Construction And Maintenance Or To Cede Such Maintenance And Management To The Federal Government; To Amend Section 69-27-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Soil And Water Conservation Commission, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1041/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1041.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084066,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Automatic renewals and continuous service offers; require certain protection for consumers regarding.","description":"An Act To Require Businesses That Make An Automatic Renewal Offer Or Continuous Service Offers To Consumers To Present The Automatic Renewal Offer Terms Or Continuous Service Offer Terms In A Clear And Conspicuous Manner Before The Subscription Or Purchasing Agreement Is Fulfilled; To Define The Terms \"affirmative Consent\", \"consumer\" And \"service Contract\"; To Require Such Businesses To Obtain The Consumer's Affirmative Consent To The Agreement Containing The Automatic Renewal Offer Terms Or Continuous Service Offer Terms Before Charging The Consumer's Credit Or Debit Card, Or The Consumer's Account Through A Third Party; To Require Businesses To Notify Consumers Of A Material Change In The Terms Of The Automatic Renewal Or Continuous Service; To Require Those Businesses That Allow Consumers To Accept An Automatic Renewal Or Continuous Service Offer Online To Also Allow The Consumers To Terminate The Automatic Renewal Or Continuous Service Exclusively Online; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB987/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0987.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084069,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Department of Health; extend timeframe to increase fees for water quality analysis as required by Safe Drinking Water Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-26-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Timeframe During Which The State Department Of Health May Increase The Amount Of Fees For Water Quality Analysis And Related Activities As Required By The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB937/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0937.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084072,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Strengthen Mississippi Homes Act; create catastrophic windstorm damage mitigation program in Department of Insurance.","description":"An Act To Create The Strengthen Mississippi Homes Act; To Amend Section 83-1-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Program As The \"strengthen Mississippi Homes Program\"; To Require The Program To Provide For Hurricane, Tornado And Other Catastrophic Windstorm Damage Mitigation; To Delete Requirements For A Cost-benefit Study On Wind Hazard Mitigation Construction Measures, Wind Certification And Hurricane Mitigation Inspections, And An Advisory Council; To Increase The Maximum Amount Of Financial Grants, Per Home, Offered By The Program; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Promulgate Rules For Issuing Grants Under The Program; To Rename The Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program Fund The \"strengthen Mississippi Homes Program Fund\"; To Delete The Repealer On The Program; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Submit An Annual Report To The Governor, Lieutenant Governor And Chairs Of The House And Senate Insurance Committees On The Program; To Amend Section 83-5-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee Charged By The Commissioner Of Insurance For Filing And Processing An Agent's Certificate Of Authority; To Require Half Of The Fee To Be Deposited Into The Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program Fund And Half Into The State General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1060/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1060.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2084074,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Bail licenses; require suspension of when bail agent fails to pay insurer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-39-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner To Suspend A Bail License Where A License Has Been Granted To A Professional Bail Agent, Soliciting Bail Agent Or Bail Enforcement Agent And Evidence Is Presented, Subsequently, That A Court Has Rendered A Civil Judgment Against That Agent Because Of Monies Owed To An Insurer Or Professional Bail Agent For Reasons Pertaining To His Or Her Employment Or Termination Of Employment; To Provide That After The Judgement Has Been Satisfied, A Hearing To Reinstate The License May Be Requested And The License May Be Reinstated Upon Presentation Of The Satisfaction Of The Judgement; To Amend Section 83-39-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Credit Card Transaction Fees, Bond Transfer Fees And Any Other Fees Authorized By Law Or Regulation Shall Not Be Considered Part Of The Premium, Commission Or Fee Charged Under This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB904/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0904.xml","sponsor":"Elliot Burch"},
{"bill_id":2084076,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"\"MS Agricultural and Farmland Wind Tower Protection Act of 2026\"; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Agricultural And Farmland Wind Tower Protection Act Of 2026; To Define And Regulate Wind Tower Facilities; To Vest Exclusive Siting, Permitting And Operational Authority In The Mississippi Public Service Commission; To Require Certificates Of Public Convenience And Necessity, Environmental And Agricultural Impact Assessments, Public Notice And Landowner Consent; To Impose Statewide Setback Requirements To Protect Agricultural Lands, Aerial Agricultural Operations, Residences And Public Buildings; To Prohibit Wind Tower Facilities Near Wildlife Refuges, Wetlands, Migratory Bird Corridors And Critical Habitats; To Require Financial Assurance And Decommissioning Bonds For Site Restoration; To Subject Wind Tower Facilities To Public Utility Laws; To Authorize Rulemaking And Interagency Consultation; To Create The Wind Tower Agricultural And Environmental Impacts Study Committee And Require A Legislative Report; To Provide Enforcement Authority, Civil Penalties And Remediation Remedies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1069/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1069.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":2084078,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"School resource officers; authorize local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreement with independent nonpublic schools to provide.","description":"An Act To Authorize Local Law Enforcement Agencies With Primary Law Enforcement Authority Of All Public And Nonpublic Schools Within Their Jurisdiction To Enter Into Memorandums Of Understanding With Independent Nonpublic Schools To Employ Law Enforcement Officers As School Resource Officers (sros) At Such Schools; To Specify The Training Requirements For Individuals Serving As Sros At Independent Nonpublic Schools And Consequences For Noncompliance With Training Requirements; To Amend Sections 21-19-49 And 17-25-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB977/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0977.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2084080,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"The Ashley Henley Investigation Authority Act; create.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Public Safety To Investigate The Death Of Any Former Or Sitting Local, Municipal, County Or State Official Under Certain Circumstances; To Name The Provisions Of This Act The \"representative Ashley Henley Investigation Authority Act\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1024/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1024.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2084082,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Ballot box; prohibit the opening of and counting of votes until all of the polling places have closed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-581, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Ballot Box Shall Be Opened And No Ballots Shall Be Counted Until All Of The Polling Places Are Closed; To Provide That The Poll Managers Shall Not Publicly Break The Seal And Open The Ballot Box To Count The Ballots Until The Registrar Has Notified The Poll Managers That All Of The Polling Places Are Closed; To Amend Section 23-15-591, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Poll Managers Shall Not Announce The Results Of The Election At Their Box Until They Have Been Notified By The Registrar That All Of The Polling Places Have Completely And Correctly Counted And Tallied Their Votes; To Provide That Once The Registrar Notifies All Of The Poll Managers, Then The Poll Managers Shall Announce The Results Of Their Votes Simultaneously; To Amend Sections 23-15-517, 23-15-595, 23-15-519, 23-15-247 And 23-15-639, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB949/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0949.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084087,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with purchase and renovation of a building by The Petal Area Chamber of Commerce.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To The City Of Petal, Mississippi, To Be Used By The City To Provide Funds To The Petal Area Chamber Of Commerce To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Purchase, Renovation And Equipping Of A Building Located At 226 E. Central Avenue In The City Of Petal To House The Petal Area Chamber Of Commerce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB958/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0958.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084088,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Abortion; create crime of performing by an abortifacient supplied by a person or entity out-of-state.","description":"An Act To Create The Felony Of Performing An Abortion By Use Of An Abortifacient Supplied By A Person Or Entity Outside The State; To Define Certain Terms; To Establish Criminal Penalties; To Authorize A Pregnant Woman Who Receives An Abortifacient To Bring A Civil Action Against A Person Or Entity Performing Or Attempting To Perform An Abortion In Violation Of This Act; To Establish Affirmative Defenses To Criminal And Civil Actions Brought Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB812/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0812.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2084092,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"Appropriation; City of Gulfport for removal of blighted properties.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Gulfport To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Removal Of Blighted Properties In The Western Part Of The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1009/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1009.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2084093,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Asset forfeiture; require hearing to challenge.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Procedure That Allows Any Person Whose Assets Are Subject To Forfeiture To Challenge The Forfeiture For Certain Reasons; To Amend Sections 41-29-153, 41-29-176.1 And 41-29-177, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB836/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0836.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2084095,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Appropriation; City of Gulfport for repairs and upgrades to the park areas of certain facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Gulfport To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs, Renovations, Upgrades And Improvements To The Park Areas Of Certain Facilities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1005/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1005.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2084096,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Public Trust Tidelands; revise various provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-1-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Lease From The State Through The Secretary Of State For Any Use Of The Public Trust Tidelands For Any Use By A Gaming Operation; To Clarify That A Gaming Use Is Separate From Commercial Use; To Clarify That The Public Trust Tidelands Lease Needed To Moveon Shore And Pay The Statutory Assessment Is A Lease With The State Or The State Port At Gulfport For A Gaming Operation; To Amend Section 29-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Definitions; To Create New Section 29-15-1.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Legislative Intent Regarding The State Control Of The Public Trust Tidelands; To Create New Section 29-15-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Management And Administrative Control And Authority Of The Public Trust Tidelands Shall Be Given To The Secretary Of State; To Provide That A Public Trust Tidelands Lease With The State Through The Secretary Of State Is Required For Use Of The Public Trust Tidelands, Including Those By State Agencies And Political Subdivisions; To Provide That The Use Of Public Trust Tidelands For Any Gaming Purpose Requires A Public Trust Tidelands Lease From The State; To Amend Section 29-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 29-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Existing And Proposed Uses Of Or Projects On Public Trust Tidelands By Any Commercial Activity Shall Require A Public Trust Tidelands Lease From The State Through The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 29-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Administrative Costs Legal Fees And Lost Ad Valorem Taxes, With Legislative Approval, To Be Paid Out Of The Public Trust Tidelands Fund; To Amend Section 29-15-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 29-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Need For A Public Trust Tidelands Lease Even If Public Use Or Project Is Exempt From Rental Or Lease Fees; To Amend Section 59-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The State Legislative Intent That Use Of The Tidelands For Municipal Harbors Requires A Public Trust Tidelands Lease With The State Through The Secretary Of State; To Amend Sections 21-17-1, 57-7-1, 59-7-405 And 7-11-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Sections 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Description Of Certain Structures Related To Gaming; To Bring Forward Sections 29-15-7, 29-15-11, 29-15-15, 29-15-17, 29-15-19, 29-15-21 And 29-15-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Public Trust Tidelands, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 59-15-3, 59-15-5, 59-15-7, 59-15-9, 59-15-11, 59-15-13, 59-15-15, 59-15-17 And 59-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Small Craft Harbors, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 59-7-1, 59-7-3, 59-7-5, 59-7-7, 59-7-9, 59-7-11, 59-7-13, 59-7-15, 59-7-17, 59-7-19, 59-7-21, 59-7-101, 59-7-103, 59-7-105, 59-7-107, 59-7-109, 59-7-111, 59-7-113, 59-7-115, 59-7-117, 59-7-119, 59-7-121, 59-7-123, 59-7-125, 59-7-127, 59-7-129, 59-7-131, 59-7-201, 59-7-203, 59-7-205, 59-7-207, 59-7-209, 59-7-211, 59-7-213, 59-7-301, 59-7-303, 59-7-305, 59-7-307, 59-7-309, 59-7-311, 59-7-313, 59-7-315, 59-7-317, 59-7-319, 59-7-321, 59-7-323, 59-7-401, 59-7-403, 59-7-407, 59-7-408, 59-7-409, 59-7-411, 59-7-413, 59-7-415, 59-7-417, 59-7-419, 59-7-421, 59-7-423, 59-7-425, 59-7-427, 59-7-429, 59-7-451, 59-7-453, 59-7-455, 59-7-501, 59-7-503, 59-7-505, 59-7-507, 59-7-509, 59-7-511, 59-7-513, 59-7-515, 59-7-517 And 59-7-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For County And Municipal Harbors, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 65-33-1, 65-33-3, 65-33-5, 65-33-7, 65-33-9, 65-33-11, 65-33-13, 65-33-15, 65-33-17, 65-33-19, 65-33-21, 65-33-23, 65-33-25, 65-33-27, 65-33-29, 65-33-31, 65-33-33, 65-33-35, 65-33-37, 65-33-39, 65-33-41, 65-33-43, 65-33-45, 65-33-47, 65-33-49, 65-33-51, 65-33-53, 65-33-55, 65-33-57, 65-33-59, 65-33-61, 65-33-63, 65-33-65, 65-33-67, 65-33-69 And 65-33-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Sea Walls, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 29-1-105, 53-3-41, 53-3-75, 55-7-13, 55-7-15, 55-7-21, 55-24-9, 59-3-1, 59-5-11, 59-9-19, 59-17-13, 61-3-15, 79-21-53, 27-31-39, 29-7-3, 39-7-3, 39-7-9, 49-15-301, 49-15-304, 49-27-4, 49-27-5, 49-27-71, 57-15-5, 59-1-17, 59-9-21 And 59-9-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1062/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1062.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2084102,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Appropriation; MEMA to purchase equipment to pump or transfer potable water during natural disasters.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency To Provide Funding For The Acquisition Of Equipment To Pump Or Transfer Potable Water To Healthcare Facilities And Other Essential Institutions During Water System Emergencies Due To Natural Disasters For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB848/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0848.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":2084103,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to DeafBlind Community of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property And Services To Deafblind Community Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1014/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1014.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084105,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Income tax; exclude forgiven, cancelled or discharged federal student loan debt under the PSLF Program from the definition of \"gross income\".","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Forgiven, Cancelled Or Discharged Federal Student Loan Debt Under The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program From The Definition Of \"gross Income\" For State Income Tax Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB842/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0842.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2084106,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Rural Health Transformation Program; vendors and entities selected to provide goods and services under are subject to a competitive bidding process.","description":"An Act To Provide That Vendors, Subcontractors Or Other Entities Selected To Provide Goods, Products Or Services To The State Through Funding From The Rural Health Transformation Program Shall Be Subject To A Competitive Bid Process; To Provide That Goods, Products Or Services Provided To Subgrantees Through A Grant Program That Is Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program And Administered By A Public Agency Or A Vendor, Subcontractor Or Other Entity Subject To Oversight By A Public Agency Shall Not Be Required To Be Procured Through A Competitive Bid Process; To Provide An Order Of Priority To Use In Selecting Subgrantees For Receipt Of Goods, Products And Services; To Provide That Any Vendor, Subcontractor Or Other Entity Selected To Administer A Grant Program That Is Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program And Subject To Oversight By A Public Agency Shall Be Required To Be Selected Through The Competitive Bid Process; To Bring Forward Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1067/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1067.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2084109,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Sales tax; reduce rate on retail sales of motorcycles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Sales Tax Rate On Retail Sales Of Motorcycles From Seven Percent To Five Percent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB954/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0954.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084111,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at all Alcorn State University campuses.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Campus Buildings, Facilities And Infrastructure At The Lorman, Vicksburg And Natchez Campuses Of Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB916/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0916.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084114,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act; create to allow terminally ill to use in hospitals.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 41-137-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Be Known As The \"compassionate Access To Medical Cannabis Act\" Or \"ryan's Law,\" To Support The Ability Of Terminally Ill Qualifying Patients To Safely Use Medical Cannabis Within Specified Health Care Facilities; To Require Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities And Hospice Facilities To Allow Terminally Ill Qualifying Patients In The Facility To Use Medical Cannabis; To Require Those Health Care Facilities To Prohibit Smoking Or Vaping As Methods To Use Medical Cannabis, Require A Patient Or The Patient's Designated Caregiver To Be Responsible For Acquiring, Retrieving, Administering And Removing Medical Cannabis, Require Medical Cannabis To Be Stored Securely At All Times In A Locked Container In The Patient's Room Or Other Designated Area, And Prohibit Health Care Professionals And Facility Staff From Administering Medical Cannabis Or Retrieving Medical Cannabis From Storage; To Provide That Upon Discharge Of The Patient From The Health Care Facility, All Remaining Medical Cannabis Must Be Removed By The Patient Or Patient's Designated Caregiver; To Amend Section 41-137-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1034/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1034.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2084115,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Sex offender registry; require registration with the sheriff of the county of residence in addition to under requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 45-33-25, 45-33-27, 45-33-29, 45-33-32 And 45-33-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Sex Offender Registrant To Provide All Required Information For Registration And Re-registration To The Sheriff Of The County In Which He Or She Resides Within A Certain Time Frame; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB843/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0843.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2084117,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Death penalty; revise how the options are chosen and require cost efficient consideration.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Officials Charged With Deciding The Options For The Death Penalty; To Amend Section 99-19-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 99-19-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Time For Imposing The Death Penalty; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB825/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0825.xml","sponsor":"Justin Keen"},
{"bill_id":2084119,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Insurance premium tax; exempt insurance carriers furnishing services to governmental entities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Premiums On Insurance Coverage For Governmental Entities From Privilege Taxes Levied On Foreign Insurance Carriers; To Amend Section 27-15-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Premiums On Insurance Coverage For Governmental Entities From Privilege Taxes Levied On Domestic Insurance Carriers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB868/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0868.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2084121,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Mississippi Fair Chase Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Fair Chase Act; To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Hunt, Trap, Or Take, Or Attempt To Hunt, Trap, Or Take, Any Game Or Furbearing Animal That Is Damaging Crops Or Personal Property Without Obtaining A Depredation Permit; To Provide That Hunting With Dogs Is Authorized Only On Private Property That Is Comprised Of A Minimum Of Two Thousand Contiguous Acres; To Amend Section 49-1-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Prceeding Section; To Bring Forward Section 49-7-31.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB828/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0828.xml","sponsor":"Justin Keen"},
{"bill_id":2084122,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Retired teachers; remove limitation on hiring of to return to teaching full-time and level of PERS contribution.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criteria And Scale Of Compensation For Eligible Retired Teachers Who Return To The Teaching Profession As Contributing But Nonbenefit Accruing Members Of The Pers; To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The 50/50 Split Of Employer's Contribution Of Retired Teachers As Pension Liability Participation Assessment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB995/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0995.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":2084130,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"State of Mississippi; not required to recognize unconstitutional executive orders.","description":"An Act To Provide That The State Of Mississippi Shall Not Be Required To Comply With Or Recognize Any Mandates, Orders, Laws, Decrees Or Directives Handed Down By The United States Federal Government That Usurps The Separation Of Powers Between State And Federal Government Pursuant To The Tenth Amendment To The United States Constitution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB813/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0813.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2084131,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a Hydroponics Research and Teaching Greenhouse at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A Hydroponics Research And Teaching Greenhouse At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB912/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0912.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084134,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Chiropractors; extend repealer on licensure law.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 73-6-1 Through 73-6-19 And 73-6-23 Through 73-6-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The State Board Of Chiropractic Examiners And Prescribe Its Duties And Powers; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-6-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That Chiropractors Must Practice Under The Direct And Immediate Supervision Of A Veterinarian When Responding To Calls For Animals Requiring Their Professional Services Provided That The Chiropractor Is A Certified Animal Chiropractor; To Amend Section 73-6-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Reenacted Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB942/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0942.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084136,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"Unauthorized aliens; penalize transport into state by any person and prohibit forgery of documents.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Knowing And Willful Transport Into The State Of An Unauthorized Alien; To Provide That Such Crime Shall Be A Felony And Prescribe Penalties For Such; To Provide That The Forgery Of Government Documents For Unauthorized Aliens Shall Be A Crime; To Provide Penalties For Violation Of Such; To Amend Section 45-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Department Of Public Safety's Duties To Assist Local Law Enforcement In Efforts To Enforce State And Federal Laws Regarding Unauthorized Aliens; To Amend Section 71-1-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Prohibition Against Unauthorized Aliens Serving As Labor Representatives; To Amend Section 71-11-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The State's Position Against Providing State Public Benefits To Unauthorized Aliens; To Amend Section 71-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Penalties For Violations Of E-verification For Employment; To Amend Section 83-17-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Rejection Of A License From Another State If The Holder Of Such Is An Unauthorized Alien; To Amend Section 41-9-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Statistical Information Regarding The Number Of Unauthorized Aliens Served By Hospitals Is A Public Record; To Bring Forward Sections 97-3-54.1 And 97-3-54.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Human Trafficking, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 63-1-19 And 63-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Driver's Licenses, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 57-1-371 And 57-1-373, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibit Certain Loans And Benefits To Employers Found Guilty Of Hiring Illegal Immigrants, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1028/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1028.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084138,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"Illegal immigration; strengthen enforcement to prevent.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Support Our Law Enforcement And Safe Neighborhoods Act; To Set Forth Legislative Intent And Short Title; To Require Cooperation And Assistance In Enforcement Of Immigration Laws And To Indemnify Law Enforcement Officers For Implementation Of This Act; To Prohibit Illegal Aliens From Entering Into Business Transactions With The State; To Amend Section 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Arrest Without Warrant Statute; To Amend Section 71-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Retention Of E-verify Confirmations For At Least Three Years; To Create The Special Fund To Be Known As The Immigration Reimbursement Fund; To Authorize All Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers To Assist Federal Agencies In Enforcement Of Immigration Law; To Require The Board Of Public Contractors To Review Contractor Compliance With E-verify Requirements; To Provide For The Dissemination Of Information Regarding Employment Opportunities; To Provide For Severability, Implementation And Construction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1040/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1040.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084139,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Hometown Heroes Home Loan Guaranty Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Develop The Hometown Heroes Home Loan Guaranty Program To Provide Loan Guaranties On Behalf Of Certain Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, Nurses And Teachers For The Purpose Of Assisting Such Individuals In Obtaining Conventional Financing For The Purchase Of Residential Property That Is To Be The Primary Home And Residence Of Such An Individual And For Which The Individual Certifies To The Department That He Or She Intends To File An Application For Homestead Exemption Under The State Homestead Exemption Law; To Create The Hometown Heroes Home Loan Guaranty Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury, Which Shall Be Administered By The Department For The Purpose Of Providing Loan Guaranties Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB901/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0901.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2084143,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Radar; authorize sheriff and deputies to use in work zones and school zones.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Or Her Deputies In Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Where A Work Zone Or School Zone Is Designated; To Define The Terms \"work Zone\" And \"school Zone\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1042/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1042.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2084145,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"MS Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Infrastructure Grant Program Act of 2022; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-185-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Association Of Independent Colleges And Universities (maicu) Infrastructure Grant Program Act Of 2022; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB935/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0935.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084148,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and Community Advisory Council on Homelessness; create within DHS.","description":"An Act To Create The Interagency Task Force On Homelessness Within The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Facilitate And Implement Initiatives To Decrease Homelessness And Unnecessary Institutionalization In This State, Improve Health And Human Services Outcomes For People Who Experience Homelessness, And Strengthen The Safety Nets That Contribute To Housing Stability; To Prescribe The Duties Of The Task Force; To Provide For The Members Of The Task Force; To Require The Task Force To Submit A Report To The Governor And Certain Members Of The Legislature Regarding The Task Force's Work During The Prior Year And Any New Recommendations Developed By The Task Force; To Create The Community Advisory Council On Homelessness Within The Department To Advise The Interagency Task Force On Homelessness On Its Mission And Make Recommendations To The Task Force; To Provide For The Members Of The Advisory Council; To Require The Advisory Council To Submit Recommendations To The Interagency Task Force On Homelessness Each Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB897/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0897.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2084151,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Written earnings statement; require employer to provide upon employee's written request.","description":"An Act To Require An Employer To Provide A Written Earnings Statement To An Employee Upon Receiving A Written Request; To Specify The Information That Must Be Included In The Written Earnings Statement; To Require The Office Of The Attorney General To Provide Information On Its Website Regarding An Employee's Right To Request A Written Earnings Statement And To File A Complaint Against An Employer Who Fails To Provide Such Statement; To Impose A $750.00 Fine On Any Employer Who Violates This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB891/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0891.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2084152,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Radar; authorize use by sheriff and deputies for enforcing speed limits within school zones.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Sheriffs And Their Deputies To Use Radar Speed Detection Devices On The Public Roads, Streets And Highways For The Sole Purpose Of Enforcing Speed Limits Within The Special Zones Designated In The Vicinity Of Schools; To Amend Section 63-3-515, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Funds From Violations Of The Special Zones Designated In The Vicinity Of A School Shall Be Used By Counties For School Safety By Funding School Resource Officers Or Law Enforcement Officers Assigned To Schools Or By Funding Safety Training Of School Faculty And Staff; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1047/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1047.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":2084155,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Mississippi Consumer Privacy Protection Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Consumer Privacy Protection Act; To Define Terms; To Provide That This Act Applies To Certain Persons Conducting Business Within The State That Exceeds Twenty-five Million Dollars In Revenue; To Exempt Certain Persons And Certain Data From This Act; To Grant Consumers The Right To Request A Controller Of The Consumer's Personal Information To Grant Access To, Correct Inaccuracies In, Delete Or Opt Out Of The Processing Of Such Personal Information; To Provide That A Consumer May Invoke The Consumer Rights Granted Under This Act At Any Time By Submitting A Request To A Controller Of Personal Information; To Require A Controller To Respond To A Consumer Within At Least Forty-five Days; To Require A Controller To Establish An Appeal Process For A Consumer To Appeal The Controller's Refusal To Take Action As Requested By The Consumer; To Require A Controller To Adopt And Implement Reasonable Administrative, Technical And Physical Data Security Practices To Protect The Confidentiality, Integrity And Accessibility Of Personal Information; To Require The Controller To Provide Consumers With A Reasonably Accessible, Clear And Meaningful Privacy Notice, Which Shall Include The Methods By Which A Consumer Can Request To Exercise The Rights Granted Under This Act; To Require A Controller Who Sells A Consumer's Personal Information To Third Parties Or Engages In Targeted Advertising To Provide Clear And Conspicuous Disclosure Of Such Activity To A Consumer; To Require Processors Of Personal Information To Assist Controllers In The Duties Imposed Under This Act; To Require Controllers To Conduct And Document A Data Protection Assessment Of Certain Processing Activities Involving Personal Information; To Require A Controller In Possession Of De-identified Data To Take Reasonable Measures To Ensure The Data Cannot Be Associated With A Natural Person; To Provide That Nothing In This Act Restricts A Controller Or Processor's Ability To Comply With Other Laws, Investigations Or Law Enforcement Requests, To Defend Legal Claims, To Provide Certain Products Or Services Specifically Requested By The Consumer, To Perform Under A Valid Contract, To Respond To Security Incidents, Or To Engage In Scientific Or Statistical Research; To Provide That Nothing In This Act Restricts A Controller Or Processor's Ability To Use Data To Conduct Research, Effectuate A Product Recall, Respond To Technical Errors, Or Perform Certain Internal Operations; To Provide That The Attorney General Shall Have The Exclusive Authority To Enforce This Act; To Authorize The Attorney General To Investigate Potential Violations Of This Act And Issue Civil Investigative Demands; To Provide Certain Relief And Civil Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Amend Section 45-38-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Requirements Of The Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act Shall Control In The Case Of A Conflict With This Act; To Bring Forward Section 11-77-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1051/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1051.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084156,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"Commissioner of Insurance; authorize to apply for state innovation waiver under Affordable Care Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-9-253, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Apply For A State Innovation Waiver Under The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB985/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0985.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084159,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"MS Agricultural and Livestock Theft Officers; authorize to retain their personal firearm upon retirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-9-133, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Agricultural And Livestock Theft Bureau Officers To Retain Their Personal Sidearm Upon Retirement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB933/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0933.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":2084160,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Comprehensive Reproductive Health and Education Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"comprehensive Reproductive Health And Education Act\" Which Authorizes The State Department Of Education To Enter Into Partnership With The Department Of Health, To Oversee The Development And Distribution Of The Curriculum And Training Programs Related To Comprehensive Reproductive Health; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1004/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1004.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2084162,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Downtown Jackson Revitalization Coalition; create with national, state and local stakeholders.","description":"An Act To Create The Downtown Jackson Revitalization Coalition For The Purpose Of Bringing Federal, State And Local Stakeholders Together To Develop A Comprehensive Plan To Revitalize Downtown Jackson; To Designate Members Of The Coalition; To Require The Coalition To Submit A Report To The Governor And Legislature Of Its Activities And Recommendations Before December 15, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB890/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0890.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2084163,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Literacy-based Promotion Act; revise to expand intervention and strategies for literacy proficiency among students in Grades 4 through 8.","description":"An Act To Expand The Provisions Of The Literacy-based Promotion Act In Order To Provide Certain Intervention And Implementation Strategies For Literacy Proficiency Among Students In Grade 4 Through Grade 8; To Define Terminology; To Require The State Department Of Education To Provide A System Of Support For School And District Instructional Leaders, Teachers, Literacy Coaches, Interventionists, Tutors And Other Identified Personnel Of Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh And Eighth Grade Students To Ensure That They Have The Knowledge And Skills To Support Students With Reading Difficulties; To Prescribe What The System Of Supports Shall Entail; To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop And Promulgate Rules For The Implementation Of An Evidence-based Program Of Literacy Intervention For Students In Grade 4 Through Grade 8; To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop A Formula To Identify Middle Literacy Support Schools (m-lss) Based On Reading Proficiency Data As Determined By The Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (maap); To Require The State Department Of Education To Submit An Annual Report To The Legislature By December 1 Of Each Year Of The Program Implementation Over The Course Of The Previous Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB810/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0810.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2084169,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Mississippi Workforce Innovation Performance Loan Fund; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Workforce Innovation Performance Loan Fund; To Create A Zero-interest, Performance-based Forgivable Loan Program To Support Innovative Workforce Training Initiatives; To Prescribe Eligibility, Loan Terms, Performance Metrics, And Forgiveness Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB841/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0841.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2084172,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Minimum wage; establish at $10.00 for certain employees and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Minimum Wage Law\"; To Establish The State Minimum Wage For City, County And State Employees At $10.00 Per Hour; To Provide That Employers With Tipped Employees Are Exempt From The Requirement To Pay The State Minimum Wage; To Establish Guidelines For Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 85-3-4 And 97-3-54.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Included For Purposes Of Possible Amendment, To Make Nonsubstantive Grammatical Corrections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB880/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0880.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2084174,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Ad valorem tax; add categories for energy projects and extend deadline for certain exemptions, extend deadlines and revise fee-in-lieu minimum for certain projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"project\" To Include Facilities Storing Energy Using Battery Energy Storage Systems, For Purposes Of A County's Authority To Grant Certain Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions Of Up To 50% Of The Total Assessed Value Of Certain Projects; To Amend Section 27-31-46.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Initial Construction Deadline For Purposes Of Eligibility Of Certain Energy Projects For Certain Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions Of Up To 50% Of The Total Assessed Value Of The Projects; To Extend The Deadline By Which Counties And Municipalities May Authorize Such Exemptions; To Amend Section 27-31-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Battery Energy Storage System Facilities, For Purposes Of A County's Or A Municipality's Authority To Grant Certain Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions; To Extend The Date Of The Reverter On The Section Of Law; To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date By Which A Fee-in-lieu Agreement May Be Entered With Certain Qualified Businesses For Purposes Of The Minimum Fee-in-lieu Amount Of 1/10 Of The Total Of All Ad Valorem Taxes Otherwise Payable As Annually Determined; To Extend The Date Of The Reverter On The Section Of Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-28","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1063/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1063.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2084175,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Ross Barnett Reservoir Dredging Fund; authorize expenditures for shoreline maintenance and erosion prevention activites.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-9-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Name Of The Ross Barnett Reservoir Dredging Fund And Authorize The Fund To Be Expended For Shoreline Maintenance And Erosion Prevention Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB867/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0867.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2084177,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise provisions relating to determining true value of certain land used for agricultural purposes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner Of Determining The True Value For Ad Valorem Tax Purposes Of Land That Is Used For Agricultural Purposes And Owned Or Possessed In Majority Part By Any Nonresident Alien; To Define The Terms \"nonresident Alien\" And \"majority Part\" For The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB964/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0964.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2084178,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Human smuggling and/or harboring; create crime for those who have illegally entered or illegally remained in the U.S.","description":"An Act To Create The Crime Of Unlawful Human Harboring; To Provide That A Person Who Harbors Or Hides Or Assists Another In Harboring Or Hiding Any Person Who Illegally Entered Or Illegally Remains In The United States Commits The Crime Of Unlawful Harboring; To Create The Crime Of Unlawful Human Smuggling; To Provide That A Person Who Transports Or Assists Another In Transporting Any Person Who Illegally Entered Or Illegally Remains In The United States Commits The Crime Of Unlawful Smuggling; To Amend Sections 97-3-54.1 And 97-3-54.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Certain Human Trafficking Provisions To This Act; To Bring Forward Section 97-3-54.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates A Crime For Destruction And/or Concealment Of Passports Or Immigration Documents, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1037/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1037.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084183,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"Kratom; add to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Kratom To Schedule Iii Of The Uniform Controlled Substances Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB863/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0863.xml","sponsor":"Jay McKnight"},
{"bill_id":2084184,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"Capitol Police; authorize to create and employ a part-time law enforcement reserve unit.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Chief Of The Capitol Police And/or The Commissioner Of The Department Of Public Safety To Create And Employ A Part-time Reserve Law Enforcement Division To Assist In Execution Of Their Duties In The Capitol Complex Improvement District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1053/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1053.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084186,"bill_number":"HC30","title":"Constitution; amend to require the State of Mississippi to follow federal procurement laws if a citizen is awarded a federal grant.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing To Amend The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 By Creating A New Section To Require That The State Of Mississippi Follow Federal Procurement Laws And Regulations If A Citizen Of The State Is Awarded A Federal Grant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC30/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0030.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2084187,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"MS Future Innovators Act; enact to require high school computer science or CTE with embedded computer science course.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Future Innovators Act; To Create New Section 37-13-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Beginning With The Entering Ninth-grade Class Of 2029-2030, A Public High School Student Shall, Before Graduation, Be Required To Earn One Unit Of Credit In A High School Computer Science Course, Or One Unit Of Credit In An Industry-aligned Career And Technical Education (cte) With Embedded Computer Science Course; To Provide The State Graduation Requirements That May Be Satisfied By Either Of These Courses; To Require That Such Courses Include Instruction On The Fundamental Concepts Of Emerging Computer Science Technologies, Such As Artificial Intelligence; To Amend Section 37-13-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"career And Technical Education With Embedded Computer Science Course\" For Purposes Of The Mississippi Computer Science And Cyber Education Equality Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1035/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1035.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2084190,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; create.","description":"An Act To Enact Into Law The Agreement Among The States To Elect The President By National Popular Vote And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Agreement With Other States That Join In The Agreement; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-771, 23-15-781, 23-15-785, 23-15-787 And 23-15-789, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Selection Of Presidential Electors At General Election, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB861/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0861.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084191,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"Counties and municipalities; authorize to adjudicate property with a riparian owner as a menace under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-19-11 And 19-5-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Municipal Governing Authority And Any County Board Of Supervisors May Determine Whether Property That Has A Riparian Owner Is A Menace To The Public Health, Safety And Welfare Of The Community; To Provide That Such Property May Be Assessed Certain Fees And Penalties, Under Certain Circumstances, For The Cleaning Of Such Property If The Property Is Adjudicated A Menace By The Governing Authority Of A Municipality Or The Board Of Supervisors Of A County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB970/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0970.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2084194,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Making Repairs And Renovations For Ada Compliance For Buildings And Facilities At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB917/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0917.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084196,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Gulfport with removal of blighted properties.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Gulfport, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Removal Of Blighted Properties In The Western Part Of The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1007/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1007.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2084201,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Boyd Mason Act; create sales tax exemption for veterans having 100% permanent service-connected disability.","description":"An Act To Create The Boyd Mason Act; To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Or Services To Individuals Who Are Residents Of Mississippi And Have Been Honorably Discharged From Active Service In Any Branch Of The Armed Forces Of The United States Or The Mississippi National Guard And Have Been Certified By The United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Or Its Successor As Having 100% Permanent Service-connected Disability, Sales To The Surviving Spouse Of Such An Individual And Sales For The Benefit Of Such An Individual Made To A Spouse Of The Individual Or To A Member Of The Household In Which The Individual Resides And Who Is Authorized To Make Purchases On The Individual's Behalf, When Such Individual Is Not Present At The Sale; To Limit The Amount Of Annual Sales To Which The Exemption May Apply; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB870/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0870.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2084202,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"MS Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia; revise eligibility beginning with kindergarten.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-173-1, 37-173-3 And 37-173-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Eligibility For The Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program To Include Students In Kindergarten Through Grade 12; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB948/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0948.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084204,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"Kratom; add to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Marijuana As A Schedule I Controlled Substance; To Amend Section 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Marijuana As A Schedule Iii Controlled Substance; To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Penalties Included In The Uniform Controlled Substances Law, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 33-13-520, 41-29-105 And 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Certain Controlled Substances, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-16","last_action":"Tabled","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB865/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0865.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2084205,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Social workers; prohibit licensing board from requiring certain exam for applicants for a license by reciprocity.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-53-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Board Of Examiners For Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists From Requiring A Written Jurisprudence Examination Specific To The State Laws That Regulate Social Workers For Applicants For A License By Reciprocity Who Establish Residence In This State; To Amend Section 73-50-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1031/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1031.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084207,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Gulfport for repairs and upgrades to the park areas of certain facilities.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Gulfport, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs, Renovations, Upgrades And Improvements To The Park Areas Of Certain Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1008/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1008.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2084213,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Noncustodial Parents' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities; create.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-9-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Noncustodial Parents' Bill Of Rights And Responsibilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1064/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1064.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2084214,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Appropriation; Department of Mental Health to expand outpatient and community-based services for certain formerly incarcerated state inmates.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Mental Health For The Purpose Of Expanding Outpatient Services And Community-based Services For Former Inmates Of The Department Of Corrections Who Were Diagnosed With A Mental Illness While Housed Within A State Correctional Institution Of The Department Of Corrections And Who Are No Longer Incarcerated Within A Correctional Institution Of The Department Of Corrections, As Provided In House Bill No. , 2026 Regular Session, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB883/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0883.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2084216,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Commissioner of Insurance; authorize to apply for state innovation waiver under Affordable Care Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-9-253, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Apply For A State Innovation Waiver Under The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1021/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1021.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2084217,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"School resource officers; authorize to search a student's person and possession upon reasonable suspicion of unlawful activity.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-3-82 And 37-11-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize School Resource Officers Acting Within The Scope Of Their Employment With A School District To Detain And Conduct A Reasonable Search Of The Person And Possessions Of Any Student That The School Resource Officer Has Reasonable Suspicion To Believe Is Engaged In Unlawful Activity, So As To Establish Probable Cause To Conduct The Search; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB968/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0968.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2084220,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Newborn screening program;include cytomegalovirus (CMV) in conditions tested for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-21-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Cytomegalovirus (cmv) In The Conditions Tested For In The Comprehensive Newborn Screening Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB978/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0978.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2084221,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"State employees; provide for 3% salary increase.","description":"An Act To Provide For An Increase In The Annual Compensation Of State Service Employees Based Upon The Amount Of Their Gross Annual Salaries; To Direct The State Personnel Board To Ensure That Certain State Employees Receive The Full Amount Of The Salary Increase; To Direct The Appropriation Of Funds Necessary To Provide The Salary Increases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB815/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0815.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2084224,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"PERS; certain law enforcement officers and firefighters shall receive one year of creditable service for every five years of service in Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For A First Responders Retirement Incentive Under Which Law Enforcement Officers And Firefighters Who Became Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After July 1, 2011, And Who Have At Least Four Years Of Membership Service Credit Shall Be Entitled To Receive One Year Of Creditable Service For Every Five Years Of Service As A First Responder In The State Of Mississippi, At No Cost To The Member; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1043/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1043.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2084225,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Legislature; allow retired PERS members to receive a retirement allowance while serving as a member of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-11-126.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Persons Who Are Receiving A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Are Elected As A Member Of The Legislature After Retirement, And Certain Members Of The Legislature Who Are Eligible To Receive A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature, May Receive A Retirement Allowance From The System While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature; To Provide That Those Persons Shall Receive 50% Of The Amount Of The Compensation Provided For Each Regular Session And Each Extraordinary Session, Provided That The Person Serves As A Member Of The Legislature For A Period Of Time Not To Exceed One-half Of The Normal Working Days For The Position In Any Fiscal Year, Or Shall Receive Compensation For Serving As A Member Of The Legislature In An Amount Not To Exceed 25% Of The Person's Average Compensation, Without Any Limitation On The Period Of Time That The Person Serves As A Member Of The Legislature In A Fiscal Year; To Provide That Those Persons Shall Not Be Active Members Of The Retirement System Or The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan And Shall Not Receive Any Creditable Service For The Period During Which They Receive A Retirement Allowance While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature; To Amend Sections 25-11-105, 25-11-127, 25-11-305 And 5-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1065/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1065.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2084229,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Retirement; PERS and SLRP members convicted of certain felonies shall have benefits suspended until full restitution is made.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 25-11-147 And 25-11-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Member Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Or A Member Of The Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan Is Convicted Of Or Enters A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere In Any Court To A Felony In Which Public Funds Were Unlawfully Taken, Obtained Or Misappropriated In The Abuse Or Misuse Of The Person's Office Or Employment That Is Committed On Or After July 1, 2026, The Court Shall Conduct A Hearing In A Separate Civil Proceeding To Determine If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met; To Provide That If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met, The Court Shall Issue An Order That The Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Be Suspended; To Provide That A Member Who Is Convicted Of Such A Felony Shall Not Have His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Suspended Until All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After Receiving The Suspension Order From The Court, The System Shall Request The Attorney General For A Determination Of Whether All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After The Attorney General Notifies The System That All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired, The Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Shall Be Suspended Until The Member Has Made Full Restitution Of The Public Funds That Were Unlawfully Taken, Obtained Or Misappropriated In The Abuse Or Misuse Of The Member's Office Or Employment, As Determined By The Attorney General; To Provide That If A Member Of The System Or Plan Is Also A Member Of Another Retirement System Administered By The Board Of Trustees Of The System, And The Felony For Which The Member Was Convicted Or Entered A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere Was In Connection With The Member's Service That Is Covered By Only One Of The Retirement Systems, The Member's Retirement Benefits Will Be Suspended Only From The Retirement System In Which His Or Her Service Was Covered At The Time That He Or She Committed The Felony; To Provide That The System May Conclusively Rely On A Suspension Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General That The Requirements Of This Act Have Been Met In Suspending A Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan; To Provide That The System Is Not Liable For Any Mistake In The Payment Of Retirement Benefits To A Member In Good Faith Reliance On A Suspension Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General; To Provide That Any Ambiguity Or Uncertainty About Whether A Member's Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Should Be Suspended Shall Be Resolved In Favor Of The Member; To Amend Sections 25-11-111, 25-11-120, 25-11-129, 25-11-309 And 25-11-319, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB982/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0982.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084231,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Bail; prohibit unsecured judicial release.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any Judge From Granting Unsecured Judicial Release For Any Person Who Has Committed A Bail Restricted Offense; To Provide Definitions For The Terms \"unsecured Judicial Release\" \"bail Restricted Offense\"; To Amend Section 99-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB983/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0983.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084233,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Insurance; require health insurance policies to include coverage for medically necessary orthotic and prosthetic devices.","description":"An Act To Require Certain Health Insurance Policies And Contracts To Provide Coverage For Medically Necessary Orthotic Devices And Prosthetic Devices And Their Materials And Components; To Define Certain Terms; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Submit A Report To The House And Senate Insurance Committees Regarding The Implementation Of Coverage Under This Act; To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan To Include Coverage For Medically Necessary Orthotic Devices And Prosthetic Devices And Their Materials And Components; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB896/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0896.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2084234,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Retirement; persons convicted of certain felonies shall forfeit benefits from PERS, SLRP and MHSPRS.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 25-11-149, 25-11-321 And 25-13-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Receipt Of Retirement Benefits From The Public Employees' Retirement System, The Supplemental Legislative Retirement System And The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System Is Conditioned On The Member's Honest And Faithful Performance Of His Or Her Public Duties For The State; To Provide That A Member's Conviction Of Or Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere To A Felony Involving Public Funds Of $50,000.00 Or More Is Considered To Be A Breach Of The Public Trust And A Breach Of The Member's Contract With The State; To Provide That If A Member Of The System Or Plan Is Convicted Of Or Enters A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere In Any Court To A Felony Involving Public Funds Of $50,000.00 Or More That Is Committed On Or After July 1, 2026, The Court Shall Conduct A Hearing In A Separate Civil Proceeding To Determine If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met; To Provide That If All Of The Conditions Have Been Met, The Court Shall Issue An Order That The Member Be Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan And Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan; To Provide That A Member Who Is Convicted Of Such A Crime Shall Not Be Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan Or Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Until All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After Receiving The Termination And Forfeiture Order From The Court, The System Shall Request The Attorney General For A Determination Of Whether All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired; To Provide That After The Attorney General Notifies The System That All Appeals Of The Conviction Have Been Finally Concluded Or The Time For An Appeal From The Conviction Has Expired, The System Shall Terminate The Member From Membership In The System Or Plan And The Member Shall Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan; To Provide That A Member Who Is Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan Shall Have His Or Her Contributions Refunded Without Any Interest; To Provide That If A Member Of The System Or Plan Is Also A Member Of Another Retirement System Administered By The Board Of Trustees Of The System, And The Crime For Which The Member Was Convicted Or Entered A Plea Of Guilty Or Nolo Contendere Is A Felony Involving Public Funds Of $50,000.00 Or More That Is Covered By Only One Of The Retirement Systems, The Member Will Be Terminated Only From The Retirement System In Which His Or Her Employment Was Covered At The Time That He Or She Committed The Crime, And Will Forfeit Retirement Benefits Only From That Retirement System; To Provide That The System May Conclusively Rely On A Termination And Forfeiture Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General That The Requirements Of This Act Have Been Met In Terminating A Member From Membership In The System Or Plan; To Provide That The System Is Not Liable For Any Mistake In The Payment Of Retirement Benefits To A Member In Good Faith Reliance On A Termination And Forfeiture Order From The Court And The Notice From The Attorney General; To Provide That Any Ambiguity Or Uncertainty About Whether A Member Should Be Terminated From Membership In The System Or Plan Or Forfeit His Or Her Retirement Benefits From The System Or Plan Shall Be Resolved In Favor Of The Member; To Amend Sections 25-11-105, 25-11-111, 25-11-117, 25-11-120, 25-11-129, 25-11-305, 25-11-309, 25-11-311, 25-11-319, 25-13-3, 25-13-11, 25-13-21, 25-13-28 And 25-13-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1046/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1046.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":2084238,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Child abuse; require mandatory minimums and arrests for severe child abuse.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Mandatory Minimum Penalties For Felony Child Abuse; To Amend Section 97-5-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Penalties For Felony Child Abuse With Mandatory Minimums; To Amend Section 43-21-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Arrest Of Suspected Child Abusers Within A Certain Time; To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Felony Child Abuse From Certain Sentence Reductions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1059/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1059.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084239,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Health insurance; require policies to cover Cologuard colorectal cancer screening tests.","description":"An Act To Require Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts To Provide Coverage For Cologuard Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests; To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan To Include Coverage For Cologuard Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1061/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1061.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2084242,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Registered sex offenders; require those who are business owners to alert public of ownership.","description":"An Act To Create Section 45-33-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Business Owner Who Is Required To Register As A Sex Offender To Post A Clear And Visible Sign Outside Of The Business That Such Business Is Owned By A Registered Sex Offender; To Require The Sign To Be Posted In A Location That Is Visible To All Persons Upon Entering The Business; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB998/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0998.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084243,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Appropriation; City of McComb for constructing new fire station and purchasing a new fire truck.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Mccomb To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction And Equipping Of A Fire Station In South Mccomb And Purchasing A New Fire Truck And Equipment For The Station For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB818/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0818.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2084245,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Artifical intelligence; prohibit use of in professional mental and behavioral health care.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Artificial Intelligence For Providing Professional Mental And Behavioral Health Care; To Prohibit An Artificial Intelligence Provider From Making Any Representation Or Statement That An Artificial Intelligence System Is Capable Of Providing Such Care Or Programming A System To Provide Such Care; To Prohibit A Person Licensed To Provide Professional Mental And Behavioral Health Care Using Artificial Intelligence In His Or Her Practice; To Provide An Exception For Licensees Using Artificial Intelligence For Certain Administrative And Supplementary Support Services; To Amend Sections 73-30-21, 73-31-21, 73-53-17, 73-54-29, 73-65-13 And 73-66-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensee Who Violates This Act Is Subject To Disciplinary Action By The Licensing Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1048/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1048.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084247,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"PERS; revise Tier 5 service years for retirement eligibility from 35 to 30 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"average Compensation\" For Members In The New Tier To Mean The Average Of The Four Highest Consecutive Years Of Earned Compensation, Or Of The Last 48 Consecutive Months Of Earned Compensation, Whichever Is Greater; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 25-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Members In The New Tier Who Have Completed At Least Eight Years Of Membership Service Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Withdrawal From Service At The Age Of 60, And Members Who Have Completed At Least 30 Years Of Creditable Service Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Withdrawal From Service Regardless Of Age; To Provide That Members In The New Tier Who Withdraw From Service Before Age 60 And Have Completed At Least Eight Years Of Membership Service And Have Not Received A Refund Of Their Contributions Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Attaining The Age Of 60; To Provide That The Annual Retirement Allowance Of A Member Who Has Attained The Age Of 60 But Has Not Completed At Least 30 Years Of Creditable Service Shall Be Reduced By An Actuarial Equivalent Factor For Each Year Of Creditable Service Below 30 Years Or The Number Of Years In Age That The Member Is Below Age 65, Whichever Is Less; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-112, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 25-11-114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act With Respect To Retirement Allowances For Death Before Retirement Or Death Or Disability In The Line Of Duty; To Bring Forward Sections 25-11-115, 25-11-117 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Section 25-11-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Proceeding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1044/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1044.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":2084255,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"The Missing Persons Reporting and Identification Act; create to require input of missing persons in NAMUS.","description":"An Act To Create The Missing Persons Reporting And Identification Act; To Require Local Law Enforcement Agencies To Accept A Report Of A Missing Person; To Permit Local Law Enforcement Agencies To Attempt To Obtain Dna Of The Missing Person Or A Reference Sample From A Family Member's Dna To Be Submitted To The National Missing And Unidentified Persons System (namus) And The Mississippi Forensic Dna Identification System Or The National Dna Identification System; To Prohibit A Local Law Enforcement Agency From Accepting A Missing Person Report; To Require Local Law Enforcement Agencies To Accept Missing Person Reports In Person; To Provide For The Information The Local Law Enforcement Agency Shall Attempt To Gather Regarding The Missing Person's Disappearance; To Require The Local Law Enforcement Agency To Generate A Report Of The Missing Person Within The National Missing And Unidentified Persons System (namus) If The Person Identified Report Remains Missing After Five Days, But Not More Than Fifteen Days; To Define The Term \"high-risk Missing Person\" And The Procedures To Be Followed By Local Law Enforcement Agencies To Ensure That Those Persons Are Input In The National Missing And Unidentified Persons System (namus); To Require The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To Establish Procedures For Determining How To Prioritize Analysis Of The Samples Relating To Missing Person Cases; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To Immediately Notify All Local Law Enforcement Agencies Within This State And The Surrounding Region Of Information That Will Aid In The Prompt Location And Safe Return Of High-risk Missing Persons; To Bring Forward Sections 43-15-401 And 45-41-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB967/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0967.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084256,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Youth court; extend repealers on statutes relating to MS Youth Court Information Delivery System (MYCIDS) and records.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Governing The Disclosure Of Youth Court Records Involving Children; To Amend Section 43-21-351, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Requiring Youth Court Intake Officers To Enter Intake And Case Information Into The Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System (mycids); To Amend Section 43-21-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Youth Court Support Program And The Youth Court Support Fund In The State Treasury; To Amend Section 45-33-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Prohibiting A Person Convicted Of A Sex Offense From Accessing Mycids; To Amend Section 93-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Authorizing A Parent To Execute A Power Of Attorney To Delegate To Another Person Certain Powers Regarding The Care And Custody Of A Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB938/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0938.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084259,"bill_number":"HC26","title":"Constitution; amend to provide for the right to personal reproductive rights.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing To Amend The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 By Creating A New Section Establishing The Right To Personal Reproductive Decisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC26/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0026.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084260,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Autistic and children with development disabilities; require school district to develop safety plan to prevent elopement from school campuses.","description":"An Act To Define Disability And Elopement For Purposes Of Ensuring Student Safety In Public Schools; To Require Each Public School To Establish A School Staff Assistance For Emergencies (safe) Team And To Develop And Implement A Comprehensive School Elopement Plan For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Or Intellectual Disabilities Who Are At Risk Of Elopement; To Require Procedures For Immediate Parental Notification, Coordinated On-campus Response, And Limited Use Of Emergency Services Based On Verified Risk; To Prescribe The Composition And Duties Of The Safe Team, Including Plan Development, Response Coordination And Annual Training Of School Personnel; To Require The Development, Maintenance And Distribution Of Individualized Student Elopement Quick Reference Guides In Coordination With Parents Or Guardians, Including Identifying Information, Communication Needs, Health Considerations, Behavioral Profiles, Potential Locations And Available Locating Technologies; To Require Annual Submission Of Each School's Elopement Plan To The Local School Board; To Authorize The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Rules Necessary For Implementation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB893/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0893.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084263,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Divorce beneficiary revocation; clarify the effective date.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 91-29-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Revocation Of An Ex-spouse As A Beneficiary Shall Apply To All Designations Made By Or On Behalf Of A Decedent On Or After July 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB974/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0974.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":2084264,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Alcorn State University; authorize reclassification of property used as the president's dwelling to residential property.","description":"An Act To Reclassify The Status Of The President's Residential Dwelling On The Campus Of Alcorn State University From Commercial Property To Residential Property, For Purposes Of Allowing Persons And Entities' Licensed As Residential Builders To Be Procured For Construction Or Other Capital Improvement Projects Thereon; To Amend Sections 73-59-1 And 73-59-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB920/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0920.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084268,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Requests for DNA testing; clarify that they are excepted from bar on second or successive motions for post-conviction relief.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-39-23 And 99-39-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Requests For Dna Testing Are Excepted From The Bar On Second Or Successive Motions For Post-conviction Relief; To Bring Forward Section 99-39-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB945/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0945.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084269,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Cottage food operation; remove annual gross sales cap and allow online sales of products directly to consumers in the state.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-29-951, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Cap On The Annual Gross Sales Allowed; To Authorize Sales To Be Made Online By Mail Order, At Wholesale, Third-party Retail Establishments Or Through An Agent Of The Producer Of The Cottage Footage, Which Are Delivered Directly To Consumers In The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB910/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0910.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2084273,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Capitol Complex Improvement District Project Fund; revise purposes for which monies in may be used.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-5-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of Monies In The Capitol Complex Improvement District Project Fund May Be Used To Compensate The Office Of Capitol Police Within The Department Of Public Safety For Police Coverage For Major Events Conducted Within The District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1068/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1068.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2084274,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"MS Employment Protection Act; revise penalties for violations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalties For Violations Of The Mississippi Employment Protection Act To Include Administrative Dissolution Or Revocation Of The Offending Employer; To Provide That The Department Of Employment Security, Department Of Revenue, And Secretary Of State May Promulgate Rules And Regulations Implementing Enforcement; To Provide Civil Penalties Enforceable By The Attorney General; To Amend Sections 79-4-14.20, 79-4-15.30, 79-11-347, 79-29-821 And 79-29-1021, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB899/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0899.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2084276,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Retirees; may be employed full time in critical need or shortage positions with PERS employer and draw full benefits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Retired Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System To Be Employed In A Position For Which The Employer Has A Critical Need For Or Shortage Of Employees And Draw The Full Amount Of The Retiree's Retirement Allowance, During Which Time The Retiree May Work The Full Number Of Normal Working Days For The Position And Receive The Full Amount Of The Salary In Effect For The Position At The Time Of Employment; To Provide That Before A Retiree May Be Employed In Such A Position, The Employer Must Provide Satisfactory Evidence With Quantifiable Numbers To The Retirement System Of The Existence Of A Critical Need For Or Shortage Of Employees In The Employer's Agency, Department, Institution Or Political Subdivision, And Satisfactory Evidence That The Employee Has The Education And Experience Necessary For The Position For Which There Is A Critical Need Or Shortage And In Which He Or She Will Be Employed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB946/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0946.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2084277,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Appropriation; Town of Summit for purchase and installation of weather sirens.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Summit To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Purchase And Installation Of Two Weather Sirens For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB819/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0819.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2084280,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"Regulation of parking charges in certain areas on public streets in certain municipalities; provide.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-37-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Municipalities Shall Not Charge Any Individual To Park On A Municipal Public Street That Is Near A County Courthouse Or Other County Building When Such Individual Is Required To Appear At The County Courthouse Or Other County Building; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB871/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0871.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2084282,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Medical cannabis; eliminate mandatory follow-up visit and extend validity periods of certification and ID cards to 24 months.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-137-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Mandatory Six-month Follow-up Visit With The Practitioner After The Patient Receives The Certification; To Authorize The Practitioner To Request Or Require A Follow-up Evaluation Of The Patient; To Amend Section 41-137-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Validity Period For Registry Identification Cards For Resident Designated Caregivers To Two Years; To Amend Section 41-137-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Thc Potency Limits For Cannabis Tinctures, Oils And Concentrates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB895/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0895.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084284,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Appropriation; Hinds County for purchasing body cameras and additional vehicles for the Sheriff's Department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Hinds County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Body Cameras And Ten Additional Vehicles For The Sheriff's Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB881/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0881.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2084285,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Community Eligibility Provision of National School Lunch Program; require certain school districts to apply for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts That Have An Identified Student Percentage Of 25% Or More Of Enrolled Students Receiving Free Lunch, As Determined By Prior Year Enrollment, To Apply To The United States Department Of Agriculture Food And Nutrition Service (fns) For Participation In The Community Eligibility Programs, Which Would Make The National School Lunch Program And School Breakfast Program Free To All Students Enrolled At A Particular School Or In The Entire District Regardless Of Reported Income; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB820/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0820.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2084289,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Alcoholic beverages; require holder of on-premises retailer's permit to have blood alcohol content testing device available.","description":"An Act To Require The Holder Of An On-premises Retailer's Permit Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law To Have At Least One Breath Analysis Device That Measures Blood Alcohol Content, That, Upon Request By A Patron, May Be Used To Test The Patron's Blood Alcohol Content; To Provide That The Holder Of An On-premises Retailer's Permit For The Sale Or Consumption Of Alcoholic Beverages Shall Not Be Liable For Any Negative Reading, Or False Or Incorrect Reading, As A Result Of The Blood Alcohol Content Testing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB860/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0860.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084290,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Publication of child sexual exploitation; authorize civil liability for.","description":"An Act To Provide Definitions For Civil Remedies Against Those Who Distribute Child Exploitation Materials; To Provide That Any Commercial Entity That Knowingly And Intentionally Publishes Or Distributes Obscene Material, Or Material That Depicts, Describes, Or Promotes Child Sexual Exploitation, On The Internet Shall Be Liable For Nominal Damages, Actual Damages, Court Costs And Reasonable Attorney Fees As Ordered By The Court; To Provide That An Internet Or Wireless Service Provider, Affiliate, Or Subsidiary Of An Internet Or Wireless Service Provider, Search Engine, Or Cloud Service Provider Shall Not Be In Violation Of This Act For Providing Access Or Connection To Or From A Website, With Certain Exceptions; To Authorize The Attorney General To Seek Injunctive And Other Equitable Relief Against A Commercial Entity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1054/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1054.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084296,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Hazardous waste management; revise provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-17-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition On Commercial Hazardous Waste And Underground Injection Wells; To Amend Section 17-17-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove References To The Mississippi Capacity Assurance Plan; To Amend Section 17-17-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Certain References To Federal Requirements Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation And Liability Act Of 1980 For State Capacity Assurance Plans; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB965/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0965.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2084297,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Association Self-Funded Health Benefit Plan Coverage Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Association Self-funded Health Benefit Plan Coverage Act; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize A Professional Or Trade Association In Mississippi To Purchase Hospital, Surgical And Medical Expense Benefits Coverage From A Self-funded Association Plan Subject To The Jurisdiction Of Another State Insurance Department Or The Federal Government; To Exempt Such Plans Subject To The Jurisdiction Of Another State Or The Federal Government From The Insurance Laws Of This State And Regulations Of The Department Of Insurance Upon Demonstrating To The Commissioner Of Insurance That Certain Requirements Have Been Met; To Require Written Notice To Be Provided To Plan Participants And Prospective Purchasers That The Plan Is Not Regulated By Mississippi Law; To Authorize The Commissioner To Retain Professionals To Assist In Reviewing A Plan's Request To Be Exempt From State Insurance Laws And Regulations; To Require Such Plans To Designate The Commissioner As Its Agent For Service Of Process In Mississippi; To Authorize The Commissioner To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Carry Out The Provisions Of The Act; To Amend Section 83-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1019/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1019.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2084299,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"PERS; first responders hired after 3-1-26 may receive retirement allowance after 25 years of service.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Services Providers, Emergency Management Personnel, And Public Safety Telecommunicators Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance After 25 Years Of Service Regardless Of Age; To Establish A Cost-of-living Adjustment (cola) Tied To The Consumer Price Index For Urban Wage Earners And Clerical Workers(cpi-w) For Such First Responders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1016/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1016.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084302,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"MS Length-of-Service Award Program; extend repealer and create Fire Grant Fund and Fire Equipment Grant Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-11-271, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Length-of-service Award Program (losap) Created By The Department Of Insurance For The Purpose Of Recruiting And Retaining Volunteer Firefighters; To Require The State Fire Marshal And The Mississippi State Rating Bureau To Adhere To The Requirements Of Section 83-3-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As It Relates To Recommending Age Restrictions For Fire Apparatus And The Requirements Of Nfpa 1900 As It Relates To Fire Apparatus Service And Maintenance And Pump Requirements; To Create The Fire Grant Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Assisting Counties And Municipalities With Measures Aimed At Improving Fire Safety; To Require All Funds Formerly Credited To The Rural Fire Truck Fund, The Rural Fire Truck Matching Assistance Fund, The Supplementary Rural Fire Truck Fund And The Annual Fire Fund To Be Paid Into The Fire Grant Fund, And To Require The Transfer Of Balances In Those Funds To The Fire Grant Fund; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Administer The Fund; To Create The Fire Equipment Grant Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Assisting Counties And Municipalities By Providing Funds For Fire Safety Protection And Life Saving Equipment; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Administer The Fund; To Establish The Fire Grant Committee For The Purpose Of Providing Nonbinding Advice To The Department Of Finance And Administration Regarding The Administration Of The Fire Grant Fund And The Fire Equipment Grant Fund And The Authorizing And Awarding Of Grants From Those Funds; To Require The Committee To Adopt A Mechanism To Score Grant Applicants; To Establish Deadlines For The Receipt Of Grant Applications And Determinations By The Department Of Finance And Administration; To Repeal Section 17-23-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; To Repeal Section 17-23-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates A Supplementary Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; To Repeal Section 17-23-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Annual Fire Fund; To Amend Section 83-34-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB939/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0939.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084304,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Automatic stay pending appeal; provide for certain municipal/county rulings.","description":"An Act To Provide That When The Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality Or The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County Provides Any Judgement, Order Or Decision Concerning Certain Actions That Are Ordered Upon Real Property Or Private Property And An Appeal Is Timely Filed, Then Such Judgment, Order Or Decision Shall Be Automatically Stayed Until The Expiration Of All Applicable Periods For Filing An Appeal Of The Decision Made By A Municipality Or County; To Provide That If An Automatic Stay Is Violated, Then Certain Damages May Be Recovered; To Amend Sections 11-46-5, 19-5-105 And 21-19-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB969/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0969.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2084305,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Dyslexia screenings; reimburse parents and school districts for comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-173-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That School Districts Providing Comprehensive Dyslexia Evaluations And Parents Exercising The Option To Have Subsequent Comprehensive Psycho-educational Evaluations Are Entitled To Reimbursement Of The Cost Of Such An Evaluation Which Results In A Diagnosis Of Dyslexia, In An Amount Not To Exceed $800.00; To Fine Schools And School Districts Which Fail To Accept The Results Of A Subsequent Comprehensive Pyscho-educational Evaluation That Determine A Diagnosis Of Dyslexia; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB950/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0950.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084307,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Expansion Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The David L. Whitney (hper) Arena Complex And Wellness Center At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB905/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0905.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084309,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Voter registration; require registrars to submit applicant's information into federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) System.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure By Which A Registrar Verifies An Applicant's Citizenship Upon Receipt Of A Completed Voter Registration Application; To Require The Registrar To Enter Each Applicant's Information Into The United States Citizenship And Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification For Entitlements (save); To Require Registrars To Make Annual Reports To The Secretary Of State Regarding The Number Of Applicants Flagged By A Save System Check And The Number Removed Following Confirmation; To Create New Section 23-15-165.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Conduct Two Comparisons Annually Of The Statewide Elections Management System Records With The Save Database And To Report Ineligible Matches To The Appropriate Registrar; To Create New Section 23-15-165.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Annually Report To The Legislature On The Results Achieved With The Save System; To Create New Section 23-15-165.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information Collected Through Use Of The Save System From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Create New Section 23-15-165.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Severability Of The Provisions Of The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB892/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0892.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084312,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Justice court; revise jurisdiction and filing fees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-11-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Jurisdiction Of Justice Court; To Amend Section 25-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Filing Fees For Justice Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB876/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0876.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2084313,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for contributions made to certain hospitals.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Voluntary Cash Contributions By Taxpayers To Rural Hospitals; To Limit The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That Unused Portions Of A Credit May Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years From The Close Of The Tax Year In Which The Credit Was Earned; To Provide That Contributions For Which Credits Are Claimed Under This Act May Not Be Used As Deductions For State Tax Purposes; To Provide The Criteria That A Hospital Must Meet In Order For A Contribution To The Hospital To Qualify For The Credit Authorized By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB990/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0990.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084318,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"SNAP; direct DHS to seek waiver to allow prohibiting purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks and candy with.","description":"An Act To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Submit To The United States Department Of Agriculture A Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Food Restriction Demonstration Project Request That Will Allow The State Of Mississippi To Prohibit The Purchase Of Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks And Candy With Snap Benefits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1033/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1033.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084319,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Petal School District with improvements to Herrington Road.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Petal School District In Paying Costs Associated With Construction And Improvements To And Widening Of Herrington Road Near The Site Of The Proposed New Petal Elementary School In The City Of Petal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB959/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0959.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084322,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Vocational and home economics; require SBE to develop curriculum for all middle, high and alternative school students.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop Curricula And Courses Of Study To Promote Vocational And Technical Education, Home Economics And Character Education Objectives For All Middle And High School Students And Students Assigned To An Alternative School Program; To Prescribe The Minimum Components To Be Included In The Curriculum; To Amend Sections 37-13-92, 37-13-151, 37-13-181 And 37-31-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 37-31-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB872/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0872.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2084324,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Housing of youth offenders in other states; authorize counties and municipalities to contract for under certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Authorize Any County Or Municipality To Contract With Other States For The Housing And Care Of Children Who Have Committed Delinquent Acts Whenever Juvenile Detention Facilities Within This State Have Reached Their Operational Capacity Limit; To Bring Forward Section 43-25-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Interstate Compact For Juveniles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB823/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0823.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2084326,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Advanced, metastatic cancer; extend and codify repealer on prohibition against health plans requiring step therapy before covering certain drugs to treat.","description":"An Act To Reenact Section 83-9-8.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits A Health Benefit Plan From Requiring Step Therapy Or Fail-first Protocols Before The Plan Provides Coverage Of Certain Prescription Drugs To Treat Advanced, Metastatic Cancer And Associated Conditions; To Reenact Section 83-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribes The Process By Which A Prescribing Practitioner May Request An Override Of An Insurer's Restriction On Medication For Use By A Step Therapy Or Fail-first Protocol; To Amend Reenacted Sections 83-9-8.1 And 83-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Codify And Extend The Date Of The Repealer On Those Sections Which Was Originally Enacted In The Effective Date Section Of The Enabling Legislation; To Amend Section 3, Chapter 379, Laws Of 2024, To Delete The Repealer On Sections 83-9-8.1 And 83-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, From The Effective Date Section Of That Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB944/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0944.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084327,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund; rename Insurance Department Fund and redesignate as a special fund.","description":"An Act To Create The Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Amend Sections 83-2-33 And 83-5-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The Insurance Department Fund As The \"insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund\"; To Increase The Maximum Contributions From Property And Casualty Insurance Companies, Life, Health And Accident Insurance Companies, And Health Maintenance Organizations Which May Be Deposited Into The Special Fund; To Delete The Requirement That Monies Collected From These Companies Be Deposited Into The State General Fund And That Expenses Of The Department Of Insurance Be Defrayed By State General Fund Appropriations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB986/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0986.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084330,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Dept. of Health; authorize to increase fees by certain percentage during next three fiscal years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Increase Food Establishment Annual Permit Fees, Private Water Supply Approval Fees, And Onsite Wastewater Program Fees By A Certain Percentage During The Next Three Fiscal Years Up To A Maximum Amount; To Amend Sections 41-3-18, 41-67-12 And 41-67-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-02","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB814/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0814.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2084332,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; authorize an additional round for and remove certain limiting language.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-23-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Additional Round Of Fire Trucks For Counties And Municipalities Under The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; To Remove The Requirement That A County Has Received Funding For No More Than Eight Rounds From The Rural Truck Acquisition Assistance Program In Order To Receive Additional Matching Assistance Under The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB851/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0851.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":2084334,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Olive Branch with Sylvan Lake Outflow Weir Project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Olive Branch, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The City's Sylvan Lake Outflow Weir Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB829/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0829.xml","sponsor":"Justin Keen"},
{"bill_id":2084337,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Mississippi Autism Scholarship Program Act; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Autism Scholarship Program For Students Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder; To Define Certain Terms Used In This Act; To Provide For Student Eligibility Requirements For Receipt Of A Scholarship And Restricting Eligibility Therefor; To Provide For The Term Of The Scholarship; To Stipulate The Obligations Of Parents Or Legal Guardians, Students And Schools And School Districts; To Prescribe The Duties Of The Department Of Education And The State Board Of Education Regarding The Administration Of The Scholarship Program; To Provide The Department Of Education With The Authority To Verify The Eligibility Of Nonpublic Schools And To Establish The Process For Notifications Of Violations; To Authorize The State Board Of Education To Deny, Suspend Or Revoke A School's Participation In The Scholarship Program And The Procedures Taken With Respect Therefor; To Require That All Compulsory–school–age Children Be Screened For Autism Spectrum Disorder During The Period Between The Spring Of Kindergarten And The Fall Of Grade 1 And Other Appropriate Times As Deemed Necessary In The Public Schools Of This State; To Establish The Procedures To Be Followed In Screening And Evaluation Of Students For Autism Spectrum Disorder And Related Disorders And Prescribing Who Shall Administer The Screening And Evaluation; To Require That School Diagnosticians Receive Additional Training In The Evaluation And Diagnosis Of Autism Spectrum Disorder; To Require The Department Of Education To Submit An Annual Report To The Legislature Summarizing Student Performance, Student Assessments, Funding And Any Recommended Changes; To Prescribe Appropriate Qualifications For Administrative And Instructional Personnel; To Require The State Department Of Education To Serve As The Local Educational Agency For Those Schools; To Require The State To Pay Directly To The School Any Federal Or State Aid Attributable To A Student With A Disability Attending The School; To Require The School To Comply With The Annual Audit And Budget Submission Requirements Prescribed By Law In Title 37, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB951/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0951.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084341,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Abortion; repeal prohibition of.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 41-41-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Abortion Except For The Preservation Of The Mother's Life Or Where The Pregnancy Is Caused By Rape; To Repeal Section 97-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates A Felony Crime For Any Person Who Willfully And Knowingly Causes Any Pregnant Woman To Abort Or Miscarry A Child; To Repeal Section 97-3-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates A Felony Crime For Allowing A Child Delivered In Failed Abortion To Die; To Repeal Section 97-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates A Misdemeanor Crime For Any Person Who Provides An Instrument Or Medicine To Assist A Woman In Obtaining An Abortion; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB855/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0855.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084343,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Vehicles; prohibit false or secret compartments and establish criminal penalties for violations.","description":"An Act To Prohibit False Or Secret Compartments In Vehicles; To Establish Criminal Penalties For Persons Owning Or Operating A Vehicle Containing A False Or Secret Compartment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1058/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1058.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084346,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Health Care Facility Right to Visit Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Health Care Facility Right To Visit Act To Prevent All Health Care Facilities That Are Licensed By Or Have Received A Certificate Of Need From The Department Of Health From Instituting Any Policy That Limits Patients' Abilities To Be Visited By Designated Family Members Or Friends During Any Hospitalization Or Treatment; To Allow The Facilities To Impose Reasonable Safety Requirements; To Provide That No Facility Shall Be Held Liable For Damages In An Action Involving A Liability Claim Against Such Facility Arising From The Facility's Compliance With The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB847/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0847.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":2084347,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Mississippi Paid Family and Medical Leave Act; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Paid Family And Medical Leave Act; To Provide Certain Applicable Definitions; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Establish And Administer A Family And Medical Leave Insurance Program; To Provide Covered Individuals With The Right To Paid Family And Medical Leave; To Determine The Amount Of Family And Medical Leave Insurance Benefits For Covered Individuals; To Create The Family And Medical Leave Insurance Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide For The Determination Of Insurance Premiums By The State Treasurer; To Protect The Employment Of Covered Individuals While They Are On Leave; To Prohibit Employers From Violating Rights Protected In This Act; To Require The Director Of The Department To Hold Violating Employers Liable; To Provide That This Act Is To Be Construed Alongside Similar Provisions In The Federal Family And Medical Leave Act; To Require That Claims Be Made In Accordance With Rules Prescribed By The Director Of The Department; To Disqualify Covered Individuals From Coverage For Fraud, Misrepresentation, Or Erroneous Payment; To Allow Covered Individuals To Elect For Initial Coverage Or Subsequent Coverage; To Prescribe Certain Requirements For The Formation And Administration Of The Family And Medical Leave Insurance Program; To Require Certain Actions By The Department If The Insurance Benefits In This Act Are Subject To Federal Income Tax; To Allow For Intermittent Or Reduced Leave; To Require The Department To Make An Annual Report To The Legislature; To Require The Department To Conduct A Public Education Campaign About The Program; To Encourage The Department To Collect Data For The Purpose Of Limiting The Cost Of The Program; To Require Employers To Provide Written Notice Of The Program To Employees Upon Hiring And Annually Thereafter; To Amend Section 25-3-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 25-3-91, 25-3-92, 25-3-93 And 25-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Administrative, Personal And Major Medical Leave For State Employees, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1000/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1000.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2084349,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Water well contractors; exempt from continuing education if 65 or older or with at least 20 years experience.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-5-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Commission On Environmental Quality To Exempt Persons 65 Or Older And Persons With At Least 20 Years Of Experience From The Continuing Education Requirements For License Renewal As A Water Well Contractor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB887/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0887.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":2084352,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Community and junior colleges; expand workforce development partnerships.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Community College Board To Establish And Administer A 21st Century Employment Grant Program For The Purpose Of Expanding Partnerships Between Community And Junior Colleges And Workforce Development Organizations; To Stipulate The Criteria For Grant Qualifications; To Provide For The Establishment Of An Advisory Board, Which Shall Be Responsible For Reviewing The Progress Of Grant Recipients, Prescribe Guidelines For The Types Of Certificates To Be Pursued By Community Or Junior Colleges That Would Benefit Current Employer And Future Employers Looking To Locate In The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB873/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0873.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2084354,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Appropriation; IHL-MSU-Cooperative Extension Service for administration of the MS Youth Preparedness Initiative.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Provide Additional Funding To Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service For The Purpose Of Assisting With Costs Associated With Administering The Mississippi Youth Preparedness Initiative For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB972/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0972.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":2084355,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Traffic fines for seatbelt and child safety restraint violations; increase and provide for distribution of between SDE and DPS.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-2-7 And 63-7-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fines For Seatbelt And Child Safety Restraint Violations To $100.00 For Each Violation; To Provide For The Equal Distribution Of Fines Collected For Such Violation Between The State Department Of Education And The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety For Purposes Of Funding Driver's Education And Training; To Bring Forward Sections 63-2-1 And 63-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1022/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1022.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2084357,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Parkinson's Disease Research Registry; establish within State Department of Health.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Parkinson's Disease Research Registry Within The State Department Of Health Under The Direction Of The State Health Officer; To Provide That The State Health Officer Shall Establish And Appoint The Members Of The Mississippi Parkinson's Disease Research Registry Advisory Committee To Assist In The Development And Implementation Of The Registry, Determine What Data Will Be Collected, And Advise The Department; To Direct The State Board Of Health To Promulgate Rules, In Consultation With The Advisory Committee, To Designate Parkinson's Disease And Identified Parkinsonisms As Diseases That Are Required To Be Reported To The Department; To Require The Department To Receive And Collect Data For The Registry On The Incidence And Prevalence Of Parkinson's Disease And Parkinsonisms In Mississippi And Related Epidemiological Data; To Require, Beginning January 1, 2027, Each Movement Disorder Center That Treats A Patient With Parkinson's Disease And Each Movement Disorder Health Care Provider Who Treats Or Diagnoses Parkinson's Disease Or Parkinsonisms For A Patient To Submit A Parkinson's Disease Report To The Department; To Provide That A Patient Who Does Not Wish To Participate In The Collection Of Data For The Purposes Of Research In The Registry May Opt Out After An Opportunity To Review The Documents And Ask Questions; To Authorize The Department To Make Data From The Registry, With Or Without Identifiers, Available To Researchers That Have The Approval Of An Institutional Review Board In Accordance With Requirements Of Federal Regulations; To Provide That All Information Collected Pursuant To This Act Is Confidential; To Require The Department To Maintain An Accurate Record Of All Persons Who Are Given Access To Information Collected By The Department Pursuant To This Act; To Require The Department To Provide Notice Of The Mandatory Reporting Required Under This Act On Its Website And To Professional Associations Representing Movement Disorder Centers And Movement Disorder Health Care Providers; To Require The Department To Submit To The Chairmen Of The House And Senate Public Health Committees A Yearly Program Summary Update; To Require The Department, By October 1, 2028, To Create, And Update Annually Thereafter, The Mississippi Parkinson's Disease Research Registry Website Where The Public Can Find Information Related To Parkinson's Disease And The Registry, The Yearly Program Summary Update, And Any Other Information Deemed Relevant By The Advisory Committee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB999/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0999.xml","sponsor":"Andy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2084358,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Defense Research and Development Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Defense Research And Development Program For The Purpose Of Making Assistance In The Form Of Loans Available For Seed And Early Stage Capital To Small And Medium Sized Mississippi Businesses With High Growth Potential That Are Engaged In Research And Development Activities With The Mississippi Military Department, The Mississippi National Guard, And/or A Mississippi University, College, Community College And/or Junior College; To Create The \"defense Research And Development Program Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB902/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0902.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2084362,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Housing Authorities; authorize pooling of liabilities with private developers for affordable housing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Housing Authorities Law By Adding And Defining The Term \"mixed-finance Project\" To Such Law; To Provide That Mixed-finance Project Means A Project That Is Financially Assisted By Private Resources Which May Include Low Income Housing Tax Credits In Addition To An Amount Provided Under Any State Or Federal Program; To Amend Section 43-33-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Housing Authorities To Own, Operate, Assist Or Otherwise Participate In One Or More Mixed-finance Projects; To Amend Section 43-33-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Certain Self Insurance Agreement May Be Formed When One Or More Housing Authorities Have Formed Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies Or Entities In Which An Authority Or An Entity Affiliated With An Authority Is A General Partner, Managing Member Or Otherwise Participates In The Activities Of The Entity When Undertaking A Mixed-finance Project; To Amend Section 43-33-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Two Or More Housing Authorities To Cooperate When Undertaking A Mixed-finance Project; To Create New Section 43-33-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Immunity To Individual Commissioners, Directors, Supervisory Employees, And Supervisory Agents Of A Housing Authority With Respect To A Mixed-finance Project If Such Individuals While Acting In The Scope Of Their Duties As They Relate To Such Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1075/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1075.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2084363,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Law enforcement officers and firefighters; certain shall receive one additional year of creditable services in PERS for every 5 years of service.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For A First Responders Retirement Incentive Under Which Law Enforcement Officers And Firefighters Who Became Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After July 1, 2011, And Who Have At Least Four Years Of Membership Service Credit Shall Be Entitled To Receive One Additional Year Of Creditable Service For Every Five Years Of Service As A First Responder In The State Of Mississippi, At No Cost To The Member; To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Retired Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System To Be Employed As A Law Enforcement Officer With A Law Enforcement Department That Has A Critical Need For Or Shortage Of Law Enforcement Officers And Draw The Full Amount Of The Retirement Allowance, During Which Time The Retiree May Work The Full Number Of Normal Working Days For The Position And Receive The Full Amount Of The Salary In Effect For The Position At The Time Of Employment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB963/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0963.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2084367,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Kratom; add to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Kratom To Schedule I Of The Uniform Controlled Substances Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB864/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0864.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2084368,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Appropriation; City of Olive Branch for land acquisition and engineering services for making improvements to Highway 305.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Olive Branch To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Land Acquisition And Engineering Services For Making Improvements To Mississippi Highway 305 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB826/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0826.xml","sponsor":"Justin Keen"},
{"bill_id":2084371,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Funeral director assistants; authorize to perform all activities of funeral directors with certain exceptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Funeral Director Assistants To Perform All Of The Activities That A Funeral Director May Perform Except For Making Funeral Arrangements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB854/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0854.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084373,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"ESA; authorize use of a diagnosis of dyslexia as a qualifier to determine eligibility for receipt of.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 37-181-1, 37-181-7, 37-181-9, 37-181-11, 37-181-13, 37-181-15, 37-181-17, 37-181-19, And 37-181-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Comprise \"the Equal Opportunity For Students With Special Needs Act,\" For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 37-181-3 And 37-181-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Diagnosis Of Dyslexia Shall Be A Criteria Used To Qualify A Student For Eligibility To Participate In The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB952/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0952.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084375,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Outdoor recreational premises; include use of ATVs and off-road vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Immunity For Landowners Who Allow Recreational Use Of Their Property; To Amend Section 89-2-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Off-road Vehicles And All-terrain Vehicles As Recreational Activities; To Amend Sections 89-2-5 And 89-2-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB971/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0971.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":2084376,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Appropriation; Best of the Best Youth Sports for improvements to its youth recreational park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Best Of The Best Youth Sports To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To Its Youth Recreational Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB875/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0875.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2084385,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"One Fair Wage Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The One Fair Wage Act; To Provide Definitions; To Establish A State Minimum Wage; To Provide For Increases In The Minimum Wage; To Provide The Minimum Wage For Tipped Employees; To Provide That This Law Shall Not Conflict With Any Federal Law; To Provide A Severability Clause; To Provide That This Act Shall Be Prospective Only; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB869/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0869.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2084386,"bill_number":"HC23","title":"Constitution; amend to restore voting rights to certain qualified electors once meeting sentencing requirements.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Voter Fraud, Bribery, Theft, Arson, Obtaining Money Or Goods Under False Pretense, Perjury, Forgery, Embezzlement, Bigamy Or Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions Except For Murder And Rape Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction And Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; And Proposing The Repeal Of Section 253, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Which Provides That The Legislature May, By A Two-thirds Vote Of Both Houses, Of All Members Elected, Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Any Person Disqualified By Reason Of Crime.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC23/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0023.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2084388,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Crimes of exposing another to contagious diseases and endangerment by bodily substance; revise elements and penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-27-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Crime Of Causing Exposure To Certain Contagious Diseases To Intentional Transmission Of Infectious Diseases; To Establish Defenses To Prosecution; To Revise The Penalties For Persons Guilty Of Committing The Crimes Of Intentional Transmission Of Infectious Diseases And Endangerment By Bodily Substance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1003/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1003.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2084389,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"CON; require issuance of to establish home health agency or agencies in Copiah and Stone Counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Department Of Health To Issue A Certificate Or Certificates Of Need To A Post-acute Care In-home Health Provider Who Is A Cms Guide Model Participant Offering An In-home Continuum Of Care Model For The Establishment Of A Home Health Agency Or Agencies In Copiah County And In Stone County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB835/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0835.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2084392,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"MS Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Be Known As The Mississippi Long Term Care Ombudsman Act; To Create The State Long-term Care Ombudsman Program In The Department Of Human Services, Within The Division Of Aging And Adult Services; To Provide That The Ombudsman Program Shall Be Headed By The State Long-term Care Ombudsman, Who Shall Be Appointed By The Executive Director Of Human Services; To Provide That The Division Of Aging And Adult Services Shall Have A Designated Legal Counsel To Advise, Assist And Aid The State Ombudsman; To Prescribe Purpose Of The Ombudsman Program; To Specify The Duties And Authority Of The State Long-term Care Ombudsman; To Require The State Ombudsman To Designate Districts To Carry Out The Duties Of The Ombudsman Program Within Local Communities; To Provide For The Appointment Of Representatives Of The Ombudsman Program And Prescribe Their Duties; To Require The Department To Adopt State And Local Complaint Procedures; To Provide For Investigations By Representatives Of The Ombudsman Program And Onsite Facility Visits; To Provide For Complaint Notification And Resolution Procedures; To Provide That Certain Information And Records Of The Ombudsman Are Confidential; To Provide Upon Admission To A Long-term Care Facility, Each Resident Or Representative Of A Resident Must Receive Information Regarding The Ombudsman Program; To Provide Immunity For Any Person Making A Complaint Pursuant To This Act In Good Faith; To Prohibit Retaliation Against A Person For Filing A Complaint With, Providing Information To, Or Otherwise Cooperating With Any Representative Of The Ombudsman Program; To Require The State Ombudsman To Ensure That Appropriate Training Is Provided To All Representatives Of The State Ombudsman Program; To Amend Sections 43-47-7 And 43-47-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Repeal Sections 43-7-51 Through 43-7-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Long-term Care Facilities Ombudsman Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1074/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1074.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2084394,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Independent Schools Infrastructure Grant Program Act of 2022; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-185-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Independent Schools Infrastructure Grant Program Act Of 2022; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB934/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0934.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084397,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Teacher's salary; provide $4,000.00 increase to minimum salary scale.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For A $4,000.00 Increase To The Minimum Teacher Salary Scale; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB821/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0821.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2084398,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for preplanning improvements to Walter Washington Administration and Classroom Building at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Preplanning For Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Walter Washington Administration And Classroom Building At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB924/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0924.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084400,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"PERS; law enforcement officers and firefighters hired after 3-1-26 may receive retirement allowance after 25 years of service.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Law Enforcement Officers And Firefighters Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance After 25 Years Of Service Regardless Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1036/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1036.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2084404,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Community and junior colleges; authorize boards of trustees to reduce or waive out-of-state tuition for certain students.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-103-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Trustees Of Community And Junior Colleges Which Border Another State To Implement A Policy For Reducing Or Waiving Out-of-state Tuition For Nonresidents And Establish Criteria For Eligibility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB822/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0822.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2084406,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"Notice of public hearing to change zoning regulations, restrictions and boundaries; revise time frame for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time Frame For Notice Of A Public Hearing To Change Zoning Regulations, Restrictions And Boundaries That May Be Amended, Supplemented, Changed Or Repealed; To Authorize The Use Of Certain Social Media To Provide Such Notice Under Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 11-51-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Written Notice Of Appeal Concerning Such Change Of Zoning Regulations, Restrictions And Boundaries Must Be Filed Within 20 Days, Rather Than 10 Days, Of The Rendering Of The Decision By The Board Of Supervisors Of A County Or The Governing Authority Of A Municipality For Such Change; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB984/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0984.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084407,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"The Mississippi Houston/Hunter Act; create to provide limited liability for federal firearm licensees with hold agreements.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Houston/hunter Act\" To Regulate Firearm Hold Agreements; To Provide Immunity For Such Hold If The Hold Is Otherwise Lawful; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB878/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0878.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2084410,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"COVID-19 Hospital Expanded Capacity Program; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-14-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Covid-19 Hospital Expanded Capacity Program Administered By The State Department Of Health; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB936/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0936.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084411,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Littering; increase fines for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Fines For Littering; To Bring Forward Section 97-15-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Penalties For Unauthorized Dumping Of Solid Wastes, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB888/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0888.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2084414,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for demolishing certain structure in Farish Street Historic District.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Demolition And Removal Of A Certain Structure In The Farish Street Historic District, Which Constitutes A Nuisance To Public Health, Safety And Welfare, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB853/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0853.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084416,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Madison-Ridgeland Academy.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-19-56.549, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Madison-ridgeland Academy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB962/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0962.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2084418,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Consumer freedom of choice; protect in the purchase of farm equipment, vehicles and lawn tools.","description":"An Act To Protect Consumer Freedom Of Choice In The Purchase Of Farm Equipment, Motor Vehicles And Lawn Tools; To Amend Section 75-99-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The Consumer Freedom Of Choice In Appliances Act To Reflect The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 75-99-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms; To Amend Section 75-99-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Governmental Entities From Enforcing Any Regulation That Prohibits Or Restricts The Sale Or Use Of Farm Equipment, Motor Vehicles Or Lawn Tools Based On Fuel Source; To Amend Section 75-99-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Nothing In This Act Shall Affect The Governmental Entity's Authority To Ensure The Safe Use Of Farm Equipment, Motor Vehicles And Lawn Tools In Accordance With The Manufacturer's Recommendations; To Bring Forward Section 27-55-539, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1073/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1073.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2084419,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Commissioner of Banking and Consumer Finance; delete repealer on authority to join certain examinations with the Federal Reserve Bank.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-1-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Provision Of Law Authorizing The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Join An Examination Or Issue A Joint Report Of Examination With The Federal Reserve Bank Of Certain Bank Holding Companies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB943/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0943.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084425,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"In-person absentee voting; require use of OMR equipment and establish security measures and procedure to challenge.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-637, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Absentee Ballots Cast In Person At The Office Of The Registrar To Be Cast Using The Optical Mark Reading (omr) Equipment; To Require The Omr Equipment To Be Sealed At Night; To Require The Use Of Paper Ballots If The Omr Equipment Becomes Inoperable; To Amend Section 23-15-659, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise How The Absentee Ballot Applications And Elector's Certificates Are Printed For All Absentee Ballots That Are Cast In Person At The Office Of The Registrar; To Prescribe The Form For The Elector's Certificate For An In-person Absentee Ballot Application; To Amend Sections 23-15-639 And 23-15-645, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 23-15-627, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Form Of The Absentee Ballot Application; To Amend Section 23-15-633, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 23-15-625, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Registrar To Conspicuously Post A List Of Those Persons Voting In-person At The End Of Voting Each Day; To Amend Section 23-15-715, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Electors Voting By Absentee Ballot In-person To Feed Their Ballots Into The Omr Equipment; To Amend Section 23-15-719, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Sections 23-15-507 And 23-15-515, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Relating To Omr Equipment; To Amend Section 23-15-517, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Ballots To Be Processed On The Night Of An Election And Reported To The Tabulation Center Before The Ballot Box Is Sealed; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-523, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 23-15-525, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-505, 23-15-511, 23-15-513, 23-15-519, 23-15-521 And 23-15-581, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 23-15-591, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 23-15-595, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Tabulating Of All Returns And The Counting Of All Ballots To Be Finished On The Night Of The Election; To Amend Section 23-15-571, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Registrar In The List Of Persons Authorized To Challenge The Qualifications Of Persons Offering To Vote; To Amend Section 23-15-577, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Candidates To Have Poll Watchers Present At The Location Of The Election; To Amend Section 23-15-579, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Appropriate Election Officials To Consider Votes That Are Challenged; To Direct The Secretary Of State To Require The Office Of The Circuit Clerk To Cause A Daily Report Tabulating The Total Number Of In-person Absentee Ballots Cast That Day To Be Printed By The Omr Equipment At The Close Of Business And Made Available To The Public; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB859/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0859.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2084427,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"MS Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Act of 2022; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-2-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealers On The Mississippi Municipality And County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Act Of 2022 And On The Exemption From The Approval Requirements Of The Public Procurement Review Board For Personal Or Professional Services Contracts Entered Into By The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality Under The Act; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act And To Extend The Date Of Other Exemptions In That Code Section Which Are Not Related To The Mississippi Municipality And County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Act Of 2022 But Which Are Also Set To Expire In 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB940/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0940.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084428,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Appropriation; City of Gulfport for the winterization of homes in the area in the central city known as \"The Quarter\".","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Gulfport To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Winterization Of Homes In The Low-income Area In Central Gulfport Known As \"the Quarter\" For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1006/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1006.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2084430,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Cosmetologists and barbers; exempt those who have certain experience from having to take exam if license is expired for not more than 5 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician, Nail Technician Or Instructor Who Has At Least Ten Years' Experience Under Their License And Whose License Has Been Expired For Not More Than Five Years Shall Not Have To Take The Examination In Order To Renew Their License, But Shall Renew Their License Upon Payment Of The Required Renewal Fee, Any Adjudicated Fines, And A Delinquent Fee For Each Year That Their License Has Been Expired; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB844/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0844.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2084432,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Advanced, metastatic cancer; delete repealer on prohibition against health plans requiring step therapy before covering certain drugs to treat.","description":"An Act To Reenact Section 83-9-8.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits A Health Benefit Plan From Requiring Step Therapy Or Fail-first Protocols Before The Plan Provides Coverage Of Certain Prescription Drugs To Treat Advanced, Metastatic Cancer And Associated Conditions; To Reenact Section 83-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribes The Process By Which A Prescribing Practitioner May Request An Override Of An Insurer's Restriction On Medication For Use By A Step Therapy Or Fail-first Protocol; To Amend Section 3, Chapter 379, Laws Of 2024, To Delete The Repealer On Sections 83-9-8.1 And 83-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB856/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0856.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2084436,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Retirement; allow PERS retirees to serve in elective office in same manner as for elected county or municipal offices.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System To Retire And Continue In Elective Office, And Authorize Retired Members Of The Retirement System To Be Elected To Office, And Receive Their Retirement Allowance While Serving In Elective Office, In The Same Manner As Authorized For Persons In Elected County Or Municipal Offices; To Amend Sections 25-11-105, 25-11-305, 5-1-41, 5-1-47, 9-9-11, 25-3-3, 25-3-25, 25-3-31, 25-3-35 And 25-3-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB832/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0832.xml","sponsor":"Charles Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2084438,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; extend repealer on act and related tax incentives.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 57-117-1 Through 57-117-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act; To Amend Section 57-117-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act; To Amend Section 27-31-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Reverter On The Statute Authorizing Counties And Municipalities To Grant An Ad Valorem Tax Exemption To Health Care Industry Facilities; To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Reverter On The Statute Authorizing Counties And Municipalities To Grant A Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes To Qualified Businesses Under The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act Which Meet Minimum Criteria Established By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Amend Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Provision Of Law That Exempts From Sales Taxation Sales Of Materials Used In The Construction Of, Or Addition Or Improvements To, A Health Care Industry Facility And Certain Sales Of Machinery And Equipment To Be Used In The Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB941/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0941.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084441,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Olive Branch with improvements to historic Maples Methodist Church building.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Olive Branch, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Expansion Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Historic Maples Methodist Church Building Necessary For The Purpose Of The City Using The Building As A Community Events Center And A Theater; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB900/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0900.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2084442,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Medication aides; provide for certification of by State Department of Health.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Medication Aide Act; To Provide For The Certification Of Medication Aides By The State Department Of Health; To Provide That A Medication Aide May Participate In Medication Administration When Certified Through A Medication Aide Certification Program In Accordance With This Act And Generally Managed By A Licensed Health Care Professional At A Nursing Facility; To Specify The Minimum Competencies For A Medication Aide; To Specify The Components Of A Medication Aide Certification Program, Which May Be Offered By Technical Or Community Colleges Or By A Licensed Health Care Professional Employed At A Nursing Facility; To Require Applicants To Complete Medication Aide Certification Training And Pass An Examination In Order To Be Certified; To Require Each Facility Operator Using Certified Medication Aides To Have A Written Policy Governing The Provision Of Medications By Certified Medication Aides; To Require Nursing Facilities To Disclose To Their Residents And Their Families That The Facility Employs And Uses Medication Aides; To Prescribe The Curriculum Standards For The Medication Aide Certification Program And The Required Information In The Program Instruction; To Provide That The Department Shall Have A Medication Aide Registry For Persons Who Have Been Certified As A Medication Aide; To Provide That The Department May Deny Registration Or Refuse Renewal Of Or Remove A Registration From The Medication Aide Registry For Failure To Meet The Standards And Competencies Or For Violation Of Any Provision Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB834/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0834.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2084445,"bill_number":"HC27","title":"Constitution; amend to restore voting rights to qualified electors who have committed a felony once sentencing requirements are met.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of A Felony Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction And Shall Not Have His Or Her Right To Vote Restored Until He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; And Proposing The Repeal Of Section 253, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Which Provides That The Legislature May, By A Two-thirds Vote Of Both Houses, Of All Members Elected, Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Any Person Disqualified By Reason Of Crime.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC27/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0027.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084446,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Mandatory recount of votes; provide for in certain situations.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Secretary Of State, Or The Circuit Clerk In The Case Of A County Election, Or The Municipal Clerk In The Case Of A Municipal Election, Shall Conduct, In A Method Different From The Original Count, A Recount Of All Votes Cast For Any Office Or Ballot Question In Any Election If Certain Differences Exist; To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Promulgate Rules And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1026/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1026.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2084448,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Portable benefit accounts; allow hiring party to contribute funds to for benefit plans for independent contractors.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Establishment Of Portable Benefit Accounts For Independent Contractors; To Authorize A Hiring Party To Contribute Funds To The Portable Benefit Account For An Independent Contractor; To Provide That A Hiring Party May Withhold A Percentage Of Funds From The Compensation Owed To An Independent Contractor If Both Parties Agree To The Withholding In Writing; To Bring Forward Sections 27-7-16, 27-7-17 And 71-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB866/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0866.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2084449,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Qualified licensed dyslexia therapy teacher; require the State Department of Education to employ and assign one to each county.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Assign A Qualified Licensed Dyslexia Therapy Teacher Supervisor To Each County; To Prescribe The Responsibilities Of Such Dyslexia Therapy Teacher Supervisors; To Require The Department To Conduct A Program With Willing School Districts And/or Schools Which Focuses On The Use Of Dyslexia Data Coaches To Improve Reading And Literacy Among Students Diagnosed With Dyslexia; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Subject To Appropriation; To Provide That Individuals Assigned By The Department Serve In The Capacity As A County Dyslexia Therapy Teacher Supervisor Or Dyslexia Data Coach, Shall Be Employees Of The Department, And Shall Reside In The County Wherein He Or She Has Been Assigned To Serve In Said Capacity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB914/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0914.xml","sponsor":"Troy Smith"},
{"bill_id":2084454,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"House rules; amend to create a new rule that requires each committee's agenda to be published 24 hours before the meeting.","description":"A Resolution To Amend House Rules To Create A New House Rule No. 104.1a To Require That The Agenda Of Any Committee Meeting Shall Be Made Public At Least 24 Hours Before The Scheduled Meeting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR19/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0019.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2084455,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"Drug and alcohol treatment; require 30-day minimum in-patient treatment.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-30-19, 41-30-27 And 41-32-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Thirty-day Minimum For Drug And Alcohol Treatment; To Amend Section 41-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Involuntary Commitment Of Alcoholics, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB976/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0976.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2084457,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Dept. of Ag.and Commerce; authorize DPS to provide security personnel at certain facilities and respond to secuirty system alarms.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision Prohibiting Posting Of Security Personnel At The Property Of The Mississippi Department Of Agriculture Located At 121 North Jefferson Street And The New Farmers Market Building Located At The Corner Of High And Jefferson Streets In The City Of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, And Permit Posting Of Security Personnel And Regular Vehicle Patrols And Responses To Security System Alarms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1070/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1070.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":2084458,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"False allegations of hate crime; provide penalties for.","description":"An Act To Provide That Willful False Allegations That A Felony Or Misdemeanor Was Committed Because Of The Actual Or Perceived Race, Color, Ancestry, Ethnicity, Religion, National Origin Or Gender Of Any Person Shall Be Unlawful; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1025/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1025.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2084462,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Abortion; provide for statewide referendum on question of prohibiting abortions in Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 41-41-45 And 97-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibit The Performing Or Inducing Of An Abortion Except Where Necessary For The Preservation Of The Mother's Life Or Where The Pregnancy Was Caused By Rape; To Provide For A Statewide Special Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, For The Purpose Of Determining Whether Abortions Shall Be Prohibited In Mississippi; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting On The Question In The Special Election Vote For Prohibiting Abortions In Mississippi, Then This Act Shall Not Take Effect; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting On The Question In The Election Vote Against Prohibiting Abortions In Mississippi, Then This Act Shall Take Effect On January 1, 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB850/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0850.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084464,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Smart meters; provide utility customers with option to decline installation of.","description":"An Act To Provide Electric Utility Customers With The Option To Decline Installation Of Smart Meters; To Provide Definitions Relating To Smart Meters And Smart Meter Technology; To Require That Smart Meter Technology Provide Customers With Direct Access To And Use Of Price And Consumption Information; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1038/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1038.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084469,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"\"Arborist Registration Law of 2026\"; create to require individuals to engage in the profession of arboriculture to be registered and licensed.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"arborist Registration Law Of 2026\"; To Define Terminology Used Within This Act; To Provide That No Person In A Public Or Private Capacity Shall Practice Or Offer To Practice Arboriculture Without Being Registered And Licensed By The State Board Of Registration For Arborists; To Provide That This Act Shall Not Be Construed To Prevent Any Person, Firm, Partnership Or Corporation From Practicing Arboriculture On Any Land, If Those Acts Are Not Performed Or Offered To The Public For Compensation; To Establish The State Board Of Registration For Arborists, To Provide For The Appointment Of Its Members By The Governor And Qualifications For Membership; Prescribe Initial And Subsequent Terms Of Officers And Stipulate The Powers And Duties Of The Board; To Require Licensure Applicants To Apply To The Board In Writing On Forms Prescribed And Furnished By The Board And Pay A Required Nonrefundable Fee Of One Hundred Dollars; To Authorize The Issuance Of License To Individuals And Business Entities; To Require Nonresident Applicants For An Original License Or A Renewal License To File An Irrevocable Consent That Actions Against The Applicant May Be Filed In Any Appropriate Court Of Any County Or Municipality Of This State In Which The Plaintiff Resides Or In Which Some Part Of The Transaction Occurred; To Provide That Examinations, If Required, Shall Be Held At Such Time And Place As The Board Shall Determine In Accordance With Procedures Prescribed By The Board; To Provide That Candidates Who Fail An Examination May Apply For Reexamination After Six Months, And Shall Be Entitled To One Reexamination Without Payment Of An Additional Fee; To Require The Board To Issue A Properly Authenticated, Serially Numbered License Upon Payment Of The Registration Fee To Any Applicant Who In The Opinion Of The Board Has Satisfactorily Met All The Requirements Of This Act And The Rules And Regulations Of The Board; To Provide That Licenses Shall Expire After December 31 Of Odd Numbered Years And Shall Become Invalid After That Date Unless Renewed; To Require The Secretary Of The Board To Mail A Notice To Every Person Registered As An Arborist, Notifying The Person Of The Date Of The Expiration Of His Or Her License And The Amount Of Fee Required For Its Renewal For Two Years; To Require The Notice Of Expiration To Be Mailed To The Latest Known Address, According To The Board's Records, At Least One Month In Advance Of The Date Of The Expiration Of The License; To Prescribe Conditions For Reciprocity For Nonresidents Seeking To Licensure As An Arborist In The State Of Mississippi; To Prescribe, Civil, Criminal And Administrative Penalties For Violation Of This Act, And Establish A Three-year Statute Of Limitations For Civil Actions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1012/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1012.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084470,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt certain business personal property from.","description":"An Act To Provide An Ad Valorem Tax Exemption For Certain Personal Property That Is Owned By A Business Enterprise Taxpayer, Is Used By The Business Enterprise Solely On The Premises Of The Business Enterprise In The Operation Of The Enterprise And Has A True Value For Ad Valorem Tax Purposes Of Not More Than $25.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB947/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0947.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084472,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Civil Rights Memorial Day; designate the last Monday of April as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Last Monday Of April As Civil Rights Memorial Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB852/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0852.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084474,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Newborn screening program; include cytomegalovirus (CMV) in conditions tested for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-21-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Cytomegalovirus (cmv) In The Conditions Tested For In The Comprehensive Newborn Screening Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB885/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0885.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":2084476,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for agricultural facilities infrastructure upgrade at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Agricultural Facilities Envelope And Infrastructure At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB923/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0923.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084477,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Utility shutoffs; revise Governor's authority regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Governor's Emergency Authority To Allow For Local Governing Authorities To Have Discretion On Suspending Certain Utility Shutoffs During An Emergency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB839/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0839.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":2084480,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Property insurance; authorize appraisal panel to determine value of property and amount of loss, including issues of causation.","description":"An Act To Provide That Any Property Insurance Policy Issued Or Delivered In The State Shall Include An Appraisal Provision, Which Can Be Invoked By Either Party Provided Coverage Has Been Acknowledged For Any Aspect Of A Loss, Or A Covered Peril Was Involved In Causing Any Aspect Of The Loss; To Provide The Appraisal Provision To Be Included; To Provide That The Appraisal Panel Shall Have The Exclusive Authority To Determine The Value Of The Property And The Amount Of The Loss, Including Issues Of Causation, The Cost Of Repair Or Replacement, The Method Of Repair, The Scope Of Repair, The Scope Of Damage And The Requirements Of The Applicable Building Codes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB992/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0992.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2084482,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"Used motor vehicle parts dealers and scrap metal processors; authorize use of a third-party registration system.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealer Or Scrap Metal Processors To Utilize A Third-party Vendor Registration System As An Alternative To The Automated Statewide Motor Vehicle Registration System Administered By The Department Of Revenue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB991/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0991.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084484,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math Center at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture And Math (steam) Outreach Center At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB919/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0919.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084486,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"Office of Workforce Development; extend exemption from Public Procurement Review Board requirements relating to rental agreements and leases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Expiration Date On The Exemption For The Office Of Workforce Development From The Requirements Of The Public Procurement Review Board Which Relate To Rental Agreements And The Leasing Of Real Property For Purposes Of Conducting Agency Business; To Correct Internal References To Certain Subsections That Have Been Renumbered Due To Amendments In Prior Years; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act And To Extend The Date Of Other Exemptions In That Code Section Which Are Not Related To The Office Of Workforce Development But Which Are Also Set To Expire In 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB931/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0931.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084489,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Assistant teachers; increase minimum base pay to $20,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Assistant Teacher Salary To $20,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB996/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0996.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":2084490,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 19, Juneteenth, As A Legal Holiday In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB846/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0846.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084494,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"Rick Kennedy Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Rick Kennedy Act; To Provide That If A Person, While Taking Any Bird Or Mammal, Who Kills Or Injures Another Person By The Use Of A Firearm, Bow And Arrow, Or Other Weapon Or Device Used In Such Taking, And He Or She Is Subject To Criminal Charges And Charged As A Result Of Such Killing Or Injury, The Person Shall Have His Or Her Hunting License Suspended Until All Such Criminal Charges Have Been Withdrawn, Dropped, Or Otherwise Dismissed, Or Until He Or She Has Been Acquitted Or Found Not Guilty Of All Criminal Charges; To Provide That In Order For Such Person To Have His Or Her Hunting License Reinstated Due To Negligence, He Or She Must Have Been Issued Certification Of Satisfactory Completion Of A Hunter Education Course Approved By The Department, And Must Appear Before The Commission To Have His Or Her Hunting License Reinstated After A One Year Probation Period Has Ended; To Bring Forward Section 49-4-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB827/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0827.xml","sponsor":"Justin Keen"},
{"bill_id":2084495,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"County and municipal executive agreements; revise circuit/municipal clerk or county/municipal election commission to enter.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-266, 23-15-239, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-333, 23-15-335 And 23-15-597, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A County Or Municipal Executive Committee Elects To Enter Into A Written Agreement With The Circuit Or Municipal Clerk Or The County Or Municipal Election Commission Authorizing The Circuit Or Municipal Clerk Or The County Or Municipal Election Commission To Perform All Of The Duties Required Of The County Or Municipal Executive Committee, The Circuit Or Municipal Clerk Or The County Or Municipal Election Commission Shall Enter Into That Agreement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB909/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0909.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2084497,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for housing improvements at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of New Buildings And Related Facilities For University Faculty And Staff Housing At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB906/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0906.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084499,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Nuclear generating plants; revise provisions related to distribution of payments made in lieu of ad valorem taxes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Formula Providing For The Allocation Of The Proceeds Of The Nuclear In Lieu Tax Paid To The Department Of Revenue By The Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant; To Bring Forward Sections 19-9-151, 19-9-153, 19-9-155 And 19-9-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To In Lieu Payments To Counties In Which Nuclear Generating Plants Are Located, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB918/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0918.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084503,"bill_number":"HC29","title":"Constitution; amend to require Governor and every person selected to office in Mississippi to be a natural-born U.S. citizen.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing Amendments To Section 117 And Section 250, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Require The Governor And Every Person Selected For Office In The State Of Mississippi After January 1, 2027, To Be A Natural-born Citizen Of The United States; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC29/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0029.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2084504,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Volunteer Firefighter Certification Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Volunteer Firefighter Certification Act; To Provide That Volunteer Firefighters Who Complete Nfpa 1010-compliant Training May Receive Firefighter I And Ii Certifications; To Require The State Fire Academy, In Consultation With The Office Of The State Fire Marshal, To Establish A Process To Certify Completion Of Such Training; To Require The State Fire Academy To Maintain A Registry Of Certified Volunteer Firefighters; To Bring Forward Section 45-11-253, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1029/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1029.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084512,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Income tax and ad valorem tax; authorize credit for contributions to certain hospitals.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Voluntary Cash Contributions By Taxpayers To Rural Hospitals; To Authorize An Ad Valorem Tax Credit For Voluntary Cash Contributions By Individual Taxpayers To Rural Hospitals; To Limit The Amount Of The Tax Credits; To Provide That Unused Portions Of A Credit May Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years From The Close Of The Tax Year In Which The Credit Was Earned; To Provide That Contributions For Which Credits Are Claimed Under This Act May Not Be Used As Deductions For State Tax Purposes; To Provide The Criteria That A Hospital Must Meet In Order For A Contribution To The Hospital To Qualify For The Credit Authorized By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB989/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0989.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084513,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"State agencies; require simultaneous repeal of two existing rules whenever proposed new rule takes effect.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-43-3.100, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A State Agency Proposing To Adopt A New Rule To Identify At Least Two Existing Rules That Will Be Repealed Simultaneously With The New Rule Becoming Effective; To Amend Section 25-43-3.102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Agency's Rule-making Docket To Include Those Rules To Be Repealed With The Adoption Of A Proposed Rule; To Amend Section 25-43-3.103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Agency To Include Those Rules To Be Repealed In Its Notice Of Proposed Rule Adoption Filed With The Secretary Of State For Publication In The Administrative Bulletin; To Amend Section 25-43-3.105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Agency's Economic Impact Statement Relating To A Proposed Rule Adoption To Include An Estimate Of Any Offset In Costs Associated With Implementing The New Rule That Will Be Achieved By The Elimination Of Those Rules Identified For Repeal; To Amend Section 25-43-3.110, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Agency To Include In Its Rule-making Record Those Rules To Be Repealed With The Adoption Of A Proposed Rule; To Amend Sections 25-43-3.111, 25-43-3.113 And 25-43-4.104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1023/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1023.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2084516,"bill_number":"HC25","title":"Mississippi Juneteenth Homecoming Weekend 2026; recognize and celebrate.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Celebrating Mississippi Juneteenth Homecoming Weekend 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC25/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0025.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2084517,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Sexual acts between incarcerated persons and law enforcement; prohibit.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Sexual Acts Between Any Law Enforcement And Incarcerated Persons; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB889/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0889.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2084519,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Licensure; revise reciprocity requirements for out-of-state attorneys.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Lawyer From Another State Who Establishes Residency In Mississippi For Twelve Consecutive Months Who Also Has Practiced For Not Less Than Five Years In A State Where He Or She Is Admitted, In Good Standing And On Active Status Must Be Admitted To Practice In This State Without Being Required To Take An Examination; To Amend Section 73-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB879/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0879.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2084521,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Homestead Exemption From Ad Valorem Taxes For Persons Who Are Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Older; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB913/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0913.xml","sponsor":"Troy Smith"},
{"bill_id":2084523,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee, Which Shall Develop Recommendations Concerning The Proper Allocation Of Sales Tax Revenue Between The Mississippi Department Of Revenue And Municipalities; To Provide The Duties And Composition Of The Committee; To Require The Committee To Make A Legislative Report Upon Completion Of The Study; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB898/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0898.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2084526,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Circuit court; prohibit from allowing candidates to speak to the public during court terms.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any Circuit Court Judge From Providing An Opportunity For Any Political Candidate To Address The Public During Court Terms; To Amend Section 23-15-973, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Any Circuit Court Judge From Providing An Opportunity For Any Candidate For Supreme Court, Court Of Appeals, Chancellor Or Circuit Judge To Address The Public During Court Terms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB837/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0837.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2084528,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Opioid drugs; prescriber shall discuss with patient before prescribing, the risks of the drugs and available alternatives.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Prescriber Of A Schedule Ii Controlled Substance Or Any Other Opioid Drug, Before Issuing The Initial Prescription In A Course Of Treatment For Acute Or Chronic Pain And Again Before Issuing The Third Prescription Of The Course Of Treatment, To Discuss With The Patient The Risks Associated With The Drug Being Prescribed And Alternative Treatments That May Be Available; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB956/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0956.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084529,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"mRNA vaccinations; prohibit use of in food products and livestock intended for human consumption.","description":"An Act To Amend To Prohibit The Administration Or Inoculation Of Any Vaccine Developed Using Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mrna) Technology For Use In Any Livestock, Aquacultural Specimen, Poultry, Produce Or Other Food Product Intended For Human Consumption In This State; To Provide That A Violation Constitutes A Misdemeanor; To Amend Sections 75-35-3 And 75-33-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mrna) Vaccine; To Amend Section 75-35-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Duties To Livestock And Meat Inspectors Appointed By The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce; To Amend Section 75-35-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Nothing Prohibits A Person From Labeling Meat Or A Meat Product As \"mrna Free\" If The Animals From Which The Meat Or Meat Product Was Derived Were Not Administered An Mrna Vaccine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB811/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0811.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2084531,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"PERS; certain education majors shall be considered as if they are Tier 4 members if employed by a public school district after graduation.","description":"An Act To Provide That Any Person Who Was Majoring In Education At A Public Or Private Institution Of Higher Learning During Any Part Of The Calendar Years 2024, 2025 Or 2026, Who Is Employed As A Teacher By A Public School District Beginning On Or After March 1, 2026, And Within Six Months After Graduation, Shall Be Considered As If He Or She Became A Member Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After July 1, 2011, But Before March 1, 2026, (tier 4 Membership) For All Purposes Under The Retirement System Law; To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB831/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0831.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2084533,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Voluntary Portable Benefit Plan Act; create for contributions by hiring parties to independent contractors' portable benefit accounts.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"voluntary Portable Benefit Plan Act\"; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize A Hiring Party To Voluntarily Contribute Funds To The Portable Benefit Account Owned By An Independent Contractor; To Authorize A Hiring Party To Withhold Funds From The Compensation Owed To An Independent Contractor For The Contribution To The Person's Portable Benefit Account; To Authorize A Deduction From A Hiring Party's Taxable Income For Contributions To A Portable Benefit Account; To Exclude Contributions To A Portable Benefit Account From The Determination Of An Independent Contractor's Taxable Income; To Amend Sections 27-7-17 And 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1072/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1072.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084538,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"Stolen property; create crime for the sale of and require payment made to the owner of the property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-17-70, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Selling Stolen Property; To Increase The Penalties For The Crime Of Receiving Stolen Property; To Require The Seller Of Stolen Property To Pay The Owner Of Such Property The Value Of The Property Before Any Court Fees Or Other Criminal Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1027/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1027.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2084539,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Appropriation; City of Petal to assist Petal Area Chamber of Commerce to purchase and renovate a building to house the chamber.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Petal To Be Used To Provide Funds To The Petal Area Chamber Of Commerce To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Purchase, Renovation And Equipping Of A Building In The City To House The Chamber Of Commerce For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB957/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0957.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084541,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Criminal offenses; enhance penalties for certain if artificial intelligence was used in the commission of.","description":"An Act To Impose An Enhanced Penalty On Defendants Who Knowingly And Intentionally Used An Artificial Intelligence System In The Commission Of A Designated Offense; To Provide, If The Designated Offense Is A Misdemeanor, The Defendant Shall Be Subject To An Additional Term Of Imprisonment For A Period Of Not Less Than Six Nor More Than Twelve Months And A Fine Not To Exceed Five Thousand Dollars; To Provide That, If The Designated Offense Is A Felony, The Defendant Shall Be Subject To An Additional Term Of Imprisonment For A Period Of Not Less Than Two Years And A Fine Not Less Than Five Thousand Dollars; To Provide Certain Notice Requirements; To Amend Section 97-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Transmission, Distribution Or Possession Of Visual Materials That Depict A Child That Would Appear Realistic To A Reasonable Observer Engaging In Sexually Explicit Conduct; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB840/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0840.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084542,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"School bus drivers; require to be trained and certified in first aid and CPR.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-41-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Bus Drivers To Be Trained And Certified In First Aid And Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB824/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0824.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2084546,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science; provide for administration and clarify employee hiring procedures and 10th grade enrollment option.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-139-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To The Operation Of The Mississippi School For Mathematics And Science (msms); To Provide That Administrative And Instructional Employees At The Mississippi School For Mathematics And Science Shall Be Contract Employees And To Provide For The Execution Of Said Contracts; To Provide That The Noninstructional Employees At Said School Shall Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Executive Director Of The Msms; To Provide That The Purchases Of Equipment And Commodities Made By The Msms Are Exempt From The Regulations Of The Public Procurement Law; To Create New Section 37-139-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Creating An Advisory Council And Providing For The Appointment Of Its Members And Its Function To Assist The State Board Of Education In Developing Plans Relating To The Msms; To Amend Section 37-139-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand Enrollment Options To Students In The Tenth Grade Upon The Availability Of Space To Do So; To Amend Sections 37-139-5, 37-139-9, 25-9-107, 31-7-1, 37-7-307, 37-9-17, 37-9-59 And 37-9-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB927/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0927.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2084547,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Possession of a stolen firearm; exclude from youth court jurisdiction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Exclusive Original Jurisdiction Of The Youth Court By Excluding, From Such Jurisdiction, An Act Of A Child Who Knowingly Or Intentionally Commits Possession Of A Stolen Firearm; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB973/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0973.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":2084554,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"Instruments of record; require to be in the English language.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 3-3-31, 89-5-1 And 89-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Documents And Instruments Of Record To Be In The English Language; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB960/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0960.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084555,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for making repairs to the designated holding facility for misdemeanor offenders.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs To The Designated Holding Facility For Misdemeanor Offenders That Commit Crimes Within The City, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB882/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0882.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2084558,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Wastewater treatment and rural water associations; bring forward provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 41-67-1, 41-67-2, 41-67-3, 41-67-4, 41-67-5, 41-67-6, 41-67-7, 41-67-9, 41-67-10, 41-67-11, 41-67-12, 41-67-15, 41-67-19, 41-67-21, 41-67-23, 41-67-25, 41-67-27, 41-67-28, 41-67-29, 41-67-33, 41-67-37, 41-67-39, 41-67-41, 41-67-101, 11-27-81, 49-2-131, 49-17-745, 97-25-59, 17-25-13, 17-25-29, 19-5-131, 19-5-167, 19-5-175, 21-25-51, 21-25-53, 21-25-55, 21-25-57, 21-25-59, 21-27-7, 21-27-75, 27-104-7, 31-7-9, 41-3-16, 41-3-16.1, 41-26-23, 41-26-101, 77-13-29, 41-3-15, 45-23-15, 65-1-8, 19-31-5, 19-31-19, 19-31-21, 21-27-203, 21-27-205, 21-27-207, 21-27-211, 21-27-213, 27-104-301, 27-104-371, 41-26-14, 47-5-94, 49-17-29, 49-17-83, 49-17-403, 49-17-703, 49-17-705, 49-17-739, 49-17-743, 49-17-747, 49-17-751, 49-17-753, 49-19-35, 51-8-1, 51-8-3, 51-39-7, 51-43-3, 57-75-9, 57-75-11, 57-75-37, 63-3-809, 77-1-11 And 77-3-97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1049/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1049.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2084559,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Medical cannabis; remove THC potency limits for cannabis concentrates.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-137-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Thc Potency Limits For Cannabis Tinctures, Oils And Concentrates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB894/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0894.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084561,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Study committee on certain first responders receiving insurance upon retirement eligibility; create.","description":"An Act To Create A Study Committee For The Purpose Of Studying The Funding And Full Payment Of Health Insurance For All Certified Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Other First Responders Who Have Attained The Age Of Retirement Under The Rules And Regulations Of The Public Employees' Retirement System, And For Any Other Related Purpose; To Provide The Membership Of The Committee; To Provide For A Quorum; To Provide That The Peer Committee Shall Provide The Staff And Other Support Necessary For The Study Committee To Perform Its Duties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB929/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0929.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084562,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Older Mississippians Act; create to be administered by the Divison of Aging and Adult Services of DHS.","description":"An Act To Known As The Older Americans Act; To Provide That Duties Established In This Act Shall Be Carried Out By The Division Of Aging And Adult Services Of The Mississippi Department Of Human Services; To Provide That The Purpose Of This Act Is To Advise, Assist And Protect The State's Older Adults To The Fullest Extent And Ensure That Programs And Services Are Developed And Implemented To Be Accessible To All Older Adults To Assist Them In The Achievement Or Maintenance Of Maximum Independence And Quality Of Life And Minimum Levels Of Social Dependence; To Provide That The Department Of Human Services, Division Of Aging And Adult Services, Is Designated As The State Unit On Aging Under The Federal Older Americans Act Of 1965 And Shall Exercise All Responsibilities Under That Act; To Prescribe The Duties Of The Division Of Aging And Adult Services Under This Act; To Provide That The Division Shall Ensure That Each Area Agency On Aging Operates In A Manner To Ensure That The Older Adults Of This State Receive The Best Services Possible; To Authorize The Division To Rescind The Designation Of An Area Agency On Aging Or Take Intermediate Measures Against The Agency If The Division Makes Certain Finding Regarding The Area Agency On Aging; To Repeal Sections 43-9-1 Through 43-9-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Created A Statewide System Of Old Age Assistance Known As The Mississippi Old Age Security Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB911/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0911.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2084565,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Strengthen Mississippi Homes Act; create catastrophic windstorm damage mitigation program in Department of Insurance.","description":"An Act To Create The Strengthen Mississippi Homes Act; To Amend Section 83-1-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Program The \"strengthen Mississippi Homes Program\"; To Require The Program To Provide For Hurricane, Tornado And Other Catastrophic Windstorm Damage Mitigation; To Delete Requirements For A Cost-benefit Study On Wind Hazard Mitigation Construction Measures, Wind Certification And Hurricane Mitigation Inspections, And An Advisory Council; To Increase The Maximum Amount Of Financial Grants, Per Home, Offered By The Program; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Promulgate Rules For Issuing Grants Under The Program; To Rename The Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program Fund The \"strengthen Mississippi Homes Program Fund\"; To Delete The Repealer On The Program; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Submit An Annual Report To The Governor, Lieutenant Governor And Chairs Of The House And Senate Insurance Committees On The Program; To Amend Section 83-5-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee Charged By The Commissioner Of Insurance For Filing And Processing An Agent's Certificate Of Authority; To Require Half Of The Fee To Be Deposited Into The Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program Fund And Half Into The State General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB988/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0988.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2084567,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Sales tax; create diversion to counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of The Sales Tax Revenue Collected From Business Activities Outside The Municipalities In A County Shall Be Paid To The County; To Amend Section 27-65-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB955/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0955.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084570,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Medicaid; exclude from participation any providers that perform or are affiliated with performance of abortions.","description":"An Act To Direct All State Agencies, Departments And Institutions To Immediately Cease Providing State Funds To Any Individual Or Entity That Is Directly Affiliated With A Physician, Medical Practice Or Other Organization Providing Abortion Services Or Facilitating The Procurement Of Abortion Services; To Amend Section 43-13-117.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Initiate A Comprehensive Review And Revision Of Its Provider Credentialing Standards To Ensure That Only Providers Who Are Fully Aligned With Mississippi's Public Policy Objectives, Including The Protection Of Unborn Life, Are Eligible To Participate In The Medicaid Program; To Direct The Division To Immediately Terminate Or Decline To Renew Any Contract, Memorandum Or Agreement With Any Medicaid Provider Or Entity That Is Not Fully Aligned With Mississippi's Public Policy Objectives; To Direct The Division To Update Its Credentialing And Contracting Procedures To Exclude From New Or Renewed Participation In The Medicaid Program Any Provider Or Entity That Performs, Refers For, Or Is Affiliated With The Performance Of Abortions Not Permitted Under State Law, Or Is Under Common Ownership Or Control With An Entity That Is Engaged In Abortion-related Activities Inconsistent With State Law; To Direct The Division To Require, As A Condition Of Participation In The Medicaid Program, That All Providers Submit A Signed Attestation Disclosing Whether They Or Any Related Entities Engage In Abortion-related Activities; To Direct The Division To Adopt Appropriate Procedures To Verify Compliance With The Requirements Of This Act And Authorize The Division To Take Any Necessary Enforcement Actions For Any Provider Found To Be In Violation Of The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB979/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0979.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084571,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation, Reconstruction And Restoration Of The Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB921/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0921.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084573,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Death certificate; require physician, APRNs or physician assistants who attended to decedent's care to sign.","description":"An Act To Require The Physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Or Physician Assistant Primarily Responsible For Attending To The Care Of The Decedent To Certify To The Cause Of Death And Sign The Death Certificate If The Death Does Not Affect The Public Interest; To Amend Sections 41-57-13 And 41-61-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB981/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0981.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084575,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"Title V Advisory Council; revise membership and replace inactive or nonexistent member groups of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Membership Of The Title V Advisory Council; To Replace Inactive Or Nonexistent Member Groups Of The Council; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1015/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1015.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2084577,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"MS Emergency Drinking Water Network Act; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Emergency Drinking Water Network Act To Be Administered By The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency; To State Legislative Findings And Intent; To Establish The Mississippi Emergency Drinking Water Network Grant Program To Increase Drinking Water Security And Water System Resiliency By Equipping Water Systems And First Responders With Equipment And Training To Maintain Water Service To Vital Facilities And The Public During Periods Of Infrastructure Failure; To Provide Definitions For The Terms Used In The Act; To Specify The Purposes For Grant Awards To Mississippi County Emergency Management Agencies; To Authorize The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (mema) To Make Eligible Equipment Purchases Supporting The Mississippi Emergency Drinking Water Network; To Allow Mema To Use A Maximum Of Two Percent Of Funds Appropriated For The Administrative Expenses Of Carrying Out The Provisions Of This Act, To The Extent Permissible Under Federal Law; To Direct Mema To Seek To Minimize Its Administrative Expenses By Establishing Policies And Procedures Mirroring Past Programs Using Federal Covid-19 Relief Funds; To Require Mema To Certify To The Department Of Finance And Administration That Each Expenditure Appropriated To Mema Is In Compliance With United States Department Of The Treasury Criteria Regarding The Use Of Monies From The Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund; To Provide Reporting Requirements To The Governor And The Legislature By October 1 Of Each Year; To Provide That Funds Appropriated To Mema For The Purposes Of This Act Shall Be Available Through December 31, 2026, Or On The Date Of The Arpa Funds Expenditure Deadline Provided By The Federal Government, Whichever Occurs Later; To Provide That Each Grant Recipient Shall Certify, For Any Project For Which A Grant Is Awarded, That If The Project Is Not Completed By December 31, 2026, And The United States Congress Does Not Enact An Extension Of The Deadline On The Availability Of Arpa Funds, Then The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB849/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0849.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":2084579,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Creating Logic for Efficiency and Accountability Reform (CLEAR) Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Creating Logic For Efficiency And Accountability Reform (clear) Act; To Create New Section 5-3-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Peer Committee To Establish A Program Of Reviewing Selected Newly Adopted State Agency Administrative Rules; To Provide That Such Reviews Shall Produce A Report To The Legislature On Newly Adopted State Agency Administrative Rules; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By House Bill No. 565, 2026 Regular Session, To Provide That The Peer Committee Shall Conduct A Performance Evaluation Of The Medicaid Nonemergency Transportation Program Once Every Three Years To Evaluate The Administration Of The Program And The Providers Of Transportation Services To Determine The Most Cost-effective Ways Of Providing Nonemergency Transportation Services To The Patients Served Under The Program; To Create The State Board Of Health Professions; To Provide That The Members Of The Board Shall Be One Member From The Boards Of Medical Licensure, Pharmacy, Nursing, Chiropractic Examiners, Dental Examiners And Optometry, And Five Additional Members; To Provide That The Board Shall Evaluate The Need For Coordination Among The Health Regulatory Boards And Their Staffs, Evaluate All Health Care Professions And Occupations In The State And Consider Whether Each Such Profession Or Occupation Should Be Regulated And The Degree Of Regulation To Be Imposed, Serve As A Forum For Resolving Conflicts Among The Health Regulatory Boards, Advise The Governor And The Legislature On Matters Relating To The Regulation Or Deregulation Of Health Care Professions And Occupations, And Examine Scope Of Practice Conflicts Involving Regulated And Unregulated Health Care Professions And Occupations And Advise The Health Regulatory Boards And The Legislature Of The Nature And Degree Of Such Conflicts; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Annually Request A Budget For The State Board Of Health Professions And Shall Provide A Meeting Space And Administrative Support For The Board's Operations; To Amend Section 47-5-579, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That All Program Withholdings From Participants Of The Prison Industries Corporation's Work Initiative Program Shall Be Calculated Based Upon Participant Wages After Mandatory Deductions; To Require Accounting Of Any Dependent Support Payments, Fines, Restitutions, Fees Or Costs, As Ordered By The Court, Be Reported For Each Work Initiative Participant; To Require That The Remaining Sentence Length Of Such Participant Be Collected, Maintained And Reported; To Require That A Financial Account Creation Date Be Collected, Maintained And Reported For Each Participant; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB925/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0925.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2084582,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Alternative nicotine; clarify prohibition on school property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-32-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Prohibition Against Alternative Nicotine On Educational Property; To Amend Section 97-32-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalties For Alternative Nicotine Furnishing; To Bring Forward Section 37-9-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Authority To Suspend Or Expel A Student, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB975/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0975.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2084584,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Sample ballots; revise timeframe for Secretary of State to furnish to election commissioners.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-367, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Furnish A Sample Of The Official Ballot Sixty, Rather Than Fifty-five, Days Before An Election Unless The Deadline To Certify A Primary Runoff, And The Subsequent Qualification Of The Party Nominee, Makes It Impossible To Timely Publish The Sample Ballot, In Which Case The Sample Ballot Must Be Published As Soon As Practicable; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB907/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0907.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2084587,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Certificates of titles for motor vehicles; prohibit the issuance of to non-United States citizens who are using certain passports.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Issuance Of A Certificate Of Title For A Motor Vehicle If Such Certificate Is Applied For By An Individual Using A Non-united States Passport And Such Individual Is Not A Legal United States Citizen; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1056/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1056.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084588,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Early voting; require Secretary of State to authorize for overseas military.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-169.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Create Rules And Regulations That Allow Uniformed Services Voters To Vote Early For Elections, Special Elections And Run-offs; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-677, 23-15-693, 23-15-699 And 23-15-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Election Procedures For Uniformed Services And Overseas Voters; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB857/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0857.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084590,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund; rename Insurance Department Fund and redesignate as a special fund.","description":"An Act To Create The Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Amend Sections 83-2-33 And 83-5-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The Insurance Department Fund As The \"insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund\"; To Increase The Maximum Contributions From Property And Casualty Insurance Companies, Life, Health And Accident Insurance Companies, And Health Maintenance Organizations Which May Be Deposited Into The Special Fund; To Delete The Requirement That Monies Collected From These Companies Be Deposited Into The State General Fund And That Expenses Of The Department Of Insurance Be Defrayed By State General Fund Appropriations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1020/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1020.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2084594,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Absentee ballots; require receipt day before federal election if U.S. Supreme Court rules federal laws preempt state.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-631, 23-15-637, 23-15-639, 23-15-651 And 23-15-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Absentee Ballots To Be Received By The Day Before An Election That Includes A Federal Office If The United States Supreme Court Determines That State Laws Governing Absentee And Mail-in Ballots Are Preempted By Federal Law As To Federal Elections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB908/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0908.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2084597,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"Fresh Start Act of 2019; revise applicability of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-77-5, 73-77-7 And 73-77-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fresh Start Act; To Provide That The Fresh Start Act Shall Supersede Any Other Provision Of Law To The Contrary; To Amend Sections 9-13-109, 19-5-353, 21-27-131, 21-27-151, 25-53-51, 27-109-5, 27-115-55, 37-3-2, 41-29-303, 43-1-4, 43-26-1, 45-3-9, 45-3-47, 45-4-9, 45-6-11, 51-5-3, 51-9-173, 65-1-129, 65-1-173, 67-3-19, 73-1-13, 73-2-7, 73-2-16, 73-4-17, 73-4-25, 73-6-13, 73-6-19, 73-7-27, 73-9-23, 73-9-61, 73-11-51, 73-11-57, 73-13-23, 73-13-77, 73-14-35, 73-15-19, 73-15-21, 73-15-29, 73-17-9, 73-17-11, 73-17-15, 73-19-17, 73-19-23, 73-21-85, 73-21-87, 73-21-97, 73-21-111, 73-21-126, 73-23-47, 73-23-51, 73-23-59, 73-24-19, 73-24-21, 73-24-24, 73-25-3, 73-25-14, 73-25-29, 73-25-32, 73-25-101, 73-26-3, 73-27-5, 73-27-12, 73-27-13, 73-27-16, 73-29-13, 73-29-19, 73-29-31, 73-30-9, 73-30-21, 73-31-13, 73-31-21, 73-33-1, 73-34-14, 73-34-109, 73-35-10, 73-35-21, 73-38-9, 73-38-27, 73-39-67, 73-39-71, 73-39-77, 73-42-9, 73-42-11, 73-53-8, 73-53-13, 73-53-17, 73-54-13, 73-55-19, 73-60-31, 73-63-27, 73-65-13, 73-66-17, 73-67-21, 73-67-27, 73-69-7, 73-69-9, 73-69-11, 73-71-19, 73-71-33, 73-73-7, 73-75-13, 73-75-19, 75-27-305, 75-57-49, 75-59-1, 75-60-19, 75-60-31, 75-60-33, 75-67-323, 75-67-421, 75-67-509, 75-67-521, 75-67-609, 75-76-34, 75-76-35, 75-76-67, 75-76-103, 75-76-131, 75-76-137, 77-8-25, 77-9-503, 81-18-9, 83-7-207, 83-17-71, 83-17-75, 83-17-421, 83-17-519, 83-21-19, 83-39-3, 83-39-9, 83-39-15, 83-49-11, 97-33-57 And 97-33-315, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 17-17-503, 17-17-505, 19-25-19, 25-34-43, 27-115-69, 37-9-17, 37-13-89, 37-27-23, 37-29-232, 41-29-107, 41-137-47, 43-13-121, 45-1-25, 49-15-21, 57-21-7, 63-17-118, 63-17-205, 63-17-209, 67-7-11, 67-7-13, 73-15-201, 73-34-35, 75-35-301, 81-3-5, 81-13-1, 81-25-107, 81-25-123, 83-1-191, 83-11-225, 83-11-239 And 99-19-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB816/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0816.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2084598,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Adoption; authorize original birth certificate to be provided to certain adoptees and birth parent contact forms.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 93-17-206, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Bureau Of Vital Records Of The State Board Of Health To Issue, Upon Request, A Copy Of The Original Birth Certificate Of An Adoptee Who Is 21 Years Of Age Or Older; To Amend Section 93-17-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Bureau To Prepare A Contact Preference Form That A Birth Parent May File With The Bureau Indicating The Birth Parent's Preference Regarding Being Contacted By A Child The Parent Placed For Adoption; To Require The Bureau To Release A Contact Preference Form, If Any, To An Adoptee Whenever The Adoptee Is Issued An Original Birth Certificate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB838/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0838.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2084600,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Ad valorem taxes; revise certain provisions regarding limitations on increases.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-39-321, 27-39-305 And 27-39-320, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To Limitations On Ad Valorem Tax Increases And Revenues; To Amend Sections 19-3-113, 19-5-21, 19-5-189, 19-29-18, 21-27-175, 21-29-117, 21-29-219, 27-39-323, 27-39-325, 37-29-103, 49-28-27 And 57-64-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 37-57-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Levying Authority For A School District To Approve, In Full Or In Part, A Request For An Increase In The Ad Valorem Tax Effort For The School District; To Amend Section 37-57-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 37-57-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Levy Of Ad Valorem Taxes For School Districts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB830/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0830.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2084602,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"MS Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 37-153-1 Through 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB932/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0932.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084605,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"The Second Amendment Preservation Act; create to provide that the Legislature preempts local firearms ordinances.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"second Amendment Preservation Act\"; To Provide That The Mississippi Legislature Preempts The Law Of Firearms, Components, Ammunition And Firearm Supplies To The Complete Exclusion Of Any Order, Ordinance Or Regulation By Any Political Subdivision Or Municipality Of This State; To Bring Forward Sections 45-9-51, 45-9-53 And 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Conditions On Carrying Concealed Weapons And To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-7 And 97-37-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Conditions On Carrying Deadly Weapons And Penalties; To Provide That The Comprehensive Firearms Code Of The State Of Mississippi Is Interposed In Place Of Any Federal Law Confiscating Firearms Of Law-abiding Citizens; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB915/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0915.xml","sponsor":"Troy Smith"},
{"bill_id":2084607,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"State Inspector General; create office to investigate waste, fraud and abuse in executive state agencies.","description":"An Act To Create The Office Of Inspector General; To Define Certain Terms; To Require The Office Of Inspector General To Investigate And Pursue Charges With Respect To The Detection And Eradication Of Fraud, Waste And Abuse In The Executive Branch Of State Government; To Require The Governor, With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, To Appoint A State Inspector General; To Require The State Personnel Board To Fix The Salary Of The Inspector General; To Establish Minimum Qualifications For The State Inspector General; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Office Of Inspector General; To Require Agencies Under Investigation To Cooperate With The Office Of Inspector General; To Prohibit An Agency From Taking Adverse Action Against An Employee For Disclosing Prohibited Activity To The Inspector General; To Authorize The Inspector General To Administer Oaths And Issue Subpoenas To Compel The Attendance Of Witnesses And The Production Of Items Constituting Evidence; To Authorize The Inspector General To Employ Peace Officers To Assist The Office In Carrying Out Its Duties And Conducting Criminal Investigations; To Amend Section 25-9-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Office Of Inspector General In The Definition Of \"state Investigative Body\" As That Term Is Used In Statutes Granting Whistleblower Protection To Public Employees; To Rescind Executive Order No. 728, Dated April 5, 1993, Which Created The Position Of State Inspector General In The Office Of The Governor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1039/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1039.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084610,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Indigenous Native American Day; declare the second Monday in October as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare The Second Monday In October To Be Indigenous Native American Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB845/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0845.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084611,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Memorial highways; designate a segment of MS Highway 553 in Jefferson County as the \"Deloris Gibbs Rankin Memorial Highway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 533 Located In Jefferson County, Mississippi, As The \"deloris Gibbs Rankin Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB928/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0928.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2084614,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Highway work zone safety; provide mechanism for enhanced enforcement of and penalties for violation of traffic rules regarding.","description":"An Act To Define And Authorize The Use Of Automated Speed Enforcement Devices In Highway Work Zones When Workers Are Present; To Establish Conditions Under Which Law Enforcement Officers May Issue Citations Based On Automated Speed Detection; To Require Signage, Lighting, Calibration Standards, And Privacy Protections For Images Captured By Such Devices; To Grant Regulatory Authority To The Mississippi Transportation Commission; To Amend Section 63-3-516, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Work Zone Speed Enforcement Provisions; To Provide For Enhanced Penalties And Enforcement In Highway Work Zones; To Create The Highway Work Zone Safety Fund In The State Treasury; To Dedicate Fines Collected For Work Zone Violations To Enhanced Law Enforcement Within Highway Work Zones; To Provide For Fund Administration And Use By The Department Of Transportation; To Provide An Effective Date; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB926/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0926.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2084615,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of conviction of a felony.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of A Felony Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB862/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0862.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2084617,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; authorize an additional round for counties and municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-23-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Additional Round Of Fire Trucks For Counties And Municipalities Under The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB997/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0997.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2084618,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Alana Johnson; commend for outstanding softball accomplishments.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Alana Johnson For Her Outstanding Softball Accomplishments.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR20/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0020.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2084620,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Nurse practitioners; authorize certain to sign physician orders for sustaining treatment (POST).","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-41-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Nurse Practitioner Primarily Responsible For Attending To The Care Of The Individual To Sign A Physician Order For Sustaining Treatment (post) For The Individual; To Amend Section 41-41-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1030/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1030.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084623,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Sharia law; prohibit and revise enhanced penalties to include acts of terroristic threats.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Supremacy Clause Enforcement Act; To Prohibit The Application Of Sharia Law In Mississippi Courts; To Provide Legislative Findings And Legislative Intent; To Create New Section 11-63-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Contracts That Provide For The Application Of Foreign Laws, Including Sharia Laws, Are Void; To Amend Section 11-63-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Administrative Or Court Order That Seeks To Enforce Foreign Laws Shall Be Void; To Amend Section 11-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"foreign\" Court Order; To Amend Section 93-9-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Exclusion Of Foreign Law From Full Faith And Credit For Issues Of Paternity; To Amend Sections 11-61-1, 11-62-5, 11-62-7 And 11-62-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 89-8-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Landlord From Adopting Lease Terms That Apply Foreign Laws; To Amend Section 87-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 99-19-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Enhanced Penalty Requirements To Include Act Committed As A Result Of Terroristic Threat; To Bring Forward Sections 11-62-17, 11-62-9 And 11-62-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Freedom Of Conscience, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 11-62-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Codebook Update; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB966/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0966.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2084625,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Child support; revise to calculate with shared income of both parents.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-19-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Child Support Guidelines To Change To An Income Shared Model Of Both Parents; To Change How The Child Support Schedule From Percentage To Amounts; To Bring Forward Sections 43-19-39, 43-19-103 And 43-19-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Additional Considerations That The Court May Use In Calculating Child Support Payments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB980/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0980.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2084626,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Nursing; authorize nurses to delegate medication administration to unlicensed assistive personnel in outpatient clinical settings under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Authorize Registered Nurses And Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Licensed By The Board Of Nursing To Delegate Medication Administration To Unlicensed Assistive Personnel In Outpatient Clinic Settings For Patients With Stable And Predictable Health Conditions, Provided That Certain Conditions Are Met; To Require The Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse To Provide Direct, In-person Supervision Of The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel; To Provide That The Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Retains The Accountability For The Total Nursing And Advanced Practice Nursing Care Of The Individual; To Require That The Delegation Of Medication Administration To Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Be Person-specific; To Require The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel To Be Adequately Trained For The Task, To Have Demonstrated That The Task Has Been Learned, To Be Able To Perform The Task Safely In The Given Nursing Situation, And To Have Appropriate Supervision Available During The Task Implementation; To Require That The Delegation Of Medication Administration To The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Be An Established Policy Of The Practice Setting; To Prohibit A Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse From Delegating The Administration Of Certain Drugs And Agents; To Require Documented, Formal Training Of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel By A Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse In Order For The Nurse To Be Authorized By The Board To Delegate Medication Administration; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Violations Of This Act Are Grounds For The Board Of Nursing To Discipline A Nurse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1057/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1057.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084628,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"School counselors; delete requirement of counselors to abide by the American School Counselor Association Code of Ethics.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Requires Professional School Counselors To Abide By The American School Counselor Association Code Of Ethics; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1011/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1011.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2084629,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Fireworks; authorize sale and purchase of year-round from permanent structure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Fireworks Kept For Sale At Wholesale And Retail To Be Located Within A Permanent Structure; To Amend Section 45-13-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sale And Purchase Of Fireworks Year-round; To Bring Forward Sections 45-13-1, 45-13-3, 45-13-11, 45-13-13, 45-13-101, 45-13-103, 45-13-105, 45-13-107, 45-13-109 And 21-19-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Fireworks And Explosives, Municipalities, And Preserving Good Order And Peace, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 97-37-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor Nonsubstantive Change; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB886/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0886.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":2085081,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Weather modification and geo engineering; prohibit.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Intentional Injection, Release, Or Dispersion Of Chemicals Within The Borders Of The State Of Mississippi Into The Atmosphere With The Express Purpose Of Affecting Temperature, Weather, Or The Intensity Of The Sunlight; To Bring Forward Sections 49-17-5, 49-17-19, 49-17-25 And 49-17-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Pollution Of Waters, Streams, And Air Within The State, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 49-17-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Change; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1087/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1087.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2085089,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise certain provisions relating to sales to persons under the age of 21.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, In Addition To Other Penalties Authorized Against A Permittee Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law For The Unlawful Sale, Furnishing, Giving Or Causing To Be Sold Of Alcoholic Beverages To Persons Under The Age Of 21, The Commissioner Of Revenue May Require, After A Third Or Subsequent Offense, That The Permittee Have And Use An Independent, Third-party Age-verification App On The Licensed Premises For The Purpose Of Determining Whether A Person To Whom Alcoholic Beverages Are Sold, Furnished, Given Or Caused To Be Sold Is 21 Years Of Age Or Older; To Authorize The Commissioner To Promulgate Rules And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1082/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1082.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2085097,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Driver's license; require re-examination of persons age 55 and older if license has been expired more than five years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Individuals 55 Years Of Age And Older, Whose Driver's License Has Been Expired More Than Five Years, To Be Readministered The Driving Portion Of The Licensure Examination To Ensure The Applicant's Continued Knowledge Of The Proper And Safe Operation Of A Motor Vehicle; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1081/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1081.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2085105,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Mineral rights; revert to surface owner after certain period of time.","description":"An Act To Provide That Mineral Estates Separated From The Surface Estate Shall Revert To The Owner Of The Surface Estate After Ten Years Of Nonproduction; To Define Nonproduction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1079/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1079.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2085113,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"Physical education curriculum; require full implementation in all K-12 schools.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-134, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Fully Implement A Physical Education Curriculum In All K-12 Schools And Align To The Mississippi Physical Education Framework Adopted By The State Board Of Education And Any Amendment Made Thereto; To Provide That School Districts Failing To Comply With The Provisions Of This Act Shall Have The Allowable Portion Of Their Adequate Education Program Funds, Which Are Devoted To Physical Education, Reduced In Proportion To Its Per Pupil Expenditure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1088/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1088.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2085120,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Misappropriation of funds in connection with the payment of utility services; create crime of.","description":"An Act To Create The Crime Of Misappropriation Of Funds In Connection With The Payment Of Utility Services; To Provide Definitions Relating To The Misappropriation Of Funds In Connection With The Payment Of Utility Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1078/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1078.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2085129,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Geoengineering; prohibit certain weather and temperature modification.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Intentional Injection, Release, Or Dispersion Of Chemicals Within The Borders Of The State Of Mississippi Into The Atmosphere With The Express Purpose Of Affecting Temperature, Weather, Or The Intensity Of The Sunlight; To Provide Definitions Relating To This Act; To Provide Penalties Relating To A Violation Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 49-17-5, 49-17-19, 49-17-25 And 49-17-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Pollution Of Waters, Streams, And Air Within The State, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 49-17-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Change; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1083/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1083.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2085140,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Hiram Revels; declare September 27th in recognition, observation and commemoration.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare September 27th As Hiram Revels Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1080/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1080.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2085147,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"Mississippi National Guard Servicemembers Medical Readiness Act.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi National Guard Servicemembers Medical Readiness Act; To Create The Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program To Award Grants To Reimburse Certain Members Of The National Guard For The Cost Of Premiums For Individual Coverage Through The Tricare Reserve Select Program And/or The Tricare Dental Program; To Provide The Eligibility For The Program; To Provide That The Mississippi Military Department Shall Administer The Program; To Require The Adjutant General Of Mississippi To Provide A Report On The Program To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1085/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1085.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2085156,"bill_number":"HC31","title":"Unintended impact of wind turbine usage in agriculture; create Joint Legislative Study Committee to make recommendations regarding.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Creating A Joint Legislative Study Committee To Study The Unintended Impact Of Wind Turbine Usage In Agriculture And To Make Recommendations Based On The Study To The Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC31/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0031.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":2085163,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Department of Mental Health and community health centers; expand outpatient services for certain formerly incarcerated state inmates.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Mental Health And Community Mental Health Centers To Expand Outpatient Services And Community-based Services For Formerly Incarcerated Inmates Of The Department Of Corrections And For The Purpose Of Reducing Crime; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1090/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1090.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2085172,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"Civics; require State Board of Education to develop curriculum for public middle and high school students.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Develop A Civics Curriculum To Be Taught In The Public Middle And High Schools; To Prescribe The Minimum Components Of The Curriculum; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1089/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1089.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2085179,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Board of supervisors; authorize to employ special assistant counsel to assist board attorney.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County To Employ Special Assistant Counsel To Assist The County Board Attorney; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1077/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1077.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2085185,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Dept. of Ag and Commerce; authorize to issue subpoenas and apply to circuit courts for administrative inspections and search warrants.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 69-1-401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce To Issue Administrative Subpoenas For Proceedings Before The Department; To Permit The Commissioner And Any Designated Agent To Administer Oaths And Affirmations, Examine Witnesses And Receive Evidence; To Create New Section 69-25-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Bureau Of Plant Industry Within The Regulatory Office Of The Mississippi Department Of Agriculture And Commerce To Apply To Circuit Courts For Administrative Inspection And Search Warrants For Premises Of Entities Or Individuals That Are Licensed Or Regulated By The Bureau, Which Has Denied Access To The Department; To Prescribe The Circumstances By Which The Bureau May Facilitate The Issuance And Execution Of Administrative Inspection And Search Warrants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1071/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1071.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":2085192,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Military leave for training; increase amount authorized.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Military Leave For Training Authorized For Officers And Employees Of Any Department, Agency, Or Institution Of The State Of Mississippi, Or Of Any County, Municipality, Or Other Political Subdivision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1084/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1084.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2085200,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act of 2026 (PLUS Act); create.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"preserving Lawful Utilization Of Services For Veterans Act Of 2026 (plus Act)\"; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That No Person May Receive Any Compensation For Services Rendered In Connection With Any Veteran's Claim Unless The Veteran Signs A Waiver That They Are Within The Allowable Time Period And Are Choosing To Deny Free Services Available; To Provide That Any Person Assisting On Veterans' Benefits Matters For Compensation Shall Provide Certain Disclosures At The Beginning Of The Business Relationship; To Prohibit Certain Practices By Businesses Assisting Veterans Benefits Matters For Compensation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1076/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1076.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2085207,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Geoengineering and weather modification; prohibit certain acts related to.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Intentional Injection, Release, Or Dispersion Of Chemicals Within The Borders Of The State Of Mississippi Into The Atmosphere With The Express Purpose Of Affecting Temperature, Weather, Or The Intensity Of The Sunlight; To Provide Definitions Relating To This Act; To Provide Penalties Relating To A Violation Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 49-17-5, 49-17-19, 49-17-25 And 49-17-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Pollution Of Waters, Streams, And Air Within The State, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 49-17-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Change; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1086/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1086.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2085729,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Municipal annexation/deannexation; require election be held on the question of in the subject territory to be annexed/deannexed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That An Election Be Held In Any Part Of A County Which Is The Subject Of An Annexation Or Removal Ordinance; To Repeal Section 21-1-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires An Enlargement Or Contraction Petition To Be Filed In Chancery Court; To Amend Section 21-1-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Municipal Authorities To Pay Attorney's Fees And All Costs Of Court When Appealing The Election Results; To Amend Section 21-1-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Chancellor May Consider Election Results As Evidence; To Amend Sections 21-1-35 And 21-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1106/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1106.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":2085733,"bill_number":"SB2302","title":"Teaching Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Virtue, and Excellence (THRIVE) Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Teaching Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Virtue, And Excellence (thrive) Act; To Direct That The State Department Of Education Shall Require Developmentally Appropriate Success Sequence And Character Education Courses To Be Taught In All Public Elementary And Secondary Schools Of This State; To Direct The Department, Not Later Than June 30, 2026, To Approve A List Of Compliant Courses And Instructional Materials; To Provide A List Of Values And Character Traits The Courses Are To Teach; To Direct Each School Board To Adopt A Process To Issue A Public Notice Of The Adoption Of The Success Sequence And Character Education Courses, To Make Course Materials Available For Public Inspection, And To Provide Parents A Means To Opt Their Children Out Of Participation In The Courses; To Require Annual Reporting By The State Department Of Education To The Legislature; To Require Each School Board To Adopt A Policy To Make The School Premises Available For Voluntary Participation By Students, With The Consent Of The Student's Parent Or Legal Guardian, In After-school Instructional Programs Provided By Third Parties That Instruct Pupils In The Philosophical, Historical, Traditional, Or Religious Justifications For The Success Sequence And Character Education Courses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2302/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2302.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2085739,"bill_number":"SB2285","title":"Unconstitutional foreign laws; forbid local enforcement, subject to denial of transferee school district funding.","description":"An Act To Provide That No County, Municipality Or School District Of This State Shall Enforce A Foreign Law If Doing So Would Violate A Right Guaranteed To A Natural Person By The United States Constitution Or The Mississippi Constitution; To Provide That, If A County, Municipality Or School District Is Found To Be In Violation Of This Section, The School District Associated With The Noncompliant Local Government Unit Shall Not Be Entitled To The Funding Provided To Transferee School Districts Under Section 37-151-93 For The Following School Year; To Amend Section 37-151-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2285/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2285.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2085743,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Annual Fire Fund; require transfer of funds to City of Ocean Springs for purchase of fire truck.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-23-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Request The State Fiscal Officer To Transfer Funds To The City Of Ocean Springs For The Purchase Of A Fire Truck In Fiscal Year 2027; To Bring Forward Section 17-23-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Rural Fire Truck Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 17-23-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Supplementary Rural Fire Truck Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 83-1-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Municipal Fire Protection Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1102/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1102.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2085748,"bill_number":"SB2295","title":"Schools; enhance MDE and district efficiency, modify charter school board terms, and revise local contribution calculation.","description":"An Act To Require That The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review (peer) Prepare A Report On School District Implementation Of Efficiency Measures Recommended By Peer, To Be Submitted To The Legislature By December 31, 2026; To Amend Section 37-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Department Of Education Provide Consulting To School Districts Regarding The Efficient Use Of Technology And The Creation Of Disaster Recovery Plans; To Amend Section 37-13-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Department Provide Consulting To School Districts Regarding Nutritional Programs; To Amend Section 37-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Department Annually Review Its Accounting Manuals For School Districts And Make Proposed Changes To Ensure More Precise Reporting Of District Accounting For Funds Budgeted And Expended; To Amend Section 37-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Department Provide Consulting To School Districts Regarding Student Transportation Route Planning; To Amend Section 37-28-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Staggered Terms Of Office For The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board; To Amend Section 37-28-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Board To Receive Up To 3% Of Annual Per-pupil Allocations Received By A Charter School From State And Local Funds For Each Charter School It Authorizes; To Amend Section 37-151-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Enrollment Figures Used In The Required Local Contribution Of Each School District Or Charter School Toward The Cost Of Local School Funding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2295/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2295.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2085753,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Applications for absentee ballots; require sheriffs and police chiefs to have available for certain inmates.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-715, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require County Sheriffs And Municipal Police Chiefs To Have Applications Readily Available For Absentee Ballots For Persons Who Are Incarcerated In Prisons Or Jails And Who Have Not Been Convicted Of A Disenfranchising Crime; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-627, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1097/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1097.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2085758,"bill_number":"SB2294","title":"Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"mississippi Math Act\" Establishing The Moving Mathematics In Mississippi (m3) Program Within The State Department Of Education; To Set Forth Findings, Purposes, Definitions And Program Components; To Authorize K-12 Mathematics Coaching And Support, K-5 Mathematics Screening And Interventions, An Algebra-readiness Indicator Based On The Grade 5 Statewide Mathematics Assessment Scale Score, And Professional Development For Grades K-1, 2-6 And 7-12; To Provide For Administration, Rulemaking, Data Protections, Reporting, Evaluation And District Participation; To Create The Moving Mathematics In Mississippi Fund; To Require Annual Reporting To The Legislature; To Provide Certain Intervention And Implementation Strategies For Literacy Proficiency Among Students In Grades 4-8; To Define Terminology; To Require The State Department Of Education To Provide A System Of Support For School And District Instructional Leaders, Content-area Teachers, Literacy Coaches, Dyslexia Therapists, Interventionists, Tutors, And Other Identified Personnel To Ensure They Have The Knowledge And Skills To Support Students In Grades 4-8 With Reading Difficulties; To Prescribe What The System Of Support Shall Entail; To Require That Any Student In Grades 4-8 Exhibiting Deficiencies In Reading Shall Receive An Individual Reading Plan (irp) No Later Than 30 Days After The Identification Of The Reading Deficiency; To Specify That The Irp Shall Be Created By The Teacher, Interventionist, Principal, Other Pertinent School Personnel, And Parent And Shall Describe The Scientifically Researched And Evidenced-based Reading Intervention Services The Student Shall Receive To Remedy The Reading Deficit; To Require Written Notification Of The Parent Of Any Student In Grades 4-8 Within 10 Business Days Of The Identification Of A Reading Deficiency; To Require That Any Incoming Student In Grades 4-8 Identified With A Reading Deficiency Be Provided With Supplemental Or Intensive Interventions Dependent Upon The Severity Of The Deficit Skills To Address The Specific Deficiency; To Provide For Remediation For Students Whose Reading Deficiency Is Not Remedied Before The End Of Eighth Grade; To Set Out The Responsibilities Of School Districts, The State Department Of Education, And Educator Preparation Programs; To Provide That The State Board Of Education Shall Have The Authority To Enforce, And May Promulgate Rules And Regulations As Necessary To Implement, The Provisions Promoting Literacy Proficiency Among Students In Grades 4-8; To Enact The \"j.p. Wilemon, Jr., Financial Literacy Act\"; To Require The State Board Of Education To Incorporate Financial Literacy Components Within The Existing Curriculum To Be Taught In Grades 6-8 Beginning In The 2027-2028 School Year; To Require Successful Passage Of The Stand-alone One-half Carnegie Unit Personal Finance Course Or A Full Carnegie Unit Course Where At Least One-half Of The Course Standards Concern Financial Literacy As A Graduation Requirement; To Amend Sections 37-16-7, 37-7-301 And 37-28-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform, And To Set Certain Topics That Shall Be Required For The Financial Literacy Program; To Create The Mississippi Future Innovators Act; To Create New Section 37-13-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Beginning With The Entering Ninth-grade Class Of 2029-2030, A Public High School Student Shall, Before Graduation, Be Required To Earn One Unit Of Credit In A High School Computer Science Course, Or One Unit Of Credit In An Industry-aligned Career And Technical Education (cte) With Embedded Computer Science Course; To Provide The State Graduation Requirements That May Be Satisfied By Either Of These Courses; To Require That Such Courses Include Instruction On The Fundamental Concepts Of Emerging Computer Science Technologies, Such As Artificial Intelligence; To Amend Section 37-13-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"career And Technical Education With Embedded Computer Science Course\" For Purposes Of The Mississippi Computer Science And Cyber Education Equality Act; To Create New Section 37-13-56, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Beginning In The 2027-2028 School Year, Every Public And Charter School Within The State Shall Teach Civics Courses Starting In The 8th Grade And Before The Completion Of 12th Grade; To Provide The Aim And Content Of Such Courses; To Provide That The State Department Of Education Shall Prescribe The Course Of Study And Shall Update Course Standards To Align With Current Civics Scholarship; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2294/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2294.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2085763,"bill_number":"SB2303","title":"School curricula; require inclusion of fetal development videos and graphics in grades 6-12.","description":"An Act To Provide That Each School District Or Public Charter School Shall Include The \"meet Baby Olivia\" Video Or A Similar Animation Showing Every Stage Of Human Development Inside The Uterus, Noting Significant Markers In Cell Growth And Organ Development For Every Significant Marker Of Pregnancy Until Birth, In Its Science Curriculum Each Year Between Grades 6 And 12; To Require Written Parental Notification And Allow Parents And Guardians To Opt Their Children Out Of The Showing; To Require That School Districts And Charter Schools Not Violate Federal Or State Law In Complying With This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2303/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2303.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2085768,"bill_number":"SB2305","title":"School classrooms; authorize Christian Bible to be kept in and enforce daily recitation of pledge.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-13-8.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Boards To Allow A Christian Bible Provided By A Person Or Entity Other Than The School District To Be Visible And Accessible To Students In Public School Classrooms And Libraries; To Amend Section 37-13-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Boards To Take Such Actions As May Be Necessary To Ensure Compliance With The Requirements That Schools Properly Display The Flag Of The United States And Recite The Pledge Of Allegiance Daily In Classrooms; To Amend Section 37-13-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act Requiring The Daily Recitation Of The Pledge Of Allegiance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2305/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2305.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2085772,"bill_number":"SB2298","title":"I Believe Act; enact to require school boards to adopt policies on daily, voluntary student prayer and Bible reading.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"i Believe Act\"; To Require The School Board Of Each School District To Adopt A Policy Regarding Daily, Voluntary Participation In Prayer And Bible Reading By Students; To Bring Forward Section 37-12-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2298/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2298.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2085776,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Nonconsensual towing; prohibit and regulate for personal motor vehicles.","description":"An Act To Regulate Nonconsensual Towing For Personal Motor Vehicles; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To Create The Personal Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee; To Require All Nonconsensually Towed Vehicles In Mississippi To Be Stored In Mississippi; To Prohibit Law Enforcement Officers From Receiving Compensation From Towing Companies; Require Certain Documentation Before Towing; To Prohibit A Towing Or Recovery Service From Using Immobilization Devices; To Bring Forward Sections 85-7-251 And 63-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Abandoned Vehicles And Towing, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1096/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1096.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Tubb"},
{"bill_id":2085782,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Municipal annexation; restrict collection of ad valorem taxes until certain services are provided by municipality.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-1-27, 21-1-29, 21-1-61, 21-33-1 And 21-33-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Municipality Is Prohibited From Levying And Collecting Ad Valorem Taxes In Newly Annexed Areas Until The Municipality Has Provided The Services To The Annexed Area Which Are Listed In The Ordinance That The Municipality Is Required To Pass; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1105/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1105.xml","sponsor":"Stephen Horne"},
{"bill_id":2085786,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"MS Breastfeeding Support and Equity Act; create to revise and strengthen statutes supporting and promoting.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Breastfeeding Support And Equity Act; To Amend Sections 41-135-1 And 41-135-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Legislative Findings And Intent And Definitions For The Purposes Of The Statutes Supporting And Promoting Breastfeeding; To Amend Section 41-135-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Maternal Health Care Facilities To Adopt An Infant Feeding Policy That Supports And Promotes Breastfeeding; To Require Maternal Health Care Facilities To Provide Counseling To The Mother About Breastfeeding Before Discharge; To Amend Section 41-135-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Maternal Health Care Facilities To Post A Copy Of The \"breastfeeding In Mississippi: Guidelines\" Conspicuously In A Public Place On Their Premises; To Require That Those Guidelines Include Certain Statements; To Amend Section 41-135-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Health To Provide The Video Prepared By The Department Which Contains Information About The Importance Of Breastfeeding Infants To Other State Agencies That Provide Benefits To Women Of Childbearing Age; To Create New Section 41-135-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Employers To Provide Employees With A Reasonable Break Time And A Private Space To Express Milk During Work Hours; To Amend Section 17-25-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Is A Misdemeanor For Any Person To Violate A Mother's Right To Breastfeed Her Child In Any Location Where She Is Otherwise Authorized To Be; To Amend Sections 43-20-31 And 71-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1094/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1094.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2085791,"bill_number":"SB2287","title":"Mississippi Charter Schools Act of 2013; bring forward.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 37-28-1, 37-28-3, 37-28-5, 37-28-7, 37-28-9, 37-28-11, 37-28-13, 37-28-15, 37-28-17, 37-28-19, 37-28-21, 37-28-23, 37-28-25, 37-28-27, 37-28-29, 37-28-31, 37-28-33, 37-28-35, 37-28-37, 37-28-39, 37-28-41, 37-28-43, 37-28-45, 37-28-47, 37-28-49, 37-28-51, 37-28-53, 37-28-55, 37-28-57, 37-28-59 And 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2287/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2287.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2085797,"bill_number":"SB2288","title":"Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act; expand CTE incentive grant purposes, and extend repealer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Career And Technical Education Incentive Grants To Be Used For Purchasing Needed Equipment For Programs That Lead To Qualifying Industry Certifications; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repeal Date On Certain Sections Of The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; To Amend Section 37-7-345, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That A Regional Educational Service Agency May Engage In Bulk Purchasing; To Require That All Services Be Competitively Bid; To Require A Request For Proposals In The Case Of Purchases Over The Highest Threshold; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2288/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2288.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2085801,"bill_number":"SB2286","title":"Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law; revise provisions concerning.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-13-80, 37-13-83, 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 And 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reform The Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law; To Form The Office Of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement And Dropout Prevention Within The State Department Of Education, By Consolidating The Office Of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement With The Office Of Dropout Prevention, Where It Is Currently Housed; To Place School Attendance Officers In The Employment Of Their Local School Districts; To Set A New Minimum Salary Scale For School Attendance Officers; To Repeal Section 37-13-80.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Directs The State Board Of Education To Implement A Middle School Dropout Prevention And Recovery Pilot Program In Select \"d\" And \"f\" Rated School Districts Selected By The State Board Of Education; To Repeal Section 37-13-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Office Of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement Within The Office Of Dropout Prevention Of The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2286/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2286.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2085806,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"Ross Barnett Reservoir; rename as the \"B.B. King Reservoir\".","description":"An Act To Rename The Ross Barnett Reservoir, Which Extends Through Portions Of Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Scott And Leake Counties, The \"b.b. King Reservoir\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1098/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1098.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2085811,"bill_number":"SB2296","title":"Corporal punishment; prohibit administration of in public and charter schools for disciplinary matters.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Corporal Punishment In Public And Charter Schools To Discipline A Student; To Provide That Any Employee Who Violates The Corporal Punishment Prohibition Shall Be Held Liable For Civil Damages Suffered As A Result Of The Administration Of Corporal Punishment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2296/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2296.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2085816,"bill_number":"SB2304","title":"High school student-athletes; allow one transfer without penalty or loss of eligibility.","description":"An Act To Provide That Every Student-athlete In This State, Whether In Public Secondary School Or Any School That Is A Member Of The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa), Shall Be Allowed One Transfer To Another School Or School District During His Or Her Length Of Eligibility Without Loss Of Eligibility Or Any Other Penalty; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2304/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2304.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2085820,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"PERS; bring forward sections relating to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 25-11-15, 25-11-101, 25-11-103, 25-11-105, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-113, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-117.1, 25-11-119, 25-11-120, 25-11-121, 25-11-123, 25-11-126, 25-11-127, 25-11-133 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Public Employees' Retirement System, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1103/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1103.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2085823,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Dwelling units, certain; require to have fuel gas sensor devices.","description":"An Act To Require Certain Dwelling Units To Install Fuel Gas Sensor Devices; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That The State Fire Marshall Shall Provide Enforcement Of The Act; To Provide Certain Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1091/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1091.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2085828,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Campaign finance law; revise various provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Revise The Campaign Finance Laws; To Amend Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Definitions; To Revise The Definitions Of Certain Terms; To Amend Section 23-15-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Candidates To Create A Candidate Committee To Report Their Contributions And Expenditures; To Provide What Must Be Included In The Statement Of Organization Of A Candidate Committee; To Revise The Statement Of Organization For Political Committees; To Revise The Administrative Penalties For Candidate And Political Committees; To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Maintain A Central Site On The Internet To Make Accessible And Searchable To The Public All Public Available Election-related Reports And Information; To Provide That, Beginning On January 1, 2027, All Campaign Finance Reports Shall Be Filed On The Secretary Of State's Online Filing System; To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Campaign Finance Reports That Shall Be Filed By Candidate And Political Committees; To Provide That Candidate And Political Committees Shall Have Zero Cash On Hand Before Filing A Termination Report; To Provide That The Reports Shall Be Filed Based On The Election Cycle; To Prohibit Anonymous Contributions And Require That Any Received Shall Be Returned To The Donor Or Deposited Into The Elections Support Fund; To Provide That Certain Notifications Shall Be Made On The Secretary Of State's Online Filing System; To Amend Section 23-15-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Independent Expenditure Reports Must Be Filed By The Second Business Day After The Expenditure Is Made; To Amend Section 23-15-811, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Certain Penalties; To Amend Section 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State, And Not The Ethics Commission, Shall Be Authorized To Assess Fines; To Decrease The Time That The Secretary Of State Has To Provide Notice Of A Failing To File; Provide Increases To Certain Fines; To Provide A Shorter Time For When Fines Begin To Accrue For Pre-election Reports; To Require The Failure To File Certain Reports To Be Reported To The Mississippi Press Association; To Provide That Fines Can Be Appealed To The Circuit Courts In Rankin And Madison Counties, As Well As Hinds County; To Amend Section 23-15-815, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Powers And Duties Of The Secretary Of State Regarding Campaign Finance Reports; To Require The Secretary Of State To Prepare Certain Forms And A Campaign Finance Manual; To Provide How Long Campaign Finance Reports Shall Be Made Available; To Require The Secretary Of State To Inspect Certain Reports And Statements Of Organization; To Require The Secretary Of State To Create Rules On A Written Complaint And Response Process; To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Confidentially Make Investigations Into Statements And Reports That Are Filed; To Provide The Same Authority To The Ethics Commission For Reports And Statements Filed By The Secretary Of State Or Any Person Running For That Office; To Amend Section 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add State District Officers To The List That Is Released To The Mississippi Press Association For Failure To File A Campaign Finance Disclosure Report; To Amend Section 23-15-819, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For A Foreign National, Directly Or Through Any Other Person, To Make Any Contribution Or Any Expenditure Of Money Or Other Thing Of Value, Or To Promise Expressly Or Impliedly To Make Any Such Contribution Or Expenditure, In Connection With An Election For Any Constitutional Amendment, Local Ballot Measure, Ballot Referendum, Or Other Similar Measures; To Provide Certain Penalties For Knowingly Violating This Section; To Amend Section 23-15-821, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Personal Use Of Campaign Contributions By A Political Committee Shall Be Prohibited; To Provide That Upon Filing A Termination Report, A Zero Cash On Hand Balance Shall Be Required And No Funds Shall Be Maintained In The Campaign Account; To Provide That If A Candidate With Exempt Campaign Finance Contributions No Longer Holds Office, He Or She Shall Dispense With The Contributions And Report That To The Secretary Of State Within One Year Of Leaving Office; To Create A New Section Of Law That Requires Candidates To Disclose The Identity Of Any Person Who Receives A Long Or Other Extension Of Credit From; To Create A New Section Of Law That Requires The Candidate Or Treasurer Of Each Candidate Committee Or Political Committee To Keep A Detailed Record Of All Contributions And Expenditures; To Authorize Certain Accounts To Be Inspected By The Secretary Of State; To Require The Preservation Of Certain Reports; To Create A New Section Of Law That Provides For Corporate Contribution Limits; To Provide That The Penalty Shall Be For The Receiving Entity And Not The Corporation; To Provide That The Corporate Contribution Limits Shall Not Apply To Independent Expenditures; To Provide Certain Penalties When Unlawful Contributions Are Not Returned; To Authorize The Attorney General To Bring Legal Action As Necessary For The Collection Of Levied Assessments; To Repeal Section 97-13-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Political Contributions By Corporations; To Repeal Section 97-13-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Penalizes Illegal Corporate Contributions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1101/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1101.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2085833,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Counties and Municipalities; clarify use of manually operated automated recording equipment to enforce certain traffic violations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-25-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Governing Authority Of Any County Or Municipality Utilizes Manually Operated Automated Recording Equipment Or System, Then There Must Be Positive Verification Of The Driver To Enforce Compliance With Or To Impose Or Collect Any Fine, Fees Or Penalty For Violation Of Any Traffic Laws, Rules Or Regulations On Any Public Street, Road Or Highway Within This State; To Define The Term \"manually Operated Automated Recording Equipment Or System\"; To Amend Section 63-9-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1104/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1104.xml","sponsor":"Charles Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2085838,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Fair Payment Protection Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"fair Payment Protection Act\"; To Define Certain Terms Related To This Act; To Prohibit Businesses From Imposing Surcharges Or Service Charges On Consumers Who Choose To Pay With A Credit Or Debit Card; To Classify Such Practices As Unfair Or Deceptive Trade Practices; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1095/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1095.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2085842,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"DFA; revise purpose of a certain project funded from the FY 2022 appropriation to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29, Chapter 102, Laws Of 2021, As Amended By Chapter 51, Laws Of 2022, To Revise The Purpose Of A Certain Project Funded From The Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1092/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1092.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2085847,"bill_number":"SB2297","title":"Compulsory school attendance law; require of kindergarten-age children.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-13-91 And 37-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"school\" And \"compulsory-school-age Child\"; To Provide That The Provisions Of The Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law Are Fully Applicable To Kindergarten-age Children; To Require Such Kindergarten-age Children To Attend Licensed Public, Parochial, Nonpublic Or Homeschool Kindergarten Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2297/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2297.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2085853,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"\"Teachers' Bill of Rights\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create And Codify Sections 37-11-89 Through 37-11-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Be Known As The \"mississippi Teachers' Bill Of Rights\"; To Require Each Teacher To Develop An Annual Classroom Management Plan For Each Instructional Setting And To Require Each Principal To Establish Written Submission And Approval Timelines, Provide Reasons For Required Revisions And Provide For Deemed Approval Upon Nonaction; To Require Schools To Provide Parents Or Legal Guardians The Code Of Student Conduct And Notice Of Teacher Removal Authority; To Declare The Teacher The Primary Authority In Classroom Matters And To Authorize Teacher-directed Immediate Removal Of A Student For Specified Disruptive, Threatening, Dangerous Or Materially Interfering Conduct; To Require Prompt Administrative Control And Supervised Placement Of Removed Students And To Clarify That Removal Is Not A Suspension Or Expulsion; To Prohibit A Principal From Denying A Teacher's Removal And To Provide For An Appeal Process While Maintaining Administrative Placement Pending Satisfaction Of Readmission Requirements Unless The Teacher Consents; To Require Timely Incident Reporting By The Teacher, Documented Parental Notice By School Administration And Written Certification To The Teacher Identifying Administrative Actions Taken, Safety Or Behavioral Supports Implemented And Conditions For Continued Participation Before Readmission; To Require Conferences And Written Behavioral Support Plans After Repeated Removals And To Provide Procedures Applicable To Students With Disabilities Consistent With Federal Law; To Require Escalating Administrative Actions After Repeated Removals Within A Specified Period, Including In-school Suspension, Out-of-school Suspension, Alternative Placement Recommendations And Other Maximum Disciplinary Measures; To Require Each Local School Board And Public Charter School Governing Board To Adopt A Teacher Appeal Process, Including Written Submissions, Timely Determinations, Written Decisions And Continued Exclusion Pending Appeal Absent Teacher Consent; To Prohibit Retaliation Against Teachers For Good-faith Exercise Of Rights And To Require Prompt Complaint Investigation And Resolution; To Provide Presumptions And Limitations On Civil And Criminal Liability For Teachers And School Employees Acting In Good Faith And Within The Course And Scope Of Employment, To Authorize Reimbursement Of Reasonable Attorney's Fees And Court Costs In Specified Circumstances And To Clarify That No Private Right Of Action For Damages Is Created; To Require Local Policy Adoption, Annual Training, Recordkeeping And Aggregate Reporting To The Mississippi Department Of Education; To Amend Section 37-3-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Findings And Program Purposes To Address Classroom Misconduct And Disruptive Behavior; To Amend Sections 37-9-71, 37-11-1, 37-11-18.1, 37-11-55 And 37-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Disciplinary Authorities, Due Process Standards, Classroom Placement Safeguards, Behavior Modification And Evaluation Requirements, Student Conduct Code Provisions, Teacher Removal And Readmission Procedures And Educator Immunity And Limitations Related To Discipline And Corporal Punishment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1100/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1100.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Tubb"},
{"bill_id":2085857,"bill_number":"SB2290","title":"Public schools; revise provisions concerning transportation of students.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A School Board May Provide Transportation For A Student Living Less Than One Mile From The School When A Demonstrable Danger Exists To The Safety Of The Child Walking To School; To Amend Section 37-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform, And To Provide That Temporary Or Emergency Transportation May Also Be Provided For Students Who Do Not Normally Qualify, When An Imminent Or Newly Identified Threat To Student Safety Is Documented; To Amend Section 37-41-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow That School Boards To Enter Into Agreements With Local Emergency Management Officials, Law Enforcement, Or Other Agencies To Make School Buses Available For Use In Declared Emergencies, Natural Disasters, Or Other Public Safety Needs, Provided That Such Use Does Not Interfere With The Transportation Of Students To And From School; To Provide That Vehicles Designed To Transport 10 To 15 Passengers Must, When Transporting Students, Meet Federal School Bus Safety Standards; To Specify That The Operation Of Such A Vehicle Does Not Require A Commercial Driver's License, Provided The Vehicle Is Not Designed Or Used To Transport 16 Or More Passengers, Including The Driver; To Amend Section 37-41-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That School Bus Drivers, When Transporting Students On Trips Other Than Regular Routes To And From School, Shall Not Drive At A Speed Greater Than The Posted Speed Limit, But In No Event Above 65 Miles Per Hour; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2290/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2290.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2085863,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Cottage food operations; increase cap annual gross income to $200,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-29-951, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Cap On The Annual Gross Sales Of Cottage Foods To $200,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1108/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1108.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2085866,"bill_number":"SB2300","title":"Charter schools and districts of innovation; amend certain provisions concerning.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-28-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Definitions And Define \"charter Management Organization\" And \"special Purpose Charter School\"; To Amend Section 37-28-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Maximum Of Fifteen Qualified Charter Schools Per Fiscal Year; To Provide For Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Create New Section 37-28-7.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Who May Authorize Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Describe The Powers And Duties Of Authorizers Of Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Funding Of Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 37-28-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Provide For Expansion Of Charter Schools; To Bring Forward Section 37-28-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-28-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Applicants For Charters To Account For Unusual Circumstances, Such As A Global Pandemic Or Other Disaster; To Amend Section 37-28-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Charter School Contracts, Including Those Contracts That Include More Than One Charter School; To Amend Section 37-28-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Enrollment In Charter Schools And Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Allow Certain Enrollment Preferences; To Amend Sections 37-28-25, 37-28-27 And 37-28-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 37-28-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Authorizers To Issue Notices Of Concern Or Breach Of Contract To Individual Charter Schools Or Special Purpose Charter Schools Without Implicating Or Adversely Affecting All Schools Listed In That Contract; To Amend Section 37-28-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Renewal Or Nonrenewal Of Charters According To Letter Ratings Under The School Accreditation Rating System; To Amend Section 37-28-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Closure Of Charter Schools And Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Bring Forward Section 37-28-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-28-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Provide For Payment Of Services To Students With Disabilities Attending Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Contract Powers; To Bring Forward Section 37-28-43, 37-28-45, 37-28-47, 37-28-49, 37-28-51, 37-28-53, And 37-28-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-28-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Accounting And Financial Audit Reports; To Bring Forward Sections 37-28-59 And 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-179-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"special Purpose School\" And Provide For Their Administration; To Amend Section 37-179-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Additional Goals And Performance Targets For Proposals For Districts Of Innovation Or Special Purpose Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2300/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2300.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2085871,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"MS Lactation Consultant Practice Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Lactation Consultant Practice Act; To Provide For The Licensure And Regulation Of Lactation Consultants By The State Board Of Health; To Provide That On And After July 1, 2029, No Person May Practice Lactation Counseling Or Use Certain Titles Without Having A License; To Prescribe The Qualifications For Licensure; To Provide For Continuing Education Requirements; To Provide Certain Exemptions From Licensure; To Establish The Council Of Advisors In Lactation Consulting To Advise The Board On Matters Relating To This Act; To Prescribe The Powers Of The Board Under This Act; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1093/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1093.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2085876,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Intimate medical examinations; require health care professionals to meet certain requirements regarding.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Health Care Professionals And Students From Performing Or Supervising The Performance Of Any Intimate Examination On A Patient Who Is Sedated, Anesthetized Or Unconscious Except Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide What A Health Care Professional Or Student Must Do To Obtain Specific Written Informed Consent To Perform An Intimate Examination On A Sedated, Anesthetized Or Unconscious Patient; To Provide That A Health Care Professional Or Student Who Violates This Act Or Retaliates Against An Individual Who Reports A Violation Of This Act Engages In Unprofessional Conduct, Commits An Act That Is Grounds For Discipline, And Is Subject To Discipline By The Appropriate Licensing Board Or Medical Education Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1109/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1109.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2085880,"bill_number":"SB2289","title":"Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program; revise definition of \"dyslexia.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-173-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"dyslexia\" For Purposes Of The Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2289/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2289.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2085886,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"PEER; change reporting requirement on charter schools from annually to biennially.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-28-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Report Required By Peer On Assessing The Sufficiency Of Funding And Recommended Statutory Changes To Laws Relating To Charter Schools From Annually To Biennially; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1107/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1107.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2085891,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"Emergency Medical Care Clarity Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Emergency Medical Care Clarity Act; To Provide That A Hospital Shall Provide An Appropriate Medical Screening Examination And Emergency Medical Services To Any Individual Who Comes To The Emergency Department And Requests Examination Or Treatment, Or Has Such A Request Made On Their Behalf, To Determine Whether An Emergency Medical Condition Exists; To Provide That If An Emergency Medical Condition Is Identified, The Hospital And Its Medical Staff Shall Have A Duty Of Care To Provide Stabilizing Treatment Within Their Capability And Capacity; To Provide That Emergency Medical Services Or Stabilizing Treatment Shall Not Be Delayed Or Denied For Non-medical Reasons; To Provide That If A Patient Has Received An Appropriate Medical Screening Examination, And The Examining Health Care Provider Determines That An Emergency Medical Condition Exists And The Condition Has Not Been Stabilized, The Hospital Shall Not Transfer The Patient Unless Certain Conditions Are Met; To Provide That The Attorney General And The State Department Of Health May Investigate And Bring A Civil Action Against Any Hospital Or Provider Who Violates This Act; To Provide That Any Individual Who Suffers Harm From A Violation Of This Act May Bring A Civil Action In A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction For Compensatory And Punitive Damages And Equitable Relief; To Provide That Hospitals May Not Penalize Providers Who Stabilize Patients Consistent With Medical Standards Of Care; To Provide That Hospital Employees Are Protected From Retaliation For Reporting Violations; To Provide That Hospitals With Specialized Facilities Must Accept Appropriate Transfers If Capacity Exists; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1099/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1099.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2085896,"bill_number":"SB2293","title":"Total funding formula; increase gifted education weight and multiplier, and include 7th- and 8th-grade students in CTE weight.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mississippi Student Funding Formula To Increase The Weight And Multiplier For Gifted Education; To Require That Amounts Provided To School Districts As A Result Of Such Gifted Education Weight And Multiplier Go Directly Toward Gifted Education Instruction; To Include Seventh- And Eighth-grade Students Among Students Enrolled In A Career And Technical Education Course For Weight Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2293/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2293.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2085900,"bill_number":"SB2299","title":"PERS; change separation requirement for retired teachers returning to work from 90 days to 30 days.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Retired Teachers To Return To Work, And To Continue Receiving A Retirement Allowance, After Having Been Retired For At Least 30 Days; To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2299/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2299.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2085906,"bill_number":"SB2301","title":"Mississippi Open to Religion Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-13-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact The Mississippi Open To Religion Act; To Require The Governing Board Of A School District Or Public Charter School To Adopt A Policy Requiring Every Campus Of The District Or School To Provide Students And Employees With An Opportunity To Participate In A Period Of Prayer And Reading Of The Bible Or Other Religious Text On Each School Day; To Provide The Terms Of The Policy; To Provide For Consent And Revocation Of Consent By School Employees And Students, Or The Parents Or Guardians Of Students; To Provide The Duties Of The Attorney General Under This Act; To Specify That Compliance With This Act Shall Be Required Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2301/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2301.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2085910,"bill_number":"SB2292","title":"School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-13-56, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Beginning In The 2027-2028 School Year, Every Public And Charter School Within The State Shall Teach Civics Courses Starting In The 8th Grade And Before The Completion Of 12th Grade; To Provide The Aim And Content Of Such Courses; To Provide That The State Department Of Education Shall Prescribe The Course Of Study And Shall Update Course Standards To Align With Current Civics Scholarship; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2292/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2292.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2085913,"bill_number":"SB2291","title":"Education funding; update language, and revise multipliers for gifted education and CTE.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-126, 37-23-31, 37-23-33, 37-61-33, 37-151-207 And 37-159-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update The Statutory Language To Reflect The Current Total Funding Formula; To Amend Section 37-151-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mississippi Student Funding Formula To Increase The Weight And Multiplier For Gifted Education; To Include Students In The Seventh And Eighth Grades In The Multiplier Applicable To Students Enrolled In A Career And Technical Education Course; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2291/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2291.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2085918,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Private image; create criminal offense for creation, recording or alteration of without consent of depicted individual.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-29-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Material That Has Been Edited, Altered Or Otherwise Manipulated From Its Original Form In The Definition Of \"visual Material\" For The Criminal Offense Of Disclosing Intimate Visual Materials; To Amend Section 97-29-64.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Person From Creating, Recording Or Altering Visual Material Depicting Another Individual With The Depicted Individual's Intimate Parts Exposed Or Engaged In Sexual Conduct Without The Consent Of The Depicted Individual; To Exempt A Developer Or Provider Of Technology From Liability Solely For Providing Or Developing Technology Used By Another Person Or Entity To Create, Record Or Alter Prohibited Visual Material; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1115/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1115.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2085919,"bill_number":"SB2342","title":"Safe Dormitories Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"safe Dormitories Act\"; To Set The Legislative Findings And Definitions; To Provide That Any Public Building That Maintains Multiple-occupancy Dormitory Rooms Shall Provide Student Residents The Option To Be Housed Only In A Dormitory Room With Roommates Of The Same Sex; To Prohibit A Person From Entering Into A Dormitory Room Designated Exclusively For Use By Persons Of The Opposite Sex; To Set Certain Specific Exceptions Related To This Prohibition; To Require Any Applicable Governmental Entity To Establish Regulations And Disciplinary Procedures For Any Such Person; To Establish Certain Violations Of The Act; To Authorize Private Enforcement Of The Act And Causes Of Action; To Require The Attorney General To Bring An Action To Enforce Compliance With The Act; To Provide A Severability Clause To The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2342/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2342.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2085920,"bill_number":"SB2327","title":"Expungement; consolidate statutes concerning.","description":"An Act To Consolidate The Statutes Concerning Expungement; To Create A Unified Expungement Statute; To Provide For The Legal Effect Of An Order To Expunge; To Provide For Expungement Of Misdemeanor And Felony Convictions; To Specify Records That May Not Be Expunged; To Provide For Expungement Of A First-offense Dui Conviction; To Provide For Expungement Upon Completion Of Intervention Court; To Provide For Expungement Of Convictions For Purchase Of Light Wine Or Beer By Minors; To Provide For Certain Nonconvictions; To Set Filing Fees According To Preexisting Law; To Require Interstate Identification Index Reports; To Require Clerks Of Court To Submit Post-expungement Records; To Amend Section 9-11-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expungements In The Justice Courts; To Amend Section 9-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expungements In Intervention Courts; To Amend Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expungement In Municipal Courts; To Amend Section 41-29-150, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Expungement Of Certain Drug Charges; To Amend Section 45-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Record-keeping Requirements For The Criminal Information Center; To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Expungement Of Dui Records; To Amend Section 99-15-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Nonadjudication Provisions; To Repeal Section 99-15-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Any Person Who Is Arrested, Issued A Citation, Or Held For Any Misdemeanor And Not Formally Charged Or Prosecuted With An Offense Within 12 Months Of Arrest, Or Upon Dismissal Of The Charge, May Apply To The Court With Jurisdiction Over The Matter For The Charges To Be Expunged; To Repeal Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Expungement Of Certain Felony And Misdemeanor Conviction Records; To Repeal Section 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Filing Fees For Certain Petitions For Expungement And The Disposition Thereof; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2327/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2327.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2085922,"bill_number":"SB2316","title":"Silencers; clarify legality of making, manufacturing, selling or possessing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For Any Person, Persons, Corporation Or Manufacturing Establishment To Make, Manufacture, Sell Or Possess Any Instrument Or Device Which, If Used On Firearms Of Any Kind, Will Arrest Or Muffle The Report Of The Firearm When Shot Or Fired If Making, Manufacturing, Selling Or Possessing That Instrument Or Device Violates Federal Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2316/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2316.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2085923,"bill_number":"SB2337","title":"Technical violation hearing; exempt need for hearing for participant's of intervention courts upon judge's findings of violations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Intervention Court To Impose Up To The Remainder Of The Suspended Portion Of A Probationer's Sentence Without The Probationer Having A Hearing Under This Section Upon The Judge's Written Finding Of A Certain Number Of Violations Of The Procedures And Requirements Of The Intervention Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2337/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2337.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2085924,"bill_number":"SB2358","title":"Cyberstalking; authorize injunction when criminal charges filed.","description":"An Act To Require A Court Of Original Jurisdiction To Issue An Injunction Where A Plaintiff Demonstrates The Violation Of A Social Media Company's Community Standards Or Policies By A Defendant's Communications On The Social Media Company's Platform; To Authorize The Court Of Original Jurisdiction To Enjoin The Defendant, Any Social Media Company That Distributes, Hosts Or Disseminates The Defendant's Communication, Or Any Corporate Sponsor Of The Defendant; To Authorize The Court Of Original Jurisdiction To Consider The Filing Of Criminal Charges Related To The Communications To Be Enjoined As A Factor In Determining Whether The Defendant Has Violated A Social Media Company's Community Standards Or Policies; To Provide That A Criminal Conviction Related To The Communications That Are The Subject Of The Petition Shall Be Sufficient Evidence To Merit The Issuance Of A Permanent Injunction Under This Section; To Amend Section 97-45-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"harass\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2358/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2358.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2085926,"bill_number":"SB2333","title":"Misdemeanor warrant management system; direct the establishment of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 45-27-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Justice Information Center To Establish A Misdemeanor Warrant Management System To Enable Criminal Justice Agencies To Electronically Track Misdemeanor Warrants Between Jurisdictions As The Warrants Are Issued, Served And Recalled; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Promulgate Rules And Regulations; To Require All Criminal Justice Agencies And The Administrative Office Of Courts To Assist The Mississippi Justice Information Center And The Department Of Public Safety In The Establishment Of The Misdemeanor Warrant Management System; To Amend Sections 45-27-1, 45-27-3, 45-27-7, 45-27-12 And 9-21-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2333/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2333.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2085927,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Recognize Ann Alexander and Friends of Mississippi Veterans for her tireless dedication and service to veterans.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Recognition And Thanks Of The Mississippi Senate To Ann Alexander, Board Of Directors, Friends Of Mississippi Veterans, For Her Tireless Dedication And Service To The Veterans Of Mississippi And Her Lasting Impact On The Veterans In Our State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR11/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0011.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2085929,"bill_number":"SB2310","title":"Inadequacy of water service; authorizing the PSC to cancel a municipality's certificate upon findings of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Public Service Commission To Cancel A Municipality's Certificate To Provide Water Service Greater Than One Mile Outside Of Its Boundaries Upon A Finding Of Inadequacy Of Service; To Bring Forward Sections 77-3-21 And 77-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2310/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2310.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2085931,"bill_number":"SB2338","title":"Statute of limitations; except felonious assistance program fraud from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Shall Not Be Prosecuted For Felonious Assistance Program Fraud, As Described In Section 97-19-71, Unless The Prosecution For The Offense Is Commenced Within Ten (10) Years After The Commission Thereof; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2338/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2338.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2085932,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Noneconomic damages; revise to include an annual inflationary rate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-1-60, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Noneconomic Damages To Be Calculated At A Compounded Rate Of Eight Percent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1116/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1116.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":2085933,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"Appropriation; Progress Community Water Association for costs of an automated water meter.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Progress Community Water Association In Lamar County For Costs Associated With Acquiring And Installing An Automated Water Meter System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1155/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1155.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2085936,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Youth court jurisdiction; exclude youth with certain firearms' charges.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Regarding The Jurisdiction Of The Circuit Court When A Child Violates Sections 97-37-1 Or 97-37-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, When Accompanied By A Violation Of Certain Felony Crimes; To Amend Section 97-37-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Regarding The Transfer Of Firearms; To Create A Criminal Penalty For Shooting Or Discharging A Firearm Into A Group Of Two Or More People; To Amend Section 9-5-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Number Of Chancellors For The Third Chancery Court District In The \"from And After January 1, 2027\" Tier; To Condition The Qualifying Deadline For The \"place Three\" Chancellorship For The Third Chancery Court District Upon The Governor's Approval Of This Act; To Amend Section 23-15-977, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 9-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The County Composition Of The Third Chancery Court District, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1165/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1165.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2085937,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Mississippi Youth and Family Systems Coordination Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Youth And Family Systems Coordination Task Force; To Provide The Purpose Of The Task Force; To Provide The Membership And Duties Of The Task Force; To Require The Task Force To Submit An Annual Report To The Governor And The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1111/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1111.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2085939,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Appropriation; East Madison Water Association for completing the installation of a new automatic reading system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The East Madison Water Association To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Completing The Installation Of A New Automatic Meter Reading System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1147/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1147.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2085940,"bill_number":"SB2355","title":"Intervention courts; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 9-23-1 Through 9-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions That Enact The Alyce Griffin Clarke Intervention Court Act; To Amend Section 9-23-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Nonsubstantive, Technical Revision; To Bring Forward Section 9-23-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Provision That Establishes The Drug Court Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-25-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Provision That Creates The Veteran Treatment Courts For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 9-27-1 Through 9-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions That Enact The Rivers Mcgraw Mental Health Treatment Court Act For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2355/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2355.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2085942,"bill_number":"SB2350","title":"Mississippi Recall Act of 2026; enact.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Recall Act Of 2026\" To Provide A Procedure For The Recall Of Local Elected And Appointed Officials; To Define Terms; To Prescribe Those Officials Subject To Recall; To Prescribe The Number Of Electors Needed To Demand A Recall; To Provide For The Application For And Time Of Filing A Recall Petition By Sponsors; To Provide A Form For The Recall Petition; To Prescribe Those Electors Eligible To Sign A Recall Petition And A Procedure For The Verification Of Signatures; To Prohibit Certain Persons From Circulating A Petition Or Application; To Provide For The Determination Of Legal Sufficiency Of A Petition By The Local Board Of Election Commissioners; To Provide For The Manner Of Conducting A Recall Election; To Provide For The Filing Of Subsequent Recall Petitions Following A Recall Election Or Denial Of Recall Petition; To Authorize The State Board Of Election Commissioners To Promulgate Regulations To Implement This Act; To Authorize An Application To The Circuit Court To Compel Compliance With Recall Procedures; To Prohibit Giving Or Receiving Money To Sign Petitions Or Affidavits For Recall And Other Recall Infractions, And To Provide Criminal Penalties Therefor; To Repeal Sections 25-5-3 Through 25-5-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide A Recall Procedure For Local Officials Pursuant To Petition And Election; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2350/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2350.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2085944,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"recognizing Judea And Samaria Act\"; To Prohibit State Agencies From Using The Term \"west Bank\" In Official Government Materials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1129/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1129.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2085945,"bill_number":"SB2313","title":"Rural water companies; strengthen audit requirements and expand PSC authority over.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-11-394, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Stipulate That Any Nonprofit, Nonshare Corporation That Fails To Timely File The Report Required Under This Section May Be Subject To The Penalties Of Dissolution Or Disallowance Of Nonprofit Status, Or Both, At The Discretion Of The State Auditor; To Amend Section 77-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Public Service Commission To Cancel A Rural Water Company's Certificate To Provide Service Upon A Finding That The Company Did Not Provide Reasonably Adequate Service; To Amend Section 77-3-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Rural Water Companies; To Bring Forward Sections 77-3-11 And 77-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2313/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2313.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2085947,"bill_number":"SB2321","title":"Computer fraud; amend provision to mirror federal, criminal elements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-45-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Mirror Certain Elements Of Federal Computer Fraud; To Criminalize The Unauthorized Access Of A Computer; To Criminalize The Access Of A Protected Computer With Intent To Defraud And Gain A Thing Of Value; To Criminalize The Access Of A Computer With Intent To Defraud And Traffic Passwords; To Criminalize The Transmission Of Communication To Extort From Any Person Any Money Or Other Thing Of Value; To Define Certain Terms Related To Computer Fraud; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2321/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2321.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2085948,"bill_number":"SB2346","title":"Sheriffs; require candidates for office to be certified law enforcement officers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-25-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Future Candidates For Sheriff Must Be Certified Law Enforcement Officers; To Provide An Exemption To This Provision For Sheriffs Elected Prior To July 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2346/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2346.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2085951,"bill_number":"SB2311","title":"Community Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Community Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability Act; To Establish An Accountability Process To Support Community Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability, Promote The Protection Of Mississippi Citizens From Poor Water Quality And Deficient Drinking Water Service, And Create A Transparent Process That Produces Clear Standards And Expectations For Community Public Water Systems; To Direct The Mississippi State Board Of Health To Create And Administer A Statewide Framework For Accountability For Community Public Water Systems That Includes A Letter Grade Schedule Based On Certain Criteria; To Require The Board To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Establish And Implement The Community Public Water System Letter Grade Schedule; To Require The Board To Publish An Annual Report On Its Website Containing The Assessment, Scores And Letter Grade For Each Community Public Water System, And To Require Each Community Public Water System To Provide Notification To Its Customers Of The Board's Published Score And Letter Grade Within 30 Days Following Publication; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2311/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2311.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2085952,"bill_number":"SB2330","title":"Counties and municipalities; prohibit use of automated recording equipment to track motor vehicle liability insurance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-25-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Governing Authority Of Any County Or Municipality From Enacting Or Enforcing Ordinances Authorizing The Use Of Automated Recording Equipment Or Systems To Enforce Compliance With Or To Impose Or Collect Any Fine, Fee Or Penalty For Violation Of Any Requirement To Possess Or Maintain Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2330/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2330.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2085955,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Probable cause hearings; require before arrest.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Probable Cause Hearing Before A Person Can Be Arrested; To Amend Section 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1158/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1158.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2085956,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Mobile barbershops; authorize licensed barbers to operate.","description":"An Act To Authorize Licensed Barbers To Operate A Mobile Barbershop; To Define Certain Terms Relating To Mobile Barbershops; To Authorize The State Board Of Barber Examiners To Issue Permits For The Operation Of Mobile Barbershops; To Require That A Representative Of The Board Conduct An Inspection Of The Mobile Barbershop Before A Permit Is Issued; To Require That A Permit To Operate A Mobile Barbershop Be Annually Renewed; To Require That A Mobile Barbershop Permitee Maintain A Written Or Electronic Record Of Each Street Address Where Barbering Services Will Be Provided At The Mobile Barbershop During Any Two-week Period; To Require That A Licensed Barber Be In Charge And Present At All Times During The Operation Of A Mobile Barbershop, And Is Responsible For All Barbering Services Provided At The Mobile Barbershop; To Require A Mobile Barbershop Permitee To Notify The Board In Writing Within Thirty Days Of The Last Day Of Operations When A Mobile Barbershop Ceases To Operate; To Provide That A Mobile Barbershop Permit Is Not Transferable; To Provide That A Barber Who Violates Any Provision Of This Section Or Any Regulation Promulgated By The Board Under This Section Is Subject To Disciplinary Action As May Be Determined By The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1161/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1161.xml","sponsor":"Tracey Rosebud"},
{"bill_id":2085957,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"MDOC; require to pay unpaid balance for certain utility services provided to Walnut Grove Correctional Facility.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Pay The Unpaid Balance Due To The Town Of Walnut Grove For Certain Utility Services Rendered To The Walnut Grove Correctional Facility; To Provide If The Unpaid Balance Is Not Paid By A Certain Period, Then The Salary Of The Commissioner Of The Department Of Corrections Shall Be Withheld Until Payment Is Received; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1120/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1120.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2085959,"bill_number":"SB2359","title":"Mississippi Civil Rights Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Civil Rights Act; To Define Terms; To Provide That The Right Of A Person To Be Free From Discrimination Because Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Immigrant Status, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Disability Or Familial Status Is A Civil Right; To Provide Remedies For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2359/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2359.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2085960,"bill_number":"SB2326","title":"Law enforcement pursuits; require municipalities and counties to develop policies regarding.","description":"An Act To Require County And Municipal Law Enforcement Agencies To Develop And Implement A Motor Vehicle Police Pursuit Policy By A Certain Date; To Provide Certain Criteria For The Policy; To Provide That A Pursuit May Only Proceed And Continue Into Another Political Subdivision Under Certain Circumstances If There Is No Agreement With The Other Political Subdivision; To Provide That If A Local Law Enforcement Agency Fails To Adopt A Policy, Then The Agency Shall Not Receive Certain Accreditation; To Provide That The Office Of Standards And Training Of The Department Of Public Safety Shall Determine Whether The Agencies Have Implemented A Policy; To Require The Department To Issue Certain Notice To The Agencies For Noncompliance; To Authorize The Department To Issue A Certificate Of Noncompliance To The Department Of Revenue To Withhold Certain Payments And Allocations That Would Otherwise Be Payable To A County Or Municipality Until Such Time That The Department Of Revenue Receives Written Notice Of The Cancellation Of A Certificate Of Noncompliance From The Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Sections 27-5-101, 27-65-75, 45-1-43, 65-33-45 And 99-3-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2326/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2326.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2085961,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Right To Try Medical Cannabis Act; To Provide A Procedure For Persons Who Do Not Have A Qualifying Debilitating Medical Condition Under The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act But Have An Illness That Is Chronic, Progressive, Severely Disabling Or Terminal In Nature, To Be Considered For Inclusion In The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program; To Provide That The Patient's Treating Medical Provider May Submit A Petition To The State Department Of Health Requesting Authorization For The Patient To Access Medical Cannabis; To Specify The Information That Must Be Included In The Petition; To Provide That The State Health Officer Is The Sole Decision Making Authority On All Such Petitions Submitted; To Provide That If The Petition Is Approved, The Patient Shall Become Eligible To Apply For A Registry Identification Card Under The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program, Subject To All Applicable Rules, Limits And Regulations; To Provide That The Decision Of The State Health Officer On A Petition Shall Be Final And May Not Be Appealed; To Provide That The Department May Limit The Type, Form Or Volume Of Cannabis Authorized For Patients Approved Under This Act In Accordance With Public Health And Safety Standards; To Provide That Patients Approved Under This Act Shall Be Subject To Periodic Reevaluation By The Treating Provider No Less Than Once Every 12 Months; To Amend Section 41-137-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"qualifying Patient\"; To Amend Section 41-137-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1152/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1152.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2085964,"bill_number":"SB2323","title":"Grocery items; prohibit cost-plus pricing without public notice.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Retail Food Establishments From Imposing Cost-plus Pricing Formulas Without Publicly Posting Notice Of The Cost-plus Pricing Formula; To Provide A Penalty For The Crime; To Provide That A Violation Of The Section Shall Constitute An Unlawful Trade Practice; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2323/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2323.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2085965,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1159/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1159.xml","sponsor":"Tracey Rosebud"},
{"bill_id":2085967,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Medical providers and medical malpractice insurers; prohibit consent to arbitration as a condition for care or insurance.","description":"An Act To Provide That No Medical Provider Or Medical Malpractice Insurer Shall Require Consent To Arbitration As A Condition Of Providing Medical Care Or Medical Malpractice Insurance; To Define \"medical Provider\"; To Provide Penalties For Noncompliance; To Amend Sections 11-15-1, 83-5-35, 73-25-29, 73-9-61, 73-6-19, 73-19-23, 73-27-13 And 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1113/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1113.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":2085968,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Cosmetology licenses; prescribe requirements for apprenticeship programs approved by the board.","description":"An Act To Prescribe The Requirements For Any Apprenticeship Program Approved By The State Board Of Cosmetology And Barbering For Training In The Field Of Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technology Or Esthetics; To Amend Sections 73-7-13, 73-7-13.1, 73-7-18 And 73-7-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 73-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Instructors Licenses, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1138/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1138.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2085969,"bill_number":"SB2361","title":"Jurors; expand pool to citizens with driver's license who have filed state income taxes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 13-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Definition Of A Juror To Those Citizens Who Have A Current And Valid Mississippi Driver's License And Who Have Filed State Income Taxes; To Amend Section 13-5-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2361/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2361.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2085972,"bill_number":"SB2334","title":"Giglio letter; require prosecutors to give law enforcement officers an opportunity to be heard before sending.","description":"An Act To Require A Prosecutor To Give Notice To A Law Enforcement Officer Before Sending A Giglio Letter Or Placing The Officer's Name On A Giglio List; To Define The Terms \"giglio Letter\" And \"giglio List\"; To Require The Prosecutor To Give The Officer An Opportunity To Review Materials And Meet With The Prosecutor Before The Giglio Letter Is Sent; To Authorize An Officer To Appeal A Prosecutor's Decision To Send A Giglio Letter To The Chancery Court In Which The Officer Resides For A De Novo Review; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2334/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2334.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2085974,"bill_number":"SB2340","title":"Property at 1900 Woodrow Wilson Avenue; authorize DFA to sell and convey or lease on behalf of DPS.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Sell And Convey Or Lease Certain Property Located At 1900 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue In Jackson, Mississippi, On Behalf Of The Department Of Public Safety; To Require Monies Derived From The Sale Or Lease Of That Property To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Provide For The Highest And Best Use Of The Property; To Provide That The State Shall Retain The Right To Repurchase The Real Property Or Terminate The Lease If Certain Conditions Occur; To Provide That The State Shall Retain All Mineral Rights To The Real Property Sold Or Leased Under This Act; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Review And Consider All Proposals For The Purchase Or Lease Of The Property Using Certain Reviewing Factors; To Allow The Department Of Finance And Administration To Correct Any Discrepancies In The Legal Description Of The Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2340/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2340.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2085975,"bill_number":"SB2369","title":"Child support; withhold gaming winnings of persons who have outstanding child support arrearages.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-19-31 And To Codify Section 43-19-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The Mississippi Gaming Commission And The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Providing For The Withholding Of Gaming Winnings Of Persons Who Have Outstanding Child Support Arrearages; To Authorize Gaming Licensees To Charge An Administrative Fee Upon The Winnings Of Persons Who Have Outstanding Child Support Arrearages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2369/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2369.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2085977,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Appropriation; City of Carthage for programs and projects for police department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Carthage To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Certain Programs And Projects For The Carthage Police Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1148/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1148.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2085978,"bill_number":"SB2360","title":"Tort Claims Board; require to create a registry of all governmental entities and CEOs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-46-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Tort Claims Board To Create A Publicly Accessible Online Registry Of All Governmental Entities And Their Chief Executive Officers By A Certain Date; To Amend Section 11-46-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Tolling Provisions Of Section 11-46-20; To Bring Forward Section 11-46-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Powers For The Tort Claims Board, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2360/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2360.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2085979,"bill_number":"SB2365","title":"Civil immunity for police protection; provide an exception where violations of state constitutional rights are alleged.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-46-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception From Immunity For Any Civil Claim Against An Employee Of A Governmental Entity Arising Out Of Any Act Or Omission Relating To Police Protection Where Violations Of State Constitutional Rights Are Alleged Against The Employee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2365/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2365.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2085981,"bill_number":"SB2318","title":"Illicit synthetic substances; provide felony for the delivery of, where subsequent use of the substance results in death.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Delivers Or Causes The Delivery Of An Illicit Synthetic Substance With Knowledge Of The Illicit Synthetic Substance Commits A Felony; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2318/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2318.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2085982,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Teacher pay; increase for teachers and assistant teachers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $5,000 Increase To The Teacher Salary Scale; To Provide An Additional $3,000 Annual Salary Supplement To Licensed Special Education Teachers Employed By A School District On A Full-time Basis To Provide Special Education Instruction; To Provide An $6,000.00 Annual Salary Supplement To Occupational Therapist And Licensed School Psychologist Employed By A Local School District, Who Have Received National Certification From Their Respective Certifying Entity, And Serving In The Capacity For Which The Certification Has Been Issued; To Establish A Cap On The Maximum Salary A School Superintendent May Earn Which Is Directly Correlated To His Or Her Years Of Experience, Educational Attainment, Credentials And Classification Of Licensure Endorsement In Relation To 250% Of The Salary Of Teacher With Equivalent Qualifications, Including The District Local Supplement Pay; To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $5,000 Salary Increase For Assistant Teachers; To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Providers Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance After 25 Years Of Service Regardless Of Age; To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criteria And Scale Of Compensation For Eligible Retired Teachers Who Return To The Teaching Profession As A Contributions But Nonbenefit Accruing Member Of Pers; To Amend Section 37-151-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of The Base Student Cost; To Bring Forward Sections 37-151-201, 37-151-203, 37-151-205, 37-151-207, 37-151-211, 37-151-213, 37-57-104, 37-57-105, 37-57-107, 37-61-33, 7-7-211, 19-9-157, 19-9-171, 27-39-317, 37-3-83, 37-15-38, 37-16-3, 37-17-6, 37-22-5, 37-28-55, 37-61-3, 37-61-5, 37-61-7, 37-61-35, 37-61-37, 37-151-81, 37-151-85, 37-151-95, 37-151-97, 41-79-5, 43-17-5, 27-104-351, 37-159-7, 37-23-31, 37-23-33, 37-23-35, 37-151-209, 37-151-215, 37-57-1, 27-65-75, 1-3-26, 25-4-29, 27-25-706, 27-33-3, 29-3-47, 29-3-49, 29-3-113, 29-3-137, 31-7-9, 31-7-10, 37-1-3, 37-3-11, 37-7-208, 37-7-301, 37-7-302, 37-7-303, 37-7-307, 37-7-319, 37-7-333, 37-7-419, 37-9-17, 37-9-23, 37-9-25, 37-9-33, 37-9-35, 37-9-37, 37-9-77, 37-11-11, 37-13-63, 37-13-64, 37-13-69, 37-23-1, 37-23-15, 37-23-69, 37-23-109, 37-23-179, 37-27-55, 37-27-57, 37-28-5, 37-28-53, 37-29-1, 37-29-272, 37-29-303, 37-31-13, 37-31-75, 37-35-3, 37-37-3, 37-41-7, 37-45-49, 37-47-9, 37-47-25, 37-47-33, 37-61-19, 37-61-29, 37-68-7, 37-131-7, 37-131-9, 37-131-11, 37-151-9, 37-151-87, 37-151-89, 37-151-91, 37-151-93, 37-151-99, 37-151-101, 37-151-103, 37-151-105, 37-151-107, 37-173-9, 37-173-13, 37-175-13, 37-179-3, 37-181-7 And 65-26-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Sections 37-13-80, 37-13-81, 37-13-83, 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 And 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Names Of The Offices Of Dropout Prevention And Compulsory School Attendance To Reflect New Designations As The Office Of Student Success And Graduation And The Office Of Educational Participation, Respectively; To Assign The New Title To Individuals Who Served In The Role Of School Attendance Officers, To Now Being Referred To As Student Success And Graduation Coaches, And Their District Supervisors' Title Being Changed To Student Success And Graduation Regional Coordinators; To Revise The Minimum Salary Schedule For Student Success And Graduation Coaches Based On Education And Years Of Experience; To Revise Employment Qualifications For Student Success And Graduation Coaches; To Revise The Responsibilities And Duties Of Student Success And Graduation Coaches; To Amend Section 37-13-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That A School District Superintendent Give Consent To A Student Being Placed In An Alternative School Program When Referred To The Program By A Dispositive Order Of A Chancellor Or Youth Court Judge; To Establish The District Improvement And Teacher Stabilization Supplement Program Within The State Department Of Education; To Provide Performance-based And Need-based Supplemental Funding To Certain Underperforming School Districts; To Prescribe Detailed Program Structure, Administration, Oversight And Enforcement Mechanisms; To Establish Clear Eligibility Standards, Measurable Benchmarks And Proportional Distribution Requirements; To Restrict And Govern The Use Of Funds; To Require Transparency, Reporting And Audit Controls; To Provide For A Sunset And Legislative Review; To Amend Section 37-9-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time In December When School Districts Shall Process Payroll For All Employees From The Last Working Day To A Time Consistent With Other Monthly Installments As A Means Of Preventing The 45-day Gap Between Teacher Pay Periods From The December Pay Date To January Pay Date; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1126/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1126.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2085984,"bill_number":"SB2345","title":"Mississippi Safe Dormitories Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Safe Dormitories Act; To Present Legislative Findings; To Define Terms; To Prohibit Certain Students From Residing In A Living Facility Owned, Managed By Or Under The Authority Of A State Institution Of Higher Learning; To Prohibit Employees Of A State Institution From Entering Into Romantic, Sexual Or Intimate Relationships With Certain Students; To Stipulate Certain Guidelines Concerning On-campus Living; To Require State Institutions To Provide Certain Information About Institutional Policies To Interested Parties; To Create A Civil Action And Monetary Penalty For Violations Of This Act; To Create A Statute Of Limitations For Violations Of This Act; To Provide That State Institutions Of Higher Learning Are Not Immune From Suit Or Liability Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2345/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2345.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2085986,"bill_number":"SB2351","title":"Adoption licensure board; bring forward code sections related to creation thereof.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-15-103, 43-15-105, 43-15-107, 43-15-109, 43-15-111, 43-15-113, 43-15-115, 43-15-117, 43-15-119, 43-15-123 And 43-15-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions Of Law That Govern The Licensing Of Family Foster Homes, Child-caring Agencies And Child-placing Agencies, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 49-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Revoke Licenses, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 93-11-155, 93-11-157 And 93-11-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions Of Law That Provide For The Suspension Of State-issued Licenses, Permits Or Registrations For Noncompliance With Child Support Order, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2351/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2351.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2085987,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Local Government Records Management Fund; allow Department of Archives and History to expend monies in for range of services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Department Of Archives And History To Expend Funds From The Local Government Records Management Fund To Support Its Services To Counties And Municipalities Related To Records Management, Historic Preservation And Museum Services; To Bring Forward Section 39-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1119/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1119.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":2085989,"bill_number":"SB2349","title":"Voter fraud; increase penalties for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-753, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Punishment For The Crime Of Vote Fraud To A Fine Not Less Than $1,000.00 And A Term Of Imprisonment In The Penitentiary For Not Less Than One Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2349/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2349.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2085991,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative to discipline program for licensees who have impairments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-21-97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Board Of Pharmacy To Establish By Rule An Alternative To Discipline Program For Licensees Who Have An Impairment As A Result Of Substance Abuse Or A Mental Health Condition; To Provide That Participation In The Program Is Voluntary With The Licensee, And The Licensee Must Enter The Program Before The Board Holds A Disciplinary Action Hearing Regarding The Licensee; To Provide That The Licensee May Be Required To Contribute To The Cost Of Participation In The Program, Including The Cost Of Any Care, Counseling, Treatment And/or Education Received By The Licensee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1134/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1134.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2085992,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of D'Iberville High School.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.166, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of D'iberville High School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1167/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1167.xml","sponsor":"Zachary Grady"},
{"bill_id":2085994,"bill_number":"SB2362","title":"Consumer protection; revise private cause of action.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-24-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Private Cause Of Action Under The Consumer Protection Laws For An Individual Suffering Loss; To Remove The Requirement That A Plaintiff First Resolve A Dispute In An Informal Dispute Settlement Program; To Require A Plaintiff To Notify The Attorney General Of An Action Within Fourteen Calendar Days Of Filing; To Authorize The Attorney General To Join The Suit; To Provide A Venue For A Private Action Brought Under This Section; To Authorize Injunction Relief; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-10","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2362/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2362.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2085995,"bill_number":"SB2324","title":"Study Committee; authorize to study police pursuits.","description":"An Act To Create A Study Committee To Study The Impact And Societal Effect Of Police Pursuits, The Necessity Of Police Pursuits Into Another Jurisdiction, The Overall Benefit Of Police Pursuits Weighed Against The Risks Of Such Pursuits, The Speed At Which Such Pursuits Can Be Undertaken Safely, The Crimes Which Would Merit A Police Pursuit And For Any Other Related Purpose; To Establish The Membership Of The Study Committee; To Provide Procedures For The Study Committee; To Require The Study Committee To File A Report With The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2324/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2324.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2085997,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Law Enforcement Supplemental Pay Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Law Enforcement Supplemental Pay Program To Be Administered By The Department Of Public Safety; To Provide That In Addition To The Compensation Now Paid By Any Municipality Or County To Any Sworn, Certified Law Enforcement Officer, Every Sworn, Certified Law Enforcement Officer Employed By Any Municipality Or County Which Employs One Or More Sworn, Certified Law Enforcement Officers Who Devotes His Or Her Full Working Time To Law Enforcement, Shall Be Paid By The State Extra Compensation In The Amount Of Two Thousand Dollars Per Year For Each Full-time Municipal Or County Sworn, Certified Law Enforcement Officer Who Has Completed Or Who Hereafter Completes Five Years Of Service As A Sworn, Certified Law Enforcement Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1157/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1157.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2085999,"bill_number":"SB2309","title":"Mississippi Gulf Coast Region Utility Act; protect powers of county authorities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-743, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Public Service Commission Shall Not Effect A Ruling, Promulgation, Finding Or Decision That Interferes Or Conflicts With The Powers Granted To The County Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2309/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2309.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2086000,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"Meat and cell-cultivated dairy products; revise the MS Dept. of Ag and Commerce's regulatory authority regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-36-1, 75-36-3, 75-36-5, 75-36-7, 75-36-9, 75-36-11, 75-36-13 And 75-36-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Labeling Of Products At Food Processing Plants, Retails Or Other Establishment, To Clarify And Expand Definitions Relating To Meat, Manufactured-protein, Cultivated-protein, Insect-protein, Plant-protein And Cell-cultured Dairy Products; To Prohibit The Manufacture, Sale Or Offer For Sale Of Cell-cultured Dairy Products In This State; To Strengthen And Clarify Misbranding Prohibitions Involving The Use Of Identifying Meat Terms And Required Qualifying Disclosures; To Revise Inspection Authority, Complaint-based Enforcement Procedures, Stop-sale And Embargo Powers And Judicial Enforcement Mechanisms Of The Mississippi Department Of Agriculture And Commerce; To Revise Civil Penalties, Deposit And Use Of Fines And Appeal Rights For Violations; To Require State Agencies, Public Schools And Institutions Of Higher Learning To Adopt Procurement Policies Preventing The Purchase Of Misbranded Or Cultivated-protein Food Products; To Require Clear Consumer Disclosure At The Final Point Of Sale By Retailers, Distributors, Wholesalers And Food Service Establishments Regarding The Authenticity Of Meat And Nonmeat Products; To Authorize Record-keeping And Audit Trail Requirements To Ensure Compliance; To Make Technical And Conforming Amendments For Consistency, Enforceability And Clarity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-23","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1153/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1153.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":2086002,"bill_number":"SB2344","title":"Financial literacy; require as component of postsecondary education.","description":"An Act To Declare Legislative Findings; To Require Students At State Institutions Of Higher Learning, Community Colleges And Junior Colleges To Complete A Financial Literacy Course As A Condition Of Graduation; To Outline Minimum Requirements For Such Financial Literacy Course; To Provide Guidelines For Implementation For Institutions And Colleges; To Grant The Board Of Trustees Of The State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Mississippi Community College Board Authority To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary For Implementation; To Give The Board Of Trustees Of The State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Mississippi Community College Board The Authority To Establish Minimum Learning Outcomes And Competency Standards; To Allow The Boards To Coordinate; To Create Compliance Procedures; To Provide For High School Financial Literacy Courses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2344/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2344.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2086003,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"\"Defend DeSoto County Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"defend Desoto County Act\"; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Identify, Fund And Improve Strategic Entry Points Into Desoto County, Mississippi, In Order To Enhance Traffic Safety And Support Local Law Enforcement Operations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1128/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1128.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2086004,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Office of State Aid Road Construction; exempt from PPRB approval for certain contracts and revise related sections.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Public Procurement Review Board Approval Contracts Entered Into By The Office Of State Aid Road Construction (osarc) For Personal Service Contracts; To Amend Section 65-9-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Passenger Automobiles The Osarc May Own And Operate From Seven To 13; To Amend Section 65-9-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Whenever A County Fails To Expend The Monies Allocated To It To Repair And Replace Deficient State Aid System Bridges In Its County Under The State Aid Road Fund For An Uninterrupted Period Of Two Successive Fiscal Years, The County Shall Forfeit And No Longer Be Entitled To The Outstanding Cumulative Balance On Hand Of The Monies That Were Allocated To It Under The Fund Before That Period Of Time; To Require That Such Forfeited Monies Be Reallocated Annually Among Only Those Counties That Are Determined By The State Aid Engineer To Have State Aid Road Fund Projects For Deficient Bridges That Are Ready For Construction But Are Not Being Undertaken Due To Lack Of Funds; To Amend Section 65-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enable Reallocation Of Certain Forfeited Monies To Counties That Are Determined By The State Aid Engineer To Have Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Program Projects Or Other Deficient Bridge Projects That Are Ready For Construction But Are Not Being Undertaken Due To Lack Of Funds; To Amend Section 65-37-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify Approved Expenditures For Monies In The Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Fund That Are Allocated To A Particular County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1112/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1112.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2086006,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"\"Released-Time Moral Instruction Act of 2026\"; enact to permit students to receive religious instruction during the school day.","description":"An Act To Create The \"released-time Moral Instruction Act Of 2026\"; To Authorize Local School Boards To Permit The Released-time Moral Instruction Of Pupils; To Permit School Boards To Complete A Survey To Determine Pupils Within The School District Who Desire Released-time Moral Instruction And Who Have Received Consent From Their Parent Or Legal Guardian For Such Instruction; To Require School Boards To Allow Those Students Desiring Released-time Moral Instruction To Participate In Off-site For At Least One Hour, One Day Each Week; To Prohibit The School District From Providing Or Facilitating Released-time Moral Instruction On School Premises; To Permit Local School Boards To Make Arrangements With The Persons In Charge Of The Released-time Moral Instruction As The Board Deems Necessary And Advisable; To Provide That Students Shall Not Be Penalized Or Considered Absent From The School For Purposes Of Attending Released-time Moral Instruction; To Provide That Students Who Do Not Participate In Released-time Moral Instruction Shall Continue In The Regular Course Of Daily Instruction; To Provide That Released-time Moral Instruction Shall Be Given Without Expense To Any Local School Board Beyond The Cost Of The Original Survey; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1144/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1144.xml","sponsor":"Elliot Burch"},
{"bill_id":2086007,"bill_number":"SC510","title":"Constitution; amend to prohibit unsecured judicial release for persons charged with certain offenses.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Prohibit Persons Charged With Bail Restricted Offenses From Being Considered Eligible By Any Judge For Release On An Unsecured Judicial Release; To Stipulate That Such Persons Charged With Bail Restricted Offenses Shall Only Be Released Through The Use Of Certain Bonds; To Stipulate That Judges Otherwise Have The Authority, In Their Discretion, To Release A Person On An Unsecured Judicial Release; To Allow The Legislature To Enact Legislation Consistent With This Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC510/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0510.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2086009,"bill_number":"SB2329","title":"Mississippi Glacier (ICE) Act; provide grants to law enforcement agencies participating in the federal 287(g) program.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Glacier (ice) Act; To Create The Mississippi Glacier (ice) Grant Program Within The Department Of Public Safety, Which Shall Provide Grants To Law Enforcement Agencies Participating In The Federal 297(g) Immigration Enforcement Program; To Provide The Process For Awarding Grants; To Provide A Prohibition Of Grants Being Awarded For Certain Activities; To Require The Department To Adopt Rules And Regulations Necessary To Implement This Act; To Establish The Mississippi Glacier (ice) Grant Program Fund Within The State Treasury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2329/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2329.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2086012,"bill_number":"SB2357","title":"Nuisances; limit causes of action against racing facilities or racetracks.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 95-3-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Real Property Owner Who Owns Property Within A Racing Facility Zone Shall Not Have A Nuisance, Taking Or Other Related Cause Of Action Against A Racing Facility Or Racetrack Where The Racing Facility Or Racetrack Was Built Before The Real Property Owner Either Purchased The Real Property Or Improved The Real Property In The Racing Facility Zone; To Define Terms; To Provide That This Section Shall Apply Notwithstanding Any Changes To The Size, Scope, Configuration, Technology, Or Type Of Racing Conducted At The Racing Facility And Racetrack As Long As Such Changes To The Racing Facility And Racetrack Are Lawful; To Prohibit A Political Subdivision Of This State From Adopting Or Enforcing Any Ordinance, Resolution, Or Regulation That Would Restrict, Limit, Or Prohibit The Operation Of A Racing Facility Or Racetrack In A Manner Inconsistent With This Section; To Provide The Applicability Of State Or Federal Environmental Or Health And Safety Laws And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2357/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2357.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2086013,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Trauma-Informed Student Assessment Exemption Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known And Cited As The \"trauma-informed Student Assessment Exemption Act\"; To Recognize The Adverse Academic Impact Of Grief, Trauma And Loss On Students Required To Participate In High-stakes Testing; To Authorize Temporary Exemptions From Participation In High-stakes Assessments For Students Experiencing Qualifying Trauma-or-loss Events; To Ensure That Such Exemptions Do Not Negatively Affect Student Promotion, Graduation Eligibility, Scholarship Or Financial Aid Consideration Or Access To Advanced Or Specialized Academic Programs; To Exclude Exempted Students From State And Federal Accountability Metrics During The Exemption Period And Authorize The Use Of Alternative Measures Of Student Progress; To Establish Procedures For Requesting, Reviewing, Approving Or Denying Exemptions In A Manner That Is Timely, Equitable, Minimally Burdensome And Trauma-sensitive; To Require Written Notice Of Exemption Determinations And The Safeguarding Of Student Privacy; To Prohibit The Imposition Of Accountability Penalties On Schools Or Districts For Honoring Approved Exemptions; To Require The State Department Of Education To Issue Guidance And Provide Professional Development On Trauma-responsive Assessment Practices; To Mandate Annual Reporting To The Legislature On Exemption Usage And Impact Without Disclosure Of Personally Identifiable Student Information; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1130/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1130.xml","sponsor":"Stephanie Foster"},
{"bill_id":2086015,"bill_number":"SB2317","title":"Tasers; adopt certain guidelines for use, require training by law enforcement officers.","description":"An Act To Provide Certain Use And Training Requirement For Tasers By Law Enforcement Officers; To Require Law Enforcement Officers To Limit The Use Of Tasers; To Require Documentation Of Each Use Of Tasers To Be Collected; To Prohibit Law Enforcement Officers From Using Tasers On Certain Individuals; To Require The Board Of Law Enforcement Officer Standards And Training, In Conjunction With The Department Of Public Safety, To Create, Adopt, And Promulgate Policies To Enforce The Provisions Of This Section; To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2317/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2317.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2086016,"bill_number":"SB2341","title":"Public lands; extend date of repeal on section prescribing who may purchase.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-1-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Restrictions Imposed On The Purchase Of Public Lands By Certain Corporations And Nonresident Aliens; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2341/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2341.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2086017,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Electronic signatures; authorize for any warrants and domestic abuse protection orders.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Electronic Signatures For Any Warrant Or Domestic Abuse Protection Orders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1143/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1143.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2086021,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"Hate crimes; revise delineation of victim.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305 And 99-19-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Delineation Of Classes Of Victims Triggering An Enhanced Penalty For A Hate Crime; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1164/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1164.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":2086022,"bill_number":"SB2325","title":"Expunction and reenfranchisment; revise procedure for requesting.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Governor May Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Certain Persons Disqualified By Reason Of Conviction Of A Disenfranchising Crime; To Provide That A Person Shall Be Enfranchised After Completing Any Sentence And Paying Any Fines Imposed By The Sentencing Court For Such Crime; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Corrections Or The Sentencing Court, Whichever Is Appropriate, To Issue A Written Report To The Governor On Persons Who Meet The Requisite Conditions For Restoration Of Suffrage Rights; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Presents An Executive Order Restoring The Right Of Suffrage Shall Not Be Denied The Right To Register To Vote Based On A Conviction Of A Disenfranchising Crime; To Amend Section 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Circuit Clerk Shall Keep A File Of Certified Copies Of Executive Orders Restoring Suffrage Rights; To Amend Sections 23-15-125 And 23-15-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Voter Roll And Pollbooks Must Be Updated In A Manner Consistent With This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-39 And 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Will Adopt Voter Registration Applications Which State That A Person Restored The Right Of Suffrage By Executive Order Is Not Disqualified From Registering To Vote; To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Will Update The Statewide Elections Management System In A Manner That Will Allow Local Election Officials To Verify Whether A Person Has Been Issued An Executive Order Restoring Suffrage Rights; To Amend Sections 47-7-31, 47-7-41 And 47-5-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Corrections To Investigate And Issue Regular Written Reports To The Governor On Those Persons Who Should Be Considered For Executive Pardon; To Create A Section Of Law To Provide That Any Person Granted An Executive Pardon Shall Be Entitled To Have His Or Her Record Expunged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2325/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2325.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2086024,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"Firearms licensing; exempt constables from requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Constables From The Licensing Requirements For Firearms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1139/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1139.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2086025,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Homestead exemption; revise certain provisions relation to application for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Applicant For Homestead Exemption Shall Not Be Required To Produce A Copy Of Any Closing Statement Or Closing Disclosure In Or With An Application For Homestead Exemption; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1125/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1125.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2086026,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Bicentennial Celebration of the founding of MS College; commemorate.","description":"A Resolution Commemorating The Bicentennial Celebration Of The Founding Of Mississippi College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR10/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0010.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2086029,"bill_number":"SB2314","title":"Mississippi Driver's License Law; revise provisions of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Procedures Related To The Filing Of Certain Statements; To Amend Section 63-1-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Language Concerning Receipts Provided To Applicants; To Set Forth Requirements For Applicants To The Driver Service Bureau Certified Driver's Education Instructor Course; To Provide That Information Related To Driver Records, Certified Driver Records, And Motor Vehicle Reports Shall Only Be Available For The Permissible Uses Set Forth In The Driver Privacy Protection Act Of 1994; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Establish The Means By Which Such Records May Be Obtainable For Permissible Uses; To Provide That Any Fees Collected For Providing Such Records Shall Be Deposited To The Driver Service Bureau Special Fees Fund; To Amend Section 63-1-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purpose Of Certain Expenditures In A Special Fund; To Amend Section 63-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete A Reference To The Commissioner Being At A Certain Location Within The State; To Amend Section 63-1-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Method Of Notification Of A Suspension, Cancellation Or Revocation Of A Driver's License Or Driving Privileges; To Amend Sections 63-1-1 And 63-1-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 63-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Licensees To Display A Required License By Handing The License To A Law Enforcement Officer For Inspection; To Repeal Section 63-1-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is An Outdated Provision Of Law That Required The Preparation Of Video Tapes By The Mississippi Authority For Educational Television; To Provide An Editorial Instruction To The Codifier; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2314/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2314.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2086030,"bill_number":"SB2356","title":"Insurance reimbursement for services performed by a pharmacist within scope of practice; clarify provider rate.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 83-41-218, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Right Of Insured Or Other Beneficiaries To Be Reimbursed For Services Performed By Pharmacists Within The Lawful Scope Of Their Practice At A Rate Not Less Than That Provided To Any Other Nonphysician Health Care Provider; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2356/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2356.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2086032,"bill_number":"SB2352","title":"Law enforcement; authorize provision of security to private schools.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-19-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Municipalities, Municipal Police Departments, And Sheriffs' Departments To Contract With The School Board Of Private, Nonprofit Schools To Provide Certain Security Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2352/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2352.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2086034,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Ad valorem taxes; revise provisions regarding certain notice required after tax sale.","description":"An Act To Provide An Alternative Form Of Notice That May Be Used By Persons That Have Purchased Land At A Tax Sale And Hold A Tax Lien Certificate For The Sale To Serve Notice Upon The Property Owner And All Interested Parties Of Public Record; To Provide Criteria For The Form Of Notice Authorized By This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 27-43-1, 27-43-3, 27-43-5, 27-43-7, 27-43-9 And 27-43-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of Law That Relate Notice Of Sale For Land Sold For Nonpayment Of Ad Valorem Taxes, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 27-45-23 And 27-45-27, Which Relate To Redemption Of Land Sold For Nonpayment Of Ad Valorem Taxes, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1140/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1140.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2086035,"bill_number":"SB2332","title":"Sex offenders; prohibit employment as first responders without DPS approval.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-33-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Person Required To Register As A Sex Offender From Being Employed As A First Responder Without Advance Approval From The Director Of The Department Of Public Safety Sex Offender Registry; To Define The Term \"first Responder\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2332/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2332.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2086036,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"PERS; revise criteria and compensation scale for retired teachers who return to the teaching profession after retirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criteria And Scale Of Compensation For Eligible Retired Teachers Under The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Return To The Teaching Profession After Retirement; To Amend Section 25-11-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1110/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1110.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2086038,"bill_number":"SB2354","title":"Artificial Intelligence Fraud and Accountability Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The Artificial Intelligence Fraud And Accountability Act; To Define Artificial Intelligence Fraud; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action For Persons Or Entities Injured Or Damaged By Artificial Intelligence Fraud; To Provide Remedies; To Allow The Court To Award Punitive Damages Upon A Finding Of Knowing And Willful Violation; To Allow Injured Persons Or Entities To File A Cause Of Action For A Temporary Or Permanent Injunction Against Violators Of This Act; To Provide That A Person Or Entity Who Knowingly Develops Or Uses Artificial Intelligence For Fraudulent Purposes May Be Held Jointly And Severally Liable; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2354/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2354.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2086039,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"PERS; members are not required to be retired for 90 days to return to work when the position in which they are employed is not covered under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Member Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Does Not Have To Be Retired For 90 Days To Work After Retirement When The Office Or Position In Which The Person Is Employed After Retirement Is Not Covered Under The System, Or When The Person Is Employed In An Office Or Position That Is Not Covered Under The System At The Time Of Retirement And Wishes To Continue In Employment In That Office Or Position; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1163/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1163.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":2086041,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist East Madison Water Association with construction of new well and installation of automatic meter reading system.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The East Madison Water Association In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of A New Water Well And Related Facilities And Installation Of An Automatic Meter Reading System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1146/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1146.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2086042,"bill_number":"SB2343","title":"Workers' compensation; increase maximum total recovery and remove cap on permanent total disability compensation.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 71-3-13, 71-3-17, 71-3-21 And 71-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Total Compensation That An Employee May Recover Under The Workers' Compensation Law; To Provide That Compensation For Permanent Total Disability Shall Be Paid To The Employee Until His Death; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2343/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2343.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086044,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Prostitution; revise penalties for procurement of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-29-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalty For Procuring Prostitution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1131/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1131.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2086046,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"State office space; limit amount per occupant.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-5-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Maximize Utilization Of State Office Space; To Require A Maximum Of 250 Square Feet Per Occupant; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1124/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1124.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2086047,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act; create to require annual reporting.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Creating Transparency And Accountability In Dental Services Act; To Require Dental Insurance Carriers To Perform Dental Loss Ratio Calculations And File A Dental Loss Ratio Annual Report With The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Require The Commissioner To Make Such Reports Available To The Public On The Website For The Department Of Insurance; To Require The Commissioner To File A Report On The Data Collected Pursuant To The Reports Submitted By Carriers With Both The Senate And House Insurance Committees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1117/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1117.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2086049,"bill_number":"SB2367","title":"Health insurance plans prohibited from certain conditions for metastatic cancer patients; delete repealer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3, Chapter No. 379, Laws Of 2024, And To Bring Forward Section 83-9-8.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On The Statute Prohibiting Health Insurance Plans Or Policies From Requiring The Enrollee To Undergo Step Therapy Before Receiving Certain Prescription Drugs To Treat Advanced Metastatic Cancer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2367/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2367.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2086051,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Trey's Law; create to prohibit nondisclosure agreements by sex abuse survivors.","description":"An Act To Create \"trey's Law\" To Prohibit Nondisclosure Agreements For Sexual Abuse; To Provide That Any Provision Of A Nondisclosure Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement, Employment Agreement, Settlement Agreement, Or Any Other Type Of Agreement That Prohibits An Individual Or Entity From Disclosing An Act Of Sexual Abuse Or Facts Related To An Act Of Sexual Abuse To Another Individual Or Entity Is Void And Unenforceable; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1141/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1141.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2086052,"bill_number":"SB2322","title":"Driver's license; amend provision related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Commissioner May Only Prescribe The Form Of License Issued Under This Article To Licensees Who Are Not United States Citizens Or Who Do Not Possess A Social Security Number If The Licensee Is Lawfully Present In The United States; To Provide That Such A License Shall Include A Designation That The Person Is Not A United States Citizen And That The License Shall Expire On The Date That The Person Is No Longer Lawfully Present In The United States; To Require Any New, Renewal Or Duplicate Driver's License, Temporary Driving Permit Or Commercial Driver's License Issued To A Person Under This Chapter To Bear A Designation Of The Sex Of The Individual Which Shall Be Consistent With The Sex Of The Individual Determined At Birth; To Provide That A Driver's License, Or Other Permit Purporting To Authorize The Holder To Operate A Motor Vehicle On Public Roadways, Issued By Another State Or Jurisdiction To A Person Unable To Prove Lawful Presence In The United States When The License Or Permit Is Issued, Shall Be Invalid In This State And Does Not Authorize The Holder To Operate A Motor Vehicle In This State; To Require A Peace Officer Who Stops A Person Driving Or Using Such An Invalid License To Issue A Citation To The Driver And Refer The Person To The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency; To Require A Justice Court Judge, License Examiner, Or Any Authorized Employee Of The Commissioner Who Encounters A Person Using Such An Invalid License To Refer The Person To The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Implement This Section; To Provide For Severability; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2322/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2322.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2086053,"bill_number":"SB2363","title":"Juries; prohibit peremptory challenges based on certain factors.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A Party From Using A Peremptory Challenge To Remove A Prospective Juror On The Basis Of The Prospective Juror's Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Or Religious Affiliation, Or The Perceived Membership Of The Prospective Juror In Any Of Those Groups; To Authorize A Party, Or The Trial Court On Its Own Motion, To Object To The Use Of A Peremptory Challenge Based On These Criteria; To Require The Party Exercising The Challenge, Upon Objection, To State The Reasons The Peremptory Challenge Has Been Exercised; To Require The Court To Evaluate The Reasons Given And, If The Court Grants The Objection, Authorize The Court To Take Certain Actions, Including, But Not Limited To, Starting A New Jury Selection, Declaring A Mistrial At The Request Of The Objecting Party, Seating The Challenged Juror, Or Providing Another Remedy As The Court Deems Appropriate; To Provide For A De Novo Standard Of Review By An Appellate Court Reviewing The Denial Of An Objection; To Provide That The Act Applies To Criminal Jury Trials In Which Jury Selection Begins On Or After January 1, 2027; To Provide That The Act Applies To Civil Jury Trials In Which Jury Selection Begins On Or After January 1, 2029; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2363/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2363.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086056,"bill_number":"SB2368","title":"Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program; amend.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Students Complete The College Preparatory Curriculum Approved By The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Be Eligible For Funds; To Require The State To Make Awards To Students Who Meet The Criteria Established Herein; To Remove The Requirement That The Board Provide For A Procedure For Waiver Through The 1996-1997 Academic Year; To Stipulate That Applicants Whose Families Have An Annual Income Equal To $42,500.00 Shall Be Found To Be In Financial Need; To Require That Students Be Deemed Eligible For A Federal Pell Grant Prior To Receiving State Funds Under This Section; To Amend Section 37-106-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"mississippi Law Enforcement Officer\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2368/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2368.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2086057,"bill_number":"SB2353","title":"Mineral rights; revert to surface owner after certain period of time.","description":"An Act To Provide That Mineral Estates Separated From The Surface Estate Shall Revert To The Owner Of The Surface Estate After Ten Years Of Nonproduction; To Define Nonproduction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2353/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2353.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2086059,"bill_number":"SB2312","title":"Wastewater Treatment System Infrastructure Sustainability Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Wastewater Treatment System Infrastructure Sustainability Act; To Establish An Accountability Process To Support Community Public Wastewater System Infrastructure Sustainability, Promote The Protection Of Mississippi Citizens From Environmental Hazards And Deficient Wastewater Service, And Create A Transparent Process That Produces Clear Standards And Expectations For Community Public Wastewater Systems; To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality To Create And Administer A Statewide Framework For Accountability For Community Public Wastewater Systems That Includes A Letter Grade Schedule Based On Certain Criteria; To Require The Department To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Establish And Implement The Community Public Water System Letter Grade Schedule; To Require The Department To Publish An Annual Report On Its Website Containing The Assessment, Scores And Letter Grade For Each Community Public Water System, And To Require Each Community Public Water System To Provide Notification To Its Customers Of The Board's Published Score And Letter Grade Within 30 Days Following Publication; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2312/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2312.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2086060,"bill_number":"SB2328","title":"Outdoor balloon releases; ban apart from certain exceptions.","description":"An Act To Ban The Intentional Release Of Balloons Filled With Lighter-than-air Gases Outdoors; To Allow For The Intentional Release Of Balloons Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2328/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2328.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2086062,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Joint Tortfeasors; require to identify in answer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Defendants To Identify Joint Tortfeasors In Their Answers To Complaints; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1114/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1114.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":2086063,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Or Services To The Mississippi Aquarium In Gulfport, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1145/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1145.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":2086064,"bill_number":"SB2339","title":"Firearms; criminalize possession of by certain persons and order removal after a hearing with a specific finding of risk.","description":"An Act To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For Any Person Who Is The Subject Of Certain Domestic Restraining Orders Or Who Has Been Convicted Of A Misdemeanor Crime Of Domestic Violence To Possess Any Firearm Or Ammunition; To Provide A Criminal Penalty; To Amend Section 93–21–9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Petitioner Who Requests The Removal Of Firearms Or Ammunition From An Individual Alleged To Have Committed Abuse As Relief In A Domestic Abuse Protection Order Shall State The Facts And Circumstances That Merit Such Relief With Particularity; To Require The Mississippi Judicial College To Annually Review The Standardized Form Required Under This Section And Distribute Any Revised Form To The Courts; To Amend Section 93–21–15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court In A Temporary Or Final Domestic Abuse Protection Order To Order Law Enforcement To Remove A Respondent's Firearms And Ammunition For The Duration Of The Order Where A Separate Finding Has Been Made That The Respondent's Continued Retention Of Firearms And Ammunition Poses A Risk To The Health And Safety Of The Petitioner, Any Minor Children, Or Any Person Alleged To Be Incompetent; To Amend Section 93–21–25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Clerk Of The Issuing Court To Enter Orders Requiring The Removal Of Firearms Into The Mississippi Protection Order Registry Within 12 Hours Of Issuance; To Allow Delivery Of A Copy To The Sheriff's Department In Electronic Format; To Require The Clerk Of The Issuing Court To Hand Deliver The Copy Of The Order If The Receipt Of The Copy In Electronic Format Is Not Acknowledged By The Sheriff's Department Within 12 Hours Of Transmittal; To Amend Section 93–21–27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Presumption Of Good Faith To Law Enforcement Officers Removing Firearms Pursuant To A Protection Order; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2339/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2339.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2086068,"bill_number":"SB2319","title":"Unsecured judicial release; prohibit for persons charged with bail-restricted offenses.","description":"An Act To Define Terms; To Prohibit Judges From Considering Persons Charged With Bail-restricted Offenses Eligible For Release On An Unsecured Judicial Release; To Stipulate That Such Persons Shall Only Be Eligible For Release Through The Use Of Secured Monetary Bond, Property Bond, Or Professional Surety Bond; To Grant Judicial Authority To Release Other Persons Charged With Nonbail-restricted Offenses On An Unsecured Judicial Release At The Judge's Discretion; To Limit The Number Of Cash Bonds Posted Per Year; To Require Persons And Entities Purporting To Be A Charitable Bail Fund To Submit The Same Requirements As Any Professional Surety Company; To Grant The Attorney General And District Attorneys Concurrent Authority To Prosecute Violations On Misdemeanor Charges; To Prohibit Repeat Offenders From Becoming Eligible For Release On An Unsecured Judicial Release; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2319/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2319.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2086069,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Certified Public Accountants; revise education and experience requirements for licensure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-33-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Education And Experience Requirements For A Person Seeking Licensure As A Certified Public Accountant; To Require A Candidate For Licensure To Pass All Sections Of The Uniform Cpa Examination For The Initial Issuance Of A License; To Amend Section 73-33-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Same Education And Experience For A Person Licensed As A Cpa In Another State Who Is Seeking Practice Privileges In This State; To Bring Forward Section 73-33-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1137/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1137.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2086070,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Bail; authorize defendant to post a cash deposit.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-5-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Court To Allow A Defendant To Post A Cash Deposit No Less Than 10% Of The Total Bail Amount In Lieu Of A Surety Or Property Bond, Only If The Defendant Meets Certain Requirements And Executes A Sworn Affidavit Of Eligibility; To Require The Clerk Of A Court To Provide The Defendant With Statutory Notice Prior To Accepting Any Cash Bail; To Set Forth A Form Notice To Be Used By Court Clerks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1149/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1149.xml","sponsor":"Elliot Burch"},
{"bill_id":2086072,"bill_number":"SB2336","title":"Expungement and criminal liability; amend provisions related to human trafficking.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Expungement Of The Felony Crimes Of Promoting Or Procuring Prostitution; To Amend Section 97-3-54.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Minors Are Not Liable For Nonviolent Criminal Activity That Takes Place During Victimization; To Amend Section 97-3-54.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Vacatur Of Prostitution Convictions Also Applies To Adjudication Of Delinquency; To Provide That Victims Of Human Trafficking May Request The Court To Expunge Misdemeanor And Nonviolent Convictions That Were A Direct Result Of Their Victimization; To Provide An Affirmative Defense To Certain Criminal Charges That Directly Result From Trafficking A Victim; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2336/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2336.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2086073,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Bench warrant notices; revise the process.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Service Of Bench Warrants Task Force To Study Procedures Related To The Issuance Of Bench Warrants In This State, Including Service And Notice Of Bench Warrants And To Propose Legislation Based Upon Its Findings; To Direct The Task Force To Make Recommendations For Legislation After Its Review Of Certain Issues; To Provide For The Membership Of The Task Force; To Provide Procedure For The Task Force; To Require Representatives Of Both The Administrative Office Of Courts And The Mississippi Electronic Courts System To Attend The Meetings Of The Task Force; To Require The Task Force To File A Report With The Lieutenant Governor And Speaker Of The House Before A Certain Date; To Provide That The Task Force Shall Be Dissolved Upon Filing Of Its Report; To Amend Section 45-45-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Conveyance Equipment Which Is Applicable To The Provisions And Inspection Requirements Of The Mississippi Conveyance Safety Act; To Amend Section 37-7-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise How Vacancies Of School Board Trustees Are Filled; To Provide For The Election Of School Board Members Of A Certain School District; To Amend Section 25-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Certain County To Employ Its Elected County Prosecuting Attorney On A Full-time Basis; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1142/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1142.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2086075,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Behavioral Threat Assessment Program; require State Department of Education and Department of Mental Health to establish.","description":"An Act To Establish A Statewide Behavioral Threat Assessment Program Through Collaboration Between The State Department Of Education And The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health; To Provide For The Implementation Of Behavioral Threat Assessment Programs In Line With Evidence-based Models, Particularly The Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (cstag) And Recommendation Of The United States Department Of Homeland Security; To Provide Training For School Personnel Via The Mississippi Office Of Homeland Security; To Require School Boards To Provide For Threat Assessment Teams At Each School; To Require The Threat Assessment Teams To Identify Students Of Concern, Assessing Risks, And Implementing Interventions; To Require The Teams Be A Multidisciplinary Composition To Include Mental Health Professionals, Licensed Instructional Staff, Administrators, School Resource Officers And Designated School Safety Specialists; To Prescribe Procedures For Mental Health Services, Including The Use Of Mobile Crisis Teams And Law Enforcement Consultation When Needed; To Require School Districts To Collaborate With Local Law Enforcement Agencies For Reporting Threats And Defining The Role Of School Resource Officers In Handling Incidents; To Require School Districts To Adopt Parental Notification Policies That Also Ensure Compliance With The Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act; To Provide Protections For Employment And Confidentiality Of Threat Assessment Records; To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop Protocols For Documenting Threat Assessments And To Submit An Annual Legislative Report; To Amend Section 37-3-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education To Partner With The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health And Mississippi Office Of Homeland Security To Provide Behavioral Threat Assessment Training; To Amend Section 37-3-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1132/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1132.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2086077,"bill_number":"SB2335","title":"CDLs; treat certain moving violations as regular license holders.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-9-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Moving Violations Under Title 63 Against The Holder Of A Commercial Driver's License Shall Be Treated As If The Moving Violation Was Against A Person Who Held Only A Regular Driver's License; To Exempt Moving Violations Under Chapter 11 Of Title 63 From This Requirement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2335/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2335.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2086078,"bill_number":"HC32","title":"Constitution; conform initiative signature requirements to current congressional districts for initiative petition.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 273, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Conform The Pro Rata Signature Requirements From Each Congressional District For An Initiative Petition To The Number Of Current Congressional Districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC32/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0032.xml","sponsor":"Tracey Rosebud"},
{"bill_id":2086080,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Rental-purchase agreements; establish certain rights and duties specific to agreements for a conveyance of real property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-24-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"rental-purchase Agreement\" And To Define Additional Terms Used Under The Mississippi Rental-purchase Agreement Act; To Create New Section 75-24-193, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Lessor To File A Rental-purchase Agreement For The Conveyance Of Real Property In The County Land Records; To Authorize A Consumer Who Fails To Make Timely Payments To Reinstate A Rental-purchase Agreement For The Conveyance Of Real Property By Paying All Amounts Due Within Fifteen Days After The Last Payment Was Due; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1127/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1127.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2086081,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"Firearms permit; authorize online renewal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Renewal Of Firearms Permit Online; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1156/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1156.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2086082,"bill_number":"SB2331","title":"Cell site simulator device; require law enforcement agencies to obtain warrant before using.","description":"An Act To Require A Law Enforcement Agency To Obtain A Warrant Before Using A Cell Site Simulator Device To Collect Information From A Communications Device; To Authorize A Cell Site Simulator Device To Be Used Without A Warrant When It Is Necessary To Prevent Loss Of Life Or Bodily Injury; To Amend Sections 41-29-701 And 41-29-513, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2331/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2331.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2086085,"bill_number":"SB2308","title":"Energy efficiency standards for building construction; extend date of repeal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-39-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On Certain Standards That Promote Efficient Energy Use To Be Implemented During The Design, Direction, Construction And Alteration Of Certain Buildings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2308/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2308.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2086086,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Technology Innovation Fund; authorize deposit of certain fees collected by the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services into.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-53-29 And 25-53-263, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Fees Collected By The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services For Certain Services Shall Be Deposited Into The Technology Innovation Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1123/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1123.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2086089,"bill_number":"SB2347","title":"Qualifying to run for public office; prohibit use of post office box and require physical address of residence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-359, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of A Post Office Box Number As A Qualifying Address For A Candidate Filing To Run For Public Office; To Require The Candidate To Provide A Physical Address For His Or Her Place Of Residence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2347/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2347.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2086090,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality; require to evaluate toxic air pollutants and revise air quality standards.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality To Establish A List Of Certain Toxic Air Pollutants And Contaminants That May Cause The Public, Especially Infants And Children, To Be Susceptible To Illness; To Require The Department To Review And Revise Any Control Measures Adopted For The Toxic Air Pollutants And Contaminants Identified On Such List Within Two Years Of The Establishment Of The List; To Require The Department To Prepare A Report On The Need For Rules Or Regulations For Up To Five Of Those Toxic Air Pollutants And Contaminants For Which No Control Measures Have Been Previously Adopted Within Three Years Of The Establishment Of Such List; To Require The Department To Adopt Within That Same Three-year Timeframe Any New Control Measures To Reduce Exposure To Those Toxic Air Pollutants And Contaminants To Protect Public Health, Particularly The Health Of Infants And Children; To Require The Department To Annually Evaluate At Least Fifteen Toxic Air Pollutants And Contaminants Identified Or Designated By The Department And Provide Threshold Exposure Levels And Nonthreshold Health Values For Those Toxic Air Pollutants And Contaminants; To Require The Department To Prepare A Report On The Need For Regulations For Up To Five Of The Toxic Air Pollutants And Contaminants Contained On Such List For Which No Control Measures Have Been Previously Adopted, Or For At Least Five Of The Toxic Air Pollutants And Contaminants If More Than Five Toxic Air Pollutants And Contaminants Have Been Identified; To Require The Department To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Reduce Emissions And Airborne Levels Of Such Toxic Air Pollutants And Contaminants To Comply With Certain Standards; To Provide That The Department Shall, With The Participation Of, And In Consultation With, Affected Sources, The Interested Public, And A Diverse Group Of Experts, Prepare A Report On The Need And Appropriate Degree Of Regulation For Each Substance Which The Department Has Determined To Be A Toxic Air Pollutant Or Contaminant; To Provide Certain Requirements For Such Report; To Provide That Such Report And Relevant Comments Received During Consultation With Affected Sources And The Public Shall Be Made Available For Public Review And Comment At Least Forty-five Days Prior To A Public Hearing; To Define The Term \"covered Facility\"; To Require Covered Facilities To Conduct Fence Line Monitoring Of Covered Air Toxics And Report The Results To The Public; To Bring Forward Sections 49-2-31, 49-17-19, 49-17-21, 49-17-25, 49-17-27, 49-17-29, 49-17-31, 49-17-33, 49-17-34 And 49-17-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Risk Assessment, Air Quality Standards, Public Notice Of Emergency, Adoption Of Regulations And Public Hearings, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1162/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1162.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2086091,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"\"Mississippi Children's Assessment and Mental Health Opportunity (CAMHEO) Act of 2026\"; create to require screenings and assessments.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Children's Assessment And Mental Health Evaluation Opportunity (camheo) Act Of 2026, For The Purpose Of Providing Mental Health Assessments And Screenings To Public School Students In Kindergarten Through Grade 12; To Provide Legislative Findings; To Require The State Board Of Education And The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health To Develop The Framework And Guidelines For Use By Public Schools In Providing Comprehensive, Coordinated Mental Health Prevention, Screenings And Assessments, Early Intervention And Treatment Services For Public School Students; To Prescribe The Minimum Requirements For The Framework And Guidelines; To Create The Children's Mental Health Partnership, Which Shall Be Responsible For Developing The Assessments And Screeners To Be Used By Certified School Employees To Detect Any Mental Health Deficiencies In Students; To Prescribe The Composition Of The Partnership; To Require The State Board Of Education, Before The Beginning Of The 2027-2028 School Year, To Develop And Implement A Policy Requiring All Public School Districts To Provide Mental Health Screenings And Assessments To Students In Kindergarten Through Grade 12, Who Exhibit Signs Of Mental Distress And Incapacity; To Prescribe The Minimum Requirements Of The Policy Content; To Require Every Public School District To Develop A Policy For Incorporating Social And Emotional Development Into The District's Educational Program Before The Beginning Of The 2027-2028 School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1160/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1160.xml","sponsor":"Tracey Rosebud"},
{"bill_id":2086093,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"Licensure of land surveyors; merge into licensure of engineers.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-13-1, 73-13-3, 73-13-5, 73-13-7, 73-13-9, 73-13-11, 73-13-13, 73-13-15, 73-13-17, 73-13-19, 73-13-21, 73-13-23, 73-13-25, 73-13-27, 73-13-29, 73-13-31, 73-13-33, 73-13-35, 73-13-37, 73-13-39, 73-13-41, 73-13-43 And 73-13-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Licensure Provisions For Engineers To Include Licensure For Land Surveyors; To Include Definitions Related To Surveying; To Provide The Members Of The Board Of Licensure For Professional Engineers And Surveyors; To Revise The Qualifications Of The Board Members; To Provide That Members Of The Board Shall Hold Four Quarterly Meetings Each Year, And Failure To Attend Two Consecutive Quarterly Meetings May Result In Removal From The Board; To Increase The Application Fees, The Renewal Fees And Certificate Of Authority Fees For Licensure As A Professional Engineer Or Professional Surveyor; To Provide That A Sole Proprietorship, Owned And Operated By A Licensee, And A Professional Association Of Licensed Professional Engineers Or Licensed Professional Surveyors Shall Not Be Required To Obtain A Certificate Of Authority; To Create New Section 73-13-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Surveyor May Enter In Or Upon Certain Lands Without Criminal Liability For Trespass; To Provide Limited Civil Liability For The Surveyor; To Create New Section 73-13-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Applicability Of The Sections Related To Licensure Of Professional Engineers And Professional Surveyors And That Certain Activities Shall Not Be Prevented Or Affected As A Result Of Those Sections; To Repeal Sections 73-13-71 Through 73-13-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Licensure Of Land Surveyors; To Amend Sections 19-27-1, 73-63-5, 85-7-401, 97-17-85, 97-17-93 And 97-17-97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1150/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1150.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2086094,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Jackson State University; create fund for construction of new football stadium.","description":"An Act To Authorize Jackson State University To Plan, Design, Construct, Own And Operate A Football Stadium At A Location Separate And Independent From The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Property; To Require The University To Raise A Minimum Amount Of Private Or Nonstate Funds As A Condition Precedent To State Participation In Construction Costs, Subject To Legislative Appropriation; To Authorize The Sale, Lease And Use Of Advertising And Naming Rights For The Stadium And Stadium Property; To Create The Jackson State University Stadium Construction Fund And Provide For The Deposit And Expenditure Of Certain Funds Therein; To Amend Sections 55-23-1, 55-23-5, 55-23-6, 55-23-7 And 55-23-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions, To Revise Legislative Findings, Provide For The Transition And Dissolution Of The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission Upon Completion Of A Jackson State University Stadium, Provide For The Transfer Of Property, Powers And Duties Relating To The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Property, Authorize And Regulate The Demolition Of Veterans Memorial Stadium, Assign Exclusive Financial Responsibility For Demolition To The University Of Mississippi Medical Center Without Use Of State General Fund Monies, And Provide For Certification And Fiscal Safeguards; To Bring Forward Sections 55-23-8 And 55-23-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Continuity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1121/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1121.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2086095,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Post-election audits; require Secretary of State to publish reports on website.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-615, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Publish The General Election Post-election Audit Reports On Its Website; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1166/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1166.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2086097,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Behavioral health professions; impose certain requirements for persons who establish residence in MS seeking licensure in.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-50-2.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose Certain Requirements On An Applicant Who Establishes Residence In This State And, Based On Work Experience In Another State, Is Seeking Licensure In Mississippi As A Behavioral Health Professional; To Require Such Applicants To Undergo Criminal Background Checks, Submit Two Forms Of Documentation To Verify Residency, And Meet Minimum Professional Standards Before Receiving A License; To Provide For Disciplinary Action Against An Applicant Who Misrepresents His Or Her Residency, Educational Credentials, Supervised Practice Records Or Criminal History; To Amend Section 73-50-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1135/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1135.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2086098,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Commend Brookhaven High School Panthers Football Team for Class 5A State Title.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025 Brookhaven High School Panthers Football Team And Head Coach Darien Dorsey For Winning Their First Class 5a State Title Since 2004.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-01-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR12/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0012.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2086100,"bill_number":"SB2315","title":"Electronic driver's licenses and permits; require display on commercially available digital wallets.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Ensure That Driver's Licenses Or Driving Permits In Electronic Format May Be Provisioned To Commercially Available Digital Wallets; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2315/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2315.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2086102,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Statewide Obstetrics System of Care; authorize Board of Health to establish standards for.","description":"An Act To Authorize The State Board Of Health To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Establish Standards For A Statewide Obstetrics System Of Care; To Set The Standards For Such Rules; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Be The Lead Agency For Obstetrics System Of Care Development, Implementation And Management; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1133/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1133.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2086103,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Nicotine-adjacent product; define and prohibit the sale to persons under 21 years of age.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-32-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"nicotine-adjacent Product\" And To Prohibit The Sale Of Such A Product To An Individual Under 21 Years Of Age; To Amend Section 97-32-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Enhanced Penalties For Distribution Of Nicotine-adjacent Products Within A Certain Proximity To Educational Property Or Other Public Places; To Amend Section 75-102-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"ends Product\" To Include Nicotine-adjacent Products; To Bring Forward Section 75-102-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1151/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1151.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2086106,"bill_number":"SB2366","title":"Homeowners insurance limits; require no less than 20% in cases of total loss.","description":"An Act To Require Insurance Companies To Pay No Less Than Twenty Percent Of The Policy Limits For The Dwelling When There Is A Total Loss; To Allow The Insured To Recover Additional Amounts By Filing A Claim; To Provide A Definition For Total Loss As It Relates To This Act; To Provide That The Commissioner Of Insurance May Promulgate Rules And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2366/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2366.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2086107,"bill_number":"SB2364","title":"Contraception; provide right to obtain and engage in.","description":"An Act To Provide A Right To Obtain And To Engage In Contraception; To Provide A Health Care Provider The Right To Provide Contraceptives, Contraception, And Contraception-related Information; To Prohibit The State, Its Political Subdivisions And Local Governmental Authorities From Infringing Upon The Right To Contraception; To Provide For Enforcement Of This Act By The Attorney General; To Authorize A Private Cause Of Action; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2364/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2364.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086109,"bill_number":"SB2306","title":"Commission on School Accreditation; task with governing professional conduct of school board members.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Board Of Education, By And Through The Commission On School Accreditation, To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Regarding The Professional Conduct And Governance Of School Board Members And Establish Penalties For Violations Of Such Rules; To Provide That, If A Member Of A School Board Is Cited By The Department Of Education For Violations, The Department Shall Be Authorized To Direct The School Board To Reduce Or Remove The Compensation For The School Board Member In Accordance With Such Rules And Regulations; To Provide That A Subcommittee Of The Commission On School Accreditation Shall Be Established To Assist The Department In Reviewing And Responding To Infractions And Violations Regarding The Professional Conduct And Governance Of School Board Members; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2306/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2306.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2086110,"bill_number":"SB2307","title":"Liquefied compressed gas; amend definition of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-57-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Provisions Of The Liquefied Compressed Gas Equipment Inspection Law Is Applicable To Installers Of Systems And Appliances For End-use Residential And Commercial Customers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2307/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2307.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2086112,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Mississippi Department of Inforamtion Technology; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 1-1-59, 7-1-403, 7-7-3, 19-5-307, 23-15-165, 25-53-1, 25-53-3, 25-53-5, 25-53-7, 25-53-9, 25-53-11, 25-53-13, 25-53-15, 25-53-17, 25-53-19, 25-53-21, 25-53-23, 25-53-25, 25-53-29, 25-53-51, 25-53-53, 25-53-55, 25-53-57, 25-53-59, 25-53-101, 25-53-105, 25-53-107, 25-53-109, 25-53-111, 25-53-113, 25-53-115, 25-53-117, 25-53-119, 25-53-121, 25-53-123, 25-53-125, 25-53-151, 25-53-171, 25-53-191, 25-53-193, 25-53-201, 25-53-231, 25-53-233, 25-53-235, 25-53-237, 25-53-239, 25-53-241, 25-53-251, 25-53-253, 25-53-255, 25-53-257, 25-53-261, 25-53-263, 25-53-281, 25-53-301, 27-7-83, 27-65-81, 27-104-165, 27-115-49, 31-7-10, 31-7-13, 37-101-413, 37-154-1, 41-143-1, 43-1-28, 45-27-7, 49-37-7, 57-13-23, 63-9-31, 63-21-18, 73-34-8, 75-12-33 And 89-5-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 25-53-259 And 25-58-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Minor, Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1122/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1122.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2086114,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Department of Tourism; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Tourism Reorganization Act\"; To Create The Mississippi Department Of Tourism; To Require The Governor To Appoint, With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, An Executive Director Of The Department Of Tourism; To Prescribe The General Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Department Of Tourism And The Executive Director; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Tourism To Establish A Program Of Grants To Be Matched By Tourism Entities In The State; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Tourism To Sell Advertising And Other Tourism Promotional Information And To Create The Mississippi Department Of Tourism Advertising Fund; To Create The Mississippi Tourism Association Marketing Advisory Board To Assist The Mississippi Department Of Tourism; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration, The Department Of Information Technology, And The State Personnel Board Shall Have The Powers Necessary In Carrying Out The Creation Of The Mississippi Department Of Tourism Required By This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Divert A Portion Of Sales Tax Revenue Collected From Restaurants And Hotels Into The Department Of Tourism Advertising Fund Instead Of The Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Fund; To Repeal Section 57-1-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides General Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Development Authority With Respect To Tourism; To Repeal Section 57-1-60, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Department Of Economic And Community Development To Establish A Program Of Grants To Finance, Promote And Advertise Local Tourist Attractions; To Repeal Section 57-1-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Transfer Of Functions Of The Travel And Tourism Division Of The Agricultural And Industrial Board To The Department Of Economic Development; To Repeal Section 57-1-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Transfer Of Powers And Duties Of State Agencies Relating To Tourism To The Mississippi Development Authority; To Repeal Section 57-1-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Mississippi Development Authority To Sell Advertising And Other Tourism Information And Creates The Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Advertising Fund; To Repeal Section 57-1-64.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Tourism Association Marketing Advisory Board To Assist The Mississippi Development Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1118/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1118.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":2086115,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Obesity medicine; define as within practice of medicine and allow physicians to prescribe obesity drugs via telemedicine.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Practice Of Medicine Includes The Practice Of Obesity Medicine; To Define Obesity Medicine; To Amend Section 73-25-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Telemedicine To Include The Practice Of Medicine By A Licensed Physician At A Distant Site To A Patient Located At An Originating Site Using Hipaa-compliant Telecommunication Systems; To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Physicians Practicing Obesity Medicine To Prescribe Legend Drugs, Including Glp-1 Therapeutics, To A Patient Via Telemedicine, Subject To The Certain Conditions; To Direct The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Adopt Rules As Necessary To Implement The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1136/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1136.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2086116,"bill_number":"SB2348","title":"County and municipal executive committee agreements; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-239, 23-15-266, 23-15-335, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-333 And 23-15-597, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A County Or Municipal Executive Committee Elects To Enter Into A Written Agreement With The Circuit Or Municipal Clerk Or The County Or Municipal Election Commission Authorizing The Circuit Or Municipal Clerk Or The County Or Municipal Election Commission To Perform All Of The Duties Required Of The County Or Municipal Executive Committee, The Circuit Or Municipal Clerk Or The County Or Municipal Election Commission Shall Enter Into That Agreement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2348/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2348.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2086118,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Birth certificate; sex designated on must be the sex assigned at birth, and cannot be changed unless it is verified as clearly an error.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-57-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Sex Designated On The Birth Certificate Shall Be The Sex Of The Child That Is Assigned At Birth; To Prohibit The State Registrar Of Vital Records From Changing The Sex On A Birth Certificate Unless It Is Clearly An Error That Is Verified By Medical Records From The Time Of Birth That Are Provided And Signed By One Of The Parents Of The Child Showing That The Sex Of The Child Was Not What Is Shown On The Birth Certificate, Or A Physician Or Other Person Who Delivered The Child Or Assisted In Delivering The Child Who Confirms That At The Time Of Birth, The Sex Of The Child Was Not What Is Shown On The Birth Certificate; To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Sex Of The Person Shown On The Driver's License Shall Be The Same As The Sex Shown On The Birth Certificate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1154/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1154.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2086119,"bill_number":"SB2320","title":"Scrap metal dealers; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 63-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Destruction Or Scrapping Of Certain Vehicles, For Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 97-17-71, 97-17-71.1 And 97-17-71.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide The Authorization For Scrap Metal Dealers, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2320/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2320.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2086122,"bill_number":"SB2414","title":"Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Advisory Council; expand membership.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update The Membership Of The Title V Advisory Council And Replace Inactive Or Nonexistent Member Groups; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2414/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2414.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2086123,"bill_number":"SB2384","title":"Testing service administering examination for insurance producer; meet standards of National Association of Insurance Commissioners.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-17-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Testing Service Administering Examinations For Insurance Producer License Shall Meet Standards Of The National Association Of Insurance Commissioners; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2384/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2384.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2086124,"bill_number":"SB2379","title":"Youth records; authorize member of Legislature to inspect upon written release.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Release Of Certain Children's Records To A Committee Or Member Of The Legislature Upon Prior Written Consent Of The Parent, Guardian Or Custodian Of The Child; To Set Forth Minimum Requirements For The Written Release; To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2379/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2379.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2086125,"bill_number":"SB2398","title":"Cottage foods; eliminate annual gross sale cap and internet sale restrictions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-29-951, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Annual Gross Sales For A Cottage Food Operation To Be Exempt From Food Establishment Permit Fees; To Amend The Online Sale Regulations For Cottage Food Operations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2398/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2398.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2086126,"bill_number":"SB2467","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Holmes County for improvements to the circuit court courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Holmes County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs, Renovations, And Improvements To The Circuit Court Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2467/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2467.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2086127,"bill_number":"SB2426","title":"Mississippi Veterans Suicide Prevention Lifeline program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Veterans Suicide Prevention Lifeline Program; To Describe The Activities Of The Board In Maintaining The Program; To Require The State Veterans Affairs Board To Create A Plan For Implementation And Maintenance Of The Program; To Outline Criteria The Plan Must Meet; To Require The Board To Complete The Plan And Make It Publicly Available Before December 1, 2026; To Require The Board To Periodically Update The Plan And Make Such Updates Publicly Available; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2426/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2426.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2086128,"bill_number":"SB2393","title":"Scenic byways; designate certain segments of road in Chickasaw County as the \"Davis Lake Road Scenic Byway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate Certain Segments Of Road In Chickasaw County As An Official Mississippi Scenic Byway To Be Known As The \"davis Lake Road Scenic Byway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2393/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2393.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2086129,"bill_number":"SB2407","title":"Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee To Examine, Evaluate And Develop Recommendations Regarding The Proper Allocation Of Sales Tax Revenue Between The Department Of Revenue And Municipalities; To Detail The Responsibilities Of The Committee; To Provide For The Composition Of The Committee; To Provide That The Committee Shall Report Its Findings And Recommendations To The Legislature No Later Than December 1, 2026; To Direct The Department Of Revenue To Provide Necessary Staff And Logistical Support To The Committee; To Allow For Additional Support From The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review (peer), Upon Request And Subject To Available Resources; To Provide For Compensation According To Law For Legislative Members And Travel Expense Reimbursement For Nonlegislative Members; To Provide For The Dissolution Of The Committee On Or Before January 1, 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2407/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2407.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2086130,"bill_number":"SB2459","title":"Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Program; create to provide grants to public hospitals at high financial risk.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Program In The Department Of Finance And Administration (department) To Provide Grants To Public Hospitals At High Financial Risk To Help Those Hospitals Be More Financially Viable So That They Can Continue To Operate And Be Available To Provide Health Care Services To The Communities In Which They Are Located; To Create A Special Fund To Be Known As The Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Fund, Which Shall Be Administered By The Department And Expended For The Sole Purpose Of Providing Grants To Public Hospitals Under The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide That To Be Eligible For A Grant, A Public Hospital Must Apply For The Grant And Include Such Documentation As Specified By The Department Showing That The Hospital Is At High Financial Risk; To Provide That The Amount Of Each Grant Shall Be Determined By The Department, With Priority For Larger Grants Being Given To Public Hospitals That Are At Immediate Risk Of Closing And Whose Survival Is Critically Essential To The Community In Which It Is Located; To Provide That Within Five Business Days After Receipt Of An Application With The Required Documentation Showing That The Public Hospital Is At High Financial Risk, The Department Shall Approve The Application And Distribute The Grant To The Hospital; To Require The Department To Make An Annual Report To The Joint Legislative Budget Committee About Each Grant Made Under This Act; To Require The Department To Allocate $150,000,000.00 For The Mississippi Hospital Recovery Trust Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2459/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2459.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086131,"bill_number":"SB2402","title":"The Amy Act; remove grace period for lobbyist registering with the SOS office after lobbying.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-8-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Grace Period For Lobbyists To Register With The Secretary Of State's Office After The Lobbyist Has Engaged In Lobbying Activities; To Amend Section 5-8-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create \"the Amy Act,\" Which Allows The Secretary Of State To Penalizes Lobbyists Who Fail To File Their Registration Statement(s) And Fee(s) Prior To Engaging In Lobbying Activities In This State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2402/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2402.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2086132,"bill_number":"SB2431","title":"Waive tuition for certain veterans to attend universities or community colleges; establish program for combat veterans.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-41, To Authorize The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Establish A Scholarship Program Funded By Legislative Appropriation Under Which Certain Veterans Shall Receive Free Tuition At State-supported Universities And Community Colleges Based On One Month Free Tuition For Each Month Served During A Qualifying Period; To Establish The Combat Veteran Scholarship Fund In The State Treasury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2431/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2431.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2086133,"bill_number":"SB2458","title":"Child Protection Services; require provision of adequate and habitable office space for local offices of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-26-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board Of Supervisors Of Each County In Which A Local Office Of The Department Of Child Protection Services Is Located To Provide Adequate And Habitable Office Space For Such Local Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2458/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2458.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086134,"bill_number":"SB2455","title":"Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; remove potency limits for cannabis flower and trim and for cannabis tinctures, oils and concentrates.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-137-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Potency Limits For Cannabis Flower And Trim And For Cannabis Tinctures, Oils And Concentrates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2455/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2455.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2086135,"bill_number":"SB2432","title":"State inmate housing rate; allow counties to contract services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-25-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Allows Counties To Charge Political Subdivisions A Certain Amount For Housing, Feeding And Otherwise Caring For Certain Prisoners; To Remove The Provision Concerning Payments By The Department Of Corrections Set By State Law; To Authorize Boards Of Supervisors To Contract With Political Subdivisions At Certain Agreed Upon Rates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2432/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2432.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2086136,"bill_number":"SB2390","title":"Mississippi Conveyance Safety Act; clarify inspections of private residence elevators.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-45-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Conveyance Equipment Which Is Applicable To The Provisions And Inspection Requirements Of The Mississippi Conveyance Safety Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2390/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2390.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":2086137,"bill_number":"SB2391","title":"Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act; amend to include coverage for the public purchase of firetrucks.","description":"An Act To Include The Public Purchase Of A Firetruck Within The Coverage Afforded By The Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act; To Amend Section 63-17-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To State Legislative Findings; To Amend Section 63-17-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"consumer\" And \"motor Vehicle\"; To Define The Term \"public Vehicle\" To Mean Firetrucks; To Define The Term \"public Consumer\" To Mean A Public Fire Department Or Volunteer Fire Department That Is A Chartered Nonprofit Corporation Providing Emergency Services Under Contract With A County Or Municipality Or The Governmental Entity That Owns Public Vehicles On Behalf Of The Public Consumer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2391/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2391.xml","sponsor":"Lane Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2086138,"bill_number":"SB2460","title":"Supplementary state food stamp program for elderly recipients; create and fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-1-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Establish A Supplementary State Food Stamp Program For Elderly Recipients; To Provide That Recipients Must Be At Least 65 Years Of Age; To Provide That Recipients May Receive $100.00 Per Month; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2460/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2460.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2086139,"bill_number":"SB2428","title":"White-tailed deer enclosures; enable testing for CWD by submission of viable samples or alternative methods for such testing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-58.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enable Testing Of White-tailed Deer Harvested Within Any Enclosure For Chronic Wasting Disease (cwd) By Annual Submission Of Viable Samples Or Alternative Methods For Such Testing; To Require The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Requiring The Submission Of Such Samples Or Alternative Methods For Cwd Testing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2428/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2428.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2086140,"bill_number":"SB2472","title":"Tax Sales Study Committee; reconstitute.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1, Chapter 386, Laws Of 2025, To Reconstitute The Tax Sales Study Committee; To Provide That Appointments And Certain Procedure Effective Before The Committee's Dissolution Shall Be Effective For The Reconstituted Committee; To Provide A Date On Which The Study Committee Shall Dissolve; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2472/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2472.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2086141,"bill_number":"SB2473","title":"Certificate of Need Law; bring forward provisions of.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 41-7-171 Through 41-7-209, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Constitute The Certificate Of Need Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 41-7-185, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2473/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2473.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2086142,"bill_number":"SB2446","title":"Healing Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Act; enact to require nurse training on and reporting of suspected human trafficking.","description":"An Act To Create The \"healing Outreach, Prevention And Education (hope) Act\"; To Set Forth Legislative Findings; To Require That, Beginning January 1, 2027, Every Nurse Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing Who Applies For A Nursing License Or License Renewal Shall Certify To The Board That He Or She Has Completed One Hour Of Human Trafficking Training That Includes A Trauma-informed Curriculum Designed To Educate Nurses On Identifying, Responding To And Reporting Human Trafficking; To Require Such Nurses To Report Any Suspected Case Of Human Trafficking Involving A Minor To The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services, In Accordance With Sections 43-21-353 And 97-5-51, And To Report Any Suspected Case Of Human Trafficking Involving An Adult To Appropriate Law Enforcement Authorities When A Victim Is In Imminent Danger, After Confirming A Victim's Consent, Or In Any Other Circumstance When Disclosure To Law Enforcement Authorities Is Required By Law; To Amend Section 45-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Sex Offender Registration By Persons Convicted Of Human Sex Trafficking; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2446/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2446.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2086143,"bill_number":"SB2376","title":"Legal assistants; restore the assistant removed from the Fourteenth Circuit Court District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Restore The Legal Assistant Removed From The Fourteenth Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2376/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2376.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2086144,"bill_number":"SB2452","title":"Applicants for TANF benefits; repeal section that requires drug testing as condition of eligibility.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 43-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Applicants For Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Benefits To Undergo Drug Testing As A Condition For Eligibility; To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2452/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2452.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086145,"bill_number":"SB2469","title":"State employee salaries; direct State Personnel Board to implement across-the-board increase.","description":"An Act To Direct The State Personnel Board To Amend The Variable Compensation Plan As Necessary To Award A Salary Increase To Each State Employee Whose Salary Is Funded By The State General Fund In The Amount Of A 6% Across-the-board Increase Per Year Beginning July 1, 2026; To Bring Forward Sections 25-9-147 And 25-9-148, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Related To The Colonel Guy Groff/neville Kenning Variable Compensation Plan, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2469/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2469.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086146,"bill_number":"SB2410","title":"Cybersecurity; limit liability for governmental and certain commercial entities that substantially comply with standards.","description":"An Act To Provide That A County Or Municipality And Any Other Political Subdivision Of The State Or A Commercial Entity Shall Not Be Liable In Connection With A Cybersecurity Incident If The Entity Adopts Certain Cybersecurity Standards; To Define Certain Terms; To Require Cybersecurity Programs To Align With Nationally Recognized Standards And The Requirements Of Specified Federal Laws; To Provide A Rebuttable Presumption Against Liability For Commercial Entities That Are In Substantial Compliance With This Act By Adopting A Cybersecurity Program That Substantially Aligns With Certain Specified Cybersecurity Standards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2410/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2410.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2086147,"bill_number":"SB2462","title":"TANF block grant; DHS shall transfer 30% of each year to CCDF for child care vouchers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Transfer 30% Of The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Block Grant Received By The State Each Fiscal Year To The Child Care And Development Fund (ccdf), To Be Used As Vouchers To Pay For Child Care For Qualifying Children Under The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2462/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2462.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2086148,"bill_number":"SB2371","title":"Child care facility licensing; move all administrative functions to the Department of Human Services.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-20-5, 43-20-7, 43-20-8, 43-20-11, 43-20-12, 43-20-14 And 43-20-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Move All Child Care Facility Licensing Administrative Functions From The Department Of Health To The Department Of Human Services; To Bring Forward Sections 43-20-1, 43-20-3, 43-20-9, 43-20-13, 43-20-17, 43-20-19 And 43-20-21 Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 43-1-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Administration Of Child Care Facility Licensing Laws To The List Of Duties Provided To The Department Of Human Services; To Require That If The Department Of Human Services Needs Additional Aid To Oversee The Administration Of The Child Care Facility Licensing Laws Of This State, That The Department Shall Submit A Report To The Legislature Outlining Said Needs No Later Than October 1, 2026; To Amend Section 41-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Child Care Facility Licensing From The List Of Duties Provided To The Department Of Health; To Amend Section 41-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Follow The Same Fee Increase Guidelines Provided To The Department Of Health When Administering Child Care Facility Licenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-11","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2371/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2371.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2086149,"bill_number":"SB2466","title":"Child care services; provide eligibility for certain persons under the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP).","description":"An Act To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Submit An Amendment To The Mississippi Child Care Development Fund (ccdf) Plan To The Federal Government To Provide That Certain Parents Or Primary Caregivers Of Children Will Be Eligible For Child Care Services Under The Mississippi Child Care Payment Program (ccpp) And To Provide For An Appeal By A Child Care Provider Or The Child's Parent Or Primary Caregiver To The Attorney General Of The Denial Or Revocation Of Eligibility For A Child Care Certificate; To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Implement The Provisions Of The Plan Amendment In The Ccpp After The Amendment Is Approved; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2466/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2466.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086150,"bill_number":"SB2476","title":"Mississippi Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative-to-discipline program for certain impaired licensees.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Board Of Pharmacy To Establish An Alternative-to-discipline Program For Licensees Who Have An Impairment As A Result Of Substance Abuse Or A Mental Health Condition; To Set Forth Minimum Program Criteria; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2476/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2476.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2086151,"bill_number":"SB2427","title":"Hunting on streets and railroads; clarify prohibition on for compliance with United States and Mississippi Constitutions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Prohibition Against Hunting On Any Street, Public Road, Public Highway, Levee Or Railroad In Order To Comply With Section 12 Of The Mississippi Constitution And The Second Amendment To The United States Constitution As Interpreted By The United States Supreme Court In District Of Columbia V. Heller, 554 U.s. 570 (2008), And New York Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. V. Bruen, 597 U.s. 1 (2022); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2427/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2427.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2086152,"bill_number":"SB2440","title":"Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 73-7-1 Through 73-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create And Relate To The State Board Of Cosmetology And Barbering, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2440/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2440.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2086153,"bill_number":"SB2382","title":"Knives; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding and regulating.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A State Agency Or Political Subdivision To Enter Into Any Contract That Discriminates Against Certain Entities Or Trade Associations; To Amend Section 45-9-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A County Or Municipality From Entering Into Any Contract Or Rental Agreement That Restricts The Possession, Carrying, Transportation, Sale, Transfer Or Ownership Of Knives; To Provide That State Agencies May Not Interfere With The Right Of Citizens To Possess Knives; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action To Challenge Ordinances And Regulations In Violation Of That Right; To Exempt State Law Enforcement Agencies From Regulating Law Enforcement Officers In The Course Of Their Official Duties; To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2382/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2382.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2086154,"bill_number":"SB2436","title":"Black bear hunting season; require MDWFP to create and issue harvest tags for through a lottery system.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Control, Regulate And Manage The Taking Of All Black Bears; To Require The Department To Create, Set And Regulate A Black Bear Season, Beginning With The 2027-2028 Hunting Season; To Establish Requirements For Residents And Nonresidents To Hunt Or Kill Black Bears; To Direct The Department To Establish A Black Bear Harvest Tag To Hunt Or Kill Black Bears, And To Base The Number Of Such Tags Authorized Each Year On The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks' Black Bear Population Data; To Require The Department To Establish A Lottery System For Issuance Of Black Bear Harvest Tags And To Reserve One Harvest Tag For Each Hunting Season To Be Reserved As The \"governor's Tag\"; To Prohibit The Department From Donating Any Harvest Tag(s) Other Than The Governor's Tag Or From Designating Any Number Of Harvest Tags For Any Nonprofit Or For-profit Entity; To Direct The Department To Offer Black Bear Harvest Tags For Residents Beginning With The 2027-2028 Hunting Season; To Authorize The Department To Offer A Certain Number Of Harvest Tags For Nonresidents Beginning With The 2032-2033 Hunting Season; To Set The Penalty For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-02-10","last_action":"Failed","last_action_date":"2026-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2436/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2436.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2086155,"bill_number":"SB2445","title":"DMH; require to promulgate performance standards and perform periodic audits to assess Community Mental Health Centers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-4-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Mental Health Shall Develop And Promulgate A Rating Scale With Performance Standards To Use In Performance Audits Of Community Mental Health Centers; To Require The Department To Develop And Promulgate The Performance Standards By June 30, 2027; To Provide That The Department Shall Begin Conducting Performance Audits During Fiscal Year 2028; To Require The Department To Perform A Performance Audit Of Each Community Mental Health Center At Least Once Every Two Years; To Provide That The Department Shall Place On A Six-month Probationary Period Regional Commissions Or Community Mental Health Centers That Do Not Achieve A Passing Score On A Performance Audit; To Provide That If The Community Mental Health Center Does Not Achieve A Passing Score On The Performance Audit After The Probationary Period, The Regional Commission Shall Replace The Community Mental Health Center's Executive Director And Any Other Officers Identified By The Department With Contractors; To Provide Due Process Rights For Community Mental Health Centers Found To Be In Noncompliance; To Provide That The Contractor Or Contractors Shall Remain In Place Until The Department Determines That The Community Mental Health Center Has Attained Sustained Compliance With The Performance Standards; To Provide That No Rules, Regulations, Operational Standards, Performance Standards Or Other Standards Promulgated By The Board Of Mental Health Or The Department Shall Be Construed To Create A Cause Of Action; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The Public Procurement Review Board Approval Of Any Personal Or Professional Services Contract Entered Into By The Department Of Mental Health In Carrying Out Its Responsibilities Set Forth In Section 41-4-7(mm); To Repeal Sections 41-20-1, 41-20-3, 41-20-5, 41-20-7, 41-20-9 And 41-20-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create Within The Department Of Finance And Administration A Position Known As The Coordinator Of Mental Health Accessibility; Provide For Appointment, Qualifications, Expenses And Salary For The Position; Establish Powers, Duties And Discretionary Responsibilities Of The Position; Require Inter-agency Cooperation With The Coordinator Of Mental Health Accessibility In Performing His Or Her Duties; Set Forth Definitions And Related Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2445/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2445.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2086156,"bill_number":"SB2471","title":"State Treasury Efficiency and Transparency Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"state Treasury Efficiency And Transparency Act\"; To Amend Section 27-105-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"pooled Investment Vehicle,\" \"state Agency\" And \"state Fiscal Officer\"; To Create New Section 27-105-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Treasurer To Annually Review Each Public Fund, Account Or Trust That Receives Interest Allocation From A Pooled Investment Vehicle To Determine If The Fund, Account Or Trust That Receives Interest Had No Transactional Activity, Other Than The Receipt Of Interest Within The Prior Fiscal Year; To Authorize The State Treasurer To Preclude Certain Funds, Accounts Or Trusts From Received Interest; To Direct Certain Funds To Be Closed Or Consolidated Within The State Treasury; To Amend Section 27-105-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Exception To The Investment Requirements Of This Chapter Upon A Demonstration Of Sufficient Justification; To Create New Section 27-105-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each State Agency To Review Its Funds, Accounts And Trusts Within And Outside Of The State Treasury And Report Certain Information To The Treasurer; To Require The Treasurer To Report Certain Compiled Information To The Legislative Budget Office And The Senate And House Legislative Services Office; To Amend Section 27-105-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2471/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2471.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2086157,"bill_number":"SB2475","title":"Department of Youth Services; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-27-2, 43-27-8, 43-27-10, 43-27-12, 43-27-14, 43-27-16, 43-27-17, 43-27-18, 43-27-19, 43-27-20, 43-27-22, 43-27-23, 43-27-25, 43-27-27, 43-27-29, 43-27-33, 43-27-37 And 43-27-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Department Of Youth Services, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 43-27-11 And 43-27-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Nonsubstantive Aendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2475/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2475.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2086158,"bill_number":"SB2406","title":"Office of State Aid Road Construction; exempt from PPRB approval for certain contracts and revise related sections.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Public Procurement Review Board Approval Contracts Entered Into By The Office Of State Aid Road Construction (osarc) For Personal Service Contracts; To Amend Section 65-9-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Passenger Automobiles The Osarc May Own And Operate From Seven To 13; To Amend Section 65-9-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Whenever A County Fails To Expend The Monies Allocated To It To Repair And Replace Deficient State Aid System Bridges In Its County Under The State Aid Road Fund For An Uninterrupted Period Of Two Successive Fiscal Years, The County Shall Forfeit And No Longer Be Entitled To The Outstanding Cumulative Balance On Hand Of The Monies That Were Allocated To It Under The Fund Before That Period Of Time; To Require That Such Forfeited Monies Be Reallocated Annually Among Only Those Counties That Are Determined By The State Aid Engineer To Have State Aid Road Fund Projects For Deficient Bridges That Are Ready For Construction But Are Not Being Undertaken Due To Lack Of Funds; To Amend Section 65-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enable Reallocation Of Certain Forfeited Monies To Counties That Are Determined By The State Aid Engineer To Have Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Program Projects Or Other Deficient Bridge Projects That Are Ready For Construction But Are Not Being Undertaken Due To Lack Of Funds; To Amend Section 65-37-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify Approved Expenditures For Monies In The Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Fund That Are Allocated To A Particular County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2406/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2406.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2086159,"bill_number":"SB2417","title":"State employee telework policies; reenact and amend.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-98, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That All Agencies Under The Purview Of The State Personnel Board Shall Report To The Board Information About The Individuals Who Perform Remote Work For Their Agencies; To Prohibit The State Personnel Board, Absent Emergency Circumstances, From Processing Any Personnel Actions Within The System Of Record Otherwise Allowable For Agencies Under Its Purview Unless And Until Such Agency Is In Compliance With This Act; To Require That The State Personnel Board Promulgate Rules For The Administration Of This Act; To Reenact Subsections (2) Through (6) And Remove The Date Of Repeal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2417/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2417.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2086160,"bill_number":"SB2378","title":"Court reporters; increase fee authorized for preparing transcripts and other papers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-7-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee A Court Reporter May Receive Preparing Transcripts And Other Papers; To Provide That Court Reporters Shall Format Transcribed Documents To Reasonably Minimize The Number Of Printed Pages; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2378/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2378.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2086161,"bill_number":"SB2396","title":"Authority of Secretary of State to approve leases located on Public Trust Tidelands; clarify.","description":"An Act To Define State Jurisdiction Over Public Trust Tidelands And The Authority Of The Secretary Of State To Approve Leases Located On Public Trust Tidelands; To Amend Sections 7-11-11, 29-1-107, 29-15-1, 29-15-3, 29-15-5, 29-15-9, 29-15-10 And 29-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Codify Section 29-15-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare Legislative Intent Relative To Public Trust Tidelands, To Clarify The Requirement Of A Separate Lease From The Secretary Of State To Rent Land On Public Trust Tidelands Property, To Clarify That The Lease Needed To Move On Shore Is One With The State Or The State Port At Gulfport, To Revise Definitions, To Provide That State-held Tidelands Subject To Public Trust Are Prescribed In Tidelands Maps And Boundary Agreements And Court Orders Confirming The Maps, To Confirm All Authority Over Tidelands In The State Unless Specifically Severed Or Given To A Specific State Agency Or Political Subdivision, To Confirm Authority, Management And Administrative Control Over Tidelands In The Secretary Of State, To Clarify That Only Specific Action By The Legislature Can Divest The Secretary Of State Of Such Management And Control; To Amend Sections 59-7-405 And 59-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Local Governing Authority Shall Not Lease, Sublease, Rent Or Provide Access For Any Gaming Purposes Under This Authority; To Amend Sections 75-76-67, 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define And Clarify The Authority Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission In Determining Legal Gaming Sites And Preliminary Site Approval And To Clarify Areas Authorized For Gaming Casino Operations And The Authority Of The Commission To Regulate Minimum Size, Minimum Improvements And Other Project Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2396/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2396.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2086162,"bill_number":"SB2438","title":"MS Medical Cannabis Act; allow cannabis use by certain persons when conventional treatment options have proven ineffective.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-137-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"qualifying Patient\" To Include A Person For Whom A Practitioner Has Determined, After Conventional Treatment Options Have Proven Ineffective, That The Patient May Benefit From Medical Cannabis; To Amend Section 41-137-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Medical Cannabis Use By A Person Diagnosed By A Practitioner, With Whom The Person Has A Bona Fide Practitioner-patient Relationship Within His Or Her Scope Of Practice, As A Patient For Whom Other Conventional Treatment Options Have Proven Ineffective; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2438/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2438.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2086163,"bill_number":"SB2420","title":"Open seasons; extend those ending on a Saturday until 30 minutes after sunset on the following Sunday.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Open Season On Deer, When It Ends On A Saturday, To 30 Minutes After Sunset On The Following Sunday; To Amend Section 49-7-31.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Open Seasons On Bobwhite Quail And Wild Turkey, When They End On Saturday, To 30 Minutes After Sunset On The Following Sunday; To Amend Section 49-7-31.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Open Seasons On Squirrel And Rabbits, When They End On Saturday, To 30 Minutes After Sunset On The Following Sunday; To Amend Section 49-7-31.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Open Season On Fur-bearing Animals, Including Any Additional Open Season On Raccoon, When It Ends On A Saturday, To 30 Minutes After Sunset On The Following Sunday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2420/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2420.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2086164,"bill_number":"SB2387","title":"Notaries; authorize commissions for persons residing within 15 miles of the border of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-34-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Commissions For Persons Who Are Residents Of Another State Who Reside Within Fifteen Miles Of The Border Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2387/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2387.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2086165,"bill_number":"SB2425","title":"Intergovernmental support agreements with armed forces; authorize state agencies to enter into.","description":"An Act To Authorize State Agencies And Divisions Thereof To Enter Into Intergovernmental Support Agreements With Military Branches; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2425/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2425.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2086166,"bill_number":"SB2474","title":"Rare Disease Task Force; establish within the Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council.","description":"An Act To Establish The Rare Disease Task Force Within The Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Task Force Is To Identify Gaps In Care, Evaluate Funding And Insurance Coverage Practices, Advise Policymakers On Evidence-based Solutions, And Ensure Fair, Timely, And Equitable Access To Rare Disease Therapies In This State; To Provide For The Membership, Powers And Duties Of The Task Force; To Require The Task Force To Make An Annual Report To Certain Public Officials; To Amend Section 1 Of House Bill No. 1622, 2026 Regular Session, To Replace Certain Instances Of The Term \"license\" With \"exemption\" For The Sake Of Administrative Efficiency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2474/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2474.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2086167,"bill_number":"SB2400","title":"Tishomingo County Water District; amend provisions concerning compensation and reimbursement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Stipulate That The Commissioners Of The Tishomingo County Water District Shall Be Compensated For Their Services At A Rate Up To $84.00 Per Day Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2400/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2400.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2086168,"bill_number":"SB2372","title":"Filing fees; amend usage of monies in the Local Government Records Management Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Monies In The Local Government Records Management Fund To Be Expended To Support The Department Of Archives And History Services To Counties And Municipalities Related To Record Management, Historic Preservation And Museum Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2372/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2372.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2086169,"bill_number":"SB2389","title":"Medicaid; expand eligibility to include individuals entitled to benefits under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Medicaid Eligibility To Include Those Individuals Who Are Entitled To Benefits Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca), As Amended; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Essential Health Benefits For Individuals Eligible For Medicaid Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010 (aca), As Amended; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2389/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2389.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086170,"bill_number":"SB2375","title":"Unpaid water fees to municipally owned utilities and court-initiated receiverships; assess as lien on property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-27-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Fees Or Charges For Water Services Shall Be Assessed Jointly And Severally Against Users Of The Service And The Owner Of The Property Furnished The Service; To Provide That Any Person Who Pays An Amount For Water Services As Part Of A Rental Or Lease Agreement Shall Not Be Held Liable Upon The Failure Of The Owner To Pay Fees; To Provide That Fees Shall Be A Lien Upon The Real Property Offered The Service; To Provide That Fees May Be Assessed Annually; To Prohibit The Sale Of Personal Property To Satisfy A Lien Under This Section; To Require The Municipality Or Receivership To Notify The County Tax Collector Of The Unpaid Fees Or Charges; To Prohibit The Tax Collector From Issuing Or Renewing A Motor Vehicle Road And Bridge Privilege License For Any Motor Vehicle Owned By A Person Who Is Delinquent In The Payment Of Charges Unless Such Fees Are Paid; To Determine Ways Liens Created Under This Section May Be Discharged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2375/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2375.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2086171,"bill_number":"SB2370","title":"Abandoned vehicles; authorize airport authorities to take possession and dispose of.","description":"An Act To Create Section 61-3-66, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Airport Authorities To Take Possession, Obtain The Title And Dispose Of Abandoned Motor Vehicles Left Upon Airport Property; To Set Forth Notice Requirements; To Authorize The Sale, Disposal Or Retention Of Vehicles For Airport Use; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2370/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2370.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2086172,"bill_number":"SB2413","title":"\"Disabled Veteran and Dependents Patriot Scholarship Program\"; establish under IHL Board.","description":"An Act To Establish A \"disabled Veteran And Dependents Patriot Scholarship Program\" To Provide Tuition And Fee Waivers For Eligible Veterans And Their Families To Attend Mississippi Universities And Colleges; To Provide Definitions; To Provide Criteria For Continuing Eligibility And For The Maximum Duration Of The Waiver; To Provide For Program Administration By The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Adjutant General; To Amend Section 37-106-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Provisions Of The Scholarship Program For Children Of Prisoners Of War Or Mia/s In Southeast Asia; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2413/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2413.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2086173,"bill_number":"SB2437","title":"Artificial intelligence; define.","description":"An Act To Define \"artificial Intelligence\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2437/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2437.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2086174,"bill_number":"SB2374","title":"Ending Agency Overreach Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Ending Agency Overreach Act; To Create New Section 9-1-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide On Appeal, A Court Shall Interpret A Statute Or Agency Rule Or Regulation De Novo; To Create New Section 9-1-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Civil Penalty May Be Awarded In An Action Brought By Or On Behalf Of An Administrative Agency Of The State Against Any Person Or Legal Entity For Conduct That Would Also Be The Subject Of A Suit At Common Law In Which The Defendant Would Be Entitled To Trial By Jury, Except After A Trial By Jury Before A Circuit, County, Or Chancery Court; To Amend Section 25-43-3.111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Person Or Entity To Contest The Validity Of An Agency Rule Up To One Year After The Date The Person Or Entity Bringing The Action Is Injured By Final Agency Action; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2374/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2374.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2086175,"bill_number":"SB2461","title":"TANF benefits; provide child care and transportation for applicants during initial orientation meetings.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Provide Child Care And Transportation For Applicants For Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Benefits During The Application Processing Period, Job-readiness Class, Work Program Intake Process And Other Initial Orientation Meetings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2461/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2461.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2086176,"bill_number":"SB2419","title":"Office of Workforce Development; authorize to implement and oversee an employee childcare tuition assistance program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Office Of Workforce Development To Implement And Oversee An Employee Childcare Tuition Assistance Partnership Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2419/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2419.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2086177,"bill_number":"SB2435","title":"Black bear harvest permits; require issuance of 20 for the 2026-2027 hunting season with 10% annual increase thereafter.","description":"An Act To Create A New Section Within Chapter 7, Title 49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks (commission) Shall Control, Regulate And Manage The Taking Of All Black Bears; To Impose Requirements For Residents And Nonresidents To Hunt Or Kill Any Black Bear For Any Purpose; To Require The Commission, Beginning With The 2026-2027 Hunting Season, To Establish A Black Bear Harvest Permit To Hunt Or Kill Black Bears And To Establish The Fee For Such Permit; To Require The Commission To Issue A Total Of 20 Black Bear Harvest Permits For The 2026-2027 Hunting Season And To Increase The Total Number Of Black Bear Harvest Permits Issued By 10% For Each Hunting Season Thereafter; To Set The Penalty For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2435/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2435.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2086179,"bill_number":"SB2409","title":"Mississippi Department of Insurance; establish comprehensive mitigation program for retrofitting insurable homes.","description":"An Act To Create The \"strengthen Mississippi Homes Act\" To Establish A Comprehensive Mitigation Program In The Mississippi Department Of Insurance For Retrofitting Insurable Homes; To Amend Section 83-1-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The \"comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program\" To The \"strengthen Mississippi Homes Program\"; To Establish Criteria For The New Program; To Include Hurricane, Tornado, Hail, Or Other Catastrophic Windstorm Event Mitigation; To Establish An Advisory Council; To Provide For Operational Reports To Be Submitted To The Governor And The Legislature; To Increase The Amounts Of Financial Grants Offered By The Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program To $10,000.00 Per Home And To Allow The Mississippi Department Of Insurance To Establish Criteria For The Issuing Of Grants By Regulation; To Provide That Grants Shall Be Subject To Appropriation; To Rename The \"comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program Fund\" To The \"strengthen Mississippi Homes Fund\"; To Remove The Repealer; To Amend Section 83-5-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee Charged For An Agent's Certificate Of Authority; And For Other Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2409/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2409.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2086180,"bill_number":"SB2443","title":"Physician assistants; revise related provisions to authorize licensure of anesthesiologist assistants.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"physician Assistant\" To Delete The Provision That Nothing In Chapter 26, Title 73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Authorizes The Licensure Of Anesthesiologist's Assistants; To Amend Section 73-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Passage Of The National Commission For Certification Of Anesthesiologist Assistants (nccaa) Certification Examination And Having Current Nccaa Certification As Acceptable Eligibility Options For Applicants For Physician Assistant Licensure Or License Renewal; To Amend Section 73-26-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Nothing In Chapter 26, Title 73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Or In Rules Adopted By The State Board Of Medical Licensure Shall Authorize Physician Assistants To Administer Or Monitor Certain Anesthesia As Utilized In Surgical Procedures; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2443/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2443.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2086181,"bill_number":"SB2411","title":"DUIs; authorize diversion for CDL holders who were operating vehicles that did not require a CDL at the time of offense.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Nonadjudication Or Expunction Of Certain Offenses Under This Section For The Holder Of A Commercial Driver's License Or Commercial Learning Permit Who Was Not Operating A Vehicle That Required The Possession Of Such A License Or Permit At The Time Of The Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2411/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2411.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2086182,"bill_number":"SB2394","title":"Cottage foods; further define and increase sellers allowed annual gross sales amount to $120,000.00.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-29-951, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Further Define Cottage Foods And Related Terms; To Provide A List Of Foods That Are Authorized As Cottage Foods Within The State; To Increase The Maximum Annual Gross Sales For A Cottage Food Operation To Be Exempt From Food Establishment Permit Fees; To Require That Cottage Food Operators Undergo And Get Certified For Food Handler Safety Training; To Amend Section 67-3-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Homemade Wine Or Light Wine Sold In A Cottage Food Operation From Homemade Wine And Beer Restrictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2394/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2394.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2086183,"bill_number":"SB2399","title":"MDAC; authorize DPS to provide security personnel at certain facilities and respond to security system alarms.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision Prohibiting Posting Of Security Personnel At The Property Of The Mississippi Department Of Agriculture Located At 121 North Jefferson Street And The New Farmers Market Building Located At The Corner Of High And Jefferson Streets In The City Of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, And To Permit Posting Of Security Personnel, Regular Vehicle Patrols And Responses To Security System Alarms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2399/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2399.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2086184,"bill_number":"SB2403","title":"Sheriffs; increase process, bond approval and notice fees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise The Processing Fee For Sheriffs From $45.00 To $55.00; To Raise The Bond Approval Fee For Sheriffs From $25.00 To $40.00; To Amend Section 27-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise The Tax Notice Services Fees For Sheriffs From $45.00 To $55.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2403/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2403.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2086185,"bill_number":"SB2429","title":"Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Artificial Intelligence In Education Task Force Act For The Purpose Of Evaluating Potential Applications Of Artificial Intelligence In K-12 And To Develop Policy Recommendations For Responsible And Effective Uses By Students And Educators; To Establish The Task Force Membership Requirements And Appointment Criteria; To Provide The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Task Force, Including That The Task Force Provide Recommendations For Incorporating Ai Into Educational Standards; To Require The Task Force To Make Recommendations On Strategies That Create Opportunities For Fostering Collaboration Throughout The Educational Landscape; To Require The Task Force To Submit Reports To The Governor, Lieutenant Governor And Speaker Of The House; To Provide The Date That The Task Force Shall Dissolve; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2429/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2429.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2086186,"bill_number":"SB2433","title":"TANF funds; DHS shall use a portion of each year to fund grants for marriage counseling to military and first responders.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-17-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Human Services Shall Set Aside A Certain Amount Of The Monies Received By The State Under The Federal Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Block Grant During Each Fiscal Year To Fund Grants To Nonprofit Organizations Specifically Working With Military Or First Responder Families, Or Both, To Provide Marriage Counseling, Preparation And Support; To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2433/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2433.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2086187,"bill_number":"SB2439","title":"Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 73-7-1 Through 73-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create And Relate To The State Board Of Cosmetology And Barbering, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2439/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2439.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2086188,"bill_number":"SB2434","title":"Pat Harrison Waterway District; allow to offer discounts for members of U.S. Armed Forces.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-15-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Pat Harrison Waterway District To Offer Discounts To Active-duty, Reserve, National Guard, As Well As Veteran Members Of The United States Armed Forces For The Use Of District Parks, Campgrounds, Facilities And Recreational Areas; To Provide Flexibility To The District In Setting The Rates And Terms Of Such Discounts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2434/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2434.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2086189,"bill_number":"SB2377","title":"Uniform Athlete Agents Law; penalize persons providing services without registering under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-42-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Penalize Persons Or Entities That Engage In The Business Of An Athlete Agent Without Complying With The Uniform Athlete Agent Law And Being Issued A Certificate Of Registration; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2377/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2377.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2086190,"bill_number":"SB2457","title":"Sudden death; require medical examiners to report vaccinations and emergency countermeasures within 90 days prior to.","description":"An Act Create A New Section Within Title 41, Chapter 61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Autopsy In The Case Of A Sudden And Unexpected Death Of An Infant Or Child, Including Cases Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (sids), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (suid) Or Sudden Death In The Young (sdy), Must Include Microscopic And Toxicology Studies And A Review Of The Child's Immunization And Medical Records; To Require That The Medical Examiner Document In The Autopsy Report Any Immunizations And Emergency Countermeasures Administered To The Infant Or Child Within 90 Days Before The Infant's Or Child's Death And Report The Case To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry; To Provide That The Autopsy In The Case Of A Sudden And Unexpected Death Suspected To Be Caused By Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (sads) In An Individual Of Any Age Must Include Microscopic And Toxicology Studies And A Review Of The Individual's Immunization And Medical Records; To Require That The Medical Examiner Document In The Autopsy Report Any Immunizations And Emergency Countermeasures Administered To The Individual Within 90 Days Before His Or Her Death And Report The Case To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry If The Individual Was Younger Than 20 Years Of Age At The Time Of Death; To Establish Administrative Penalties To Be Imposed Against A County Medical Examiner Who Fails To Report A Case Of Sids, Suid Or Sdy, Or Of Sads For Individuals Younger Than 20 Years Of Age, To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry Within 30 Days After Completing The Autopsy Report; To Designate Compliance With Such Reporting And Documentation Requirements As A Permissible Disclosure Under State And Federal Medical Privacy Laws; To Define Terms; To Bring Forward Sections 41-61-59, 41-61-63 And 41-61-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2457/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2457.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2086191,"bill_number":"SB2416","title":"Law enforcement officers; entitled to certain follow-up drug testing before loss of certification.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 45-6-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Right To Follow-up Testing For A Law Enforcement Officer Who Tests Positive For Illegal Drug Use And To Provide For Terms Of Suspension Pending The Receipt Of Results From The Follow-up Test; To Amend Section 45-6-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2416/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2416.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2086192,"bill_number":"SB2381","title":"Uniform Public Expression Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"uniform Public Expression Act\"; To Define Terms; To Provide That The Act Applies To Any Civil Cause Of Action Against A Person Based On The Person's Communication In Certain Governmental Proceedings Or The Person's Exercise Of The Right Of Freedom Of Speech, The Press, The Right To Assemble Or Petition Or The Right Of Association Guaranteed Under The United States Constitution Of The Mississippi Constitution On Any Matter Of Public Concern; To Describe Certain Causes Of Action To Which The Act Does Not Apply; To Provide For A Special Motion For Expedited Relief To Dismiss A Cause Of Action Or Part Of A Cause Of Action; To Provide For A Stay On All Other Proceedings In A Cause Of Action Once A Special Motion Is Filed; To Provide For Certain Limited Discovery Where A Party Demonstrates That Specific Information Is Necessary To Establish Whether Or Not A Party Has Met Its Burden Under The Act; To Require The Motion To Be Heard Not Later Than A Certain Period Of Time After The Filing Of The Motion; To Establish Standards Of Proof For The Consideration Of A Motion Under This Act; To Provide For The Dismissal Of Certain Causes Of Action; To Provide A Timeline For Ruling On The Motion Filed Under This Act; To Authorize The Moving Party Under This Act To Appeal As A Matter Of Right From An Order Denying, In Whole Or In Part, A Motion Under This Act; To Provide For The Award Of Costs; To Provide For The Broad Construal Of The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2381/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2381.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2086193,"bill_number":"SB2423","title":"Mississippi Sick and Safe Leave Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Sick And Safe Leave Act To Be Administered By The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security; To Provide Applicable Definitions; To Provide Guidelines For Accrual Of Earned Paid Sick Leave; To Establish Proper Uses Of Earned Paid Sick Leave; To Prohibit Employers From Violating Employee Rights Established In This Act; To Require Employers To Notify Employees Of Certain Aspects Of Paid Sick And Safe Leave Upon The Commencement Of Employment; To Require Employers To Retain Records Of Compliance With This Act; To Enable The Department Of Employment Security To Regulate And Enforce This Act; To Require Employers To Comply With Certain Confidentiality And Nondisclosure Standards; To Encourage And Allow More Generous Earned Paid Sick Leave Policies; To Provide A Legal Baseline For Paid Sick Leave; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2423/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2423.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2086194,"bill_number":"SB2441","title":"Limited medical licenses; revise provisions regarding and create additional limited licenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify The Limited Institutional Licensure Process By Authorizing The Mississippi State Board Of Medical Licensure (board) To Issue A Limited Institutional License For The Practice Of Medicine In State Institutions To Certain Graduates Of Foreign Medical Colleges Upon Review Of The Individual's Application And Upon The Satisfaction Of All Requirements Set Forth By The Board; To Increase From Five Years To Eight Years The Period Of Time That A Limited Institutional License May Be Held; To Authorize The Board To Issue A Limited License To Certain Internationally Trained Physicians With Offers Of Employment In Mississippi; To Authorize The Board To Issue A Limited License To Certain United States Medical School Graduates Who Initially Fail To Match With A Postgraduate Residency Training Program; To Set Forth Requirements And Qualifications For Applicants For Internationally Trained Physician (itp) And Medical Graduate (mg) Limited Licenses, And To Regulate The Practice Of Such Limited License Holders; To Provide The Periods Of Time For Which Such Limited Licenses May Be Held; To Require Itp Limited Licensees To Practice Only In Rural Communities Or Medically Underserved Areas With A Current Shortage Of Physicians; To Require Mg Limited Licensees To Enter Into A Supervisory Practice Agreement With A Supervising Physician And To Require Mg Licensees To Practice Only In Counties With A Population Of Less Than 50,000; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2441/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2441.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2086195,"bill_number":"SB2408","title":"The Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission; authorize levee system.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Soil And Water Conservation Commission To Construct And Maintain A Levee System Along The Yazoo River, Within Yazoo County; To Allow The Commission To Perform Necessary Activities Related To Such Construction And Maintenance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2408/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2408.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2086196,"bill_number":"SB2397","title":"Authority of Secretary of State to approve leases on Public Trust Tidelands; clarify.","description":"An Act To Define State Jurisdiction Over Public Trust Tidelands And The Authority Of The Secretary Of State To Approve Leases Located On Public Trust Tidelands; To Amend Sections 29-1-107, 29-15-1, 29-15-3, 29-15-5, 29-15-9 And 29-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Codify Section 29-15-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare Legislative Intent Relative To Public Trust Tidelands, To Clarify The Requirement Of A Separate Lease From The Secretary Of State To Rent Land On Public Trust Tidelands Property, To Clarify That The Lease Needed To Move On Shore Is One With The State Or The State Port At Gulfport, To Revise Definitions, To Provide That State-held Tidelands Subject To Public Trust Are Prescribed In Tidelands Maps And Boundary Agreements And Court Orders Confirming The Maps, To Confirm All Authority Over Tidelands In The State Unless Specifically Severed Or Given To A Specific State Agency Or Political Subdivision, To Confirm Authority, Management And Administrative Control Over Tidelands In The Secretary Of State, To Clarify That Only Specific Action By The Legislature Can Divest The Secretary Of State Of Such Management And Control; To Amend Sections 59-7-405 And 59-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Local Governing Authority Shall Not Lease, Sublease, Rent Or Provide Access For Any Gaming Purposes Under This Authority; To Amend Sections 75-76-67, 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define And Clarify The Authority Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission In Determining Legal Gaming Sites And Preliminary Site Approval And To Clarify Areas Authorized For Gaming Casino Operations And The Authority Of The Commission To Regulate Minimum Size, Minimum Improvements And Other Project Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2397/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2397.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2086197,"bill_number":"SB2450","title":"Advanced practice registered nurses; revise collaboration requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Statement Of Purpose Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Definitions And Revise Certain Definitions In The Nursing Practice Law Regarding Advanced Nursing Practice; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Practice Of Advanced Nursing Practice Nurses; To Provide That A Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife Or Clinical Nurse Specialist Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement Of Entering And Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist After Completing 3,600 Practice Hours; To Provide That A Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife Or Clinical Nurse Specialist May Apply Hours Worked Before The Effective Date Of This Act To Fulfill His Or Her Hour Requirement; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Provisions Relating To Grounds For Disciplinary Actions Against Nurses; To Amend Section 41-21-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2450/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2450.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2086198,"bill_number":"SB2449","title":"CON; authorize additional beds in a community living program for disabled adults in Madison County.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Issuance Of A Health Care Certificate Of Need For Additional Beds In A Community Living Program For Developmentally Disabled Adults Located In Madison County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2449/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2449.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2086199,"bill_number":"SB2468","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Gluckstadt for widening Gluckstadt Road.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Gluckstadt, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Expenses Associated With The Widening Of Gluckstadt Road From Bozeman Road To Interstate 55 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2468/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2468.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2086200,"bill_number":"SB2444","title":"Diabetes and related complications; direct MSDH to conduct study on the prevention and reduction of amputations resulting from.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Mississippi State Department Of Health Shall Conduct A Study On The Prevention And Reduction Of Amputations Resulting From Diabetes And Related Complications; To Specify The Subjects To Be Evaluated By The Study; To Direct The Executive Director Of The Mississippi State Department Of Health To Appoint A Workgroup Of Subject-matter Experts And Stakeholders; To Require The Mississippi State Department Of Health To Submit A Report On The Results Of The Study And Recommendations To Certain Legislative Committees By December 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2444/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2444.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2086201,"bill_number":"SB2465","title":"Child care; DHS shall transfer to CCDF the first $40 Million of unspent TANF funds from prior FY to be used for child care vouchers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Department Of Human Services To Transfer To The Child Care And Development Fund (ccdf) Each Fiscal Year The First $40,000,000.00 Of Any Unspent, Uncommitted Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Funds Remaining From The Prior Fiscal Year, To Be Used For Vouchers To Pay For Child Care For Qualifying Children Under The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2465/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2465.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086202,"bill_number":"SB2442","title":"Podiatric medicine and podiatrists; revise definitions and provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-27-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Podiatric Medicine And To Authorize Treatment Of Disorders Of The Foot And Ankle And Their Governing And Related Structures; To Provide That A Podiatrist Licensed In Mississippi May Perform Conservative And Surgical Treatments After Completing Certain Approved Training Determined To Be Sufficient By The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Provide That A Licensed Podiatrist May Perform Surgical Treatments Of The Ankle Only In An Accredited Hospital Licensed In The State; To Prohibit Treatment At Or Above The Knee By A Podiatrist; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2442/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2442.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2086203,"bill_number":"SB2386","title":"Circuit court; prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during court terms.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Circuit Court Judges From Providing Any Political Candidate An Opportunity To Address The Public During Court Terms; To Amend Section 23-15-973, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Circuit Judges From Allowing Any Political Candidate To Address The Public During Court Terms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2386/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2386.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2086204,"bill_number":"SB2380","title":"Automobile insurance; require reinstatement of policy where insurer fails to provide proper notice and insured pays premiums.","description":"An Act To Provide That For Any Insurance Policy That Falls Within The Jurisdiction Of The State Insurance Department Under Title 83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, When An Insurer Cancels A Policy For Nonpayment Of Premiums But The Insurer Mailed A Notice Of Cancellation For Nonpayment Of Premiums To A Different Address Than The Address Shown In The Policy Resulting In The Named Insured Failing To Receive Proper Notice From The Insurer, The Insured Shall Have The Opportunity To Pay The Past-due Premiums For The Policy; To Provide That If The Insured Pays The Past-due Premiums On The Policy, The Policy Shall Be Reinstated, And The Original Terms Of The Policy Shall Be Binding; To Amend Section 83-11-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; To Bring Forward Section 83-11-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2380/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2380.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2086205,"bill_number":"SB2430","title":"Resident lifetime sportsman hunting and fishing license; issue at no charge to full-time members of the MS National Guard.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Issue A Resident Lifetime Sportsman Hunting And Fishing License To Full-time Members Of The Mississippi National Guard At No Charge; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2430/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2430.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2086206,"bill_number":"SB2418","title":"Environmental protection; prohibit geoengineering.","description":"An Act To Declare Certain Legislative Findings Relating To Geoengineering; To Amend Section 49-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"geoengineering\" Within The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Law; To Amend Section 49-17-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Give The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Commission Authority To Issue, Modify Or Revoke Orders Related To Geoengineering; To Amend Section 49-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Geoengineering In Mississippi And To Create Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2418/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2418.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2086207,"bill_number":"SB2470","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Mississippi School of the Arts for support staff.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi School Of The Arts For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Paying Cost-of-living Increases For Support Staff Wages For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2470/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2470.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2086208,"bill_number":"SB2454","title":"Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status, definitions, procedure, fines and temporary practice authority.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-25-1, 73-25-3, 73-25-5, 73-25-14, 73-25-17, 73-25-18, 73-25-21, 73-25-23, 73-25-27, 73-25-28, 73-25-29, 73-25-30, 73-25-31, 73-25-32, 73-25-33, 73-25-34, 73-25-53, 73-25-55, 73-25-57, 73-25-59, 73-25-61, 73-25-63, 73-25-65, 73-25-83, 73-25-87 And 73-25-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Definitions Under The Medical Practice Act And To Identify Individuals For Whom The Medical Practice Act Does Not Apply; To Clarify Certain Procedures To Obtain A License To Practice Medicine; To Provide For Electronic Notice Of License Renewal; To Provide Procedures For Physicians To Request Retired Status; To Clarify Procedures For The Issuance Of A Temporary License To Practice Medicine; To Clarify Procedures For Issuance Of A License By Reciprocity; To Revise Certain Procedures For Disciplinary Action Against Licensees, The Evidentiary Standard To Be Applied By The Board Of Medical Licensure In A Determination Regarding Disciplinary Action, The Issuance Of Subpoenas By The Board, The Grounds For Disciplinary Action, The Options Available To The Board Following Disciplinary Hearings Against Licensees, And Petitions For Reinstatement Of Licenses; To Clarify The Action Of The Unlawful Practice Of Medicine And The Authority Of The Board To Seek Injunctive Relief; To Delete A Certain Exception To Licensure; To Include Behavioral Conduct That Could Be Addressed By Treatment To The List Of Reasons A Licensee Shall Be Subject To Restriction Of Their License; To Clarify Certain Procedures Under The Disabled Physician Law; To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; To Revise Disciplinary Action That The Board Is Authorized To Take, Including Placing A Licensee On Probation Or Imposing A Punitive Fine; To Provide That A Hearing Must Be Held Within 30 Days If The Board Determines That A Physician's Continuation Of Practice Is An Immediate Danger; To Exclude Individuals Engaged Solely In The Practice Of Midwifery From The Chapter; To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; To Create New Section 73-43-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Physician Health Program To Provide Performance Statistics To The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Amend Section 73-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Additional Members Of The Board Who Shall Be Members Of The Public Not Related To The Healthcare Industry; To Repeal Sections 73-25-7, 73-25-9, 73-25-15, 73-25-19, 73-25-25, 73-25-39 And 73-25-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Meet At The Capitol At Least Once Each Year For The Purpose Of Examining Applicants; Which Provides For The Fee Charged By The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Apply For A License To Practice; Which Provides For The Procedures For Lost Medical Licenses; Which Provides For Certain Provisions Related To Nonresident Physicians; Which Provides For Certain Procedures For Those Desiring To Practice Osteopathic Medicine In The State; Which Allows The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Contract For The Acquisition Of Books And Other Records; Which Provides A Technical Reference To The Mississippi State Board Of Medical Licensure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2454/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2454.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2086209,"bill_number":"SB2373","title":"Justice court filing fees; authorize board of supervisors to increase by 10% annually.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of A County To Increase The Filing Fees In This Section By Ten Percent (10%) Annually; To Require The Clerk Of The Justice Court To Publicly Post A Hardcopy Of The Fee Schedule And Post The Fee Schedule In A Publicly Accessible Digital Format Available On The Internet If The Filing Fees Are Increased; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2373/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2373.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2086210,"bill_number":"SB2447","title":"Mississippi Family Building Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Family Building Act; To Define Certain Technical Terms Used In This Act; To Provide That This Act Applies To A Gestational Carrier Or Gestational Surrogate And Applies Only To A Gestational Carrier Or Gestational Surrogate Who Is Not The Biological Mother Of The Child; To Provide That The Donor Of Any Egg, Sperm Or Embryo, Upon Written Evidence Of Intent To Donate, Or Alternatively, Upon Clear And Convincing Evidence Of Intent To Donate, Shall Relinquish All Parental Rights And Obligations With Respect To The Donated Egg, Sperm Or Embryo And Any Resulting Child Or Children; To Permit Reasonable Compensation Directly Related To The Donation Of Eggs, Sperm And Embryos; To Allow A Gestational Carrier And The Intended Parent(s) To Enter Into A Gestational Carrier Agreement; To Provide Terms That Must Be Included In Such Agreements; To Require A Judicial Determination Of Parentage Before The Birth Of A Child Conceived By Assisted Reproductive Technology Under A Gestational Carrier Agreement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2447/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2447.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2086211,"bill_number":"SB2464","title":"Department of Human Services; require to transfer at least 30% of TANF block grant to Child Care and Development Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-27-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Transfer At Least 30% Of The Block Grant For The State And Available Federal Funds For Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Child Welfare Services To The Child Care And Development Fund (ccdf) For Each Fiscal Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2464/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2464.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086212,"bill_number":"SB2453","title":"Motor vehicle window tinting; allow MS licensed optometrists to diagnose for purposes of a medical exemption authorizing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Optometrist Licensed To Practice Optometry In The State Of Mississippi To Attest That A Person Has A Diagnosed Physical Condition Or Disease That Is Seriously Aggravated By Minimum Exposure To Sunlight And That Entitles Such Person To A Certificate Of Medical Exemption From The Provisions Of Law Regulating Motor Vehicle Windshield And Window Tinting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2453/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2453.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2086213,"bill_number":"SB2463","title":"TANF; require DHS to spend maximum allowable amount on child care vouchers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-27-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Transfer At Least 30% Of The Block Grant For The State And Available Federal Funds For Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (tanf) Child Welfare Services To The Child Care And Development Fund (ccdf) For Each Fiscal Year To Be Used As Vouchers To Pay For Child Care For Qualifying Children Under The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2463/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2463.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2086214,"bill_number":"SB2412","title":"Legal assistants; bring forward code section related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 25-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Number Of Full-time Legal Assistants In Circuit Court Districts, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2412/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2412.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2086215,"bill_number":"SB2422","title":"Mississippi Adjutant General; authorize to convey real property to political subdivision for exclusive use of nonprofit entity.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-11-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Adjutant General To Make Conveyances Of Real Property On Behalf Of The State To Any County, Municipality Or Other Political Subdivision For The Exclusive Use Of A Nonprofit Entity That Is In The Best Interest Of The Mississippi Military Department Or The Best Interest Of Veterans; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2422/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2422.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2086216,"bill_number":"SB2385","title":"Mississippi TRUST Act; enact.","description":"An Act Enact The Mississippi Trust Act; To Define Terms; To Require A Governmental Entity To Verify The Registration Of A Charitable Organization, Foreign Corporation, Or Nonprofit Corporation Before The Disbursement Of Public Funds; To Require A Line-item Appropriation By The Legislature, Subject To The Requirements Of Section 27-104-351, Before The Disbursement Of Public Funds To A Charitable Organization, Nonprofit Corporation, Or Foreign Corporation; To Amend Section 79-11-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Nonprofit Corporations And Foreign Corporations To Report Certain Financial Information And Attest To The Outcomes Of Expenditures Related To Public Funds; To Amend Section 79-11-507, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Charitable Organizations To Report Certain Financial Information And Attest To The Outcomes Of Expenditures Related To Public Funds; To Amend Section 27-104-351, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2385/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2385.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2086217,"bill_number":"SB2448","title":"Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status and other provisions and create Board of Health Professions.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-25-1, 73-25-3, 73-25-5, 73-25-14, 73-25-17, 73-25-18, 73-25-21, 73-25-23, 73-25-27, 73-25-28, 73-25-29, 73-25-30, 73-25-31, 73-25-32, 73-25-33, 73-25-34, 73-25-53, 73-25-55, 73-25-57, 73-25-59, 73-25-61, 73-25-63, 73-25-65, 73-25-83, 73-25-87 And 73-25-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Definitions Under The Medical Practice Act; To Clarify Certain Procedures To Obtain A License To Practice Medicine; To Provide For Electronic Notice Of License Renewal; To Provide Procedures For Physicians To Request Retired Status; To Clarify Procedures For The Issuance Of A Temporary License To Practice Medicine; To Clarify Procedures For Issuance Of A License By Reciprocity; To Revise Certain Procedures For Disciplinary Action Against Licensees, The Issuance Of Subpoenas By The Board Of Medical Licensure, The Grounds For Disciplinary Action, The Options Available To The Board Following Disciplinary Hearings Against Licensees, And Petitions For Reinstatement Of Licenses; To Clarify The Action Of The Unlawful Practice Of Medicine And The Authority Of The Board To Seek Injunctive Relief; To Delete A Certain Exception To Licensure; To Include Behavioral Conduct That Could Be Addressed By Treatment To The List Of Reasons A Licensee Shall Be Subject To Restriction Of His Or Her License; To Clarify Certain Procedures Under The Disabled Physician Law; To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; To Revise Disciplinary Action That The Board Is Authorized To Take, Including Placing A Licensee On Probation Or Imposing A Punitive Fine; To Provide That A Hearing Must Be Held Within 30 Days If The Board Determines That A Physician's Continuation Of Practice Is An Immediate Danger; To Exclude Individuals Engaged Solely In The Practice Of Midwifery From The Chapter; To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; To Create New Section 73-43-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Physician Health Program To Provide Performance Statistics To The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Amend Section 73-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Additional Members Of The Board Who Shall Be Members Of The Public Not Related To The Healthcare Industry; To Repeal Sections 73-25-7, 73-25-9, 73-25-15, 73-25-19, 73-25-25, 73-25-39 And 73-25-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Meet At The Capitol At Least Once Each Year For The Purpose Of Examining Applicants; Which Provides For The Fee Charged By The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Apply For A License To Practice; Which Provides For The Procedures For Lost Medical Licenses; Which Provides For Certain Provisions Related To Nonresident Physicians; Which Provides For Certain Procedures For Those Desiring To Practice Osteopathic Medicine In The State; Which Allows The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Contract For The Acquisition Of Books And Other Records; Which Provides A Technical Reference To The Mississippi State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Create New Sections 73-44-1, 73-44-3, 73-44-5, 73-44-7 And 73-44-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set Forth Certain Legislative Findings; To Create The State Board Of Health Professions And To Set Forth The Membership Composition, Appointment Process, Qualifications And Terms For The Board; To Provide That The Chairman Of The State Board Of Health Professions Shall Be Elected By Its Board Members, That The Board Shall Meet At Least Quarterly, That A Majority Of The Board Shall Constitute A Quorum For The Purpose Of Conducting Business And That Members Of The Board Shall Be Entitled To Actual Travel Expenses And Per Diem As Provided In Sections 5-3-41 And 25-3-69; To Set Forth Powers And Duties Of The State Board Of Health Professions; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Request An Annual Budget And Provide A Meeting Space And Administrative Support For The State Board Of Health Professions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2448/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2448.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2086218,"bill_number":"SB2421","title":"Mississippi Fair Housing Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Fair Housing Act\"; To Define Certain Terms As Used In The Act; To Make Legislative Declaration That The Opportunity To Obtain Housing And Other Real Estate Without Discrimination Is A Civil Right; To Prohibit Certain Conduct In Real Estate Transactions With Exception; To Prohibit Certain Conduct In Real Estate Financing With Exception; To Prohibit Certain Representations In Real Estate Transactions; To Prohibit Retaliation; To Provide A Civil Remedy For Violations Of The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2421/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2421.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2086219,"bill_number":"SB2383","title":"Banks and banking; revise various definitions, procedures and provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-5-100, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"electronic Terminal\" And To Define The Term \"interactive Teller Machine\"; To Provide That The Establishment Of Electronic Terminals And The Setting Or Changing Of Fees For The Use Of Electronic Terminals Are Matters To Be Determined By A State Bank Or Thrift In Its Discretion, According To Sound Banking Judgment And Safe And Sound Banking Principles; To Amend Section 81-5-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Procedures For A State Bank To Declare And Pay Dividends; To Amend Section 81-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Approval Of The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance Rather Than The State Comptroller For Renewals Or Amendments To The Charter Or Articles Of Incorporation Of Banking Corporations; To Modify The Procedure For Such Renewals Or Amendments; To Create New Section 81-5-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Investments By State-chartered Banks And Trust Companies In Certain Community And Economic Development Entities, Community Development Projects And Other Public Welfare Investments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2383/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2383.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2086220,"bill_number":"SB2395","title":"Food labeling; require disclosure of certain ingredients on food packaging and provide consumer notice disclaimer.","description":"An Act To Create Section 75-29-903, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Explicit Disclosure Of Certain Ingredients On The Food Labels Of Food Products Sold In Mississippi; To Provide A Comprehensive List Of Ingredients That Must Be Disclosed In Compliance With The Provisions Of This Section; To Require That Manufacturers Include A Qr Code That Leads Consumers To A Web Page That The Manufacturer Controls; To Require That The Website Provides Additional Information About The Disclosed Ingredients; To Provide When Provisions Of This Section Do And Do Not Apply To Manufacturers; To Provide Penalties For Manufacturers Found In Noncompliance With The Labeling Requirements Of This Section; To Create Section 75-29-905, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Retail Food Service Establishments To Disclose The Presence Of Seed Oils In Food Cooked And Prepared For Human Consumption; To Provide Penalties For Retail Food Service Establishments Found To Be In Noncompliance With The Seed Oil Disclosure Requirements Established By This Section; To Create Section 37-11-7.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Ban The Inclusion Of Certain Prohibited Ingredients In Breakfast, Lunch And Afterschool Care Meals Served To Students At Public And Nonpublic Schools That Receive State Funding; To Provide Exemptions To The Prohibited Ingredients Requirements Set Forth By This Section; To Encourage School Governing Authorities To Purchase Locally Produced Foods For Student Consumption Whenever Possible; To Create Section 73-25-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Respective State Boards Of Medical Licensure To Require Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants And Physicians Practicing Certain Fields Of Medicine To Attend Continued Education Courses Concerning Nutrition And Metabolic Health; To Provide That The Respective Boards Shall Determine The Content Of The Continued Education Course Required By This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2395/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2395.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2086221,"bill_number":"SB2392","title":"Subscription services; enact notice and acknowledgment protections for consumers regarding automatic renewals.","description":"An Act To Require Any Business That Makes An Automatic Renewal Offer For A Subscription Period Greater Than One Month To A Consumer In This State To Provide An Acknowledgement That Includes The Automatic Renewal Offer Terms, Cancellation Policy And Information Regarding How To Cancel; To Require Such Business Provide Notice To The Consumer, No Less Than Seven Days, But No More Than 21 Days Before The Automatic Renewal Date, Through Means Agreed To By The Consumer In The Acknowledgement, Of The Date The Plan Will Renew Along With Information Regarding How To Cancel; To Prohibit Any Such Business From Charging A Consumer For An Automatic Renewal Without First Having Complied With Such Acknowledgment Or Notice Requirement; To Provide That, If Such Business Charges A Consumer For An Automatic Renewal Without First Complying With Such Acknowledgment Or Notice Requirement, Then The Business Shall Refund The Consumer The Full Amount Charged; To Provide That Upon Cancellation By A Consumer Within 10 Days Following The Automatic Renewal Of A Subscription For A Period Greater Than One Month, The Subscription Amount Must Be Refunded Pro Rata Or In Full To The Consumer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2392/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2392.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2086222,"bill_number":"SB2404","title":"Municipalities authorized to obtain credit cards for official travel; bring forward section.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 21-39-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Municipalities To Obtain Credit Cards For Official Travel By Members Of The Governing Authority For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2404/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2404.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2086223,"bill_number":"SB2405","title":"Registered lobbyists; require disclosure of representation of foreign adversary client.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 5-8-3 And 5-8-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Registered Lobbyists To Include In Annual Registration Statements Whether The Lobbyist's Client Is A Foreign Principal Of A Foreign Adversary And To Provide Definitions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2405/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2405.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2086224,"bill_number":"SB2401","title":"Workforce development; extend the date of repeal of certain sections and make technical amendments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Exemption From Public Procurement Requirements For Leasing By The Office Of Workforce Development; To Extend The Exemption To Certain Contracts; To Amend Section 37-153-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Amendments; To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Office Of Workforce Development's Partial Exemption To Certain Public Procurement Requirements; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal For Certain Sections Of The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2401/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2401.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2086225,"bill_number":"SB2415","title":"Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality; amend certain sections concerning.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Hearings Pertaining To Permits For Commercial Hazardous Waste Management Facilities And Solid Waste Management Permits For Commercial Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Or Incinerators To Be Held, At The Discretion Of The Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board, In Hinds County, Within The County Or Municipality In Which The Permit Is Required, Or Via An Online Platform Accessible To The Public; To Amend Section 49-35-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality To Issue All Orders Required Under The Mississippi Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup And Redevelopment Act; To Amend Section 51-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Notice Be Sent By Certified Mail To Reduce The Costs Associated With Notifying Permit Holders Of Permit Expiration; To Amend Section 51-3-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Permit Application Fee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2415/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2415.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2086226,"bill_number":"SB2478","title":"Department of Mental Health and Community Mental Health Centers; bring forward various code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 41-4-1, 41-4-2, 41-4-3, 41-4-5, 41-4-7, 41-4-8, 41-4-9, 41-4-11, 41-4-13, 41-4-17, 41-4-18, 41-4-19, 41-4-21, 41-4-23, 41-4-25, 41-4-27, 41-4-29, 41-19-33, 41-19-43, 41-19-45, 41-21-63, 41-21-65, 41-21-67, 41-21-68, 41-21-71, 41-21-73, 41-21-77, 41-21-87, 41-21-143 And 41-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Department Of Mental Health And Community Mental Health Centers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2478/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2478.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2086227,"bill_number":"SB2451","title":"DHS and Medicaid assistance program benefits; revise eligibility criteria and verification procedures for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-12-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Eligibility Verifications For Certain Assistance Programs Be Performed At Least Quarterly Between Eligibility Redeterminations; To Create New Section 43-12-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Division Of Medicaid (division) And The Department Of Human Services (department) To Assess Continued Eligibility Based On Review Of Data From Certain Federal Sources; To Create New Section 43-12-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Individual Who Is Not A United States Citizen Or A National Of The United States Shall Be Eligible For Participation In The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Or For Medicaid Unless The Individual Meets The Definition Of An Eligible Alien Under 7 Usc § 2015(f) Or 42 Usc § 1396b(v), As The Case May Be, And Meets The Definition Of A Qualified Alien Under 8 Usc § 1641(b); To Require Verification Of Citizenship Or Eligible Alien Status During Enrollment And Eligibility Redeterminations; To Require Submission To Appropriate Law Enforcement Authorities Information Concerning Any Household Member Determined To Be An Unlawfully Present Alien; To Require The Department And The Division To Submit Information Concerning Any Household Member For Whom They Are Unable To Verify Eligible Alien Status; To Direct The Division To Require Hospitals That Accept Medicaid To Include A Provision On Admission Or Registration Forms For Information About A Patient's Citizenship Or Immigration Status And To Submit Quarterly Reports That Include The Number Of Admissions Or Emergency Department Visits Based On Citizenship And Immigration Status; To Require The Division To Submit Annual Reports To The Governor, The President Of The Senate, And The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives That Include The Total Number Of Hospital Admissions And Emergency Department Visits From Hospitals That Accept Medicaid For The Prior Year Based On Citizenship And Immigration Status; To Create New Section 43-12-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit Retroactive Eligibility For Medicaid; To Create New Section 43-12-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set Forth Frequency Requirements For Medicaid Eligibility Redeterminations; To Create New Section 43-12-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set Forth Frequency Requirements For Snap Eligibility Recertifications; To Amend Section 43-12-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Shall Verify Certain Information Prior To Certification Or Recertification; To Require Verification Through Certain Sources; To Prohibit Acceptance Of Eligibility Determinations From An Exchange Established Under 42 U.s.c. § 18041(c); To Amend Section 43-12-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Additional Information That Must Be On The Department's Annual Report Of Snap And Tanf Benefit Spending; To Amend Section 43-12-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division And The Department To Report On Efforts To Minimize Eligibility Errors And Fraud And To Add Additional Information Requirements For Such Reports; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2451/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2451.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2086228,"bill_number":"SB2456","title":"Foster Youth Earned Benefits Protection for Success Program; provide for foster care under the Department of Child Protection Services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Foster Youth Earned Benefits Protection For Success Program Under The Department Of Child Protection Services Authority To Make Payments For Supportive Services For Foster Care; To Provide For The Determination Of Eligibility And Application Procedures, The Representative Payee, Notice And Appeals, Annual Review Of Eligibility, A Success Sequence Milestone Disbursement Program, Disbursements Upon Exit From Care, And To Provide The Department With Rulemaking Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2456/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2456.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2086229,"bill_number":"SB2388","title":"Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Kids Online Protection And Anti-grooming Act; To Define Terms; To Provide That Every Owner Or Operator Of A Covered Platform Who Contracts With A Minor Shall Owe A Duty Of Care To The Minor; To Provide That The Duty Of Care Shall Require The Covered Platform To Take Certain Reasonable Measures; To Require A Covered Platform To Notify The Legal Representative Of A Minor If A Minor Makes A Microtransaction On A Covered Platform, A Minor Is Exposed To Sexually Explicit Material On A Covered Platform Or A Connection Is Made Between An Adult And A Minor On A Covered Platform; To Authorize A Legal Representative Of A Minor To Opt Out Of The Protections Required In This Act By Providing Express Written Consent To A Covered Platform; To Provide That Any Owner Or Operator Of A Covered Platform Who Is Found To Have Violated This Act Shall Be Liable To An Individual For Damages, Court Costs, And Reasonable Attorney's Fees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2388/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2388.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2086230,"bill_number":"SB2480","title":"Capacity Project Fund; direct transfer to.","description":"An Act To Direct The State Fiscal Officer To Transfer $265,000,000.00 From The Capital Expense Fund To The Capacity Project Fund Upon The Effective Date Of This Act; To Amend Section 65-1-141.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Revision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2480/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2480.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2086231,"bill_number":"SB2424","title":"Military leave; increase authorized days of paid military leave for public employees who are members of National Guard.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 33-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Or Authorized Days Of Paid Annual Military Leave For Public Employees Who Are Also Members Of The National Guard; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2424/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2424.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2086232,"bill_number":"SB2477","title":"Rural Health Transformation Fund monies; require certain recipients of to be subject to competitive bidding process.","description":"An Act To Provide That In Structuring Grants, Applications Or Other Programs Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program, Section 71401 Of Public Law No. 119-21, Priority Shall Be Given To Applicants, Awardees Or Subgrantees Located In Super Rural Zip Codes As Designated By The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms) And To Those Located In Certain Counties And Areas Outside Of A Metropolitan Statistical Area; To Provide That Priority Shall Also Be Given To Programs Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program That Provide Direct Assistance To Mississippi Providers And Patients, Rather Than Vendors; To Provide That In Any Grant Program For Medical Equipment Acquisition Or Upgrades, Facilities Or Other Capital Expenditures For Facilities Or Equipment Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program, Priority Shall Be Given To Awardees That Have Not Received A Direct State Or Federal Appropriation For Medical Equipment, Facilities Or Other Capital Expenditures In The Past Three Years; To Require A Competitive Bidding Process For Vendors, Subcontractors Or Other Entities Selected By The State To Assist In Establishing A State Health Information Exchange That Is Funded Through The Rural Health Transformation Program; To Specify The Minimum Requirements For Such State Health Information Exchange; To Provide That Preference In Selecting A Designated Vendor, Subcontractor Or Entity Shall Be Provided To Those Entities That Have Demonstrated Experience Providing Health Information Exchange Services Offering Real-time Bidirectional Admission, Discharge And Transfer Data To Mississippi Health Care Providers; To Require The Agency Overseeing The State Health Information Exchange To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary For The Proper Administration Of The Exchange Including Allowable Participants, Permissible Uses Of Data, Security And Other Protocol, And A Process By Which Patients May Opt Out Of Participating; To Exempt Records Transmitted To Or From The Health Information Exchange From The Provisions Of The Mississippi Public Records Act; To Provide That Any Contract For A Program Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program, Including Those Entered Into Or Managed By A Non-public Entity, Shall Be Governed By The Mississippi Public Records Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Vetoed","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2477/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2477.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2086233,"bill_number":"SB2479","title":"\"Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"creating Transparency And Accountability In Dental Services Act\"; To Provide Definitions; To Provide For Transparency Of Dental Patient Premium Expenditures And Annual Reporting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2479/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2479.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2086344,"bill_number":"HB1170","title":"Insurance; revise various provisions relating to rating bureau and require commissioner to create certain rules.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-3-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Response Distance From A Fire Station That Must Be Utilized By The Mississippi State Rating Bureau When Grading Municipalities Or Fire Districts For Fire Insurance Rating Purposes; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Adopt Rules And Regulations Requiring The Rating Bureau To Consider All Sources Of Water When Grading Fire Departments; To Require The Commissioner To Adopt Rules And Regulations Governing The Sale Of Fire Trucks; To Amend Section 83-2-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner To Adopt Rules And Regulations Prohibiting Insurers From Adjusting Rates Above The Base Rates Developed By The Rating Bureau; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1170/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1170.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2086394,"bill_number":"HB1171","title":"Grants; increase oversight, accountability and transparency in administration of by state agencies.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Grant And Subgrant Administration Transparency And Accountability Of Non-governmental Organizations Act Of 2026; To Establish That This Act Shall Be Created To Establish Requirements That Enhance Oversight, Accountability And Transparency In Grant Administration Of State And Federal Funds; To Define Relevant Terms; To Establish Grant Program Performance Metrics And Requirements; To Establish Grant Administration, Financial Reporting And Leadership Disclosure Requirements; To Clarify What Constitutes Prohibited Activities For The Usage Of Grant Funds; To Provide Information That Shall Be Subject To Audits Of Non-governmental Organizations And Quasi-public Entities; To Require That Reports Required By This Act Shall Be Filed Within 180 Days After Fiscal End Of Year And After Osa Performs Or Directs A Compliance Audit; To Authorize Dfa To Enforce The Policies And Procedures Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1171/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1171.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2086446,"bill_number":"HB1168","title":"Vehicle value protection agreements; define and provide regulatory framework for.","description":"An Act To Authorize Vehicle Value Protection Agreements Offered In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide That A Vehicle Value Protection Agreement Is Not Insurance; To Provide That A Motor Vehicle Sale Or Extension Of Credit May Not Be Conditioned Upon Purchase Of A Vehicle Value Protection Agreement; To Require Certain Disclosures To Be Included In A Vehicle Value Protection Agreement; To Bring Forward Sections 83-52-1 Through 83-52-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Guaranteed Asset Protection Waivers, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1168/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1168.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2086498,"bill_number":"HB1169","title":"Mississippi Whistleblower Reward Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Whistleblower Reward Act; To Define Terms; To Provide A Whistleblower Who Provides Original Information And Substantial Evidence Of The Theft Or Misuse Of Government Funds Or Property To The Department Of Audit That Leads To The Successful Recovery Of Funds By The Department Shall Be Paid Fifteen Percent Of The Proceeds Of The Recovery; To Provide That Such Amount Of The Proceeds Paid To The Whistleblower Shall Not Exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars; To Provide How The Potential Reward Shall Be Recovered; To Provide That The Cost Incurred By The Department With Any Vendor Whose Services Were Deemed Necessary By The Department To Fully Investigate Shall Also Be Recovered; To Provide That The Identity Of The Whistleblower Shall Remain Confidential Except In Certain Situations; To Provide That Communications Between The Department And The Whistleblower Shall Be Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act; To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 25-9-171 Through 25-9-177, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1169/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1169.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2086548,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Fresh Start Act of 2019; revise applicability of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-77-5, 73-77-7 And 73-77-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fresh Start Act; To Provide That The Fresh Start Act Shall Supersede Any Other Provision Of Law To The Contrary; To Amend Sections 9-13-109, 19-5-353, 21-27-131, 21-27-151, 25-53-51, 27-109-5, 27-115-55, 37-3-2, 41-29-303, 43-1-4, 43-26-1, 45-3-9, 45-3-47, 45-4-9, 45-6-11, 51-5-3, 51-9-173, 65-1-129, 65-1-173, 67-3-19, 73-1-13, 73-2-7, 73-2-16, 73-4-17, 73-4-25, 73-6-13, 73-6-19, 73-7-27, 73-9-23, 73-9-61, 73-11-51, 73-11-57, 73-13-23, 73-13-77, 73-14-35, 73-15-19, 73-15-21, 73-15-29, 73-17-9, 73-17-11, 73-17-15, 73-19-17, 73-19-23, 73-21-85, 73-21-87, 73-21-97, 73-21-111, 73-21-126, 73-23-47, 73-23-51, 73-23-59, 73-24-19, 73-24-21, 73-24-24, 73-25-3, 73-25-14, 73-25-29, 73-25-32, 73-25-101, 73-26-3, 73-27-5, 73-27-12, 73-27-13, 73-27-16, 73-29-13, 73-29-19, 73-29-31, 73-30-9, 73-30-21, 73-31-13, 73-31-21, 73-33-1, 73-34-14, 73-34-109, 73-35-10, 73-35-21, 73-38-9, 73-38-27, 73-39-67, 73-39-71, 73-39-77, 73-42-9, 73-42-11, 73-53-8, 73-53-13, 73-53-17, 73-54-13, 73-55-19, 73-60-31, 73-63-27, 73-65-13, 73-66-17, 73-67-21, 73-67-27, 73-69-7, 73-69-9, 73-69-11, 73-71-19, 73-71-33, 73-73-7, 73-75-13, 73-75-19, 75-27-305, 75-57-49, 75-59-1, 75-60-19, 75-60-31, 75-60-33, 75-67-323, 75-67-421, 75-67-509, 75-67-521, 75-67-609, 75-76-34, 75-76-35, 75-76-67, 75-76-103, 75-76-131, 75-76-137, 77-8-25, 77-9-503, 81-18-9, 83-7-207, 83-17-71, 83-17-75, 83-17-421, 83-17-519, 83-21-19, 83-39-3, 83-39-9, 83-39-15, 83-49-11, 97-33-57 And 97-33-315, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 17-17-503, 17-17-505, 19-25-19, 25-34-43, 27-115-69, 37-9-17, 37-13-89, 37-27-23, 37-29-232, 41-29-107, 41-137-47, 43-13-121, 45-1-25, 49-15-21, 57-21-7, 63-17-118, 63-17-205, 63-17-209, 67-7-11, 67-7-13, 73-15-201, 73-34-35, 75-35-301, 81-3-5, 81-13-1, 81-25-107, 81-25-123, 83-1-191, 83-11-225, 83-11-239 And 99-19-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1172/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1172.xml","sponsor":"Tracey Rosebud"},
{"bill_id":2086599,"bill_number":"HB1173","title":"State employees; require to pass drug test as a condition of being employed.","description":"An Act To Require All Prospective Employees To Pass A Drug Test As A Condition Of Being Employed By The State Of Mississippi; To Require The State Personnel Board To Adopt Rules And Regulations Governing The Drug Testing Of Prospective State Employees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1173/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1173.xml","sponsor":"Tracey Rosebud"},
{"bill_id":2086615,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"State Health Officer; require certain orders issued by to be approved by the Governor.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 41-3-15 And 41-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Orders Issued By The State Health Officer To Direct And Control Sanitary And Quarantine Measures For Dealing With All Diseases Within The State Possible To Suppress Same And Prevent Their Spread Must Be Approved By The Governor Before They Are Released To The Public; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1188/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1188.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086624,"bill_number":"HB1215","title":"Early Learning Collaboratives; expand to provide in every school district by the start of the 2030-2031 school year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education To Begin A Phased-in Expansion Of Early Learning Collaboratives Effective With The 2026-2027 School Year Through The 2030-2031 School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1215/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1215.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2086631,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"Students with disabilities; remove requirement for signing of a confidentiality pledge before mediation begins in alignment with federal law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-23-141, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Align State's Mediation Process For Students With Disabilities Under Idea With The Federal Policy On Mediation By Removing The Requirement For Confidentiality Pledges To Be Signed Before Mediation Begins; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1205/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1205.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2086640,"bill_number":"HB1189","title":"Special education compliance; revise provisions relating to school attendance, absenteeism and disciplinary issues.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Every School Attendance Officer To Complete Certain Comprehensive Legal Training For The Individuals With Disabilities In Education Act (idea) And Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973; To Amend Section 37-11-18.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Terms \"habitually Disruptive\" As It Pertains To Students Who Receive Special Education Services Under An Individual Education Plan (iep) Or A 504 Plan; To Provide That A Behavior Modification Plan Should Be Written Only After Certain Assessments Are Made For The Child; To Provide Certain Exceptions Regarding Expulsion Or Alternative School For A Child Deemed Habitually Disruptive, If Such Child Has A Modification Plan And Receives Special Education Services; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Child's Absence Is Excused When It Results From The Child's Disability Under Idea Or Outside Treatment For Such Disability Under Idea; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations That Require The Implementation Of Evidence-based Procedures That Encourage Effective Interventions For Assisting Individual Students Who Are Vulnerable To Chronic Absenteeism; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1189/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1189.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086648,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"State and School Employees Life and Health Insurance Plan; revise to require state to provide certain for dependents.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan To Require The State To Provide Fifty Percent Of The Cost Of The Health Insurance Plan For The Eligible Dependents Of Full-time Employees; To Extend The Repealer On Section 25-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1208/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1208.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2086655,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"Special education teachers; provide annual salary supplement to those exposed to bodily fluids of students.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $2,000.00 Salary Supplement To Certain Special Education Teachers Who Provide Instruction To Special Needs Children In A Self-contained Classroom And Are Exposed To Those Children's Bodily Fluids; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1179/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1179.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086663,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"School counselors; delete requirement that counselors abide by American School Counselor Association Code of Ethics.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Requires Professional School Counselors To Abide By The American School Counselor Association Code Of Ethics; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1202/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1202.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2086673,"bill_number":"SB2486","title":"School and district consolidation; create plan with help of Standing Commission on School District Efficiency.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-1001, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Task The Standing Commission On School District Efficiency With Studying Need To Consolidate School Districts Throughout The State Of Mississippi; To Specify Certain Data On School Districts That Must Be Compiled In A Report On The Study To Be Submitted To The Legislature And The Governor By November 30, 2026, And On November 30 Of Every Year Thereafter; To Create New Section 37-7-1003, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Express The Intent Of The Legislature To Determine Through Legislation, In The 2027 Regular Session And Subsequent Regular Sessions, Which School Districts Shall Be Consolidated, And A Schedule For The Consolidation Of Each District; To Allow A District Subject To Consolidation To Propose Its Own Consolidation Plan; To Provide That, Should A District Not Propose A Plan, Or Should The Commission Reject A District's Plan, The Commission Shall Develop A Plan For The District's Consolidation; To Provide That The Commission Shall Appoint A Transitional Governing Board; To Provide That, During The Time In Which The Transitional Board Is Performing The Duties Of A School Board, Both Before And After Consolidation, Board Members Shall Be Entitled To Compensation As Provided In Section 37-6-13; To Create New Section 37-7-1005, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify Certain Data On Schools Within Each District Not Subject To Consolidation That Each Such District Shall Compile And Submit To The Commission By October 31, 2027; To Require The Commission To Submit A Report To The State Board Of Education And The State Department Of Education By November 30, 2027, With The Compiled Data And The Commission's Judgment As To Each District's Conclusions Regarding School Consolidation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2486/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2486.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2086683,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Medical cannabis; prohibit advertising or marketing of within the State of Mississippi by any person or entity.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Individuals, Corporations And Other Entities From Advertising And Marketing Medical Cannabis In Any Media Within The State Of Mississippi Or Advertising Medical Cannabis In Any Manner That Can Be Viewable Or Otherwise Perceived As A Public Space Within The State Of Mississippi; To Require The Attorney General To Receive And Investigate Complaints Of Violations Of This Provision, And Take Such Legal Actions As Necessary To Enforce Compliance With This Provision; To Amend Section 41-137-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Medical Cannabis Establishments And Persons Or Entities Acting On Their Behalf From Advertising And Marketing In Any Media Or Advertising In Any Manner That Can Be Viewable Or Otherwise Perceived As A Public Space; To Amend Section 41-137-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1195/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1195.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2086691,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"School business officers; establish mentorship program for.","description":"An Act To Establish A Mentorship Program For School Business Officials In Mississippi To Facilitate Knowledge Exchange, Improve Problem-solving Skills, And Enhance The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of School Financial And Operational Management; To Provide For The Administration Of The Program By The Mississippi Department Of Education In Partnership With The Mississippi Association Of School Business Officials; To Set Eligibility Requirements And Guidelines For Mentors And Mentees; To Provide For Program Evaluation And Annual Reporting; To Require The Mississippi Association Of School Business Officials To Conduct Annual Workshops For All Mentors To Define The Objectives Of The Mentoring Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1217/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1217.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2086700,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"Appropriation; City of Pass Christian for constructing a new fire station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Pass Christian To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A New Fire Station For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1177/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1177.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086707,"bill_number":"HB1213","title":"Adolescent Literacy Initiatives; require MDE to establish for Grades 4-8.","description":"An Act To Establish The Adolescent Literacy Initiative For Grades Four Through Eight To Improve Reading And Writing Proficiency Through Evidence-based And Scientifically Researched Instruction; To Define Key Terms Related To The Science Of Reading, Dyslexia, Assessments, Interventions And High-quality Instructional Materials; To Require Statewide Alignment Of Literacy Standards, Assessments And Curricula With The Science Of Reading And To Prohibit The Use Of Balanced Literacy And Three-cueing Systems; To Provide Comprehensive Professional Learning, Job-embedded Coaching And Educator Preparation Requirements For Content Area Teachers And School Personnel; To Require Universal Screening, Diagnostic Assessments, Targeted Interventions And Individual Reading Plans For Students With Reading Deficiencies; To Mandate Parental Notification, Ongoing Progress Monitoring, Annual Reporting And State Oversight; To Require The Employment And Training Of Reading Specialists And Dyslexia Therapists; To Authorize Enforcement And Funding By The State Board Of Education; And For Related Purpose","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1213/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1213.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2086718,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"Indigenous Peoples' Day; declare second Monday in October as a day of observance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare The Second Monday Of Each October As A Day Of Observance In The State Of Mississippi To Be Proclaimed \"indigenous Peoples' Day\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1174/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1174.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086726,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"Ivermectin; authorize pharmacists to provide to adults pursuant to collaborative pharmacy practice agreement.","description":"An Act To Authorize Pharmacists To Provide Ivermectin To Patients Who Are Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older Pursuant To A Valid Collaborative Pharmacy Practice Agreement Containing A Non-patient-specific Prescriptive Order And Standardized Procedures Developed And Executed By One Or More Authorized Practitioners; To Direct The Board Of Pharmacy To Adopt Rules To Establish Standard Procedures For The Provision Of Ivermectin By Pharmacists, Including Providing The Patient With A Screening Risk Assessment Tool, Providing The Patient With A Standardized Factsheet, And Either Dispensing The Ivermectin Or Referring The Patient To A Pharmacy That May Dispense The Medication As Soon As Practical; To Authorize The Charging Of An Administrative Fee For Services Provided Pursuant To This Act In Addition To Costs Associated With The Dispensing Of Ivermectin And Paid By The Pharmacy Benefit; To Provide That A Pharmacist Or Practitioner Acting In Good Faith And With Reasonable Care Involved In The Provision Of Ivermectin Pursuant To This Act Is Immune From Disciplinary Or Adverse Administrative Actions For Acts Or Omissions During The Provision Of Ivermectin; To Provide That A Pharmacist Or Practitioner Involved In The Provision Of Ivermectin Pursuant To This Act Is Immune From Civil Liability In The Absence Of Gross Negligence Or Willful Misconduct For Actions Authorized By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1182/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1182.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086735,"bill_number":"HB1199","title":"Charlie Kirk Campus Free Speech and Safety Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Charlie Kirk Campus Free Speech And Safety Act; To Define Certain Terms Relating To This Act; To Provide That The Outdoor Areas Of Campuses Of Public Institutions Of Higher Education In This State Shall Be Deemed Public Forums For The Campus Community; To Prohibit Public Institutions Of Higher Education From Creating Free Speech Zones Or Other Designated Areas Of Campus Outside Of Which Expressive Activities Are Prohibited; To Provide That Any Person Who Wishes To Engage In Noncommercial Expressive Activity On Campus Shall Be Permitted To Do So Freely, As Long As The Person's Conduct Is Not Unlawful And Does Not Materially And Substantially Disrupt The Functioning Of The Public Institution Of Higher Education; To Prohibit Public Institutions Of Higher Education From Denying A Religious, Political Or Ideological Student Organization Any Benefit Or Privilege Available To Any Other Student Organization; To Require Public Institutions Of Higher Education To Make Public In Their Handbooks, On Their Websites, And Through Their Orientation Programs For Students The Policies, Regulations, And Expectations Of Students Regarding Free Expression On Campus; To Require Each Public Institution Of Higher Education To Publicly Post On Their Website, As Well As Submit To Both The Governor And Legislature Thirty Days Prior To The Beginning Of The Regular Legislative Session, A Report Which Will Detail The Course Of Action Implemented To Be In Compliance With The Requirements Of This Act; To Authorize Any Person Or Student Association Aggrieved By A Violation Of This Act To Bring An Action Against The Public Institution Of Higher Education And Its Employees Acting In Their Official Capacities, Responsible For The Violation And Seek Appropriate Relief; To Provide That A Person Is Required To Bring Suit For Violation Of This Act Not Later Than One Year After The Day The Cause Of Action Accrues; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1199/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1199.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2086742,"bill_number":"HB1197","title":"Department of Archives and History; revise board of trustees of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 39-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Membership Of The Department Of Archives And History Board Of Trustees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1197/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1197.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2086751,"bill_number":"SB2485","title":"Charter school teachers; limit exemption from educational qualifications to programs not receiving grants from MDE.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Exemption Of Charter School Teachers From The Section's Educational Qualification Requirements To Those Teachers Employed In Programs Not Receiving Grant Funding From The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2485/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2485.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2086759,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Corporal punishment; require school districts that allow to adopt a policy allowing parents to opt in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Districts That Practice Corporal Punishment To Adopt A Policy Allowing Parents Or Legal Guardians Of Students To Request That Their Child Be Included In The District Corporal Punishment Program; To Require Parents Or Legal Guardians To Submit Their Request For Inclusion In The Program In Writing; To Provide That Withdrawal From The Program Must Be In Writing Also; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1187/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1187.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086766,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"COVID-19; require notice to family if death is believed to be caused by vaccination.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-61-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Person's Family To Be Notified Of An Opinion By A Healthcare Provider Or Medical Examiner That The Death Of The Person May Have Been Caused By Or Related To The Administration Of A Vaccine For Covid-19 To The Deceased; To Amend Section 41-37-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Autopsy To Be Performed Without A Court Order When Requested By A Family Member Of A Person Whose Death May Have Been Caused By Or Related To The Covid-19 Vaccine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1180/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1180.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086775,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"Polygraph examiners law; revise to include computer voice stress analyzer examiners and authorize use of CVSA examinations.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-29-1, 73-29-3, 73-29-5, 73-29-7, 73-29-11, 73-29-13, 73-29-19, 73-29-21, 73-29-23, 73-29-25, 73-29-27, 73-29-29, 73-29-31, 73-29-33, 73-29-35, 73-29-37, 73-29-45 And 73-29-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Of The Polygraph Examiners Law, To Rename The Law As \"the Polygraph And Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Examiners Law\"; To Authorize The Use Of Polygraph Examinations Or Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (cvsa) Examinations To Verify Truth In Statements Or Detecting Deceptions Made By Individuals Subject To Such Examinations; To Conform Provisions Related To The Examiner's Board, Qualifications Of Individuals To Be Licensed As Polygraph Or Cvsa Examiners, Licensure Reciprocity, Scheduling Of Fees, Terms Of License And Disciplinary Actions Against Examiners Leading To The Denial Suspension Or Revocation Of The License, And Illegal Activities Of Examiners; To Amend Sections 45-1-21, 45-3-47 And 99-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 73-29-9, 73-29-15, 73-29-17, 73-29-39, 73-29-41 And 73-29-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1196/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1196.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2086784,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Health insurers; prohibit from denying a claim solely because person is not vaccinated.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Health Insurer May Not Deny The Claim Of A Covered Person Solely Because The Covered Person Has Not Received A Vaccine That Is Recommended Or Required By The State Health Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1184/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1184.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086794,"bill_number":"HB1200","title":"MS Safe Dormitories Act; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mississippi Safe Dorms Act\"; To Declare Legislative Findings Regarding Student Safety At State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Define Relevant Terms; To Prohibit Students Registered Under The Sex Offender Registration Laws From Residing In On-campus Housing; To Prohibit Employees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning From Entering Into Consensual Relationships With Students Over Whom They Have Authority; To Require State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Provide Single-sex Living Facilities And Require First-year Students To Reside In Such Facilities; To Establish Exceptions For Certain Persons Entering Single-sex Facilities; To Require Institutions To Develop Materials And Procedures To Educate Students And Staff About Policies To Reduce Sexual Assault Risks; To Authorize Students Aggrieved By Violations Of This Act To File Civil Actions For Relief And Damages; To Specify A One-year Limitation Period For Filing Such Suits; To Waive Immunity For State Institutions Of Higher Learning That Violate This Act; To Provide For The Severability Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1200/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1200.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2086801,"bill_number":"SB2482","title":"Early learning collaboratives; transfer State Invested Pre-K (SIP) Program monies and participants to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, On July 1, 2026, The State-invested Pre-k (sip) Program Shall Be Terminated, All Monies Allocated Thereto Shall Be Reallocated To The Early Learning Collaborative Program, And All Sip Participants Shall Be Enrolled Automatically In The Early Learning Collaborative Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2482/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2482.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2086808,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"Car manufacturers, dealers and franchisors; prohibit from sharing customer information with third parties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-17-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Motor Vehicle Dealers, Salesmen, Manufacturers And Franchisors From Sharing Customer Lists Or Personal Information Of Customers With Any Third Party; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1178/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1178.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086817,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"State of emergency; provide exception for school districts impacted by \"Winter Storm Fern\" to be allowed up to 15 days of hold harmless.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-13-63 And 37-13-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception Of The Number Of Days School Districts Impacted By Winter Storm Fern, Which Warranted The Governor To Declare A State Of Emergency For Such Purposes, Shall Be Required To Conduct School Outside Of The Required 180 Days Of The Scholastic Years By Granting Such Districts Which Continue To Be Adversely Affected Beyond The Expiration Of The Declared State Of Emergency On January 27, 2026, Not To Exceed Fifteen Days For Purposes Of Those School Board's Ability To Receive Payment From The State Department Of Education For Per Pupil Expenditure For Pupils In Net Enrollment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1207/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1207.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2086830,"bill_number":"SB2481","title":"Sudden death; require medical examiners to report vaccinations and emergency countermeasures within 90 days prior to.","description":"An Act Create A New Section Within Title 41, Chapter 61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Autopsy In The Case Of A Sudden And Unexpected Death Of An Infant Or Child, Including Cases Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (sids), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (suid) Or Sudden Death In The Young (sdy), Must Include Microscopic And Toxicology Studies And A Review Of The Child's Immunization And Medical Records; To Require That The Medical Examiner Document In The Autopsy Report Any Immunizations And Emergency Countermeasures Administered To The Infant Or Child Within 90 Days Before The Infant's Or Child's Death And Report The Case To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry; To Provide That The Autopsy In The Case Of A Sudden And Unexpected Death Suspected To Be Caused By Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (sads) In An Individual Of Any Age Must Include Microscopic And Toxicology Studies And A Review Of The Individual's Immunization And Medical Records; To Require That The Medical Examiner Document In The Autopsy Report Any Immunizations And Emergency Countermeasures Administered To The Individual Within 90 Days Before His Or Her Death And Report The Case To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry If The Individual Was Younger Than 20 Years Of Age At The Time Of Death; To Establish Administrative Penalties To Be Imposed Against A County Medical Examiner Who Fails To Report A Case Of Sids, Suid Or Sdy, Or Of Sads For Individuals Younger Than 20 Years Of Age, To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry Within 30 Days After Completing The Autopsy Report; To Designate Compliance With Such Reporting And Documentation Requirements As A Permissible Disclosure Under State And Federal Medical Privacy Laws; To Define Terms; To Bring Forward Sections 41-61-59, 41-61-63 And 41-61-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2481/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2481.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2086837,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Teachers salaries; increase for teachers and assistant teachers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For A $4,000.00 Increase To The Minimum Teacher Salary Scale; To Require A $1,000.00 Annual Salary Supplement To Be Paid To Special Education Teachers; To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Salaries Of Assistant Teachers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1190/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1190.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086844,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"School attendance officers; revise title, salary and responsibilities of related to dropout prevention.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-13-80, 37-13-81, 37-13-83, 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 And 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Names Of The Offices Of Dropout Prevention And Compulsory School Attendance To Reflect New Designations As The Office Of Student Success And Graduation And The Office Of Educational Participation, Respectively; To Assign The New Title To Individuals Who Served In The Role Of School Attendance Officers, To Now Being Referred To As Student Success And Graduation Coaches, And Their District Supervisors' Title Being Changed To Student Success And Graduation Regional Coordinators; To Revise The Minimum Salary Schedule For Student Success And Graduation Coaches Based On Education And Years Of Experience; To Revise Employment Qualifications For Student Success And Graduation Coaches; To Revise The Responsibilities And Duties Of Student Success And Graduation Coaches; To Bring Forward Section 37-13-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1211/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1211.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2086851,"bill_number":"SB2484","title":"Building Regional Infrastructure for Diverse Growth in Education (BRIDGE) Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Building Regional Infrastructure For Diverse Growth In Education (bridge) Act; To Establish A Unified Statutory Framework For The Development Of Regional Special Purpose Schools In Mississippi; To Create Two Distinct Programs Addressing Special-needs Students And Career And Technical Education And Workforce Training; To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Education To Conduct Statewide Studies, Issue Guidance, And Report To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2484/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2484.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2086861,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"\"Mississippi State Special Schools Partnership and Autonomy Act of 2026\"; establish.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi State Special Schools Partnership And Autonomy Act Of 2026\"; To Create New Section 37-142-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set Forth Legislative Findings Recognizing The Statewide Public Purpose And Mission-driven Autonomy Of Mississippi's State Special Schools, Including The Mississippi School For Mathematics And Science, The Mississippi School Of The Arts, And The Mississippi Schools For The Deaf And The Blind; To Declare That Any Collaborative Relationships With Public Universities Must Not Diminish Institutional, Administrative, Fiscal Or Operational Independence; To Create New Section 37-142-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"state Special School\" And \"university Partner\"; To Authorize The State Board Of Education, Acting Through The Administration Of A State Special School, To Enter Into Memoranda Of Understanding, Cooperative Agreements And Contracts With A University Partner For Academic Enrichment, Instruction, Shared Facilities, Joint Research And Professional Development, Dual Enrollment Or Early College Programming And Related Activities That Advance Student Learning And Institutional Missions, Subject To Approval By The State Board Of Education; To Authorize State Special Schools, On A Voluntary And Renewable Basis, To Contract With University Partners For Noninstructional Shared Services, Including Information Technology, Safety And Security, Maintenance, Custodial Services, Transportation Support, Food Service And Other Operational Functions; To Prohibit Any Partnership Agreement From Conferring Administrative, Supervisory, Policy-setting, Personnel, Budgetary Or Decision-making Authority Over A State Special School To A University Partner Or To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Preserve Governance Exclusively In The State Board Of Education Unless Altered By Explicit Act Of The Legislature; To Require Public Posting Of All Agreements, Submission To The Senate And House Education Committees Within Thirty Days Of Execution, And Inclusion Of A Sunset, Termination, Or Mandatory Review Clause Not To Exceed Five Years; To Authorize Public Universities To Submit Proposals To The State Department Of Education For The Creation Of New State Special Schools Serving Grades 6 Through 12 Addressing Unmet Populations Or Specialty Areas, Subject To Approval By The State Board Of Education And Contingent Upon Subsequent Legislative Authorization Or Specific Appropriation; To Require That Any State Special School Established Thereafter Operate Under Exclusive State Board Of Education Governance, Function As Its Own Fiscal Agent, And Independently Manage Its Budget, Staffing, Contracts, Operations, Curriculum, Admissions, Instructional Methods And Student Supports, With University Involvement Limited To Advisory Roles Or Contractual Partnerships Expressly Permitted; To Require That Agreements Preserve The School's Fiscal And Operational Authorities And To Establish Facility And Service Expectations When A State Special School Operates On A University Campus, Including Responsibilities For Major Building Systems, Utilities, Maintenance Standards, Continuity Of Historically Provided Services, Access To Operational Records During Transition And Terms For Student Course Enrollment At The Partnering University; To Create New Section 37-142-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning In Fiscal Year 2027 Each State Special School Shall Be Additionally Funded Through The Mississippi Student Funding Formula As An Independent Public School Under Exclusive State Board Of Education Governance; To Provide That Formula Funding Shall Be Generated Based On Enrollment, Programmatic Weights, And Categorical Allocations Without Local Contribution Requirements; To Require Direct Allocation Of Formula Funds To Each State Special School As Its Own Fiscal Agent Without Routing Through A School District, Public University, Or The Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Clarify That The Legislature May Provide Additional Appropriations Or Capital Support Outside The Formula; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1210/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1210.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2086870,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"Students with disabilities; require school district to provide written notification to parents regarding modification or access to records.","description":"An Act To Exempt Any Official, Agent Or Employee Of The State Or A Political Subdivision Thereof From Enforcing Or Being Ordered To Enforce Any Federal Directive That Allows Any Medical, Health Care, Behavioral, Or Mental Health Treatment, Service, Therapy Or Counseling To Provide Access To A Student With A Disability's Personally Identifiable Information, Public Benefits Information Or Make Any Modification To That Student's Iep Or Service Plans Without The Consent Of The Child's Parent Or Legal Guardian; To Provide A Cause Of Action By A Parent Or Legal Guardian Against Any Person, Corporation Or Other Entity, Who Violates The Medical And Mental Health Related Parental Notification And Consent Requirements; To Bring Forward Section 41-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Section 37-23-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Written Prior Notice And Request For Consent Shall Be Provided To The Parents Of A Child With A Disability Each Time Certain Revisions Are Made To The Child's Iep, When The Child's Public Benefits Are Sought To Be Accessed And When The Child's Personal Identifiable Information Is Sought To Be Disclosed For Billing Purposes; To Provide For The Severability Of The Provisions Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1186/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1186.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086878,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"Mississippi Employer-Assisted Housing Teacher Program; remove requirement that loan recipients must reside in county of employment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-159-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Recipients Of The Mississippi Employer-assisted Housing Teacher Program Be Required To Purchase A Home And Reside In The County Where The School District Of Employment Is Located; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1193/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1193.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086887,"bill_number":"HB1176","title":"Nursing facilities and assisted living facilities; Health Dept. shall inspect to determine compliance with rules for emergency power sources.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Health To Adopt Rules Requiring The State Department Of Health To Determine Compliance With Rules For Electricity And Emergency Power Sources Of Nursing Facilities And Assisted Living Facilities During Regular Unannounced Inspections Of Those Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1176/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1176.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086896,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"Department of Mental Health; establish grant program to assist with crisis stabilization unit expenses.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Mental Health To Establish A Program To Make Grants To Regional Commissions, Counties And Municipalities For The Purpose Of Assisting In Paying Costs Associated With Services Provided By Crisis Stabilization Units, Expenses Of Operating Crisis Stabilization Unit Facilities And Repairing, Renovating, Upgrading And Improving Crisis Stabilization Unit Facilities; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The \"crisis Stabilization Unit Facilities Fund\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1209/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1209.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2086905,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"University-based program; clarify funding allocations under the total funding formula.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-23-31, 37-23-33 And 37-23-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Funding Allocations Provided To University-based Programs Under The Mississippi Student Funding Formula; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1212/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1212.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2086912,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"Student transfers; authorize between school districts without approval of transferor district.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Student To Transfer From The School District In Which The Student Resides To A Different School District Without Obtaining The Approval Of The Transferor School District; To Bring Forward Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1192/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1192.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086922,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"Released-time religious instruction; require school districts to allow off-campus during school day.","description":"An Act To Authorize Local School Boards To Permit The Released-time Religious Instruction Of Pupils; To Require School Boards To Allow Those Students Desiring Released-time Religious Instruction To Participate In The Instruction Off-site For At Least One Hour, One Day Each Week; To Prohibit The School District From Providing Or Facilitating Released-time Religious Instruction On School Premises; To Permit Local School Boards To Make Arrangements With The Persons In Charge Of The Released-time Religious Instruction As The Board Deems Necessary And Advisable; To Provide That Students Shall Not Be Penalized Or Considered Absent From The School For Purposes Of Attending Released-time Religious Instruction; To Provide That Students Who Do Not Participate In Released-time Religious Instruction Shall Continue In The Regular Course Of Daily Instruction; To Provide That Released-time Religious Instruction Shall Be Given Without Expense To Any Local School Board; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1201/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1201.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2086929,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"Historical monuments and memorials; prohibit moving and authorize aggrieved person to bring legal action for violations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 55-15-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Authority Of A Governing Body To Move A Historical Monument Or Memorial To A Different Location; To Grant Standing To A Person Who Feels That A Violation Of The Prohibition Against Moving Historical Monuments And Memorials Has Occurred To Bring A Legal Action Against The Alleged Offender In The County In Which The Violation Occurred; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1198/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1198.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2086940,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"Radar speed detection equipment; authorize use in certain municipalities with populations under 15,000.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Law Enforcement Officers Within Any Municipality With A Population Of Under 15,000, With The Exception Of Pass Christian, Mississippi, To Utilize Radar Speed Detection Equipment On Federally Designated Highways Lying Within The Corporate Limits Of The Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1191/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1191.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086948,"bill_number":"HB1175","title":"Face masks; prohibit public schools and universities and colleges from requiring students to wear.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Public Schools, Community And Junior Colleges And State Institutions Of Higher Learning From Requiring Students To Wear Face Masks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1175/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1175.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086958,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"Special education teachers; provide annual salary supplements for certain.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Salary Supplements To Certain Special Education Teachers Who Provide Instruction To Special Needs Children In An Itinerate Setting Or In A Self-contained Classroom, In The Amounts Of $4,000.00 Or $8,000.00, Respectively; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1183/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1183.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086965,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"CTE; remove stipulation that only certain programs leading to industry certification are considered for statewide accountability.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Career And Technical Education Grant Funds May Be Used To Purchase Equipment Needed For Programs Implemented By School Districts That Lead To Qualifying Industry Certifications; To Remove The Prohibition On The Use Of Such Grant Funds To Supplant Funds For The Basic Operation Of Career And Technical Education Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1204/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1204.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2086976,"bill_number":"HB1194","title":"PERS; revise Tier 5 service years for retirement eligibility from 35 to 30 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Members In The New Tier Who Have Completed At Least Eight Years Of Membership Service Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Withdrawal From Service At The Age Of 60, And Members Who Have Completed At Least 30 Years Of Creditable Service Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Withdrawal From Service Regardless Of Age; To Provide That Members In The New Tier Who Withdraw From Service Before Age 60 And Have Completed At Least Eight Years Of Membership Service And Have Not Received A Refund Of Their Contributions Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Attaining The Age Of 60; To Provide That The Annual Retirement Allowance Of A Member Who Has Attained The Age Of 60 But Has Not Completed At Least 30 Years Of Creditable Service Shall Be Reduced By An Actuarial Equivalent Factor For Each Year Of Creditable Service Below 30 Years Or The Number Of Years In Age That The Member Is Below Age 65, Whichever Is Less; To Amend Section 25-11-114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions With Respect To Retirement Allowances For Death Before Retirement Or Death Or Disability In The Line Of Duty; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1194/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1194.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2086986,"bill_number":"SB2487","title":"Literacy in Grades 4 through 8; develop intervention strategies to support the promotion of.","description":"An Act To Provide Certain Intervention And Implementation Strategies For Literacy Proficiency Among Students In Grades 4-8; To Define Terminology; To Require The State Department Of Education To Provide A System Of Support For School And District Instructional Leaders, Content-area Teachers, Literacy Coaches, Dyslexia Therapists, Interventionists, Tutors, And Other Identified Personnel To Ensure They Have The Knowledge And Skills To Support Students In Grades 4-8 With Reading Difficulties; To Prescribe What The System Of Supports Shall Entail; To Require That Any Student In Grades 4-8 Exhibiting Deficiencies In Reading Shall Receive An Individual Reading Plan (irp) No Later Than 30 Days After The Identification Of The Reading Deficiency; To Specify That The Irp Shall Be Created By The Teacher, Interventionist, Principal, Other Pertinent School Personnel, And Parent And Shall Describe The Scientifically Researched And Evidenced-based Reading Intervention Services The Student Shall Receive To Remedy The Reading Deficit; To Require Written Notification Of The Parent Of Any Student In Grades 4-8 Within 10 Business Days Of The Identification Of A Reading Deficiency; To Require That Any Incoming Student In Grades 4-8 Identified With A Reading Deficiency Be Provided With Supplemental Or Intensive Interventions Dependent Upon The Severity Of The Deficit Skills To Address The Specific Deficiency; To Prohibit The Promotion Of Students Whose Reading Deficiency Is Not Remedied Before The End Of Eighth Grade; To Set Out The Responsibilities Of School Districts, The State Department Of Education, And Educator Preparation Programs; To Provide That The State Board Of Education Shall Have The Authority To Enforce This Act And May Promulgate Rules And Regulations As Necessary For The Implementation Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2487/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2487.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2086993,"bill_number":"HB1214","title":"Credit Enhancement Program; establish to improve credit worthiness of schools.","description":"An Act To Establish A Credit Enhancement Program For Mississippi School District Bonds To Lower Borrowing Costs Through State Guarantees; To Define The Roles And Responsibilities Of School Districts, Tax Collectors, Paying Agents, And The State Treasurer In Administering The Program; To Outline Conditions For State Payments And District Reimbursements, Including Penalties And Legal Remedies; To Provide For The Appropriation Of Funds To Support The Program; To Authorize The State Bond Commission To Adopt Rules For Implementation; To Bring Forward Sections 37-59-101, 37-59-103, 37-59-105, 37-59-107, 37-59-109, 37-59-111, 37-59-113 And 37-59-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1214/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1214.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2087000,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"National Board certified teachers; provide $4,000.00 annual salary supplement for those employed in certain geographical areas.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $4,000.00 Annual Salary Supplement To National Board Certified Teachers Who Are Employed In Public School Districts In Areas Designated By The State Board Of Education As Geographically Critical Teacher Shortage Areas; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1216/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1216.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2087008,"bill_number":"SB2483","title":"J.P. Wilemon, Jr., Financial Literacy Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"j.p. Wilemon, Jr., Financial Literacy Act\"; To Require The State Board Of Education To Incorporate Financial Literacy Components Within The Existing Curriculum To Be Taught In Grades 6-8 Beginning In The 2027-2028 School Year; To Require Successful Passage Of The Stand-alone One-half Carnegie Unit Personal Finance Course Or A Full Carnegie Unit Course Where At Least One-half Of The Course Standards Concern Financial Literacy As A Graduation Requirement; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform, And To Set Certain Topics That Shall Be Required For The Financial Literacy Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2483/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2483.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2087017,"bill_number":"HB1181","title":"COVID-19 vaccines; require Attorney General to investigate pharmaceutical companies' promotion and distribution of.","description":"An Act To Require The Attorney General To Commence An Investigation Into The Activities Of Pharmaceutical Companies In Mississippi Relating To The Development, Promotion And Distribution Of Vaccines Purported To Prevent Covid-19 Infection, Symptoms And Transmission; To Declare Certain Findings; To Specify Certain Criminal Offenses That Must Be Included In The Scope Of The Investigation; To Require The Attorney General To Submit A Status Report To The Legislature Before January 1 Of Each Year That The Investigation Is Ongoing, Which Report May Not Include Information That Is Confidential Or Potentially Threatening To The Integrity Of The Investigation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1181/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1181.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087024,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"Medicaid; division shall seek waiver to allow coverage for additional eyeglasses within 5-year period for adults whose refraction has changed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Apply For A Federal Waiver To Allow Coverage For An Additional Pair Of Eyeglasses Within A Five-year Period For Beneficiaries Who Are Twenty-one Years Of Age Or Older Whose Refraction Has Changed Within The Five-year Period And A Physician Skilled In Diseases Of The Eye Or An Optometrist Has Determined That A New Pair Of Eyeglasses Is Needed To Correct The Change In Refraction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1185/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1185.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087032,"bill_number":"HB1203","title":"Student assessments; authorize the State Board of Education to procure contracts for in compliance with state procurement laws and regs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The State Board Of Education With Full Authority To Procure Contracts For Student Assessments In Compliance With State Procurement Laws And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1203/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1203.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2087039,"bill_number":"HB1206","title":"Early childhood education employees; clarify qualifications exemption for those employed in programs not granted by SDE.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Qualifications Exemption For Persons Employed In A Prekindergarten Or Early Childhood Education Program, Not Granted By The State Department Of Education, In A Charter School Authorized By The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1206/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1206.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2087052,"bill_number":"HB1251","title":"Voter identification; clarify that only MS driver's license shall be acceptable license.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-563, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Only A Current And Valid Mississippi's Driver's License, Not The Driver's License Of Another State, Shall Be Considered For Voter Identification Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1251/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1251.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087058,"bill_number":"HB1223","title":"Motor vehicle license plate; allow reuse from one vehicle to another vehicle under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Owner Or Operator Of A Purchased Vehicle Acquired The Vehicle From A Dealer And As Part Of The Transaction Of Purchasing The Vehicle Traded In A Vehicle To The Dealer, The Person May Retain The License Plate Removed From The Traded Vehicle And Use The License Plate On The Vehicle Purchased And Registered If The License Plate Is Of The Same Series As That Of A New License Plate Required For The Vehicle That Is Purchased And To Be Registered, The License Plate Is Authorized For Use On The Type Of Vehicle Purchased And To Be Registered And The County In Which The License Plate Was Issued Is The Same As The County In Which The Purchased Vehicle Is To Be Registered; An Act To Amend Section 27-19-141, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Person, Other Than A Dealer Or Agent, Sells Or Transfers A Vehicle To Another Person, In Lieu Of Surrendering The License Plate, The Person May Retain And Use The License Plate On Another Vehicle That Is To Be Registered By Such Person For The First Time If The License Plate Is Of The Same Series As That Of A New License Plate Required For Such Vehicle That Is To Be Registered, The License Plate Removed From The Vehicle Is Authorized For Use On The Type Of Vehicle To Be Registered And The County In Which The License Plate Was Issued Is The Same As The County In Which The Vehicle Is To Be Registered; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1223/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1223.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2087066,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"Teachers; provide $2,000 annual salary supplement to those employed in designated geographically critical teacher shortage area.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Effective With The 2026-2027 School Year, Any Licensed Teacher Employed In A Public School District In An Area Designated By The State Board Of Education As A Geographically Critical Teacher Shortage Area Shall Receive An Annual Salary Supplement In The Amount Of $2,000.00, To Provide That Teachers Currently Receiving An Annual Salary Supplement For National Board Certification Shall Not Be Disqualified From Receiving The New $2,000.00 Annual Salary Supplement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1255/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1255.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2087073,"bill_number":"HB1221","title":"The MS Jenna's Law Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Jenna's Law Task Force; To Require The Task Force To Study The Inclusion Of Information On Autopsies Related To Seizures Or Epilepsy; To Provide For The Members Of The Task Force; To Provide Timelines For The Task Force; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1221/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1221.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2087081,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"The Mississippi Heroes Support Fund; create to authorize supplemental pay to law enforcement officers.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Mississippi Heroes Support Fund Act\"; To Authorize Sources Of Money For Deposit Into The Fund; To Authorize The Commissioner Of The Department Of Public Safety To Administer The Fund; To Authorize An Annual Distribution Of The Fund To All Full-time, Certified Law Enforcement Officers Who Have Completed At Least One Year Of Service With A Law Enforcement Agency In The State Of Mississippi; To Require All Municipal, County And State Law Enforcement Officers To Receive Accreditation From The Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission By A Certain Date; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1235/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1235.xml","sponsor":"Zachary Grady"},
{"bill_id":2087088,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Recognize Mississippi Blues Musician Jesse Robinson as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Senate To Master Mississippi Blues Guitarist And Vocalist Jesse Robinson Of Jackson, Mississippi, As The Recipient Of The 2026 Governor's Arts Award For Lifetime Achievement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR14/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0014.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2087096,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Corinth School District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.549, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Corinth School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1230/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1230.xml","sponsor":"Brad Mattox"},
{"bill_id":2087106,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"Excused absences; permit for students participating in roping and barrel horse events.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Excused Absences For Compulsory-school-age Children For Participating In Roping And Barrel Horse Racing Events; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1222/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1222.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2087115,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"MS Heroes Support Fund; authorize optional speeding fine for deposit.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Mississippi Heroes Support Fund Act\"; To Authorize Sources Of Money For Deposit Into The Fund; To Provide That Certain Monies From First Time Speeding Violators May Be Deposited Into The Fund; To Authorize The Commissioner Of The Department Of Public Safety To Administer The Fund; To Authorize An Annual Distribution Of The Fund To All Full-time, Certified Law Enforcement Officers Who Have Completed At Least One Year Of Service With A Law Enforcement Agency In The State Of Mississippi; To Require All Municipal, County And State Law Enforcement Officers To Receive Accreditation From The Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission By A Certain Date; To Amend Section 63-9-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Provision Of Law That Provides Penalties For Traffic Violations To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1233/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1233.xml","sponsor":"Zachary Grady"},
{"bill_id":2087123,"bill_number":"HB1259","title":"Radar; authorize certain municipalities to utilize for the enforcement of school zone speed limits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Municipal Law Enforcement To Utilize Radar Speed Detection Equipment For The Enforcement Of School Zone Speed Limits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1259/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1259.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2087131,"bill_number":"HB1256","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for active drilling members of the National Guard.","description":"An Act To Provide A State Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Who Are Active Drilling Members Of The Army National Guard Or Air National Guard And Eligible For An Exemption From Gross Income For National Guard Compensation Under Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Provide The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That If The Amount Of Credit Claimed By A Taxpayer Exceeds The Amount Of Income Tax Imposed Upon The Taxpayer For The Taxable Year, Then The Taxpayer Shall Receive A Refund From The Department Of Revenue For The Amount Of Such Excess; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1256/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1256.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2087138,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Recognize Master Craftsman Greg Harkins as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Traditional Craft.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Senate To Mississippi Master Chairmaker Greg Harkins Of Thomastown, Mississippi, As The Recipient Of The 2026 Governor's Arts Award For Excellence In Traditional Craft.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR13/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0013.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2087147,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Appropriation; Prentiss County for repairs and upgrades to county courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Prentiss County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs And Upgrades To The County Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1228/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1228.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2087154,"bill_number":"HB1253","title":"Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"safeguard Honest Integrity In Elections For Lasting Democracy (shield) Act\"; To Amend Section 23-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure By Which A Registrar Verifies An Applicant's Citizenship Upon Receipt Of A Completed Voter Registration Application; To Require The Registrar To Enter Each Applicant's Information Into The United States Citizenship And Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification For Entitlements (save); To Require Registrars To Make Annual Reports To The Secretary Of State Regarding The Number Of Applicants Flagged By A Save System Check And The Number Removed Following Confirmation; To Create New Section 23-15-165.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Conduct An Annual Comparison Of The Statewide Elections Management System Records With The Save Database And To Report Ineligible Matches To The Appropriate Registrar; To Create New Section 23-15-165.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Annually Report To The Legislature On The Results Achieved With The Save System; To Create New Section 23-15-165.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information Collected Through Use Of The Save System From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Create New Section 23-15-165.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Severability Of The Provisions Of The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1253/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1253.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2087165,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.549, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1227/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1227.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2087173,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"Licensing boards; prohibit from disciplinary or threatening discipline of health care providers for exercising free speech rights.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-49-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Licensing Boards Or Agencies Of Health Care Practitioners From Reprimanding, Sanctioning, Revoking Or Threatening To Revoke A License, Certificate Or Registration Of A Practitioner For Exercising His Or Her Constitutional Right Of Free Speech, Unless The Board Or Agency Proves Beyond A Reasonable Doubt That The Speech Used By The Practitioner Led To The Direct Physical Harm Of A Person With Whom The Practitioner Had A Practitioner-patient Relationship; To Require The Licensing Boards Or Agencies Of Health Care Practitioners To Provide A Practitioner With Any Complaints Received For Which Revocation Actions May Be In Order Within Seven Days After Receipt Of Such Complaint; To Amend Sections 73-6-19, 73-9-61, 73-15-29, 73-19-23, 73-21-97, 73-23-59, 73-25-29, 73-26-5, 73-27-13, 73-31-21, 73-39-77, 73-71-33 And 73-75-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1252/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1252.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087181,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Hunting and fishing license; authorize Native Americans to receive free of charge upon providing tribal identification card.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Resident, Who Is A Qualified Native American, Shall Receive, Upon Application, A Resident Hunting License And/or Resident Fishing License, Free Of Charge, Upon Providing A Tribal Identification Card At The Time Of License Issuance; To Define The Term \"tribal Identification Card\"; To Amend Sections 49-7-9, 49-7-17 And 49-7-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Resident Combination Hunting And Fishing Licenses, The Sale Of Hunting And Fishing License Certificates, And Certain Requirements For Forms That Are Provided To Applicants When Applying For Hunting And Fishing Licenses, To Conform With The Preceding Provision; To Bring Forward Sections 49-7-3, 49-7-8, 49-7-12, 49-7-22, 49-7-23, 49-7-27 And 49-7-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Issuing Resident And Nonresident Hunting And Fishing Licenses, Multi-year Licenses, Penalties For Hunting And Fishing Without A License And Lifetime Sportsman Hunting And Fishing Licenses, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1245/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1245.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087190,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"MYCIDS; extend repealer on provisions of law that govern.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 9-21-9, 93-31-3, 43-21-261, 43-21-351, 43-21-801 And 45-33-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Revision Of The Mycids Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1218/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1218.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2087201,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"Unauthorized aliens; prohibit transport and forgery in support of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Knowing And Willful Transport Into The State Of An Unauthorized Alien; To Provide That Such Crime Shall Be A Felony And Prescribe Penalties For Such; To Provide That The Forgery Of Government Documents For Unauthorized Aliens Shall Be A Crime; To Provide Penalties For Violation Of Such; To Amend Section 45-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Department Of Public Safety's Duties To Assist Local Law Enforcement In Efforts To Enforce State And Federal Laws Regarding Unauthorized Aliens; To Amend Section 71-1-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Prohibition Against Unauthorized Aliens Serving As Labor Representatives; To Amend Section 71-11-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The State's Position Against Providing State Public Benefits To Unauthorized Aliens; To Amend Section 71-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Penalties For Violations Of E-verification For Employment; To Amend Section 83-17-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Rejection Of A License From Another State If The Holder Of Such Is An Unauthorized Alien; To Amend Section 41-9-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Statistical Information Regarding The Number Of Unauthorized Aliens Served By Hospitals Is A Public Record; To Bring Forward Sections 97-3-54.1 And 97-3-54.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Human Trafficking, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 63-1-19 And 63-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Driver's Licenses, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 57-1-371 And 57-1-373, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibit Certain Loans And Benefits To Employers Found Guilty Of Hiring Illegal Immigrants, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1232/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1232.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2087207,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"False pretenses; increase service charge for dishonored check, draft, order or electronically converted check.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-19-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Amount Of The Service Charge For A Check, Draft, Order, Or Electronically Converted Check That Has Been Dishonored; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1226/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1226.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2087215,"bill_number":"HC33","title":"Constitution; amend to revise initiative process to reflect four congressional districts.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 273, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Conform The Signature Requirements From Each Congressional District For An Initiative Petition To The Number Of Current Congressional Districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC33/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0033.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087225,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Restitution; require first monies collected by court from defendant to be allocated to.","description":"An Act To Require Monies Collected By A Court From A Defendant In A Criminal Case To First Be Credited Toward The Payment Of Restitution; To Amend Section 99-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 99-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Court To Take Into Consideration A Defendant's Future Ability To Pay When Determining Whether To Order Restitution; To Amend Section 25-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That Uncollected Fees Due To A Marshal Or Constable Be Paid From The First Proceeds Received By The Court From The Guilty Party; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1229/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1229.xml","sponsor":"Brad Mattox"},
{"bill_id":2087233,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"Mississippi Guaranteeing Fair Banking Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Guaranteeing Fair Banking Act; To Provide That, If A Financial Institution Takes An Adverse Action Against A Person, That Person May Request A Statement Of Specific Reasons For The Adverse Action; To Prohibit Financial Institutions From Discriminating In The Provision Of Financial Services To A Person Due To A Person's Religion, Speech Or Participation In A Lawful Economic Activity; To Provide Damages For Violations Of This Act; To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Violation Of This Act Shall Be An Unfair Or Deceptive Trade Act Or Practice; To Bring Forward Sections 81-1-119, 81-12-211 And 81-14-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1237/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1237.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2087241,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Vaccine exemption; authorize for religious, philosophical or conscientious reasons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-23-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Child Will Be Exempt From The Requirement To Have Any Specific Vaccination In Order To Attend A School Or Postsecondary Educational Institution If The Child's Parent Or Guardian Submits To The School Or Postsecondary Educational Institution A Letter Or Affidavit That Documents Which Required Vaccinations Have Been Given, And Which Vaccinations Have Not Been Given On The Basis That They Are Contrary To His Or Her Religious, Philosophical Or Conscientious Beliefs; To Prescribe The Content To Be Included In The Letter Or Affidavit Submitted To The School District, School Or Postsecondary Educational Institution Of Enrollment; To Amend Section 43-20-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Exemptions From The Immunization Requirements Licensed Child Care Facilities When A Parent Or Legal Guardian Objects To Immunization Of The Child On The Grounds That The Immunization Conflicts With The Religious, Philosophical Or Conscientious Beliefs Of The Parent Or Guardian; To Provide That A Parent Or Guardian Must First Furnish The Responsible Official Of The Facility An Affidavit In Which The Parent Or Guardian Swears Or Affirms That The Immunization Required Conflicts With The Religious, Philosophical Or Conscientious Beliefs Of The Parent Or Guardian Before A Child Is Exempted From Immunization On Religious Grounds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1244/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1244.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087251,"bill_number":"HB1248","title":"Video surveillance cameras; require in certain areas of school facilities for protection of exceptional children.","description":"An Act To Require School Districts To Install Video Surveillance Cameras Equipped With Audio Reception Technology In Certain Areas Of Schools For The Safety And Well-being Of Exceptional Students; To Limit Viewing Access Of Recorded Surveillance To Certain District And Individual School-facility Licensed Personnel; To Require School Districts To Protect The Privacy And Identity Of Students Captured In The Surveillance Who Are Not The Subject Of Incidents Giving Rise To An Investigation Or Litigation; To Authorize The School District To Contract With Any Company Or Individual, Independent Of The School District To Provide Surveillance Monitoring; To Require The School District, Acting Through The Local School Board, To Employ Certain Procedures Prior To Awarding The Contract For Monitoring Services; To Eliminate The Need For School Districts To Employ Security Personnel Or Require The Immediate Presence Of Law Enforcement Officers On School Premises Equipped With Surveillance Cameras; To Bring Forward Section 37-3-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes A School Safety Grant Program, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1248/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1248.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087258,"bill_number":"HB1231","title":"Counties; shorten notice requirement for special meetings from five days to three days.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Shorten The Requirement For Notice Of Special Meetings Of County Boards Of Supervisors From Five Days To Three Business Days; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1231/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1231.xml","sponsor":"Brad Mattox"},
{"bill_id":2087267,"bill_number":"HB1243","title":"Oyster bottoms; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 29-7-3, 49-15-3, 49-15-5, 49-15-7, 49-15-9, 49-15-15, 49-15-16, 49-15-17, 49-15-18, 49-15-23, 49-15-27, 49-15-29, 49-15-30, 49-15-31, 49-15-34, 49-15-35, 49-15-36, 49-15-37, 49-15-38, 49-15-40, 49-15-41, 49-15-42, 49-15-43, 49-15-44, 49-15-45, 49-15-46, 49-15-47, 49-15-315 And 51-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1243/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1243.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087274,"bill_number":"HB1246","title":"School attendance officers; require to receive training on IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Attendance Officers To Complete A Comprehensive Legal Training For Purposes Of Idea And Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973 To Understand The Legal Rights And Provide Proper Interaction And Reporting Procedures For Children With Disabilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1246/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1246.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087285,"bill_number":"HB1247","title":"State park fee; authorize MDWFP to provide discount to senior citizens age 65 and older.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 55-3-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Provide A Discount On Admissions To State Parks To Senior Citizens Age 65 Years And Older; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1247/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1247.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087292,"bill_number":"HB1241","title":"Election results; require Secretary of State to develop centralized, statewide election night reporting system.","description":"An Act To Require The Secretary Of State To Develop A Centralized, Statewide Election Night Reporting System; To Require Election Officials To Submit Periodic Election Night Results; To Require Real-time Election Results To Be Available To The Public Through The Website Of The Secretary Of State; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-597, 23-15-599, 23-15-601 And 23-15-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1241/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1241.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2087299,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"Small Loan Regulatory Law; authorize licensee to charge fee for nonrecording insurance in lieu of recording cost.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Licensee Under The Small Loan Regulatory Law To Charge A Fee For The Purchase Of Nonfiling Or Nonrecording Insurance In Lieu Of The Actual Cost Of Recording An Instrument Executed As Security For A Loan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1219/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1219.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2087308,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Tow trucks and wrecker services; bring forward provisions regularly.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Towing Companies To Record Certain Information From Any Person Who Requests The Company's Services; To Amend Section 63-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Notification Required By Towing Companies Before Property Is Sold; To Authorize Third-party Vendors To Assist In Notification When No Claims Have Been Made To Vehicles; To Amend Section 63-23-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1225/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1225.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2087315,"bill_number":"HB1220","title":"Cybersecurity; governmental and certain commercial entities substantially complying with standards not liable for incidents relating to.","description":"An Act To Provide That State And Local Governmental Entities And Certain Covered Commercial Entities Are Not Liable In Connection With A Cybersecurity Incident If The Entity Involved Has Adopted Certain Cybersecurity Standards; To Define Certain Terms; To Require Cybersecurity Standards To Align With Nationally-recognized Standards And The Requirements Of Specified Federal Laws; To Create A Rebuttable Presumption Against Liability In Connection With A Cybersecurity Incident For Commercial Entities That Have Adopted A Cybersecurity Program That Substantially Aligns With Certain Specified Cybersecurity Standards In Compliance With This Act; To Amend Section 83-5-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1220/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1220.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2087325,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"In-person absentee voting; require daily printout of total number of votes cast in circuit clerk's office by OMR equipment.","description":"An Act To Direct The Secretary Of State To Require The Office Of The Circuit Clerk To Cause A Daily Report Tabulating The Total Number Of In-person Absentee Ballots Cast That Day To Be Printed By The Omr Equipment At The Close Of Business And Made Available To The Public; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-507 And 23-15-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1240/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1240.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2087332,"bill_number":"HB1224","title":"MS Keeping Kids Safe Online Act;","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Education To Prepare And Publish On Its Website Internet Safety Resources; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Education To Create A Curriculum For Social Media Safety; To Create The \"mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act\"; To Regulate Interactive Computer Service Providers From Offering Certain Services To Minors; To Regulate Certain Public Performances In Commercial Enterprises; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1224/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1224.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2087343,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"State identification requirements; provide exclusion for certain religious beliefs regarding photographs.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 45-35-17 And 45-35-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Exemption From Photographed Pictures For State Identification For Those With Sincerely Held Beliefs That Prohibit Photography; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1239/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1239.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2087350,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"Associated Self-Funded Health Benefit Plan Coverage Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Association Self-funded Health Benefit Plan Coverage Act; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize An Association In Mississippi To Purchase Hospital, Surgical And Medical Expense Benefits Coverage From A Self-funded Association Plan Subject To The Jurisdiction Of Another State Insurance Department Or The Federal Government; To Exempt Such Plans Subject To The Jurisdiction Of Another State Or The Federal Government From The Insurance Laws Of This State And Regulations Of The Department Of Insurance Upon Demonstrating To The Commissioner Of Insurance That Certain Requirements Have Been Met; To Require Written Notice To Be Provided To Plan Participants And Prospective Purchasers That The Plan Is Not Regulated By Mississippi Law; To Authorize The Commissioner To Retain Professionals To Assist In Reviewing A Plan's Request To Be Exempt From State Insurance Laws And Regulations; To Require Such Plans To Designate The Commissioner As Its Agent For Service Of Process In Mississippi; To Authorize The Commissioner To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Carry Out The Provisions Of The Act; To Amend Section 83-5-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1236/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1236.xml","sponsor":"Elliot Burch"},
{"bill_id":2087359,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"Candidates; authorize political party executive committee to disqualify a candidate not meeting the committee's qualifications.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-299 And 23-15-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Political Party Executive Committee To Disqualify A Candidate Due To The Candidate Not Meeting The Qualifications Established By That Political Party Executive Committee; To Require A Candidate Who Is Disqualified Due Solely To The Candidate Not Meeting The Political Party's Requirements To Automatically Be Placed On The Ballot As An Independent; To Amend Sections 23-15-359 And 23-15-361, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Ballot To Include The Name Of Each Candidate Automatically Running As An Independent Due Solely To The Candidate Not Meeting A Political Party's Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1238/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1238.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2087367,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Recognize MS Composer/Playwright/Performer Heather Christian as 2026 Governor's Arts Award recipient for Excellence in Music Composition.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Senate To Award-winning Mississippi Composer/playwright/performer Heather Christian From Natchez, Mississippi, As The Recipient Of The 2026 Governor's Arts Award For Excellence In Music Composition.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR15/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0015.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2087373,"bill_number":"HB1249","title":"State employees; authorize to buy back leave time used while taking FMLA leave.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-3-96, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That State Employees Who Have Used Earned Personal Leave Or Major Medical Leave In Order To Be Paid Their Regular Compensation While Taking Leave Under The Federal Family And Medical Leave Act (fmla) May Buy Back All Or Any Portion Of The Personal Or Major Medical Leave Used While Taking Fmla Leave, By Paying To Their Employer The Amount Of The Net Compensation Received During The Use Of The Personal Or Major Medical Leave; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1249/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1249.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087381,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Mississippi Dyslexia Generative Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforce Development Act; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Dyslexia Generative Artificial Intelligence Education And Workforce Development Act; To Create A State-funded, Open-access Dyslexia Curriculum And Generative Artificial Intelligence System; To Designate Lighthouse Academy For Dyslexia And The Mississippi Dyslexia Institute As Founding Development Partners; To Provide For Mississippi-approved Curriculum Status; To Authorize Development, Compensation, Research, And Implementation Support; To Provide For Pilot Programs In Schools, Correctional Facilities, Workforce, And Adult Education Settings; To Require Reporting And Evaluation; To Appropriate Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1242/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1242.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2087391,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Recognize Dorothy \"Dottie\" Armstrong as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Arts Education.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Senate To Art Education Mentor And Advocate Dorothy \"dottie\" Armstrong From Newton, Mississippi, As The Recipient Of The 2026 Governor's Arts Award For Excellence In Arts Education.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR17/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0017.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2087399,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Recognize MS Symphony Orchestra (MSO) as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Performing Arts.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Senate To Mississippi's Largest Professional Performing Arts Organization The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra From Jackson, Mississippi, As The Recipient Of The 2026 Governor's Arts Award For Excellence In Performing Arts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR16/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0016.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2087409,"bill_number":"HB1254","title":"Mississippi Math Act; require MDE to establish to enhance early numeracy.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Math Act And The Moving Mathematics In Mississippi (m3) Program To Strengthen Early Numeracy, Algebra Readiness And Mathematics Instruction Statewide; To Provide For Mathematics Coaching, K–5 Screening, Individualized Math Plans, An Algebra Readiness Indicator And Aligned Professional Development; To Create The Moving Mathematics In Mississippi Fund; To Provide For Data Privacy, Reporting, Rulemaking, Implementation Timelines And Continued Appropriations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1254/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1254.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2087417,"bill_number":"HB1258","title":"North Tippah School District; provide for special election to be held in on the question of closing Falkner Attendance Center.","description":"An Act To Provide For A Special Election To Be Held In The North Tippah School District On The Question Of The Closing Of Falkner Attendance Center; To Provide That The Special Election Shall Be Held At The Same Time And In The Same Manner As The General Election Held On November 3, 2026; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Vote \"no\" On The Question, Then The Board Of Education Of The North Tippah School District Shall Not Close Falkner Attendance Center, And Shall Not Propose To Close Falkner Attendance Center At Any Time During The Next Eight School Years; To Amend Section 37-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1258/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1258.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2087424,"bill_number":"HB1234","title":"School Accountability Dashboard Act; establish to provide parents with critical student performance data.","description":"An Act To Establish A School Accountability Dashboard For Mississippi Public Schools To Promote Transparency And Provide Parents With Critical Student Performance Data; To Require School Districts To Publish The School Accountability Dashboard Beginning With The 2026-2027 Academic School Year; To Specify The Timeline By Which The Initial And Subsequent Updates To The Dashboard Are Required To Be Published; To Grant The Department A One-year Period To Identify Any Relevant Data Not Currently Collected To Determine What Said Data Is And Include It In The Dashboard Beginning With The 2027-2028 School Year; To Require The Information In The Dashboard To Be Compiled Into An Easily Accessible, User-friendly Single-page Graphic And Published On The Main Page Of The School District's And The Department's Website; To Require The State Department Of Education To Issue Guidance And The Standardized Dashboard Template To All School Districts By August 1, 2026; To Require The School Accountability Dashboard To Be Aligned With The State's Performance-based Accreditation System And Prescribe The Minimum Data Metrics To Be Included; To Amend Sections 37-17-6 And 37-17-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1234/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1234.xml","sponsor":"Zachary Grady"},
{"bill_id":2087432,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"Student absenteeism; excuse those related to an exceptional student's disability.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Absences Resulting From Students Disability As Defined By State Statute, Under Idea And Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973, Shall Be Deemed Excused; To Exempt The Parents Or Legal Guardians Of Children With Disabilities From Prosecution For Absences Related To The Child's Disability; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations Governing The Implementation Of Procedures To Promote Interventions To Assist Students Vulnerable To Chronic Absenteeism And Schools And Districts With High Rates Of Chronic Absenteeism; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1250/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1250.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2087440,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Heavy equipment property; authorize certain businesses to charge recovery fee on rental of.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Qualified Heavy Equipment Rental Business May Charge To A Renter A Recovery Fee In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Percent Of The Rental Charge For Each Item Of Heavy Equipment Rented In This State; To Provide That A Recovery Fee Shall Be Separately Stated On The Invoice Or Receipt For The Rental Transaction And Shall Be Enforceable By The Qualified Heavy Equipment Rental Business To The Same Extent As The Underlying Rental Charges Or Other Charges Contained On Such Invoice Or Receipt; To Provide That Recovery Fees Collected By A Qualified Heavy Equipment Rental Business Shall Be Used To Pay Or As A Reimbursement For The Payment Of Any Ad Valorem Taxes Levied Or Assessed On The Qualified Rental Business's Heavy Equipment In The State; To Define The Terms \"heavy Equipment Property\", \"qualified Heavy Equipment Rental Business\", \"rent\" And \"rental Charge\" For The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1257/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1257.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2087686,"bill_number":"HB1345","title":"Cigarette and ENDS product; provide for administrative forfeiture of for violation of state directory laws.","description":"An Act To Create A New Code Section To Be Codified As Section 75-102-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Procedures For The Administrative Forfeiture Of Ends Product Seized For Being In Violation Of The State Ends Product Directory Law; To Create A New Code Section To Be Codified As Section 75-101-7.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Procedures For The Administrative Forfeiture Of Cigarettes Seized For Being In Violation Of The State Cigarette Directory Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1345/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1345.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2087689,"bill_number":"HB1327","title":"Appropriation; Mississippi Information Network for construction of a communication tower in Marshall County.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Wireless Information Network To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction Of A Communication Tower In Marshall County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1327/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1327.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2087691,"bill_number":"HB1373","title":"\"Alyssa's Law Pilot Program\"; enact to authorize implementation and installation of silent panic alarm systems in select public and charter schools.","description":"An Act To Create \"alyssa's Law Pilot Program,\" To Require School Districts Selected For Participation In The Pilot Program To Implement Silent Panic Alarm Systems For The Purpose Of Ensuring The Safety Of Students And State In The Public Schools Or Charter Schools Located Therein; To Define Terminology; To Require Participating Local School District Or Charter School To Implement And Install A Silent Panic Alarm System In All Eligible Schools Under Their Respective Jurisdiction Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year; To Specify The Minimum Capability And Functionality Requirements Of The Silent Panic Alarm Systems; To Require Participating Public Schools Or Charter Schools To Provide Each Member Of Its Personnel With A Wearable Panic Alert Device Throughout Each School Facility, Which Allows For Immediate Contact With Local Law Enforcement And Emergency Response Agencies; To Provide Guidelines For Coordination Between Participating School Districts And Local Law Enforcement Agencies; To Provide Regular Training To School Personnel And Law Enforcement On The Protocol And Appropriate Use Of The Panic Alarm System Before The Start Of Each School Year; To Ensure Access To Security Data To Local Law Enforcement And Emergency Response Agencies; To Provide For The Protection Of Such Data And Exempt The Disclosure Thereof From The Public Records Act, Except In Certain Instances; To Require Each Participating School District Or Charter School To Submit An Annual Report To The State Department Of Education Detailing Compliance With This Act And Any Incidents Requiring The Use Of The Panic Alarm System; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations For The Implementation Of This Act To Establish A Grant Program Administered By The State Department Of Education To Assist School Districts In Compliance; To Prescribe Criteria For Eligibility Of Receipt Of Grant Funds And The Purposes For Which Such Funds May Be Used; To Require The Legislature To Annually Appropriate Funds For The Administration Of This Grant Program By The Department, Which Shall Allocate Funds To School Districts; To Provide For The Severability Of The Provision Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1373/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1373.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2087694,"bill_number":"HB1270","title":"Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month; declare the month of April as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare The Month Of April As \"limb Loss And Limb Difference Awareness Month\" In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1270/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1270.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2087697,"bill_number":"SB2495","title":"The Students Safe at School Act; enact to provide for certain notice requirements for school shooting drills.","description":"An Act To Enact The Students Safe At School Act; To Define Terms Under The Act; To Outline Standards; To Provide For Student Health And Wellness Protocols; To Set Forth Notice Requirements; To Address Student Participation In Shooter Drills; To Address Student Participation In Active Shooter Simulations; To Require Violence Prevention Training; To Provide For Student Participation In Safety Planning; To Provide For Publication Of Vendors; To Create Guidelines To Measure Effectiveness Of Drills; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2495/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2495.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2087699,"bill_number":"HC35","title":"Constitution; amend to revise the Legislature's authority to limit a county's right to levy taxes on certain electrical plants.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 112, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Revise The Legislature's Authority To Limit Or Deny A County's Right To Levy County And/or Special Taxes On Nuclear-powered Electrical Generating Plants, To Provide For A Special Mode Of Valuation, Assessment And Levy Upon Such Plants, And To Provide For The Distribution Of The Revenue Derived Therefrom.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC35/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0035.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2087703,"bill_number":"HB1283","title":"Medical examiners; require to document in autopsy report recent immunizations of persons who die suddenly and unexpectedly.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 41-61-60, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Autopsy In The Case Of An Infant Or Child Who Dies Suddenly And Unexpectedly Must Include A Review Of The Child's Immunization And Medical Records; To Require The Medical Examiner To Document In The Autopsy Report Any Immunizations Or Emergency Countermeasures Administered To The Child Within 90 Days Before The Child's Death And Report The Case To The National Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (suid) And Sudden Death In The Young (sdy) Case Registry; To Provide That The Autopsy In The Case Of A Sudden Death Suspected To Be Caused By Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome In An Individual Of Any Age Must Include A Review Of The Individual's Immunization And Medical Records; To Require The Medical Examiner To Document In The Autopsy Report Any Immunizations Or Emergency Countermeasures Administered To The Individual Within 90 Days Before His Or Her Death And Report The Case To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry If The Individual Was Younger Than 20 Years Of Age At The Time Of Death; To Require The State Medical Examiner To Impose Administrative Penalties Against Medical Examiners Who Fail To Report Cases To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry As Required Within Thirty 30 Days After Completing The Autopsy Report; To Bring Forward Sections 41-61-59 And 41-61-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1283/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1283.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2087707,"bill_number":"HB1271","title":"Divorce; create 13th ground for irretrievable breakdown.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement Of Willful And Obstinate From The Ground Of Divorce For Desertion; To Provide An Additional Ground Of Divorce When The Court Finds There Has Been An Irretrievable Breakdown Of The Marriage And Further Attempts At Reconciliation Are Impractical Or Futile And Not In The Best Interests Of The Parties Or Family; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1271/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1271.xml","sponsor":"Shanda Yates"},
{"bill_id":2087709,"bill_number":"HB1381","title":"Towing of vehicles; create a procedure.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Procedure For Reclaiming Motor Vehicles Or Vessels While They Are In The Process Of Being Towed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1381/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1381.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2087712,"bill_number":"SB2520","title":"Personal electronic device; restrict use in classroom.","description":"An Act To Authorize School Districts To Prohibit The Use Of Cell Phones And Personal Electronic Devices On Campus; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2520/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2520.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2087714,"bill_number":"HB1363","title":"Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund; increase amount of monies in that may be used to defray board of trustees expenses in carrying out duties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Monies In The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund That May Be Used By The Board Of Trustees Of The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund And The Department Of Finance And Administration To Defray The Board's Expenses In Carrying Out Its Duties Under The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1363/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1363.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2087717,"bill_number":"HB1322","title":"Diabetes; SDH shall appoint a university to study prevention and reduction of amputations resulting from.","description":"An Act To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Appoint A Research 1 (r1) Mississippi University To Conduct A Study On The Prevention And Reduction Of Amputations Resulting From Diabetes And Related Complications; To Specify The Subjects To Be Evaluated By The Study; To Provide For The Members Of The Study Committee; To Require The Study Committee To Submit A Report On The Results Of The Study And Recommendations To Certain Legislative Committees By December 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1322/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1322.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2087720,"bill_number":"SB2526","title":"Rural Water Oversight Committee; create and prescribe duties of.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Rural Water Oversight Committee; To Define Terms; To Set Committee Membership; To Require Providers To Obtain A Rate Study And Capacity Study By December 1, 2027, And Every Five Years Thereafter; To Provide Requirements For Rates; To Provide For Modification Of Rates According To Rate Studies; To Require Providers To Develop An Asset Management Plan By December 1, 2027; To Stipulate Minimum Requirements For Such Asset Management Plan; To Allow The Committee To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Concerning The Rate Studies, Capacity Studies And Asset Management Plans; To Require Providers To Set Aside A Portion Of Gross Revenues For Refurbishment And Replacement; To Require The Committee To Maintain An Approved List Of Entities To Conduct Rate Studies; To Provide Guidelines For Approval; To Require A Rate Study Or Amendment Before Commencement Of A Major Development Project; To Require Rate Studies To Be Filed With The State Auditor's Office; To Describe When A Provider Is In Fiscal Distress; To Require The Mississippi State Department Of Health To Maintain A List Of Providers In Fiscal Distress; To Require Providers In Fiscal Distress To File An Improvement Plan; To Stipulate Actions Upon Receipt Of An Improvement Plan; To Prohibit Fiscally Distressed Providers From Receiving Certain State Financial Assistance Until An Improvement Plan Is In Place; To Provide For Removal Of Board Members Upon A Finding Of Fiscal Distress; To Require Providers At 75% Capacity To Take Certain Actions; To Provide That Nothing In This Act Shall Be Construed As Conflicting With Federal Law; To Amend Section 41-3-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Payment Of New Employees' Annual Salaries Out Of The Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2526/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2526.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2087722,"bill_number":"SB2508","title":"Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project; establish within the State Department of Education.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"2026 Youth Mental Health Access For All Act\"; To Provide Legislative Findings; To Establish The \"student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project\" Within The State Department Of Education To Award Grant Funding To School Districts, Charter Schools, And Nonpublic Schools For The Provision Of Teletherapy Services To Students In Grades 5 Through 12; To Express The Intent That The Project Be Funded From The Education Enhancement Fund; To Authorize The Department To Use Up To 10% Of The Funds Appropriated For The Project To Administer The Program; To List Minimum Vendor Qualifications; To List Required Features For The Vendor's Platform And Service Model; To Require The Department To Submit A Report To The Legislature By October 1, 2027, Detailing The Participation Rates, Usage Data, And Student Outcomes Observed During The First Year Of The Pilot Project; To Amend Section 37-61-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2508/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2508.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2087726,"bill_number":"HB1355","title":"Appropriation; Marshall County for costs of planning and engineering related to completion of the Byhalia Bridge Road Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Marshall County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Planning, Engineering And Environmental Needs Related To The Completion Of The Byhalia Railroad Bridge Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1355/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1355.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2087729,"bill_number":"HB1366","title":"Dentistry; increase penalties for unlawful practice of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-9-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalties For Illegally Practicing Dental Hygiene And Dentistry Without A License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1366/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1366.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2087732,"bill_number":"HB1313","title":"CRNAs; exempt from requirement for collaborative agreement after completion of certain practice hours.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Statement Of Purpose Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Definitions And Revise Certain Definitions In The Nursing Practice Law Regarding Advanced Nursing Practice; To Amend Section 73-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing To Include A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist As A Member; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Practice Of Advanced Nursing Practice Nurses; To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Who Have Completed Not Less Than 8,000 Practice Hours Are Exempt From Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist; To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists May Apply Hours Worked Before The Effective Date Of This Act To Fulfill The Practice Hour Requirement; To Conform Certain Provisions With The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Provisions Relating To Grounds For Disciplinary Actions Against Nurses; To Amend Section 41-21-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1313/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1313.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2087735,"bill_number":"HB1332","title":"Insurance producer license; require testing service administering examinations to adhere to National Association of Insurance Commissioners Standards.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-17-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Outside Testing Service Under Contract With The Commissioner Of Insurance To Administer Examinations For An Insurance Producer License To Adhere To The Standards And Best Practices Set Forth By The National Association Of Insurance Commissioners; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1332/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1332.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2087737,"bill_number":"HB1315","title":"Property and casualty insurance; require blighted real property to be cleaned up before insurer pay insured certain amount.","description":"An Act To Require Property And Casualty Insurers To Require Blighted Real Property To Be Cleaned Up Before Paying Not More Than Ninety Percent Of The Damages Owed; To Authorize The County Or Municipality To Pay The Rest; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Enforce The Provisions Of This Act And Adopt Any Rules Or Regulations Necessary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1315/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1315.xml","sponsor":"Ronnie Crudup"},
{"bill_id":2087742,"bill_number":"HB1295","title":"Juror qualifications; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 13-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Competent Jurors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1295/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1295.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2087745,"bill_number":"HB1314","title":"Public purchasing; increase threshold for bidding and revise certain provisions related to exemptions and reverse auctions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Public Purchasing Law To Provide That Purchases That Do Not Involve An Expenditure Of More Than $15,000.00 May Be Made Without Advertising Or Otherwise Requesting Competitive Bids; To Revise The Reverse Auction Method For Receiving Bids To Differentiate Between Agencies And Governing Authorities; To Provide That If An Agency Determines That A Reverse Auction Is Not In The Best Interest Of The Agency, Then That Determination Must Be Approved By The Public Procurement Review Board; To Provide That If A Governing Authority Determines That A Reverse Auction Is Not In The Best Interest Of The Governing Authority, Then That Determination Must Be Approved By The Governing Board Of The Governing Authority; To Provide That The Agency And Governing Authority Must Submit An Explanation As To Why A Reverse Auction Is Not In The Best Interest Of The Agency Or Governing Authority; To Provide An Exception From Complying With Certain Federal Procurement Guidelines When Federal Law Provides For Such An Exemption; To Exempt The Purchase Of Vehicles For The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Purchases Made Through County Group Purchase Contracts, And Vehicles Purchased From Other State's Purchasing Schedules As Approved By The Federal Transit Administration From Bidding Requirements; To Require The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency To Implement A Process To Create A Preferred Vender List For Disaster Clean Up; To Amend Sections 31-3-1, 31-5-37 And 31-5-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Create New Section 31-7-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Counties To Participate In A Group Purchasing Program For Certain Purchases; To Amend Section 31-7-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Competitive Purchasing Threshold For Certain County Purchases; To Bring Forward Section 31-7-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1314/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1314.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2087747,"bill_number":"HC36","title":"Reverend Dr. Victor Dixon; congratulate upon being elected to the esteemed position of President of the Copiah Ministerial Alliance.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Congratulating Reverend Dr. Victor Dixon On Being Elected To The Esteemed Position Of President Of The Copiah Ministerial Alliance.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC36/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0036.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2087751,"bill_number":"HB1323","title":"Law Enforcement Death Benefits Fund; remove restriction for suicide deaths.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Suicide As A Limitation For Receiving Benefits From The Law Enforcement Death Benefits Trust Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1323/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1323.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2087754,"bill_number":"HB1331","title":"Sales tax; deposit portion of revenue derived from certain motor vehicle rentals into the Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-231, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of State Sales Tax Revenue Collected From Persons Engaging Or Continuing In This State In The Business Of Renting Motor Vehicles Under Rental Agreements With A Term Of Not More Than Thirty Continuous Days Each; To Provide That A Portion Of Such Tax Revenue Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Economic Development And Infrastructure Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1331/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1331.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2087758,"bill_number":"HB1289","title":"Headlights; require to be used whenever windshield wipers are necessitated.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Headlights Of Vehicles Shall Be Operated Whenever Conditions Necessitate The Use Of Windshield Wipers; To Prohibit The Use Of Only The Parking Lights Of Vehicles During Times When The Use Of Headlights Is Required; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1289/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1289.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2087761,"bill_number":"HB1309","title":"Gender dysmorphia; require school personnel to notify parents of students who request to be referred to as different gender.","description":"An Act To Require School Administrators, Teachers, Counselors Or Other Personnel Of The School To Provide Written Notification To The Parent Or Legal Guardian Of Any Student Publicly Identifying At School As A Gender Or Pronoun That Does Not Align With The Child's Sex On Their Birth Certificate, Sex Assigned At Birth Or Using Sex-segregated School Programs And Activities Or School Facilities That Do Not Align With The Child's Sex Assignment At Birth, Within Seven Days Of Becoming Aware Of Such Conduct Or Request By The Affected Student; To Provide That No School Personnel Shall Be Disciplined Or Suffer Any Unlawful Reprisal For Refusing To Acknowledge A Student By A Preferred Gender, Or Pronoun That Is Inconsistent With The Child's Sex Assignment At Birth; To Provide That No Notice Shall Be Made To Parents Or Guardians For Communications Made Confidentially To School Counselors, Administrators, Teachers And Other Personnel Of The School; To Prescribe The Legislative Intent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1309/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1309.xml","sponsor":"Charles Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2087763,"bill_number":"SB2513","title":"School bus drivers; provide annual salary supplement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-151-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Each School Bus Driver Shall Receive An Annual Salary Supplement In The Amount Of $5,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2513/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2513.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2087766,"bill_number":"HB1375","title":"Birth certificate; prohibit change of sex on unless verified by medical records that sex of child is not what is shown on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-57-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The State Registrar Of Vital Records From Changing The Sex On A Birth Certificate Unless It Is Clearly An Error That Is Verified By Medical Records From The Time Of Birth Or By A Physician Who Confirms That At The Time Of Birth, The Sex Of The Child Was Not What Is Shown On The Birth Certificate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1375/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1375.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2087770,"bill_number":"HB1274","title":"Insurance; prohibit cancellation of, nonrenewal of, or increase in rates for nonfault motor vehicle incident of the insured.","description":"An Act To Provide That No Insurer Shall Increase The Rate, Increase Or Add A Surcharge, Cancel, Or Fail To Renew Any Policy Of Motor Vehicle Insurance When Such Action Is Based On Consideration Of One Or More Nonfault Incidents; To Define A Nonfault Incident; To Provide Penalties For An Insurer Who Violates These Provisions; To Amend Section 83-11-3 And 83-11-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1274/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1274.xml","sponsor":"Shanda Yates"},
{"bill_id":2087771,"bill_number":"HB1383","title":"Ad valorem tax; require certain notices.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-39-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Not Later Than August 20th Of Each Fiscal Year The Governing Board Of Each Taxing Unit In A County Shall Provide A Notice To Each Taxpayer Indicating The Amount Of Ad Valorem Tax That Was Due On The Taxpayer's Property In The Preceding Fiscal Year, And The Millage Rate That Was Levied On The Property In The Preceding Fiscal Year, The Amount Of Ad Valorem Tax That Will Be Due On The Taxpayer's Property In The Current Fiscal Year, If The Millage Rate That Was Levied On The Property In The Preceding Fiscal Year Is Levied On The Property In The Current Fiscal Year, And The Difference Between The Two Indicated Amounts Of Ad Valorem Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1383/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1383.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2087775,"bill_number":"HB1378","title":"Task Force to Study Restoration of Adequate Funding to Alcorn State University; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Task Force To Study Restoration Of Adequate Funding To Alcorn State University; To Prescribe The Membership And Specific Duties Of The Task Force; To Require The Task Force To Submit A Report Of Its Work And Recommendations To The Governor, Lieutenant Governor And House Speaker Before December 31, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1378/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1378.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2087778,"bill_number":"SB2516","title":"Winter-Reed Loan Repayment Program; provide awards for assistant teachers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Same Awards Under The William F. Winter And Jack Reed, Sr., Teacher Loan Repayment Program For Assistant Teachers In Public Schools As Provided For Teachers In Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2516/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2516.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2087780,"bill_number":"HB1368","title":"Public utilities; require at least 45 days between reading of meter and bills rendered for any utility service.","description":"An Act To Require That Bills For Any Utility Service Shall Be Rendered Within Forty-five Days From The Reading Of The Meter; To Bring Forward Sections 21-27-7, 21-27-23, 21-27-47 And 21-27-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipally Owned Utilities, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 77-3-2, 77-3-45, 77-3-301, 77-3-303, 77-5-23, 77-5-35, 77-5-155, 77-5-743, 77-5-745, 77-6-35 And 77-6-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Regulation Of Public Utilities, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1368/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1368.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2087783,"bill_number":"HB1299","title":"Public purchasing; increase threshold for purchase without competitive bidding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise The Threshold From $5,000.00 To $10,000.00 For Making Public Purchases Without Competitive Bidding; To Amend Section 31-5-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise The Threshold From $5,000.00 To $10,000.00 For Certain Requirements For Contractors Submitting Bids For Certain Public Works Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1299/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1299.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2087786,"bill_number":"SB2491","title":"Cardiac Emergency Response Plans and Automated External Defibrillators; expand access and provide funding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"high-needs School\" For Purposes Of Prioritizing Funding For Implementing Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (cerps); To Amend Section 37-11-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Cerps Shall Encompass Athletic Venue Grounds, That Members Of A Cardiac Emergency Response Team Shall Have Current Training On Cpr And Automated External Defibrillators (aeds) From A Nationally Recognized Organization, And That An Aed Shall Be Placed Within Three Minutes Of Each School Athletic Venue; To Create New Section 37-11-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Department Of Education To Designate $2,499,000.00 To Aid In Implementing Cerps; To Specify That Funding Shall Be Used For Activities And Equipment Promoting Cerp Preparedness In Schools, And That High-needs Schools Shall Be Given Funding Priority; To Authorize The Department Of Education To Establish A Procedure For Monitoring School Compliance With Funding Requirements; To Authorize Schools To Accept Gifts, Grants And Donations For The Purchase Of Aeds That Meet The Standards Established By The United States Food And Drug Administration, And For The Costs Incurred In Inspecting And Maintaining, And Training Staff In The Use Of, Such Devices; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2491/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2491.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2087789,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"Overnight child visitation; prohibit with noncustodial parent when re-unification is not planned with such parent.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Overnight Visitation With A Noncustodial Parent When The Court Has Determined Not To Grant Custody To That Parent And Reunification Is Not Planned With The Non-custodial Parent; To Bring Forward Section 93-5-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Custody And Visitation When A Parent Is Deployed, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1269/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1269.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2087792,"bill_number":"HB1374","title":"School resource officers; require school districts to employ for each school under its control.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The School Board Of Each School District To Employ One Or More Persons As School Resource Officers, Who Shall Be Designated As Peace Officers In Or On All Properties Operated For School Purposes; To Bring Forward Section 37-3-82, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1374/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1374.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2087794,"bill_number":"HB1296","title":"Amniotic fluid embolism; direct Health Dept. to conduct educational activities for providers and patients about signs, symptoms and management of.","description":"An Act To Direct The State Department Of Health To Conduct Educational Activities For Health Care Providers, Patients And The Public On The Signs, Symptoms And Management Of Amniotic Fluid Embolism; To Provide That The Department Shall Make Available Information About Amniotic Fluid Embolism On The Department's Website; To Require That Data And Statistics Related To Amniotic Fluid Embolism Be Reported To The Child Death Review Panel And Maternal Mortality Review Committee; To Provide For A Self Measurement Blood Pressure Monitoring Pilot Program For Pregnant Women; To Amend Section 73-25-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Continuing Medical Education Relating To Nutrition And Metabolic Health For Renewal Of Physicians' Licenses; To Require The State Department Of Health, In Collaboration With The Division Of Medicaid, To Conduct A Study On Certification Of Doulas; To Require The State Department Of Health To Conduct A Public Awareness Campaign To Increase The Understanding Of Fatherhood Engagement In Improving Overall Health Outcomes During Pregnancy, Childbirth And Postpartum For Both The Mother And Baby; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1296/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1296.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2087800,"bill_number":"HB1379","title":"Medicaid; authorize payments to a border city university-affiliated teaching hospital under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Division Of Medicaid To Make Payments To A Border City University-affiliated Pediatric Teaching Hospital If The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services Approve An Increase In The Annual Request For The Provider Payment Initiative Authorized Under Federal Regulations In An Amount Equal To Or Greater Than The Estimated Annual Payment To Be Made To The Border City University Affiliated Pediatric Teaching Hospital; To Bring Forward Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1379/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1379.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2087803,"bill_number":"HC34","title":"3 Doors Down; commend upon 30th anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing 3 Doors Down Upon Their 30-year Anniversary, Honoring Their Successes, Outstanding Work With The Better Life Foundation And Support For Our Troops.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC34/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0034.xml","sponsor":"Steve Lott"},
{"bill_id":2087805,"bill_number":"HB1360","title":"MDOT; direct to place signage on segment of I-22 in Marshall County, MS, indicating location of the \"Marshall County Fairgrounds\".","description":"An Act To Authorize A Sign Or Signs To Be Erected On The East And West Corridors Of Interstate-22 Approaching The Locations Of Exit 26 Off-ramp Entrances In Marshall County, Mississippi, To Indicate The Location Of And Directional Approach To The \"marshall County Fairgrounds\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1360/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1360.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2087809,"bill_number":"HB1371","title":"The Domestic Violence Transparency Act; to require certain persons convicted of domestic violence to be placed on a public registry.","description":"An Act To Create The Domestic Violence Transparency Act; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Create A Registry That Includes Identifying Information For Any Person Convicted One Or More Times For Domestic Violence; To Require Any Person With More Than One Conviction For Domestic Violence To Register With The Department Of Public Safety; To Require The Applicable Court Clerk To Send The Required Information To The Department Of Public Safety Upon Conviction Or Release; To Provide Conditions And Time Periods For Which The Registrant's Information Must Be Removed; To Provide That This Act Applies To Persons Convicted For Domestic Violence On Or After July 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1371/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1371.xml","sponsor":"Lance Varner"},
{"bill_id":2087811,"bill_number":"HB1316","title":"Sheriffs and police officers; require availability of less-lethal force option while on duty.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 21-21-3 And 19-25-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Sheriff Or Police Officer To Have At Least One Less-lethal Force Option Made Available To Such Sheriff Or Police Officer While On Duty; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1316/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1316.xml","sponsor":"Ronnie Crudup"},
{"bill_id":2087815,"bill_number":"SB2523","title":"Institutions of higher learning; require adoption of new performance-based funding model.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Parameters For A New, Performance-based Funding Model For State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Require That Such Funding Model Be Used To Disburse 75% Of General Funds Appropriated For Such Purpose And Be Implemented By July 1, 2029; To Provide For Distribution Of Remaining Funds; To Provide A 10% Performance-based Holdout; To Require The Funding Model To Include A Base Appropriation And A Performance-based Allocation; To Provide Measurable Outcomes Which Shall Be Calculated Using Standardized Definitions Adopted By Rule; To Require The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Establish Performance Standards, Scoring Thresholds And Values For Each Metric In A Publicly Noticed Meeting On Or Before June 20, 2026; To Provide Specific Requirements For Such Standards, Thresholds And Values; To Provide For Developing, Calculating Or Administering The Funding Model; To Require The Board To Continuously Monitor Institutional Performance Under The Funding Model; To Require The Board To Identify Institutions At Risk Of Failing To Meet Specific Standards; To Authorize The Board To Take Certain Actions Upon A Determination That An Institution Is At-risk; To Require The Board To Submit An Annual Report To The Legislature And Publish Such Report On Its Public Website; To Require Certain Information To Be Included In The Report; To Require The Board To Promulgate Rules Necessary To Implement This Act; To Require The Board To Adopt And Publish The Funding Model, Including All Metric Definitions, Benchmarks And Weights, No Later Than June 30, 2026; To Provide For Application Of The Funding Model For The Initial Three Fiscal Years Following Adoption And Publication; To Require Full Implementation Of The Funding Model By July 1, 2029; To Prohibit The Board From Permitting A Person Subject To The Registration Requirements Under Sections 45-33-21 Through 45-33-63 To Reside In A Dormitory Or Other Student Living Accommodation Located On The Campus Of Or Managed By A State Institution Of Higher Learning; To Bring Forward Sections 37-101-1, 37-101-2, 37-101-3, 37-101-4, 37-101-5, 37-101-7, 37-101-9, 37-101-11, 37-101-13, 37-101-16, 37-101-19, 37-101-21, 37-101-23, 37-101-25, 37-101-29 And 37-101-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Govern The Institutions Of Higher Learning, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2523/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2523.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2087818,"bill_number":"SB2501","title":"Public schools; allow to employ or accept the service of chaplains.","description":"An Act To Allow School Districts And Charter Schools To Employ Or Accept As A Volunteer, A Chaplain To Provide Support, Services And Programs With The School District Or Charter School; To Require Each School District Or Charter Employing Or Allowing A Chaplain To Provide Services To Its Students To Undergo A Criminal Background Check Before Entering The Schools To Carry Out Their Obligations; To Prohibit School Districts And Charter Schools From Employing Or Allowing Individuals Who Are Required To Register As Sex Offenders From Providing Services Within Its Schools; To Amend Section 37-3-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Quick Response Team Of Personnel Trained In School Safety And Crisis Management By The State Department Of Education To Include Chaplains; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Fund And Operate Improved School Safety And Security Measures, Including Costs Associated With Training And Planning And Programs Provided By Chaplains; To Amend Section 37-11-54, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Boards To Incorporate Emergency And Threat Management Awareness And Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports Which Include Services Provided By Chaplains; To Provide For The Severability Of Provisions Of This Act Which May Be Deemed Unconstitutional; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2501/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2501.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2087822,"bill_number":"HB1280","title":"Marijuana; reduce penalties for possession of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Penalties For Convictions Related To Marijuana; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1280/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1280.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2087825,"bill_number":"HB1343","title":"Juneteenth; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 19th, Juneteenth, As A Legal Holiday In The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1343/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1343.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":2087828,"bill_number":"HB1344","title":"Automatic expungement; authorize for certain crimes.","description":"An Act To Require The Expungement Of Misdemeanor And Felony Convictions By The Department Of Public Safety After A Period Of Years; To Limit The Number Of Convictions That May Be Automatically Expunged; To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Number Of Convictions That May Be Expunged By Petition; To Bring Forward Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Expungements In Municipal Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1344/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1344.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":2087830,"bill_number":"HB1376","title":"Sheriffs and chief deputies; authorize use of radar speed detection equipment under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Or Her Chief Deputy In Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Upon The Public Roads And Highways Within A County That Are Outside The Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1376/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1376.xml","sponsor":"Lance Varner"},
{"bill_id":2087834,"bill_number":"HB1342","title":"Foster care decisions; authorize appeal of to the chancery court of residence.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Person Aggrieved By A Decision Of The Department Of Human Services Or Child Protection Services Regarding Foster Care Issues To Appeal The Decision To The Chancery Court Of The County Of His Or Her Residence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1342/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1342.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":2087836,"bill_number":"HB1272","title":"Drag racing penalties; include forfeiture of vehicles used in the crime of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 63-3-502 And 63-3-1215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Forfeiture Of Vehicles Used In Drag Racing As A Penalty For The Crime Of Drag-racing; To Bring Forward Section 63-7-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1272/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1272.xml","sponsor":"Shanda Yates"},
{"bill_id":2087839,"bill_number":"HB1364","title":"Sales tax; deposit portion of revenue into the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of The State Sales Tax Revenue Derived From Sales Of Businesses With A Certain North American Industry Classification System Code Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund; To Amend Section 49-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1364/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1364.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2087842,"bill_number":"HB1303","title":"Appropriation; Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for search and rescue program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Mississippi Search And Rescue Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1303/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1303.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2087845,"bill_number":"HB1263","title":"Banks; modernize approval process for certain requirement related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Renewals Or Amendments To A Charter Or Articles Of Incorporation Of Banking Corporations Shall Be Sent Directly To The Secretary Of State Upon Being Approved By The Commissioner And Do Not Require Approval From The Attorney General; To Amend Section 81-5-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Bank To Declare And Pay Dividends Not Inconsistent With The Bank's Articles Of Incorporation Or Bylaws; To Require Prior Written Approval Of The Commissioner Only When Certain Conditions Exist; To Amend Section 81-5-100, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Prior Approval Of The Commissioner Is Not Required For A State Bank Or Thrift To Establish Or Decommission Electronic Terminals; To Create New Section 81-5-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Investments By State Chartered Financial Institutions In Community And Economic Development Entities, Community Development Projects And Other Public Welfare Investments; To Amend Section 81-5-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1263/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1263.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2087848,"bill_number":"HB1385","title":"Homestead exemption; delete requirement that counties submit paper original of application for the DOR.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-33-31, 27-33-33, 27-33-35 And 27-33-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That Counties Submit Paper Originals Of Homestead Exemption Applications To The Department Of Revenue And That The Department Of Revenue Retain Paper Originals Of Homestead Exemption Applications; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1385/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1385.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2087851,"bill_number":"HB1293","title":"Capital rape; authorize life imprisonment or death penalty for crime of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Capital Rape When Damage To Sexual Organs Of A Child Under 12 Years Of Age Occurs; To Amend Section 97-3-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1293/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1293.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2087853,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Faces of Recovery - Recovery Day 2026; observe on Thursday, January 22, 2026.","description":"A Resolution Observing Thursday, January 22, 2026, As \"faces Of Recovery - Recovery Day 2026\" At The Mississippi State Capitol.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR21/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0021.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2087861,"bill_number":"HB1321","title":"Department of Human Services-Division of Youth Services; bring forward provisions pertaining to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 43-27-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That The Department Of Human Services Shall Be The Department Of Youth Services, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Department Of Human Services, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Powers Of The Department Of Human Services, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Control And Management Of Certain Funds By The Department Of Human Services, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That The Department Of Youth Services Shall Have Exclusive Care Of Children Committed To Its Facilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That The Department Of Youth Services Is Authorized To Accept Certain Funds, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Data And Assistance By State Agencies And Departments That May Be Provided To He Department Of Youth Services, For Purposes Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Cooperation Of Other Departments, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Positions In The Department Of Youth Services Are To Be Included In The State Classification System, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Certain Records And Reports, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Office Of Community Services, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Office Of Juvenile Correctional Institutions, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Lodging Of Superintendents, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Prohibition Of Persons Having Mental Illness Or Intellectual Disabilities From Being Committed To Institutions That Under The Control Of The Department Of Youth Services, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Transfer Of Children, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Academic And Vocational Training, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Effect On Other Laws, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Acquisition Of Certain Land, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Creation Of The Statewide Juvenile Work Program, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-27-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Use Of Columbia Training School And Oakley Youth Development Center, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1321/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1321.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2087863,"bill_number":"SB2496","title":"Mississippi K-12 and Postsecondary Mental Health Task Force; extend operation of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1, Chapter 431, Laws Of 2024, To Extend The Operation Of The Mississippi K-12 And Postsecondary Mental Health Task Force For One Additional Year; To Provide That The Task Force Shall Develop And Report Its Findings And Recommendations To The Mississippi Legislature On Or Before October 1, 2026; To Dissolve The Task Force Upon Presentation Of The Report Due On Or Before October 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2496/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2496.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2087867,"bill_number":"HB1279","title":"Vocational education programs; require to be established in every school district or shared operation between multiple districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-31-15 And 37-31-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Boards, With The Approval Of The State Board Of Education, To Establish Vocational Education Programs In Each School District Or Authorize Two Or More Districts To Enter Into An Agreement For The Joint Operation Of A Vocational Education Program To Serve Students With The School Districts Of Participants To The Agreement; To Bring Forward Sections 37-31-71, 37-31-73 And 37-31-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1279/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1279.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2087870,"bill_number":"SB2493","title":"Public schools; require each school to employ licensed mental health counselor, with whom students shall meet once a year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each School District To Employ A Licensed Mental Health Counselor In Each School; To Require All Students To Meet With Their School's Mental Health Counselor At Least Once Per School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2493/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2493.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2087872,"bill_number":"HB1310","title":"\"Mississippi Open to Religion Act\"; establish.","description":"An Act To Create And Codify New Section 37-13-4.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Governing Board Of Each Public School District And Nonsectarian Public Charter School To Adopt A Policy Providing A Daily Opportunity For Voluntary Participation By Students And Employees In A Period Of Prayer And The Reading Of The Bible Or Other Religious Text; To Require Such Policies To Include Mandatory Written Consent, Acknowledgment Of Voluntariness And An Express Waiver Of State And Federal Claims, Including Establishment Clause Claims; To Prohibit Participation Without Prior Written Consent And To Provide For Revocation Of Consent While Maintaining The Enforceability Of Executed Waivers; To Prohibit The Broadcast Of Prayer Or Religious Readings Over Public Address Systems And To Require That Such Periods Not Supplant Instructional Time; To Require Safeguards Ensuring That Prayer Or Religious Readings Are Not Knowingly Or Intentionally Conducted In The Presence Or Hearing Of Nonconsenting Individuals And To Authorize Compliance Through Scheduling Before Normal School Hours Or In Fully Consented Classrooms Or Campuses; To Require The Attorney General, Upon Request, To Provide Advisory Guidance, Model Consent Forms, And Legal Defense To Participating Districts Or Schools And To Provide For State Liability For Costs, Judgments Or Settlements When Such Defense Is Undertaken; To Clarify That The Act Does Not Prohibit Individual Prayer Or Religious Expression During Other Periods Of The School Day And Does Not Conflict With Article 8, Section 208 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 Or Existing Statutory Protections For Student Religious Expression; To Bring Forward Sections 37-12-7, 37-13-4, 37-13-4.1 And 37-13-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1310/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1310.xml","sponsor":"Charles Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2087875,"bill_number":"HB1348","title":"Alcoholic beverages; allow holders of package retailer's permits to sell on Sunday.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Holders Of Package Retailer's Permits Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law To Sell Alcoholic Beverages On Sunday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1348/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1348.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2087878,"bill_number":"HB1386","title":"Use tax; revise authorized use of funds distributed to municipalities for infrastructure assistance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-67-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipalities To Expend Monies In A Special Fund Consisting Of Use Tax Revenue Distributions For The Repair, Maintenance And/or Reconstruction Of Sidewalks; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1386/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1386.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2087880,"bill_number":"HB1261","title":"Used motor vehicle dealers; require continuing education as a condition of application for licensure renewal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-17-76, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Renewing An Application For The Issuance Of A Used Motor Vehicle Dealer's License To Complete Continuing Education As Determined By Standards Agreed Upon By The Department Of Revenue And The Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association; To Remove The Exemption Granted To Used Motor Vehicle Dealers Engaged In Vehicle Salvage From Continuing Education Requirements As A Condition Of Dealer Licensure; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1261/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1261.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2087883,"bill_number":"HB1312","title":"Purple Angels Law; create to require registry of persistent domestic violence offenders.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Purple Angels Law\" To Regulate The Registry Of Persistent Domestic Violence Offenders; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Create The Registry; To Require The Clerk Of The Convicting Court To Provide Information To The Department Of Public Safety; To Require Payment Of A Registration Fee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1312/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1312.xml","sponsor":"Charles Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2087885,"bill_number":"SB2505","title":"Prayer in school; expand protections and authorize school boards to designate specific periods for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Local School Boards To Designate A Period Of Reflection At The Beginning Of Each School Day To Provide For Student-initiated Prayer On A Voluntary Basis; To Bring Forward Section 37-13-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-13-4.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Local School Boards To Designate A Period Of Prayer Or Reflection At School Events; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2505/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2505.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2087888,"bill_number":"SB2509","title":"\"Mississippi School Resource Officers Safety Act\"; fund school security officers.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety Act\" For The Purpose Of Authorizing The Department Of Public Safety To Assist Local Law Enforcement Agencies And School Governing Bodies With The Cost Of Employing A School Resource Officer (sro) At Each School Campus Within The Jurisdictions Of Their Law Enforcement And Governing Authorities; To Require Local Law Enforcement Agencies And School Governing Bodies To Make Joint Application To The Department For The Approval Of Allocation Of Funds; To Specify The Information To Be Included In The Application; To Prescribe The Details Of The Program Including The Requirement Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Or Interlocal Agreement Between A Local Law Enforcement Agency And A School Governing Body; To Create The Mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Special Fund Shall Be Used To Provide Funds To Local Law Enforcement Agencies And School Governing Bodies For The Purposes Described In This Act; To Amend Section 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2509/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2509.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2087892,"bill_number":"HB1347","title":"Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1347/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1347.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2087895,"bill_number":"HB1305","title":"Municipally owned energy distribution system; expand oversight.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Stipulate That Certain Municipally Owned Or Operated Public Utilities Shall Undergo Annual Audits Conducted By Third-party Firms; To Provide For Severability Of This Act; To Stipulate That This Act Shall Not Apply To Any Actions Or Proceedings Pending On The Effective Date Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1305/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1305.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2087898,"bill_number":"HB1359","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Byhalia with construction of a new police department building and jail.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Byhalia, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of A New Town Of Byhalia Police Department Building And Jail; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1359/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1359.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2087901,"bill_number":"HB1372","title":"Greenwood Leflore Hospital; authorize owners to sell or lease subject to certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Greenwood And The Board Of Supervisors Of Leflore County, As Owners Of Greenwood Leflore Hospital, To Sell Or Lease All Of The Property Of The Hospital, Subject To Certain Conditions; To Bring Forward Section 41-13-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1372/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1372.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2087903,"bill_number":"HC37","title":"B.B. King or Elvis Presley; request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the replacement of Jefferson Davis with either.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Formally Requesting The Joint Committee On The Library Of Congress To Approve The Replacement Of The Statue Of Jefferson Davis That Is Displayed In Statuary Hall In The United States Capitol With A Statue Of Either B.b. King Or Elvis Presley.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC37/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0037.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2087906,"bill_number":"HB1339","title":"Appropriation; American Legion Allein Post #3 for providing various services and making repairs and upgrades to the American Legion Building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The American Legion Allein Post #3 In Vicksburg To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Providing Various Services To Veterans And Others And Making Repairs And Upgrades To The American Legion Building And The Surrounding Property For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1339/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1339.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":2087909,"bill_number":"HB1380","title":"Homestead exemption; revise provisions regarding surviving spouses and applications.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Deceased Spouse Qualified For Increased Homestead Exemption Due To Age Or Disability Status, But The Surviving Spouse's Age Or Disability Status Is Unknown And The Surviving Spouse Has Not Filed A New Application For Homestead Exemption, The Surviving Spouse Will Be Rolled To The Primary Applicant Position On The Homestead Exemption Application And The Level Of Exemption Will Be Changed To The Lowest Tier Of Homestead Exemption; To Provide That Where An Applicant For Homestead Exemption Has Filed A Timely Application, But Has Failed To Make Known His Eligibility For An Additional Exemption, Then An Amended Application For Additional Homestead Exemption May Be Filed And Considered For Action By The Board Of Supervisors And The Department Of Revenue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1380/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1380.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2087913,"bill_number":"HB1281","title":"State Auditor; require to perform 50-year review comparing appropriations to Alcorn and Mississippi State Universities.","description":"An Act To Require The Office Of The State Auditor To Perform A 50-year Comparative Review Of The Legislative Appropriations To The State's Two Land Grant Institutions; To Require The State Auditor To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing All Appropriations During The Review Period To Alcorn State University And Mississippi State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1281/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1281.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2087916,"bill_number":"HB1377","title":"Cleary Water, Sewer and Fire District; increase compensation for commissioners of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Compensation For The Commissioners Of The Cleary Water, Sewer And Fire District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1377/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1377.xml","sponsor":"Lance Varner"},
{"bill_id":2087920,"bill_number":"SB2489","title":"Charter schools; revoke charter if school remains \"D\" or \"F\" rated for longer than two consecutive years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-28-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Charter Of A Charter School Shall Be Revoked Or Not Renewed For Any School That Is Designated A \"d\" Or \"f\" Rated School Under The School Accreditation Rating System For Longer Than Two Consecutive Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2489/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2489.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2087923,"bill_number":"HB1356","title":"Appropriation; Marshall County for costs of planning and engineering related to completion of the Red Banks Road Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Marshall County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Planning, Engineering And Environmental Needs Related To The Completion Of The Red Banks Road Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1356/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1356.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2087926,"bill_number":"HB1337","title":"Appropration; American Legion Tyner Ford Post 213 in Vicksburg for making upgrades and renovations to the American Legion Building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The American Legion Tyner Ford Post 213 In Vicksburg To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Various Upgrades And Renovations To The American Legion Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1337/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1337.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":2087928,"bill_number":"HB1273","title":"Insurance; establish minimum requirements for certain large motor vehicles not subject to minimums under Motor Carrier Regulatory Law.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 77-7-88, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Minimum Insurance Requirements For Certain Large Motor Vehicles Operating Upon The Public Highways Of This State Which Are Otherwise Not Subject To The Minimum Requirements For Certain Common Carriers, Contract Carriers And Interstate Carriers; To Bring Forward Section 77-7-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines Certain Terms Used Under The Mississippi Motor Carrier Regulatory Law Of 1938, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 77-7-83, 77-7-85 And 77-7-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Minimum Insurance Requirements For Common Carriers, Contract Carriers And Interstate Carriers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1273/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1273.xml","sponsor":"Shanda Yates"},
{"bill_id":2087931,"bill_number":"HB1275","title":"Appropriation; Jackson Municipal Airport Authority for matching funds for making improvements at the Jackson airport.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Commissioners Of The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority To Provide Matching Funds For Federal Funding For Making Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements At The Jackson-medgar Wiley Evers International Airport For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1275/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1275.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2087933,"bill_number":"HB1308","title":"Registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses; revise authority to delegate medication administration.","description":"An Act To Authorize Registered Nurses And Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Licensed By The Board Of Nursing To Delegate Medication Administration To Unlicensed Assistive Personnel In Outpatient Clinic Settings For Patients With Stable And Predictable Health Conditions, Provided That Certain Conditions Are Met; To Require The Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse To Provide Direct, In-person Supervision Of The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel; To Provide That The Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Retains The Accountability For The Total Nursing And Advanced Practice Nursing Care Of The Individual; To Require That The Delegation Of Medication Administration To Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Be Person-specific; To Require The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel To Be Adequately Trained For The Task, To Have Demonstrated That The Task Has Been Learned, To Be Able To Perform The Task Safely In The Given Nursing Situation, And To Have Appropriate Supervision Available During The Task Implementation; To Require That The Delegation Of Medication Administration To The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Be An Established Policy Of The Practice Setting; To Prohibit A Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse From Delegating The Administration Of Certain Drugs And Agents; To Require Documented, Formal Training Of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel By A Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse In Order For The Nurse To Be Authorized By The Board To Delegate Medication Administration; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Violations Of This Act Are Grounds For The Board Of Nursing To Discipline A Nurse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1308/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1308.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2087938,"bill_number":"SB2515","title":"Closed schools; revise certain provisions regarding repurposing of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit To 12 Months The Right Of First Refusal Of A Charter School To Purchase Or Lease Closed Public School Property In The School District In Which The Charter School Is Located; To Specify That This Provision Shall Not Impair Any Rights Of A Charter School Under A Contract For Purchase Or Lease Of The Property Entered With The District During The Twelve-month Period; To Amend Section 37-7-455, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Within The First Six Months Of The Closure Of The Public School Facility Or Property, No Purchase Or Lease Agreement With Any Entity Other Than A Charter School Located In The District May Be Entered, Unless Each Such Charter School Has Notified The School Board That It Is Not Exercising Its Right Of First Refusal On The Property; To Amend Section 37-7-477, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A School Board To Approve Alternative Uses, Consistent With Section 37-7-473, For Property Conveyed Or Leased; To Require The Instrument Conveying Or Leasing The Property To Include Procedures For Seeking And Obtaining Board Approval For Alternative Uses Not Specified In The Instrument; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-473, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2515/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2515.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2087941,"bill_number":"HB1358","title":"Appropriation; Town of Byhalia for construction of a new police department and jail.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Byhalia For The Purpose Of Constructing A New Police Department And Jail For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1358/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1358.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2087943,"bill_number":"HB1353","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Byhalia with infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Byhalia, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Infrastructure Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1353/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1353.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2087950,"bill_number":"HB1365","title":"Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; revise to increase certain rebates and removing caps on individual productions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-89-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act By Increasing The Rebate Percentages On The Base Investment Made By A Motion Picture Production Company From 25% To 40%; To Provide An Additional 10% Rebate For Productions Which Feature Mississippi's Cultural, Historical And Natural Landmarks, And Identifying Which Such Features Shall Be Given Priority For Said Additional Rebate; To Define \"eligible Expenditures\"; To Remove The Annual Caps On Rebates For Individual Productions And Aggregate Yearly Disbursements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1365/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1365.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2087953,"bill_number":"HB1288","title":"2023 Local Improvements Projects Fund; revise purpose of project in Town of Terry funded from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 28 Of Chapter 549, Laws Of 2023, As Amended By Section 1 Of Chapter 510, Laws Of 2024, To Revise The Purpose Of A Certain Project In The Town Of Terry Funded With Monies Disbursed From The 2023 Local Improvements Projects Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1288/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1288.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2087955,"bill_number":"HB1336","title":"Cancer treatment medications; prohibit health care providers from using the buy and bill process for purchasing and administering.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Health Care Providers From Using The Buy And Bill Process For Purchasing And Administering Medications Used For Treatment Of Cancer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1336/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1336.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2087958,"bill_number":"SB2504","title":"Study Committee on Mathematical Literacy; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Study Committee On Mathematical Literacy To Examine, Evaluate And Develop Recommendations Regarding Methods For Improving The Math Skills Of Kindergarten And First- Through Third-grade Students Enrolled In The Public Schools So That Every Student Completing The Third Grade Is Able To Read At Or Above Grade Level; To Provide For The Composition, Organization And Responsibilities Of The Committee; To Provide That The Committee Shall Report Its Findings And Recommendations To The Legislature No Later Than December 1, 2026; To Direct The State Department Of Education To Provide Necessary Staff And Administrative Support To The Committee; To Allow For Additional Support From The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review (peer), Upon Request And Subject To Available Resources; To Provide For Compensation According To Law For Legislative Members And Travel Expense Reimbursement For Non-legislative Members; To Provide For The Dissolution Of The Committee On January 1, 2027, Or Upon The Submission Of Its Final Report, Whichever Is Earlier; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2504/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2504.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2087962,"bill_number":"HB1341","title":"Appropriation; DFA for United Way of the Capital Area to support the 211 Mississippi helpline.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration To Provide Funding To The United Way Of The Capital Area, Inc., To Support The 211 Mississippi Helpline, A Statewide Resource And Referral Service That Connects Callers With A Variety Of Health And Human Service Resources Specific To Their Needs And Geographical Area, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1341/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1341.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":2087964,"bill_number":"SB2518","title":"Mississippi Safe Schools Information-Sharing Act of 2026; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"mississippi Safe Schools Information-sharing Act Of 2026\"; To Establish A Secure Statewide Online Student Safety Risk-assessment Tracking And Information-sharing System In Coordination With The Juvenile Court System And School Districts; To Require Timely Data Entry Of Risk Assessments; To Provide Limited Access For Privacy Purposes; To Require Behavioral Threat Assessment And Management (btam) Training For Certain District Leadership; To Require Local Law Enforcement Notification To A Juvenile's School District Of A Juvenile Felony Arrest Within 24 Hours And Authorize Transmission Through The System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2518/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2518.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2087967,"bill_number":"SB2528","title":"Mississippi Farmland, Migratory Bird, and Rural Protection from Industrial Wind Facilities Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"mississippi Farmland, Migratory Bird, And Rural Protection From Industrial Wind Facilities Act\"; To State Legislative Purposes And Findings; To Define Terms; To Prohibit Certain Approvals Of New Industrial Wind Facilities; To Void Certain Authorizations; To Preempt Counties, Municipalities And Other Political Subdivisions From Authorizing Action Prohibited Under This Act; To Provide Exceptions; To Prohibit Industrial Wind Facilities From Being Sited On Or Within Two Miles Of Prime Or Unique Farmland; To Provide Setbacks; To Protect Water Resources; To Prohibit Wind Turbine Locations In Agricultural Aviation Operations Areas; To Provide For Noise And Shadow Flicker; To Require Wind Energy Systems To Comply With Wildlife Laws; To Prohibit Certain Areas For Siting, Construction Or Operation Of Wind Turbines; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries, And Parks To Establish Rules Concerning Wildlife Protection; To Provide For Corrective Action And Decommissioning Of Wind Turbines; To Provide For Grandfathered Facilities; To Require Each Industrial Facility Subject To This Act To Maintain A Decommissioning Plan; To Require Owners And Operators To Post And Maintain Financial Assurance In Certain Forms; To Provide For Failure To Decommission; To Delegate Enforcement Authority; To Provide Available Remedies; To Create A Private Right Of Action; To Provide For Attorneys' Fees; To Require Faa Notice And Obstruction Evaluation; To Prohibit Action Following A Hazard Determination By The Faa; To Provide For Radar Interference Review; To Require Coordination Among Certain State Agencies; To Prevent Pollution; To Require Industrial Wind Facilities To Maintain An Oil, Grease And Fluid Management Plan; To Require Such Plan To Meet Certain Criteria; To Provide For Blade And Component Decommissioning; To Provide For Severability Of Any Provision Of This Act Upon A Holding Of Invalidity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2528/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2528.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2087969,"bill_number":"HB1319","title":"School bus speed; establish maximum speed to be operated on authorized trips at 65 mph.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-41-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Maximum Speed That A School Bus May Travel When Transporting Children On Authorized Trips Shall Not Exceed 65 Mph Even If The Posted Speed Limit Is Greater; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1319/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1319.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2087972,"bill_number":"HB1334","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Jackson Municipal Airport Authority with construction of an emergency access road at Hawkins Field.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction And Development Of An Emergency Access Road Connecting Hawkins Field With City Of Jackson Fire Station 20 In Jackson, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1334/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1334.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2087976,"bill_number":"SB2522","title":"UPSKILL Mississippi Grant Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Upskill Mississippi Grant Program To Support Upgrading Priority Skills For Key Industry Learning And Labor Through Tuition-free Access To Workforce-aligned Community And Junior College Programs; To State Legislative Findings; To Provide For Funding Of The Program; To Define Terms; To State The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Mississippi Office Of Financial Aid In Administering The Program; To Require Eligible Institutions To Provide Certain Support Services To Grant Recipients; To Require Accelerate Ms To Annually Provide A List Of Eligible Programs Based On Priority Sectors And Occupations; To Provide For Program Implementation On A Phased Schedule; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2522/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2522.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2087980,"bill_number":"SB2494","title":"Regional educational service agencies; specify authority for bulk purchasing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-7-345, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That A Regional Educational Service Agency May Engage In Bulk Purchasing; To Require That All Services Be Competitively Bid; To Require A Request For Proposals In The Case Of Purchases Over The Highest Threshold; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2494/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2494.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2087983,"bill_number":"HB1264","title":"Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Accesss Protection Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Access And Protection Act; To Define Certain Terms Relating To This Act; To Require A Digital Asset Kiosk Operator To Have A License To Operate A Digital Asset Kiosk; To Require Certain Reporting Of Kiosk Locations; To Require Certain Disclosures And Fraud Warnings On Kiosk Interfaces; To Require A Receipt To Be Given Upon Completion Of Any Transaction At A Digital Asset Kiosk; To Provide New Customer Transaction Limits; To Bring Forward Sections 75-16-5 Through 75-16-87, Which Relate To The Money Transmission Modernization Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1264/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1264.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2087988,"bill_number":"HB1294","title":"Grooming; revise age of child when person is in a position of trust.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Age For The Crimes Of Child Grooming And Sexual Battery Of A Child For Persons In A Position Of Trust; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1294/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1294.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2087990,"bill_number":"HB1265","title":"Mississippi Debt Management Services Act; delete repealer on.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 81-22-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Repealer On The Mississippi Debt Management Services Act; To Bring Forward Sections 81-22-1 Through 81-22-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1265/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1265.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2087993,"bill_number":"SB2527","title":"Solar decommissioning; create provisions concerning.","description":"An Act To Provide For Decommissioning Of Solar Panels; To Define Terms; To Provide Requirements For Solar Power Facility Agreements Concerning Removal Or Restoration; To Require Agreements To Require The Grantee To Obtain And Deliver To The Landowner Financial Assurance In Certain Amounts To Secure Performance Of Removal And Restoration Obligations; To Provide Acceptable Forms Of Assurance; To Authorize Local Governments To Regulate Solar Power Facilities Under Certain Conditions; To Provide That Certain Agreements That Purport To Waive A Right Or Exempt A Grantee From Liability Or Duty Is Void; To Provide That Nothing In This Act Shall Be Construed To Limit The Discretion Of Counties Or Municipalities Pursuant To Certain Authorities; To Provide For Remedies; To Provide For Applicability Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2527/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2527.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2087995,"bill_number":"HB1326","title":"Fireworks; authorize year-round sales of.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Year-round Retail Sales Of Fireworks In Stand-alone Commercial Buildings; To Amend Section 45-13-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create An Exception For Year-round Sales Of Fireworks; To Bring Forward Sections 45-13-7 And 45-13-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Storage Of Wholesale Fireworks And Penalties For Violations Of This Chapter, For Purpose Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1326/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1326.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2087998,"bill_number":"HB1317","title":"Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund Program To Provide Assistance For Projects That Will Reduce Disaster Risks For Homeowners, Businesses, Nonprofit Organizations, And Communities In Order To Decrease The Loss Of Life And Property, The Cost Of Insurance, Federal Disaster Payments, Or As Otherwise Required By Federal Law; To Provide That The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Will Administer The Program; To Define Certain Terms Relating To The Program; To Provide An Application Process For Entities That Desire To Participate In The Program; To Create The Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Shall Have All Powers Necessary To Implement And Administer The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1317/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1317.xml","sponsor":"Ronnie Crudup"},
{"bill_id":2088003,"bill_number":"HB1324","title":"Aggravated manslaughter; create the crime of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Aggravated Manslaughter; To Provide The Elements Of The Crime; To Provide Criminal Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1324/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1324.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2088005,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Teacher and administrator license; deny or revoke for those who physically abuse a student.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Denial Of An Application For Teacher Or Administrator Licensure, Or The Revocation Of An Existing Teacher Or Administrator License, Of A Person Who Has Physically Abused A Student; To Bring Forward Sections 97-3-95, 97-5-23, 97-5-24 And 97-29-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1266/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1266.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2088009,"bill_number":"HB1304","title":"Appropriation; Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for search and rescue program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Marine Resources To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Mississippi Search And Rescue Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1304/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1304.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2088012,"bill_number":"SB2512","title":"Public school districts; require implementation of a success sequence and character education curriculum in.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Integrate Success Sequence And Character Education Into The Required Curriculum For Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Of The Public Schools And To Develop A Success Sequence And Character Education Curriculum For Use By School Districts; To Require School Boards To Implement, Not Later Than The Start Of The 2028-2029 School Year, Either The Curriculum Developed By The Department Or A Curriculum Developed By The School Board And Approved By The Department; To Provide The Required Content For Such A Curriculum; To Require School Districts To Consult With Parents, Educators And Community Members In The Development Of A Curriculum; To Specify That Proselytizing Or Indoctrinating Concerning Any Specific Religious Or Political Belief Is Not Authorized For The Curricula; To Exempt Optional After-school Instruction Programs Led By Third Parties From Such Prohibition; To Require Data Compilation And Annual Reporting By The Department; To Authorize The Department To Accept Money From The Federal Government And Private Sources To Use In Assisting School Districts In Implementing The Curricula; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2512/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2512.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2088015,"bill_number":"SB2521","title":"Recess for elementary school students; require.","description":"An Act To Require Recess For Elementary School Students; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2521/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2521.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2088018,"bill_number":"HB1284","title":"Community and junior colleges; require the administrative consolidation of certain community college districts.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Administrative Consolidation Of Certain Community And Junior College Districts, Effective July 1, 2027, Thereby Reducing The Number Of Community And Junior College Districts From 15 To Twelve 12; To Require The Consolidation Of The Coahoma Community College District Into The Mississippi Delta Community College District, With Coahoma Operating As The \"coahoma Campus\" Of Mississippi Delta Community College And With The Central Administrative Offices To Be Located In Clarksdale, Mississippi; To Require The Consolidation Of The Meridian Community College District Into The East Mississippi Community College District, With Meridian To Operate As The \"meridian Campus\" Of East Mississippi Community College And With The Central Administrative Offices To Be Located In Scooba, Mississippi; To Require The Consolidation Of The Southwest Mississippi Community College District Into The Copiah-lincoln Community College District, With Southwest Community College Campus To Operate As The \"summit Campus\" Of Copiah-lincoln Community College And With The Central Administrative Offices To Be Located In Wesson, Mississippi; To Provide For Successor Boards Of Trustees For Each Consolidated District, Including The Composition, Appointing Authorities, Initial Staggered Terms, Successor Terms, Qualifications And Filling Of Vacancies; To Require The Mississippi Community College Board To Provide Notice And Instructions To Affected Districts On Or Before December 31, 2026, And To Administratively Consolidate Any District That Fails To Voluntarily Comply By July 1, 2027; To Provide For The Abolition Of Former Boards Of Trustees And The Transfer Of All Real And Personal Property To The Successor Consolidated Districts; To Authorize The Successor Boards To Employ Personnel And Establish Contracts For The 2027-2028 School Year And Thereafter And To Prepare And Approve District Budgets; To Provide Limited Appeal Rights From Certain Successor Board Orders In The Same Manner As Appeals From County Board Of Supervisors Under Section 11-51-75; To Provide That No College Or Facility Shall Be Required To Close Except Unneeded Administrative Offices In Abolished Districts; To Authorize Rules And Regulations By The Mississippi Community College Board To Implement The Consolidation; To Amend Sections 37-29-31, 37-29-65, 37-29-451, 37-29-453, 37-29-455, 37-29-457, 37-29-459, 37-29-461, 37-29-463, 37-29-465, 37-29-467, 37-29-469, 37-29-471, 37-29-501, 37-29-503, 37-29-505, 37-29-507, 37-29-509, 37-29-511, 37-29-513, 37-29-515, 37-29-551, 37-29-553, 37-29-555, 37-29-557, 37-29-559, 37-29-561, 37-29-563, 37-29-565, 37-29-567, 37-29-569 And 37-29-571, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1284/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1284.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2088020,"bill_number":"HB1384","title":"Revocable trusts; allow trustees of to file affidavit and proof of publication to settle assets.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 91-8-504, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Trustee Of A Revocable Trust To Publish Notice To Potential Claimants In A Newspaper In Any County Where The Decedent Owned Real Property In Mississippi If The Decedent Was Not A Resident Of The State; To Provide That An Affidavit And Proof Of Publication Of Notice Filed With The Chancery Clerk In The County Of The Decedent's Last Residence Or Where The Decedent Owned Real Property If The Decedent Was Not A Resident Of Mississippi Shall Be As Conclusive As If The Trust Assets Had Been Probated And An Order Of The Court Entered Discharging An Executor Or Administrator; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1384/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1384.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2088023,"bill_number":"HB1302","title":"Appropriation; Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Special Operations Team for search and rescue program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Special Operations Team To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Mississippi Search And Rescue Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1302/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1302.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2088026,"bill_number":"HB1367","title":"MS Farm & Food Security Act of 2026; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Farm And Food Security Act Of 2026; To Amend Sections 37-13-131 Through 37-13-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Comprehensive School Health Education Program, To Enhance Nutrition Education And Program Requirements; To Create New Section 43-1-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Mississippi Farm To Food Bank Program To Support The Procurement And Distribution Of Local Foods By Mississippi Food Banks; To Amend Section 69-1-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Terms And Definitions; To Create New Section 69-1-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Mississippi Farm, Food, And Nutrition Commission To Better Facilitate The Procurement, Purchase And Use Of Locally Grown And Locally Raised Agricultural Products Throughout The State, To Support The State Economy By Broadening Market Opportunities For Local Farmers And Producers, And To Increase Availability Of Locally Grown Or Raised Fresh Fruits And Vegetables And Agricultural Products; To Amend Section 73-25-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Continuing Medical Education Relating To Nutrition And Metabolic Health For Renewal Of Physicians' Licenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1367/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1367.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2088028,"bill_number":"HB1382","title":"Towing companies; revise require notification before vehicle is sold.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Notification Required By Towing Companies Before Property Is Sold; To Amend Section 63-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Third-party Vendors To Assist In Notification When No Claims Have Been Made To Vehicles; To Amend Section 63-23-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1382/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1382.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2088031,"bill_number":"HB1361","title":"Game check program; establish for white-tailed deer.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Develop An Electronic Game Check Program For White-tailed Deer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1361/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1361.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2088035,"bill_number":"HB1340","title":"Appropriation; VFW Post 2572 for operating expenses for the VFW Building and making various repairs and improvements to the building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Veterans Of Foreign Wars (vfw) Post 2572 In Vicksburg To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Operating Expenses For The Vfw Building And Making Indoor Repairs And Improvements And Outdoor Repairs And Building Stabilization For The Vfw Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1340/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1340.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":2088037,"bill_number":"SB2499","title":"Exceptional children; authorize grant program for autism specialists, professional development and sensory supports.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The State Department Of Education, Subject To Appropriation, To Promulgate And Enforce Reasonable Rules And Regulations To Establish A Grant Program To Assist Public School Districts In Funding Autism Specialists, Evidence-based Professional Development For Educators Of Exceptional Children And Sensory And Instructional Supports And To Prioritize Districts Serving High Numbers Of Underserved Students; To Amend Sections 37-23-65 And 37-23-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2499/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2499.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2088045,"bill_number":"HB1357","title":"Appropriation; Marshall County for completing the Red Banks Road Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Marshall County For The Purpose Of Completing The Red Banks Road Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1357/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1357.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2088047,"bill_number":"SB2514","title":"Mississippi Open to Religion Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-13-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact The Mississippi Open To Religion Act; To Require The Governing Board Of A School District Or Public Charter School To Adopt A Policy Requiring Every Campus Of The District Or School To Provide Students And Employees With An Opportunity To Participate In A Period Of Prayer And Reading Of The Bible Or Other Religious Text On Each School Day; To Provide The Terms Of The Policy; To Provide For Consent And Revocation Of Consent By School Employees And Students, Or The Parents Or Guardians Of Students; To Specify That Compliance With This Act Shall Be Required Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2514/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2514.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2088050,"bill_number":"SB2517","title":"MSMS; provide for hiring procedures and tenth-grade enrollment options.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 37-139-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To The Operation Of The Mississippi School For Mathematics And Science (msms); To Provide That Administrative And Instructional Employees At The Mississippi School For Mathematics And Science Shall Be Contract Employees And To Provide For The Execution Of Said Contracts; To Provide That The Noninstructional Employees At Said School Shall Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The Executive Director Of The Msms; To Provide That The Purchases Of Equipment And Commodities Made By The Msms Are Exempt From The Regulations Of The Public Procurement Law; To Create New Section 37-139-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Creating An Advisory Council And Providing For The Appointment Of Its Members And Its Function To Assist The State Board Of Education In Developing Plans Relating To The Msms; To Amend Section 37-139-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand Enrollment Options To Students In The Tenth Grade Upon The Availability Of Space To Do So; To Amend Sections 37-139-5, 37-139-9, 25-9-107, 31-7-1, 37-7-307, 37-9-17, 37-9-59 And 37-9-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2517/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2517.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2088053,"bill_number":"HB1300","title":"Appropriation; Mississippi Office of Homeland Security for search and rescue program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Office Of Homeland Security To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Mississippi Search And Rescue Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1300/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1300.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2088057,"bill_number":"HB1320","title":"Pupil transportation; provide discretionary authority to local school boards to provide for those who live within one mile of the school.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-41-3 And 37-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Local School Board With The Discretionary Authority To Provide Transportation To Students Who Live Within One Mile Of The School District To Which They Are Assigned If Conditions For Walking To School Presents A Significant Risk To The Safety Of The Students; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1320/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1320.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2088060,"bill_number":"HB1292","title":"School Board members; require to be elected for term of four years at the statewide general election or presidential election.","description":"An Act To Codify New Section 37-6-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Election Of All School Board Members; To Give Local School Boards The Option To Choose Whether Its Election Cycle Will Run Concurrent With The Statewide General Election Beginning In November 2027 Or Concurrent With The Presidential Election Beginning In November 2028; To Provide That The Local School Board Shall Have The Discretion To Determine Whether Its Members Will Be Elected From Single Member Districts Or From Within The District At Large; To Provide That The Terms Of Office Of All School Board Members Shall Be Four Years; To Provide For Nominating Petitions To Run For The Office Of School Board Member And To Require A Uniform Number Of Signatures On Petitions Of Nomination; To Establish The Procedure For Filling Vacancies On The School Board; To Amend Section 37-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require School Board Member Districts In County School Districts To Be Coterminous With The Supervisors Districts Of The County; To Amend Sections 37-5-3, 37-5-7, 37-5-9, 37-5-19, 37-7-203, 37-7-207, 37-7-221 And 37-7-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Section 37-5-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Election Of The County Board Of Education Members From Territory Outside The Four Municipal Separate School Districts In A Certain County; To Repeal Sections 37-7-204, 37-7-209, 37-7-211, 37-7-215, 37-7-217, 37-7-219, 37-7-223, 37-7-225, 37-7-227 And 37-7-229, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Certain Methods For Electing Trustees Of Municipal And Special Municipal Separate School Districts And Consolidated And Line Consolidated School Districts; To Repeal Sections 37-7-705, 37-7-707, 37-7-709, 37-7-711, 37-7-713, 37-7-715 And 37-7-717, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Additional Methods For Selecting Trustees Of Special Municipal Separate School Districts; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Consolidation Of Certain County School Districts Under Conservatorship, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 37-7-104.1, 37-7-104.2, 37-7-104.3, 37-7-104.4, 37-7-104.5, 37-7-104.6, 37-7-104.7 And 37-7-104.8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Administrative Consolidation Of School Districts In Certain Counties, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1292/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1292.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2088063,"bill_number":"HB1349","title":"Habitual offenders; exclude nonviolent offenders.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 99-19-81 And 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Nonviolent Offenders From Habitual Offender Penalties; To Repeal Section 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Penalties For Second Or Subsequent Drug Offenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1349/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1349.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2088065,"bill_number":"HB1282","title":"Supplemental Salary Pay for Law Enforcement Act of 2026; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Supplemental Salary Pay For Law Enforcement Act Of 2026; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That Any Certified Law Enforcement Officer Who Has Been Employed In Law Enforcement For At Least A Year Shall Be Entitled To Additional Compensation In The Amount Of Six Hundred Dollars Per Year; To Provide That Such Supplemental Salary Shall Be Paid By The State Of Mississippi; To Provide That If Such Additional Pay Is Denied To A Law Enforcement Officer, Then Such Officer Shall Have A Certain Right Of Appeal; To Create A Board Of Review To Address Questions Of Eligibility For The Supplemental Salary; To Create A Special Fund Entitled The \"supplemental Salary Pay For Law Enforcement Fund\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1282/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1282.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2088069,"bill_number":"HB1290","title":"Electric/hybrid vehicles; repeal sections of law authorize annual tax on.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 27-19-21 And 27-19-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Impose An Annual Tax On Electric Vehicles And Hybrid Vehicles In Addition To Other Taxes For Which The Vehicles Are Liable; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1290/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1290.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2088071,"bill_number":"HB1352","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Byhalia with repair and renovation of the Byhalia Old School Commons.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Byhalia, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Byhalia Old School Commons; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1352/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1352.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2088074,"bill_number":"HB1291","title":"School attendance officers; provide formula for allocating funds for the employment of and increase minimum base salary.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Formula To Be Used For The Purpose Of Allocating State Funds For The Employment Of School Attendance Officers Based On The Assignment Of One School Attendance Officer For Every 2,000 Compulsory-school-age Children Or A Major Fraction Thereof Enrolled In The Public Schools Of The Entire County; To Increase The Minimum Base Salary For School Attendance Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1291/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1291.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2088077,"bill_number":"HB1301","title":"Appropriation; State Fire Academy for search and rescue program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Fire Academy To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Mississippi Search And Rescue Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1301/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1301.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2088081,"bill_number":"HB1298","title":"School boards; require to report and publish a fiscal accounting report of compensation received by board members and all employees of the school district.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each School Board To Report And Publish A Fiscal Accounting Report, Specifically Detailing The Amounts Of Compensation Received By Each School Board Member As Well As All Salaried And Non-salaried, Teachers, Administrators, Staff And Other Auxiliary Personnel Employed By The School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1298/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1298.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2088084,"bill_number":"SB2490","title":"Charter schools; bring forward code section regarding payments from State Department of Education.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 37-28-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Payments To Charter Schools From The State Department Of Education, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2490/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2490.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2088088,"bill_number":"HB1325","title":"Medicaid; delete prohibition on participation in for psychiatric residential treatment facility in Desoto County.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition On Participating In Medicaid For A Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility In Desoto County That Was Established By A Hospital In The County Under The Authority Of A Certificate Of Need; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1325/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1325.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2088090,"bill_number":"HB1276","title":"Statewide Utility Tax Reform Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"statewide Utility Tax Reform Act\"; To Require Nuclear Fuel, Nuclear Fuel By-products And Related Materials To Be Subject To Ad Valorem Taxation At The Same Rate As Other Taxable Property In Mississippi; To Establish A Tiered Distribution System For The Allocation Of Ad Valorem Tax Revenues Collected In A County Hosting A High-risk Facility, Including A Nuclear Power Plant; To Require Utilities Operating High-risk Facilities To Make Annual Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (pilot) To Host Counties; To Prescribe The Amount And Permissible Uses Of Pilot Payments; To Require Counties To Allocate Revenues Received Under This Act For Certain Specified Purposes; To Require The Department Of Revenue To Oversee Implementation Of This Act; To Require Annual Reports; To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Exemption Of Nuclear Fuel And Fuel By-products From Ad Valorem Taxation; To Bring Forward Sections 19-9-151, 19-9-153, 19-9-155 And 19-9-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To In-lieu Payments To Counties In Which Nuclear Generating Plants Are Located, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-39-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Counties To Levy Ad Valorem Taxes For Maintenance And Construction Of Roads And Bridges, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-39-320, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Limitations On Increases Of Ad Valorem Tax Revenues, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 33-15-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Grand Gulf Disaster Assistance Trust Fund, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 37-57-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes And Provides The Procedure For The Levy Of Certain Ad Valorem Taxes For School District Purposes, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 37-151-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Reduction Of Local Supplement Or Support From Ad Valorem Taxation Under The Mississippi Student Funding Formula, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1276/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1276.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2088093,"bill_number":"HB1338","title":"Appropration; Catfish Row Musuem in Vicksburg for expansion, furnishing and equipping the museum.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Catfish Row Museum In Vicksburg To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A New Extension To The Museum, Furnishing It To International Standards, And Equipping It With Innovative Technologies For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1338/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1338.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":2088095,"bill_number":"HB1278","title":"Appropriation; MS Cultural Crossroads to provide funding to carry out its mission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Cultural Crossroads In Port Gibson For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Carry Out Its Mission Of Creating Opportunities To Cultivate Artistic Expression, Collaboration And Community Engagement And Adding Value To Life Through The Arts And Humanities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1278/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1278.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2088098,"bill_number":"SB2503","title":"Public schools; revise accountability framework.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The State's Accountability Framework For Schools Receiving Federal And/or State Funding; To Require That The State Board Of Education Shall Establish Statewide Educational Goals And Standards For All Public Elementary And Secondary Schools In The State; To Require That The Board Shall Update Standards To Ensure Competencies Are Remaining Up To Date And Provide Public School Students With A High-quality Education; To Establish Criteria For Competency Certifications; To Provide That Subject To Appropriations, The School Board Shall Establish Grant Programs For Public Schools Providing Advanced Placement Courses And Students The Opportunities To Qualify For Advanced Placement Exam Fee Waivers; To Require That The Board Shall Provide Annual Evaluations For Both Individual Public Schools And Public School Districts; To Provide That The Superintendent Of The Department Of Education Should Collect The Information Necessary To Assess The Efficacy And Equity Of State And Federal Mandated Programs, And That The Department Shall Establish A System To Collect And Store The Necessary Information To Perform Said Assessment; To Require That Each School District To File A Three-year Improvement Plan With The Superintendent Of The Department Of Education And An Annual Action Plan; To Require School Boards To Annually Adopt Action Plans That Align With The Districts Strategic Improvement Plan; To Require The Superintendent To Report On The Progress Of Genocide Education Programs In Public Schools And School Districts; To Require Each School District And Charter School To Annually Submit A Report Providing Data Concerning Students Receiving Tiered Intervention Services And English As A Second Language Learner Programs; To Authorize The Superintendent To Designate Schools As Underperforming Or Chronically Underperforming Based On Performance Data Collected From The School Districts; To Require The Superintendent To Work With Schools And School Districts To Create And Implement Turnaround Plans In Order To Aid A School In Improving And No Longer Qualifying As An Underperforming Or Chronically Underperforming School; To Outline Requirements And Procedures That Should Be Followed And Implemented Within Turnaround Plans For An Underperforming Or Chronically Underperforming School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2503/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2503.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2088104,"bill_number":"HB1350","title":"Commercial driver's license; remove prohibition for nonadjudication of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition For Nonadjudication Of A Commercial Driver's License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1350/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1350.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2088106,"bill_number":"HB1286","title":"One Mississippi; require State Dept of Ed. to provide copies for sale to students in Grade 2 for instruction during \"Read Across America Week.\"","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Acquire And Distribute Copies Of The Book One Mississippi To All Public School Districts And Charter Schools For Grade 2 Students; To Require The Department To Develop And Provide A Lesson Plan Template For Instruction On The Content And Significance Of The Book; To Require The Lesson To Be Administered During The National \"read Across America Week\" Observance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1286/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1286.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2088109,"bill_number":"SB2502","title":"School-based clinics and school nurses; direct State Department of Education to establish minimum standards and salary schedule.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-14-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The Office Of Healthy Schools Of The State Department Of Education To Establish School-based Clinics In The Public Schools, To Authorize The Department To Promulgate Standards For Such Clinics Which Shall Include The Employment And Assignment Of Public School Nurses On Site At Each Public School At Least Two Days A Week During The School Year, To Direct The Department To Develop A Minimum Salary Schedule For School Nurses Based On Their Education And Experience That All School Districts Shall Use When Employing School Nurses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2502/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2502.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2088113,"bill_number":"SB2525","title":"DEI statements and policies; clarify that student activity fees paid by students are not state funds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-191-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Student Activity Fees Paid By Students Are Not Considered State Funds; To Amend Section 37-191-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Nonsubstantive Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 37-191-1, 37-191-5, 37-191-7, 37-191-11, 37-191-13, 37-191-15, And 37-191-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2525/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2525.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2088115,"bill_number":"SB2497","title":"Receipts from taxes for school purposes; bring forward code section related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 37-57-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2497/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2497.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2088118,"bill_number":"HB1329","title":"Memorial bridges; designate the I-55/I-20 overpass as the \"Charlie Kirk Memorial Overpass.\"","description":"An Act To Designate The Overpass Bridge System Connecting Interstate 55 To Interstate 20, Known As The \"stack,\" And Located In Hinds And Rankin Counties, Mississippi, As The \"charlie Kirk Memorial Overpass\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1329/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1329.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2088120,"bill_number":"HB1330","title":"Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of \"qualified resort area\".","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"qualified Resort Area\" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Amend Section 67–1–7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Governing Authorities For Certain Qualified Resort Areas To Provide, By Ordinance, That Package Retailer's Permits May Be Issued In The Applicable Qualified Resort Areas And That Alcoholic Beverages May Be Received, Stored, Sold, Possessed And Distributed In Accordance With Such Permits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1330/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1330.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2088123,"bill_number":"HB1297","title":"ETV; require Legislature to reduce general fund appropriations to by 20% and eliminate funding over five years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-63-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Legislature To Reduce The Amount Of General Funds Appropriated To The Authority For Educational Television By Twenty Percent For Each Of The Next Five Fiscal Years; To Provide That From And After Fiscal Year 2032, The Legislature Shall Not Appropriate Any General Funds To The Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1297/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1297.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2088127,"bill_number":"HB1362","title":"Appropriation; Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1362/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1362.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2088129,"bill_number":"HB1268","title":"The MS Uniform Public Expression Protection Act; create to regulate strategic lawsuits against public participation.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Uniform Public Expression Protection Act; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To Regulate Civil Actions Against Any Person Who Speaks In Certain Legislative, Executive And Judicial Settings; To Provide An Appeals Process; To Provide That This Act Applies To Actions Filed On And After July 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1268/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1268.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2088133,"bill_number":"SB2519","title":"Mississippi Get to School and Stay Safe Act of 2026; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"mississippi Get To School And Stay Safe Act Of 2026\"; To Establish A Secure Statewide Online Student Safety Risk-assessment Tracking And Information-sharing System In Coordination With The Juvenile Court System And School Districts; To Require Timely Data Entry Of Risk Assessments; To Provide Limited Access For Privacy Purposes; To Require Behavioral Threat Assessment And Management (btam) Training For Certain District Leadership; To Require Local Law Enforcement Notification To A Juvenile's School District Of A Juvenile Felony Arrest Within 24 Hours And Authorize Transmission Through The System; To Amend Sections 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 And 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer Employment And Supervision Of School Attendance Officers To Local School Districts But Provide For Continued State Funding; To Provide An Increase Of $10,000.00 In Compensation For School Attendance Officers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2519/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2519.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2088136,"bill_number":"HB1354","title":"Appropriation; Marshall County for completing preliminary studies on certain road and bridge projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Marshall County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Completion Of Preliminary Infrastructure, Engineering, Environmental Impact And Cultural Resource Studies On The Potts Camp Railroad Bridge And Bypass Project, The Byhalia Railroad Bridge Project And The Red Banks Road Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1354/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1354.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2088138,"bill_number":"HB1333","title":"Appropriation; Jackson Municipal Airport Authority for improvements at international airport.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Commissioners Of The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements At The Jackson-medgar Wiley Evers International Airport For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1333/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1333.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2088141,"bill_number":"HB1369","title":"Real estate brokers license; reduce penalty for late renewal of from 100% to 50% of renewal fee.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-35-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Penalty For A Person Licensed As A Real Estate Broker Who Does Not Pay The License Renewal Fee When It Becomes Due From One Hundred Percent Of The Renewal Fee To Fifty Percent Of The Renewal Fee; To Bring Forward Section 73-35-7 And 73-35-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1369/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1369.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2088144,"bill_number":"HB1285","title":"Mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety (MS ROSS) Act; create to provide funding to local law enforcement agencies.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety (ms Ross) Act\" For The Purpose Of Authorizing The Department Of Public Safety To Assist Local Law Enforcement Agencies And School Governing Bodies With The Cost Of Employing A School Resource Officer (sro) At Each School Campus Within The Jurisdictions Of Their Law Enforcement And Governing Authorities; To Define Terminology; To Provide That The Assistance Of Employing Sros Shall Be Made Available To Public And Private Elementary And Secondary Schools; To Provide That The Department Shall Allocate A Percentage Of The Cost For The Employment Of One Sro For Each School Campus; To Require The Local Law Enforcement Agency And/or The School Governing Board To Provide The Remaining Percentage Of The Cost For The Employment Of One Sro For Each School Campus Within Their Jurisdiction Of Control; To Require Local Law Enforcement Agencies And School Governing Bodies To Make Joint Application To The Department For The Approval Of Allocation Of Funds; To Specify The Information To Be Included In The Application; To Prescribe The Details Of The Program Including The Requirement Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Or Interlocal Agreement Between A Local Law Enforcement Agency And A School Governing Body; To Amend Section 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Create The Mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety (ms Ross) Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Special Fund Shall Be Used To Provide Funds To Local Law Enforcement Agencies And School Governing Bodies For The Purposes Described In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1285/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1285.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2088147,"bill_number":"HB1351","title":"Claiborne County Risk Compensation Fund Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"claiborne County Risk Compensation Fund Act\"; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Deposit Of Contributions From Electrical Utilities Benefiting From The Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant And A Percentage Of Revenues Received By The Department Of Revenue From Nuclear In Lieu Payments; To Require The Department Of Revenue To Administer The Fund; To Prescribe Permissible Uses Of Monies In The Fund Relating To Safety, Healthcare, Education And Infrastructure In Claiborne County; To Create An Advisory Committee To Oversee The Fund; To Require An Independent Audit Of The Fund Every Three Years; To Amend Section 27-35-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Fifteen Percent Of Revenue Collected From Nuclear In Lieu Tax Contributions To Be Paid Into The Risk Compensation Fund For Claiborne County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1351/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1351.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2088151,"bill_number":"HB1307","title":"Anti-Spoofing; bring forward sections that regulate.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 77-3-801, 77-3-803, 77-3-805, 77-3-807 And 77-3-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Create The Anti-spoofing Act, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1307/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1307.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2088153,"bill_number":"HB1262","title":"Bingo halls; revise distribution of proceeds.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-33-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise How The Proceeds From Bingo Games May Be Distributed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1262/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1262.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2088156,"bill_number":"SB2507","title":"School behavior modification plans; revise definitions, standards and procedures concerning disability.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-11-18.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"habitually Disruptive\" In The Context Of School Behavior; To Impose Additional Standards And Requirements For Behavior Modification Plans, And For Responses To Noncompliance With Such Plans, With Reference To The Federal Individuals With Disabilities In Education Act (idea) And The Federal Rehabilitation Act Of 1973; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2507/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2507.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2088161,"bill_number":"SB2500","title":"Public schools; provide salary supplement for certified strength and conditioning coaches meeting certain requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Salary Supplement Of $6,000.00 Per School Year For Certified Strength And Conditioning Coaches Meeting Certain Requirements; To Allow Employees Providing Documentation Of Current Certification To The School District After October 15 But By February 15 To Be Eligible For One-half Of The Supplement For That School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2500/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2500.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2088163,"bill_number":"SB2498","title":"Alyssa's Law; enact to require public schools to implement a panic alert system making use of wearable panic alert devices.","description":"An Act Titled \"alyssa's Law\"; To Require Every School District And Charter School To Implement A Panic Alert System Making Use Of Wearable Panic Alert Devices, Provided To Each Staff Member, Allowing For Immediate Contact With Local Emergency Response Agencies; To Require That The Panic Alert System Be Capable Of Initiating A Campus-wide Lockdown Notification; To Require That All School Personnel Receive Training On The Protocol And Appropriate Use Of The Panic Alert Device; To Require School Districts And Charter Schools To Ensure That All Security Data Within A School Building Are Accessible By A Local Law Enforcement Agency, And To Coordinate With A Local Law Enforcement Agency To Establish Appropriate Access Protocols; To Declare Certain School And Agency Safety And Security Records And Information To Be Confidential And Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Provide For Certain Exceptions Allowing For Disclosure Of Such Confidential Information; To Require That Emergency Response Mapping Be Made Available By The Alyssa's Law Panic Button Provider At No Cost To Local First Responder Agencies, In An Electronic Or Digital Format, To Assist First Responders In Responding To Emergencies At Schools; To Authorize The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules To Implement This Act As Necessary To Protect The Health And Safety Of Students And Educators; To Provide That This Act Shall Be Enforced Beginning With The 2027-2028 School Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2498/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2498.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2088166,"bill_number":"HB1328","title":"Fairness in vision care; establish requirements for contracts between insurers and vision benefit providers and eye care providers.","description":"An Act Establishing Requirements Relating To Contracts And Agreements Between Insurers And Vision Benefit Providers And Eye Care Providers; To Define Certain Terms; To Require Certain Public Disclosures By Insurers And Vision Benefit Managers; To Require Notice To Be Provided To Participating Eye Care Providers Of Amendments To Agreements And Other Documents; To Prescribe Certain Requirements For Contracts Between Eye Care Providers And Insurers And Vision Benefit Managers; To Prohibit Certain Coercive Tactics By Insurers And Vision Benefit Managers In Contracts With Eye Care Providers; To Prohibit Differential Treatment By Insurers And Vision Benefit Managers Toward Optometrists And Ophthalmologists; To Prohibit Insurers And Vision Benefit Managers From Requiring Providers To Participate In Certain Healthcare Networks; To Establish Certain Requirements That Must Be Included In The Process Of Credentialing And Contracting With Eye Care Providers; To Prohibit Insurers And Vision Benefit Managers From Changing The Terms Of An Agreement With A Participating Eye Care Provider Without Clear Written Communication To, And Acceptance Of The Changes By, The Provider; To Prohibit Insurers And Vision Benefit Managers From Restricting Participating Providers From Using Certain Sources And Suppliers; To Prohibit The Use Of Extrapolation In Auditing Participating Eye Care Providers; To Authorize An Aggrieved Participating Provider To Institute An Action Against An Insurer Or Vision Benefit Provider; To Require The Insurance Commissioner And Department Of Insurance, Along With The Attorney General, To Enforce The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide That This Act Applies To An Enrollee's Current Benefit Plan Upon Renewal The Initiation Of New Provider Agreements Or Amendments To Existing Agreements After The Effective Date Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1328/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1328.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2088168,"bill_number":"SB2524","title":"Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council; establish.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 37-163-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Education Achievement Council; To Establish The Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council; To Name The Members Of The Council; To Provide For Administration Of The Council; To Require Annual Reports And Progress Reports; To Provide For Staffing Of The Council; To Provide For Reimbursement For Members; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2524/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2524.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2088171,"bill_number":"HC38","title":"Constitution; amend to revise the Legislature's authority to limit a county's right to levy taxes on certain electrical plants.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 112, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Revise The Legislature's Authority To Limit Or Deny A County's Right To Levy County And/or Special Taxes On Nuclear-powered Electrical Generating Plants, To Provide For A Special Mode Of Valuation, Assessment And Levy Upon Such Plants, And To Provide For The Distribution Of The Revenue Derived Therefrom.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC38/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0038.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2088175,"bill_number":"HB1287","title":"Health Insurance; require policies to cover annual pap smear.","description":"An Act To Require Certain Insurance Policies And Contracts Provide Coverage For Annual Pap Smears; To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Plan To Include Coverage For Annual Pap Smears; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1287/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1287.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2088177,"bill_number":"HB1277","title":"Nuclear In Lieu Tax Distribution Equity Act; create to revise allocation of Grand Gulf payments.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"nuclear In Lieu Tax Distribution Equity Act\"; To Amend Section 27-35-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Formula Providing For The Allocation Of The Proceeds Of The Nuclear In Lieu Tax Paid To The Department Of Revenue By The Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant; To Require The Department Of Revenue To Make Annually Allocation Adjustments Based On Economic Impact Studies And Environmental Risk Factors; To Require The Department To Prepare An Annual Report On The Nuclear In Lieu Tax Revenue Collected And Allocated Under This Act; To Require The Repeal Of This Act On July 1, 2031; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1277/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1277.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2088180,"bill_number":"HB1318","title":"Student transportation; revise manner of for students on vehicles other than school buses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-41-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Local School Boards To Enter Into Agreements And Memoranda Of Understanding With Local Emergency Officials And Other Appropriate Agencies For The Use Of School Buses Under Certain Emergency Circumstance; To Revise The Procedure And Authority For The Use Of Passenger Cars Or Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles Other Than Schools Buses To Transport Students To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1318/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1318.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2088183,"bill_number":"HB1311","title":"Teaching Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Virtue and Excellence (T.H.R.I.V.E.) Act; establish.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Teaching Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Virtue And Excellence (t.h.r.i.v.e.) Act; To Require The State Department Of Education To Mandate Developmentally Appropriate Success Sequence And Character Education Courses In All Public Elementary And Secondary Schools Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year; To Require The Department To Approve A Ministerial, Nondiscretionary List Of Compliant Courses And Instructional Materials And Restrict Districts To Adoption From That Approved List; To Prescribe The Specific Success Sequence Principles And Enumerated Character Traits And Fundamental Values To Be Taught, Including Respect For Family, Marriage, Work, Personal Responsibility, Lawful Authority, Community Service, Patriotism, And Moral Character; To Require Local School Boards To Provide Public Notice Of Curriculum Adoption, Ensure Transparency Through Public Inspection Of Materials, And Establish Parental Opt-out Rights Without Penalty To Students; To Require Annual Compliance Reporting By The State Department Of Education To State Leadership And Public Disclosure Of District Compliance Status; To Authorize Acceptance Of Federal Or Private Funds To Assist Implementation; To Require Local School Boards To Adopt Policies Permitting Voluntary, Parent-consented After-school Instruction Programs Provided By Third Parties That Offer Philosophical, Historical, Traditional, Or Religious Justifications For The Success Sequence And Character Education Curriculum, Subject To Content Consistency And Viewpoint Neutrality Protections; To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Promulgate Rules Necessary For Implementation; To Provide For Codification In Chapter 13, Title 37, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Establish Supremacy Over Conflicting State Laws Or Policies; To Provide Severability; To Set An Effective Date; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1311/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1311.xml","sponsor":"Charles Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2088185,"bill_number":"SB2506","title":"Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law; revise standards and procedures to include disability assessment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Truancy Proceedings To Provide A Stay In Order To Determine Disability Under The Federal Individuals With Disabilities In Education Act (idea) And § 504 Of The Federal Rehabilitation Act Of 1973; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Require The Implementation Of Evidence-based Procedures Encouraging Effective Interventions For Chronic Absenteeism; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Require All School Attendance Officers To Complete Mandatory Legal Training For The Idea And § 504 Sponsored By The Mississippi Department Of Education Office Of Special Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2506/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2506.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2088188,"bill_number":"SB2511","title":"Behavoral Threat Assessment Program; require State Department of Education and Department of Mental Health to establish.","description":"An Act To Establish A Statewide Behavioral Threat Assessment Program Through Collaboration Between The State Department Of Education And The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health; To Provide For The Implementation Of Behavioral Threat Assessment Programs In Line With Evidence-based Models, Particularly The Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (cstag) And Recommendation Of The United States Department Of Homeland Security; To Provide Training For School Personnel Via The Mississippi Office Of Homeland Security; To Require School Boards To Provide For Threat Assessment Teams At Each School; To Require The Threat Assessment Teams To Identify Students Of Concern, Assessing Risks, And Implementing Interventions; To Require The Teams Be A Multidisciplinary Composition To Include Mental Health Professionals, Licensed Instructional Staff, Administrators, School Resource Officers And Designated School Safety Specialists; To Prescribe Procedures For Mental Health Services, Including The Use Of Mobile Crisis Teams And Law Enforcement Consultation When Needed; To Require School Districts To Collaborate With Local Law Enforcement Agencies For Reporting Threats And Defining The Role Of School Resource Officers In Handling Incidents; To Require School Districts To Adopt Parental Notification Policies That Also Ensure Compliance With The Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act; To Provide Protections For Employment And Confidentiality Of Threat Assessment Records; To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop Protocols For Documenting Threat Assessments And To Submit An Annual Legislative Report; To Amend Section 37-3-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Education To Partner With The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health And Mississippi Office Of Homeland Security To Provide Behavioral Threat Assessment Training; To Amend Section 37-3-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2511/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2511.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2088190,"bill_number":"HB1306","title":"Community Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"community Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability Act\"; Provide A Statewide System Of Accountability For Community Public Water Systems; To Provide For Rulemaking By The Mississippi Board Of Health; To Provide For Development Of A Letter Grade Schedule Reflective Of Community Public Water System Quality And Performance; To Provide For Publication Of Quality And Performance Scores And Letter Grades; To Amend Section 19-5-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Utility Districts To Dissolve Whenever A Majority Of The Landowners Of Any Such District Sign And File With The Clerk Of The Chancery Court By Which Such District Was Organized, Or In The County In Which Such District Was Organized, A Petition For The Dissolution Of Such District; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Newly Formed Water District Assets And Liabilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 41-3-15 And 41-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The State Board Of Health, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1306/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1306.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2088193,"bill_number":"HB1370","title":"Nurse practitioners; authorize to prescribe therapeutic shoes for persons with diabetes.","description":"An Act To Authorize Nurse Practitioners To Serve As The Certifying Physician For The Purpose Of Comprehensive Management Of A Patient's Diabetes If The Nurse Practitioner Is Practicing Incident To The Physician With Whom The Nurse Practitioner Has A Collaborative Relationship, And To Prescribe Therapeutic Shoes, Modifications And Inserts For Patients With Diabetes, In Accordance With Rules And Other Guidelines From The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1370/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1370.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2088197,"bill_number":"SB2510","title":"School nurses; direct the Office of Healthy Schools to develop a salary schedule that all school districts shall use when employing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-14-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Office Of Healthy Schools Of The State Department Of Education To Develop A Salary Schedule For School Nurses Based On Their Education And Experience That All School Districts Shall Use When Employing School Nurses, Which Schedule Shall Be The Minimum Salary Amounts Paid To School Nurses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2510/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2510.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2088199,"bill_number":"HB1267","title":"Mississippi Retail Marijuana Act; create to authorize and regulate the personal use of marijuana.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Retail Marijuana Act; To Authorize The Personal Use Of Marijuana By Persons 21 Years Of Age And Older And Provide For The Regulation Of The Personal Use Of Marijuana By The State Department Of Health; To Provide For The Lawful Operation Of Retail Marijuana-related Facilities; To Direct The Department To Adopt Regulations Necessary For The Implementation Of This Act; To Provide For The Mississippi Marijuana Code, Which Provides For The Statutory Regulation Of The Personal Use Of Marijuana; To Provide Definitions For The Code; To Provide For The Applicability Of The Code To Retail Marijuana; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Is The State Licensing Authority For The Code; To Provide For A Seed-to-sale Tracking System That Tracks Retail Marijuana From Either The Seed Or Immature Plant Stage Until The Retail Marijuana Product Is Sold To A Customer At A Retail Marijuana Store; To Provide For Licensing Procedures By The State Licensing Authority And By Local Licensing Authorities; To Provide Which Persons Are Prohibited To Be Licensees; To Prescribe Requirements For Retail Marijuana Businesses And Owners; To Provide For Disclosure Of Financial Interests By Retail Marijuana Business Owners; To Provide The Procedure For The Transfer Of Licenses; To Provide The Procedures For Licensing And License Renewals; To Provide The Different Classes Of Retail Marijuana Business Licenses; To Provide For Retail Marijuana Store Licenses; To Provide For Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility Licenses; To Provide For Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer Licenses; To Provide For Retail Marijuana Testing Facility Licenses; To Provide For Retail Marijuana Transporter Licenses; To Provide For Retail Marijuana Business Operator Licenses; To Provide For Retail Marijuana Accelerator Cultivator Licenses; To Provide For Retail Marijuana Accelerator Manufacturer Licenses; To Provide For Marijuana Hospitality Business Licenses; To Provide For Retail Marijuana Accelerator Store Licenses; To Prescribe Unlawful Acts Under The Code; To Prohibit The Open And Public Consumption Of Marijuana; To Create The Marijuana Cash Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury And Require The State Licensing Authority To Deposit All Money Collected Under This Act Into The Fund; To Provide That The State Licensing Authority Shall Establish Fees For Processing The Applications, Licenses, Notices Or Reports Required To Be Submitted To The State Licensing Authority; To Provide That The State Licensing Authority May Fine A Licensee Or Suspend Or Revoke A License For Violations Of This Act; To Provide For The Disposition Of Unauthorized Marijuana Or Marijuana Products And Related Materials; To Provide For The Inspection Of Books And Records Of Licensees; To Provide For A Responsible Retail Marijuana Vendor Server And Seller Training Program; To Amend Sections 27-104-203, 33-13-520, 37-11-29, 41-29-125, 41-29-127, 41-29-136, 41-29-137, 41-29-139, 41-29-141, 41-29-143, 59-23-7 And 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1267/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1267.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2088202,"bill_number":"HB1346","title":"Law Enforcement Supplemental Pay Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Law Enforcement Supplemental Pay Program To Be Administered By The Department Of Public Safety; To Provide That In Addition To The Compensation Now Paid By Any Municipality Or County To Any Sworn, Certified Law Enforcement Officer, Every Sworn, Certified Law Enforcement Officer Employed By Any Municipality Or County Which Employs One Or More Sworn, Certified Law Enforcement Officer Who Devotes His Or Her Full Working Time To Law Enforcement, Shall Be Paid By The State Extra Compensation In The Amount Of Five Hundred Dollars Per Year For Each Full-time Municipal Or County Sworn, Certified Law Enforcement Officer Who Has Completed Or Who Hereafter Completes Five Years Of Service As A Sworn, Certified Law Enforcement Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1346/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1346.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2088205,"bill_number":"HB1260","title":"Mississippi Student Funding Formula; bring forward provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 37-151-201, 37-151-203, 37-151-205, 37-151-207, 37-151-211, 37-151-213, 37-57-104, 37-57-105, 37-57-107, 37-61-33, 7-7-211, 19-9-157, 19-9-171, 27-39-317, 37-3-83, 37-15-38, 37-16-3, 37-17-6, 37-22-5, 37-28-55, 37-61-3, 37-61-5, 37-61-7, 37-61-35, 37-61-37, 37-151-81, 37-151-85, 37-151-95, 37-151-97, 41-79-5, 43-17-5, 27-104-351, 25-11-126, 37-159-7, 37-23-31, 37-23-33, 37-23-35, 37-151-209, 37-151-215, 37-57-1, 27-65-75, 1-3-26, 25-4-29, 27-25-706, 27-33-3, 29-3-47, 29-3-49, 29-3-113, 29-3-137, 31-7-9, 31-7-10, 37-1-3, 37-3-11, 37-7-208, 37-7-301, 37-7-302, 37-7-303, 37-7-307, 37-7-319, 37-7-333, 37-7-419, 37-9-17, 37-9-23, 37-9-25, 37-9-33, 37-9-35, 37-9-37, 37-9-77, 37-11-11, 37-13-63, 37-13-64, 37-13-69, 37-19-7, 37-21-6, 37-21-7, 37-23-1, 37-23-15, 37-23-69, 37-23-109, 37-23-179, 37-27-55, 37-27-57, 37-28-5, 37-28-53, 37-29-1, 37-29-272, 37-29-303, 37-31-13, 37-31-75, 37-35-3, 37-37-3, 37-41-7, 37-45-49, 37-47-9, 37-47-25, 37-47-33, 37-61-19, 37-61-29, 37-68-7, 37-131-7, 37-131-9, 37-131-11, 37-151-9, 37-151-87, 37-151-89, 37-151-91, 37-151-93, 37-151-99, 37-151-101, 37-151-103, 37-151-105, 37-151-107, 37-173-9, 37-173-13, 37-175-13, 37-179-3, 37-181-7 And 65-26-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1260/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1260.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2088207,"bill_number":"SB2488","title":"School attendance officers; require training for IDEA and § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Every School Attendance Officer Attend And Complete A Comprehensive Legal Training For The Individuals With Disabilities In Education Act (idea) And § 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973, Sponsored By The Office Of Special Education Of The Mississippi Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2488/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2488.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2088210,"bill_number":"HB1335","title":"Salaries; increase for members of the Mississippi House of Representatives and Senate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 5-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Salary Of Each Senator And Representative, Beginning January 1, 2029, To An Amount Equal To Fifteen Percent Of The Salary Of The Governor Of The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1335/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1335.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2088212,"bill_number":"SB2492","title":"Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia; standardize reference to approved therapy training programs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-173-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Standardize References To Orton-gillingham Based Dyslexia Therapy Training Programs Approved By The State Department Of Education For Purposes Of The Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2492/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2492.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2088226,"bill_number":"HB1398","title":"Mass Casualty Prevention Act; create crime of \"mass casualty\".","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Mass Casualty Threats Prevention Act; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To Create The Crimes Of \"capital Mass Casualty Threat\" And \"mass Casualty Threat\"; To Require The Death Penalty Upon Conviction For The Crime; To Amend Section 97-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1398/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1398.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2088228,"bill_number":"HB1488","title":"University of Southern Mississippi; authorize to sell or enter long term lease for use of university property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1, Chapter 445, Laws Of 2016, Which Authorizes The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning, To Sell And Convey Or Lease Parcels Of Certain State-owned Real Property And Any Improvements Thereon Under The Possession And Control Of The University Of Southern Mississippi, To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Is Entitled To Defer To The Recommendation Of The University Of Southern Mississippi For The Terms Of The Sale Upon Approval Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Require Each Public Postsecondary Educational Institution To Submit A Report To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning Or The Mississippi Community College Board, As Appropriate For The Respective Governing Board, Detailing The Postsecondary Educational Institution's Financial Literacy Education Activities Conducted During The Most Recently Completed Academic Year By October 1, 2026; To Require The Boards To Compile The Reports Received Into A Consolidated Report To Be Presented To The Chairpersons Of The House And Senate Universities And Colleges Committee By November 1, 2026; To Specify The Components Required To Be Included In The Consolidated Report By Identifying Which Financial Literacy Concepts Are Addressed Through Its Financial Literary Education Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1488/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1488.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":2088232,"bill_number":"HB1444","title":"DOC; require to provide inmates with protective equipment when using raw cleaning chemicals.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Maintain Written Policies And Procedures For Providing Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment To Inmates Handling Cleaning Chemicals And Supplies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1444/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1444.xml","sponsor":"Justis Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":2088235,"bill_number":"HB1492","title":"Solar facilities; provide decommissioning requirements for.","description":"An Act To Establish Reasonable And Uniform Requirements To Protect Landowners And Communities From The Potential Hazards And Costs Associated With Retired Or Abandoned Solar Energy-generating Facilities, While Also Protecting Property Rights And The Positive Business Environment In The State Of Mississippi, The Reliability Of The Electrical Grid, And The Ability Of The State Of Mississippi To Encourage Economic Development, Quality Jobs, And Business Investments That Require Low-cost Electricity From New Energy Sources; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1492/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1492.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2088239,"bill_number":"HB1445","title":"Gold Alert; create a statewide alert for persons 18 to 23 years of age.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 45-41-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Statewide \"gold Alert System\" For Persons Ages 18 To 23; To Amend Section 45-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purple Alert To Include The \"gold Alert\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1445/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1445.xml","sponsor":"Justis Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":2088243,"bill_number":"HB1393","title":"Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; To Define Terms; To Provide For Uses Of The Funds; To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Make Grants, Loans Or Provide Any Other Financial Assistance; To Require Any Local Entity Desiring A Grant, Loan Or Other Financial Assistance To Submit An Application; To Prescribe Application Requirements; To Require The Authority To Determine Whether The Project Meets The Definition Of An Approved Project And Whether To Provide The Assistance Requested In The Form Of A Grant, Loan Or Other Financial Assistance; To Grant The Mississippi Development Authority Sole Discretion In Providing Grants, Loans Or Providing Other Financial Assistance; To Prohibit An Electric Utility Provider From Being Considered Eligible To Be A Direct Recipient Of Funding; To Require The Mississippi Development Authority To Promulgate Rules And Regulations; To Provide That This Act Shall Be Repealed On July 1, 2029; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1393/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1393.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2088247,"bill_number":"SB2545","title":"Advanced practice registered nurses; revise provisions related to APRNS/nurse anesthetists.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Statement Of Purpose Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Definitions And Revise Certain Definitions In The Nursing Practice Law Regarding Advanced Nursing Practice; To Amend Section 73-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing To Include A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist As A Member; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Practice Of Advanced Nursing Practice Nurses; To Vest The Authority To Regulate And Oversee Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Certified Nurse Midwives And Certified Nurse Practitioners Exclusively In The Board Of Nursing; To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Who Have Completed Not Less Than 8,000 Clinical Practice Hours Are Exempt From Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist; To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists May Apply Hours Worked Before The Effective Date Of This Act To Fulfill The Clinical Practice Hour Requirement; To Conform Certain Provisions With The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Provisions Relating To Grounds For Disciplinary Actions Against Nurses; To Amend Section 41-21-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2545/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2545.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2088252,"bill_number":"HB1404","title":"Fraudulent Utility Conversion; create crime when landlord fails to pay utilities and tenants' utilities are interrupted.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A Person Who Has Received Payment In Accordance With A Lease To Pay Utility Services From Knowingly Failing To Pay Or Using An Agent Or Employee To Use Any Deception To Not Pay The Amount Owed To The Utility Service; To Provide Criminal Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1404/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1404.xml","sponsor":"Shanda Yates"},
{"bill_id":2088256,"bill_number":"HB1470","title":"Veterans; exempt from fees for entry and use of parks and recreational facilities established by Pat Harrison Waterway District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-15-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Veterans From Paying Fees For The Entry And Use Of Public Parks And Recreational Facilities Established By The Pat Harrison Waterway District; To Bring Forward Section 51-15-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1470/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1470.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2088260,"bill_number":"SB2540","title":"Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act; bring forward code sections related thereto.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 29-25-201 Through 69-25-223, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions That Constitute The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 41-29-105, 41-29-113, 41-29-136 And 69-25-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Related To The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2540/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2540.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2088265,"bill_number":"HB1408","title":"State identification for homeless persons; authorize.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-35-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Create Rules And Regulations To Provide An Alternative State Identification Card To Homeless Persons; To Amend Sections 45-35-7 And 45-35-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1408/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1408.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2088268,"bill_number":"HB1392","title":"Fire safety; establish Fire Grant Fund to assist counties and municipalities in improving fire safety.","description":"An Act To Require The State Fire Marshal And The Mississippi State Rating Bureau To Adopt And Use Insurance Services Office (iso) Standards For Fire Trucks; To Prohibit The Mandatory Retirement Of Certain Fire Trucks Based Solely On Their Calendar Age; To Create The Fire Grant Fund As Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Assisting Counties And Municipalities With Measures Aimed At Improving Fire Safety; To Require All Funds Formerly Credited To The Rural Fire Truck Fund, The Rural Fire Truck Matching Assistance Fund, The Supplementary Rural Fire Truck Fund And The Annual Fire Fund To Paid Into The Fire Grant Fund, And To Require The Transfer Of Balances In Those Funds To The Fire Grant Fund; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Administer The Fund; To Establish The Fire Grant Advisory Committee For The Purpose Of Providing Nonbinding Advice To The Department Of Finance And Administration Regarding The Administration Of The Fire Grant Fund And The Authorizing And Awarding Grants From The Fire Grant Fund; To Authorize Grants To Be Awarded For Fire Trucks, Equipment And Countywide Fire Programs; To Repeal Section 17-23-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; To Repeal Section 17-23-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates A Supplementary Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program; To Repeal Section 17-23-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Annual Fire Fund; To Amend Section 83-34-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Section 83-1-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 83-1-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Windstorm Mitigation Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 83-34-1, 83-34-3 And 83-34-5 Through 83-34-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Chapter Of Law Governing The Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1392/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1392.xml","sponsor":"Josh Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":2088273,"bill_number":"HB1405","title":"Unemployment benefits; align duration with statewide unemployment rate.","description":"An Act To Make Certain Legislative Findings Relating To Mississippi's Unemployment Insurance Program And Benefit Duration; To Amend Section 71-5-507, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Maximum Number Of Weekly Unemployment Benefits An Individual May Receive By Aligning The Duration With The Statewide Unemployment Rate; To Utilize The Average, Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate For The State For The Three Months Preceding The Month Of An Individual's First Claim To Determine The Individual's Maximum Number Of Weekly Benefits Available; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1405/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1405.xml","sponsor":"Elliot Burch"},
{"bill_id":2088277,"bill_number":"HB1486","title":"Department of Revenue; revise provisions regarding tax liens and compromise of doubtful claims.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-11-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Time Within Which The Department Of Revenue May Take Action To Collect Against A Tax Lien For A Finally Determined Tax Liability; To Amend Section 31-19-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Doubtful Claim Is A Claim For Which A Notice Of Tax Lien Has Been Enrolled In The Uniform State Tax Lien Registry For A Finally Determined Tax Liability And For Which The Department Of Revenue Is Prohibited Under Section 85-11-21 From Taking Any Action For Collection Against The Tax Lien For Such Liability; To Amend Section 31-19-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Criteria Relating To The Settlement And Compromise Of Certain Doubtful Claims; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1486/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1486.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2088282,"bill_number":"SB2577","title":"Budget requests; agencies that don't timely file with LBO shall have requests prepared for them by third party.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A State Agency Refuses Or Fails To File An Original Budget Request Within Thirty Calendar Days After The Deadline Date For Filing Budget Requests, The Director Of The Agency Shall Contract With A Third Party To Prepare A Budget Request For The Agency, Which Must Be Three Percent Lower Than The Agency's Current Budget From State General Funds; To Require The Contractor To Prepare And Submit A Budget Request For The Agency To The Legislative Budget Office Within Thirty Calendar Days After The Contract Is Executed; If The Contractor Does Not Submit The Agency's Budget Request Within That Time, The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Not Allow The Agency To Expend Its Current Fiscal Year Appropriation Until The Budget Request Has Been Submitted; To Provide That The Agency Shall Be Responsible For Paying The Contractor For Preparing The Agency's Budget Request; To Provide That If The Agency Does Not Pay The Contractor Within Forty-five Calendar Days, The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Not Allow The Agency To Expend Its Current Fiscal Year Appropriation Until The Contractor Has Been Paid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2577/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2577.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2088286,"bill_number":"HB1482","title":"Public Records Act; exempt certain documents in which an agency deliberates new policy from.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-61-11.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983 Certain Documents In Which Opinions Are Expressed Or Policies Formulated In An Agency's Deliberative Process To Formulate New Policy; To Amend Section 25-61-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1482/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1482.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2088290,"bill_number":"SB2538","title":"CON; a party that loses a hearing that party requested on an applicant's request for a CON shall pay all fees related to such hearing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-197, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Party Requesting A Hearing On An Application For A Health Care Certificate Of Need Who Does Not Prevail At The Hearing Shall Pay All Attorney, Consultant And Other Fees Within 90 Days Of The Hearing Officer's Decision; To Require Security For Costs Related To Such A Hearing From The Party Initiating The Hearing And To Provide That The Amount Of Such Security Shall Be Determined By The State Department Of Health; To Provide That Such Hearings Shall Be Based On The Discretion Of The State Department Of Health With No Judicial Review Following Hearing Determinations; To Bring Forward Sections 41-7-173 And 41-7-191, Which Relate To The Health Care Certificate Of Need Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2538/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2538.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2088293,"bill_number":"HB1441","title":"Airport authorities; authorize to take certain measures upon abandoned motor vehicles left on airport property.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 61-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Airport Authorities To Take Possession Of, Obtain Title To, And Dispose Of Abandoned Motor Vehicles Left Upon Airport Property; To Set Forth Notice Requirements; To Authorize Sale, Disposal, Or Retention For Airport Use; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1441/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1441.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2088298,"bill_number":"SC513","title":"United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for congressional term limits.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying For A United States Constitution Article V Amendments Convention Specifically Relating To Congressional Term Limits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC513/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0513.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2088303,"bill_number":"HB1454","title":"\"The Buyers Accountability Program\"; create to educate those convicted of procuring prostitution.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Buyer Accountability Program\" To Educate Persons Convicted Of Procuring Prostitution; To Require Payment Of An Assessment To Participate; To Require The Attorney General To Manage Such Programs In Partnership With The Administrative Office Of Courts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1454/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1454.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2088308,"bill_number":"SB2574","title":"Legal holidays; remove Confederate Memorial Day and designate June 19 as Juneteenth Freedom Day.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Legal Holidays By Removing Confederate Memorial Day And Designating The Nineteenth Day Of June As Juneteenth Freedom Day; To Clarify When A Legal Holiday Will Be Celebrated If The Holiday Falls On A Saturday Or Sunday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2574/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2574.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2088312,"bill_number":"HB1407","title":"Driver's license; prohibit to non U.S. citizens.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Issuance Of Learner's Permits And Driver's Licenses To Persons Who Are Not United States Citizens; To Amend Section 63-1-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Upon The Expiration Of The Driver's License Or Learner's Permit Of Any Person Who Is Not A United States Citizen Or Resident Of Mississippi, That Person Shall Not Be Entitled To Have The License Renewed Until Such Time That Documentation In The Form Of A Certificate Of Naturalization Is Presented; To Amend Sections 63-1-35 And 63-1-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1407/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1407.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2088315,"bill_number":"HB1415","title":"Anesthesiologist assistants; provide for licensure and regulation by Board of Medical Licensure.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Licensure And Regulation Of Anesthesiologist Assistants By The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide That The Board Shall Review And Determine The Qualifications Of Persons Applying For A License To Practice As An Anesthesiologist Assistant; To Provide The Powers Of The Board Regarding Licensure Of Anesthesiologist Assistants And Prescribe The Qualifications For Licensure; To Authorize The Board To Issue Temporary Licenses; To Provide That Anesthesiologist Assistants May Assist In The Practice Of Medicine Only Under The Supervision Of An Anesthesiologist; To Provide That Anesthesiologist Assistants May Perform Only Those Duties Delegated To Them By A Supervising Anesthesiologist; To Provide That A Supervising Anesthesiologist Shall Delegate To An Anesthesiologist Assistant Any Duties Required To Develop And Implement A Comprehensive Anesthesia Care Plan For A Patient; To Authorize The Board To Revoke Licenses And Take Other Disciplinary Action Against Licensees And To Reinstate Licenses After Revocation; To Prohibit Practicing As An Anesthesiologist Assistant Without A License, And Provide A Criminal Penalty For Persons Convicted Of Unauthorized Practice; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1415/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1415.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2088320,"bill_number":"HB1481","title":"Anesthesiologist assistants; allow licensure under physicians assistant licensure law.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition On Licensing Anesthesiologist Assistants Under The Physician Assistant Licensure Law; To Amend Section 73-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Applicants For Licensure As A Physician Assistant Who Have Passed The Certification Examination Administered By The National Commission For Certification Of Anesthesiologist Assistants (nccaa) And Met Other Requirements Are Eligible For Licensure As A Physician Assistant; To Amend Section 73-26-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition On The State Board Of Medical Licensure From Authorizing Physician Assistants To Administer Or Monitor General Inhaled Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia Or Monitored Anesthesia As Utilized In Surgical Procedures; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1481/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1481.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2088324,"bill_number":"SB2566","title":"State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; revise various provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Notice Of All State Board Of Cosmetology And Barbering (board) Meetings Be Given As Provided In Section 25-41-1 Et Seq.; To Amend Section 73-7-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Various Definitions; To Amend Section 73-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board Shall Use The Standards Established By The State Personnel Board In Determining Whether Or Not The Board's Executive Director May Receive Compensatory Leave And In Determining Whether Or Not Employees Of The Board May Be Granted Administrative Leave With Pay; To Amend Section 73-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That License Owners Must Display The License In A Conspicuous Place In His Or Her Principal Office, Place Of Business Or Employment At All Times; To Amend Section 73-7-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Board's Authority Regarding Examinations; To Amend Sections 73-7-13, 73-7-13.1, 73-7-18 And 73-7-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Educational Requirements And Provisions Governing Apprenticeships; To Require That Examinations And All Testing Requirements Be Clear, Objective And Uniformly Applied; To Amend Section 73-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Admission To Examination For An Instructor's License; To Increase The Length Of A Temporary Instructor's Permit From 90 Days To Six Months; To Amend Section 73-7-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Required Bond, Cash, Or A Certificate Of Deposit Shall Be For The Provision Of Indemnification Of Any Person Suffering Loss As The Result Of Any False Certification, School Closure, Any Fraud Or Misrepresentation Used On Behalf Of The Principal In Procuring Such Person's Enrollment In A Course Of Instruction, Including Repayment Of Tuition Paid In Advance By Any Student; To Exempt Any Entity Protected By Immunity Under The Mississippi Tort Claims Act From Being Required To Obtain A Surety Bond In Favor Of The Board Or To File Cash, A Certificate Of Deposit Or Government Bonds In Lieu Thereof When Making Application For A School License; To Delete Provisions Providing For Issuance Of Temporary Licenses, Probationary Licenses, Conditional Licenses And Nonconditional Licenses For Schools; To Amend Section 73-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That By January 1, 2027, The Board Shall Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Enable Licensure Of Mobile Salon/barber Shops; To Amend Section 73-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That From And After The Effective Date Of This Act Through December 31, 2026, Any Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician, Nail Technician Or Instructor Who Has At Least Ten Years' Experience Under Their License And Whose License Has Been Expired For Not More Than Ten Years Shall Not Have To Take The Examination In Order To Renew Their License, But Shall Renew Their License Upon Payment Of The Required Renewal Fee, Any Adjudicated Fines, And Completion Of Any Continuing Education That Is Applicable To The License Renewal As Required By The Board; To Provide That From And After January 1, 2027, A Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician, Nail Technician Or Instructor Who Has At Least Ten Years' Experience Under Their License And Whose License Has Been Expired For Not More Than Five Years Shall Not Have To Take The Examination In Order To Renew Their License, But Shall Renew Their License Upon Payment Of The Required Renewal Fee, Any Adjudicated Fines, And A Delinquent Fee For Each Year That Their License Has Been Expired And Completion Of Any Continuing Education That Is Applicable To The License Renewal As Required By The Board; To Require Certain Continuing Education Courses For Initial License Renewal; To Amend Section 73-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Regarding Licensure By Reciprocity; To Amend Section 73-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify The Penalties For Class A, Class B And Class C Violations; To Provide That Unlicensed Practice Or Practicing One Of The Professions Regulated By The Board Without A License Or Temporary Permit By An Individual Who Has Otherwise Satisfactorily Passed The Prescribed Examination Pursuant To Section 73-7-13, 73-7-13.1, 73-7-18 Or 73-7-21, During Any Period Of Time In Which No Board Or Formal Board Rules And Regulations Were In Place Shall Not Be Subject To Any Discipline Or Fines; To Amend Section 73-7-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide That An Applicant For An Initial License For Cosmetologist, Barber, Nail Technician Or Esthetician, Shall Not Be Charged A Fee If The Applicant Produces Documentation Of His Or Her Participation In Certain Benefit Programs; To Provide That Refunds On Overpayment Of Fees Will Be Made Subject To Rules And Regulations Promulgated By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 73-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Replace The Phrase \"facial Treatments\" With \"esthetics Services\"; To Amend Section 73-7-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Language Regarding The Apparel That Must Be Worn While At Work; To Amend Section 73-7-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensee May Render Services To Any Person Who May Be Confined To A Skilled Nursing Facility, A Long-term Care Hospital Or A Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Facility; To Provide That Licensees May Render Services To Deceased Persons Away From Their Shop; To Amend Sections 73-7-9 And 73-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Create A New Section Within Chapter 7, Title 73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Registration As Inactive Status For Any Licensed Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician Or Nail Technician Who Is Registered But Not Actively Practicing In This State; To Amend Section 73-7-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Issuance Of Master Cosmetologist, Barber, Nail Technician And Esthetician Licenses, To Provide For The Repeal Of Such Section On The Effective Date Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 73-7-5, 73-7-7 And 73-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2566/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2566.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2088328,"bill_number":"HB1424","title":"Voting rights; require certain offenders to take voter education course and automatically restore voting right upon release from MDOC.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Corrections To Develop A Voter Education Course For Offenders; To Require Offenders Who Have Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud Or A Disenfranching Crime To Satisfactorily Complete The Course As A Condition Of Release; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction And Been Released From The Custody Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1424/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1424.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088332,"bill_number":"HB1475","title":"Tax forfeited land; clarify title and redemption period.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-45-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Perfect Fee Simple Title To Land And Any Property Thereon Shall Pass To A Tax Sale Purchaser Who Demands A Deed Or To The Secretary Of State If No One Demands The Deed; To Amend Section 27-45-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time Period For The Chancery Clerk To Provide A List Of Lands Struck To The State To The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 11-17-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Clarification Of Perfect Fee Simple Title Provided In This Act; To Amend Section 29-1-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Bar Certain Claims After Land Is Struck Off To The State; To Bring Forward Section 27-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Notice To Owners Of Land With Unpaid Taxes; To Bring Forward Section 27-43-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Duty Of Chancery Clerk To Provide Notice To Lienors Of Land With Unpaid Taxes; To Bring Forward Section 27-45-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides How Interest Is Calculated For Tax Purchased Land, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1475/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1475.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2088336,"bill_number":"SB2559","title":"Mississippi Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act of 2026; enact.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act Of 2026; To Set Forth Legislative Findings; To Establish The Mississippi Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative Within The Mississippi State Department Of Health To Coordinate Statewide Efforts To Reduce Infant Mortality Through Evidence-based Interventions; To Provide For Expanded Access To Prenatal And Postpartum Care And To Expand Public Education Campaigns; To Direct The Department To Expand Funding Opportunities For Evidence-based Home Visiting Programs; To Require Certain Data Collection And Reporting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2559/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2559.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2088343,"bill_number":"HB1414","title":"State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies.","description":"An Act To Create Section 29-5-2.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Bureau Of Building, Grounds And Real Property Management Of The Department Of Finance And Administration To Act As The Central Leasing Agent For All State Agencies That Need Office Space In Any State Or Nonstate-owned Building And To Prescribe Those Responsibilities; To Amend Sections 29-5-2, 37-3-5, 41-4-7, 41-73-27, 43-13-116, 43-33-717, 45-11-7, 49-19-5, 51-8-29, 51-8-31, 51-9-121, 51-11-11, 51-11-13, 51-13-111, 51-15-119, 55-24-9, 57-1-23, 59-5-35, 59-5-39, 59-7-211, 59-17-13, 65-1-8, 65-1-17, 69-7-109, 69-27-35, 71-3-85, 73-7-3, 73-17-7, 73-39-57, 99-18-13 And 99-39-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1414/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1414.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2088347,"bill_number":"HB1403","title":"Veterans with Combat Injuries Day; designate February 13 as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate February 13 As Veterans With Combat Injuries Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1403/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1403.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2088351,"bill_number":"SB2539","title":"Independent flight control authority; provide during flu season when ICU capacity is below 10% at any time for burn victims.","description":"An Act To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Have Authority For Independent Air Traffic Control To Direct Air Traffic From Or Into Any Hospital Within The State During Certain Circumstances; To Provide That If The State Health Officer, Or His Or Her Designee, Determines That An Emergency Exists With Regard To Hospital Bed Availability During Influenza Season Or Due To The Presence Of A Burn Victim, And That Any Delay Associated With A Lack Of Independent Air Traffic Control To Effectuate Necessary Transfers Would Threaten The Health Or Safety Of Any Person, Then The State Health Officer, Or His Or Her Designee, Shall Have General Or Specific Authority To Direct Air Traffic Each Year From October 1 Through March 1 Or During Any Period Designated As Influenza Season When Icu Bed Capacity Falls Below 10%, And Shall Have Such Authority At Any Time With Regard To Burn Victims; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2539/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2539.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2088355,"bill_number":"HB1423","title":"Voting rights; automatically restore for person convicted of disenfranchising crime that is expunged.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Effect Of Expungement Procedures In Relation To Qualified Electors; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Has Had A Disenfranchising Crime Conviction Expunged, Who Has Not Been Convicted Of Any Other Disenfranchising Crime And Who Meets All Other Requirements To Become A Qualified Elector Shall Be Allowed To Register To Vote As A Qualified Elector; To Amend Sections 23-15-151 And 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The County Registrar Or Election Commissioner To Automatically Place The Name Of A Person Previously Registered To Vote Whose Disenfranchising Crime Was Expunged, Who Has Not Been Convicted Of Another Disenfranchising Crime And Who Is Otherwise An Eligible Voter Into The Statewide Election Management System; To Amend Sections 23-15-125, 23-15-153, 23-15-165 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1423/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1423.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088359,"bill_number":"HB1485","title":"Assistant district attorneys; increase number for First Judical District.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Assistant District Attorneys In The First Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1485/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1485.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2088363,"bill_number":"HB1417","title":"Sharia law; prohibit the application of in divorce and child custody cases.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 11-63-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Application Of Sharia Law In Divorce And Child Custody Cases; To Amend Section 11-63-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Prohibition Against Use Of Sharia Law In Court Orders; To Amend Sections 11-7-301 And 93-9-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1417/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1417.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2088368,"bill_number":"SB2542","title":"Mississippi Maternal Health Protection Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Maternal Health Protection Act; To Require Public Health Programs To Provide A Minimum Of 12 Months Of Postpartum Care, Including Mental Health And Substance Use Treatment; To Require Timely Postpartum Follow-up Appointments By Public Hospitals And Clinics; To Require Public Health Facilities To Adopt Certain Evidence-based Maternal Safety Protocols And To Report Maternal Morbidity Data To The Department; To Authorize The Department To Issue Corrective Action Plans For Public Health Facilities That Fail To Implement Safety Protocols; To Authorize The Maternal Mortality Review Committee Established Under Section 41-112-1 To Review All Pregnancy-related Deaths Within The State, To Identify Systemic Causes Associated With Such Deaths And To Publish An Annual Report With Recommendations For Preventing Such Deaths; To Direct The Department To Establish A Maternal Emergency Transportation Fund And To Outline Objectives And Approved Fund Uses; To Set Forth Legislative Findings; To Define Certain Terms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2542/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2542.xml","sponsor":"Theresa Gillespie Isom"},
{"bill_id":2088372,"bill_number":"HB1400","title":"\"Mississippi High School Student-Athlete NIL Protection Act\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi High School Student-athlete Nil Protection Act; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize Any Student-athlete To Earn Compensation For Use Of His Or Her Name, Image And Likeness (nil) Under Certain Conditions; To Provide That Any Nil Contract Executed Without Parental Or Guardian Consent Shall Be Void And Unenforceable, If Such Contract Was Executed By The Student-athlete When He Or She Was Under The Age Of 18; To Provide That If Nil Compensation That Is Paid To A Student-athlete Is $10,000 Or Less During A Calendar Year, Then Such Compensation May Be Paid Directly To The Student-athlete Or His Or Her Parent Or Legal Guardian; To Provide That If Nil Compensation That Is Paid To A Student-athlete Exceeds $10,000 During A Calendar Year, Then Such Compensation Over The $10,000 Amount Shall Be Deposited Into A Restricted Trust Account, Which Is Established For The Benefit Of The Highschool Student-athletes; To Provide The Conditions When The Funds Of Such Trust Account Shall Be Released To Such Student-athletes; To Bring Forward Section 93-19-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Student-athletes Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older Having The Capacity To Enter Into Certain Legally Binding Contracts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1400/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1400.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2088376,"bill_number":"HB1422","title":"Coroner qualifications; revise minimum education requirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-21-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications Required To Serve As County Coroner By Requiring That A Person Seeking The Office Of Coroner To Attain A College Degree Or Higher; To Provide A Certain Exception Regarding The Attainment Of Such College Degree; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1422/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1422.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088381,"bill_number":"HB1477","title":"Safe deposit boxes; provide escheatment process for.","description":"An Act To Provide For A Safe Deposit Box Escheatment Process; To Require Banks And Financial Organizations To Provide Certain Notice To Persons Who Have Not Paid Rent For Their Safe Deposit Boxes; To Authorize Such Banks And Financial Organizations To Open The Safe Deposit Box After Proper Notice; To Authorize The State Treasurer To Receive Contents From The Abandoned Safe Deposit Box And Sell The Contents At Public Auction; To Amend Section 89-12-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"last Known Address\" And \"lawful Charges\" For The Purposes Of This Act; To Amend Sections 89-12-5, 89-12-11, 89-12-17, 89-12-30, 89-12-31 And 7-7-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modernize Certain Provisions Relating To Abandoned And Unclaimed Property Under The Uniform Disposition Of Unclaimed Property Act; To Bring Forward Section 81-5-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1477/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1477.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2088385,"bill_number":"HB1413","title":"Bureau of Fleet Management; require to conduct annual utilization review of state-owned vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Bureau Of Fleet Management To Conduct An Annual Utilization Review Of All State-owned Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1413/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1413.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2088389,"bill_number":"SB2567","title":"Mississippi Pediatric Access To Critical Health Care Protection Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Pediatric Access To Critical Health Care Protection Act; To Require The Division Of Medicaid To Make Payments To A Border City University-affiliated Pediatric Teaching Hospital If The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms) Approve An Increase In The Annual Request For The Provider Payment Initiative Authorized Under 42 Cfr § 438.6(c) Or Another Medicaid Statute Or Regulation In An Amount Equal To Or Greater Than The Estimated Annual Payment To Be Made To The Border City University-affiliated Pediatric Teaching Hospital; To Provide That No Payments Shall Be Made Under This Act Until After The Division Of Medicaid Has Received The Amount Of The Non-federal Share Of Such Payments From A Public Entity Capable Of Furnishing An Intergovernmental Transfer; To Provide That The Intent Of The Legislature Is That The Cost Of Providing Services To Mississippi Medicaid Beneficiaries Under The Age Of Twenty-one Years Who Are Treated By A Border City University-affiliated Pediatric Teaching Hospital Shall Not Exceed The Cost Of Providing The Same Services To Individuals In Hospitals In The State, And That Such Payments Shall Not Result In Any In-state Hospital Receiving Payments Lower Than They Would Otherwise Receive If Not For The Payments Made To Any Border City University-affiliated Pediatric Teaching Hospital; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2567/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2567.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2088392,"bill_number":"HB1446","title":"Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act Of Mississippi\"; To Declare Certain Findings; To Define Certain Terms; To Prohibit Political Subdivisions And State Agencies From Engaging In Voter Suppression; To Create The Mississippi Voting Rights Commission And Provide For Its Membership; To Require The Implementation Of Certain Policies By Political Subdivisions To Be Precleared By The Commission; To Establish Protections For Limited English Proficient Individuals And Voters With Disabilities; To Require The Commission To Establish, In Agreement With Certain State Universities, The Mississippi Voting And Elections Database And Institute; To Prohibit Acts Of Intimidation, Deception And Obstruction That Affect Voters' Right To Participate In Elections; To Require Political Subdivisions To Provide Advance Notice Of Changes To Election Policies; To Require Laws And Regulations Of The State And Political Subdivisions To Be Liberally Construed; To Authorize Aggrieved Individuals And The Attorney General To Bring Actions For Violations Under The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1446/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1446.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2088398,"bill_number":"HB1430","title":"Marijuana possession; authorize a civil penalty when less than 3.5 ounces.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Civil Penalty For Less Than 3.5 Ounces Of Marijuana; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1430/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1430.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088405,"bill_number":"HB1490","title":"MS School Safety Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi School Safety Task Force; To Provide For The Appointment Of Members Of The Task Force; To Provide That The Task Force Will Continually Study Ensuring And Enhancing Safe School Environments For Students, Teachers And Staff In Mississippi, And The Implementation Of Best Practices For Prevention And Response; To Provide For The Task Force To Conduct Its Business; To Require That The Task Force Will Report Its Findings And Any Recommendations To The Legislature On An Annual Basis; To Bring Forward Section 37-3-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1490/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1490.xml","sponsor":"Zachary Grady"},
{"bill_id":2088408,"bill_number":"HB1459","title":"Left lane drivers; prohibit hand-held devices to create a hands-free driving lane.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Driver Operating A Vehicle In The Far-left Lane Of A Multi-lane Highway Or Interstate From Using A Hand-held Mobile Telephone; To Permit Use Of Voice-operated And Hands-free Devices; To Provide Exemptions For Emergency Vehicles, Emergency Communications And Compliant Commercial Operations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1459/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1459.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2088412,"bill_number":"HB1387","title":"Division of Medicaid and Dept. of Human Services; revise provisions under the Transparency and Fraud Prevention Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-12-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services And The Division Of Medicaid To Use An Eligibility Determination Service No Less Frequently Than Quarterly Between Eligibility Determinations; To Create New Section 43-12-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services And The Division Of Medicaid To Monthly Assess Continued Eligibility Based On A Review Of Federal Data Sources; To Create New Section 43-12-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Individuals Who Are Not United States Citizens Shall Not Be Eligible For Snap Or Medicaid Unless The Individual Meets The Definition Of An Eligible Alien; To Provide That The Department Of Human Services And The Division Of Medicaid Must Verify The Eligibility Of Those Individuals During Enrollment And Eligibility Redetermination Using The Save Service; To Require The Division And The Department To Report To The Appropriate Law Enforcement Authorities Or Federal Agencies Information Concerning Any Household Member For Whom It Is Unable To Verify Eligible Alien Status; To Create New Section 43-12-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Division Of Medicaid To Limit Retroactive Eligibility For Medicaid To No More Than Two Months Before The Month In Which A Person Submits A Completed Application; To Create New Section 43-12-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Division Of Medicaid To Conduct Eligibility Redeterminations For All Nonelderly Adult Medicaid Recipients At Least Once Every Six Months, And At Least Once Every Twelve Months For All Other Medicaid Recipients; To Create New Section 43-12-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Assign Certification Periods For Eligibility For The Snap Program No Greater Than Four Months To Certain Households, And Periods Of One Or Two Months For Certain Other Households; To Amend Section 43-12-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Verify Identity, Household Composition And Expenses Before Certification Or Recertification; To Prohibit The Department From Accepting The Self-attestation Or Self-declaration Of An Applicant Or Enrolled As Verification Of Income, Assets Or Expenses; To Prohibit The Division Of Medicaid From Accepting Eligibility Determinations From A Health Insurance Exchange; To Prohibit The Division Of Medicaid From Accepting Self-attestation Of Certain Information Without Verifying That Information Before Enrollment; To Amend Section 43-12-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Report Provided By The Department Of Human Services To The Legislature About Snap And Tanf Benefit Spending To Include The Number Of Households In Which Transactions Occurred Exclusively Outside This State For Sixty Consecutive Days; To Amend Section 43-12-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Report Provided By The Division Of Medicaid And The Department Of Human Services To The Legislature To Include Efforts By The Division And Department To Minimize Eligibility Errors And Fraud And Require That Certain Additional Information Be Included In The Report; To Amend Section 43-13-115.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1387/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1387.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2088415,"bill_number":"HB1434","title":"Auto-injectable epinephrine devices; authorize restaurants to obtain from Health Dept or from pharmacies under a standing order.","description":"An Act To Authorize Restaurant Owners To Obtain Auto-injectable Epinephrine Devices From The State Department Of Health Or From A Pharmacy Under A Standing Order Issued By A Health Care Practitioner; To Require Restaurants That Obtain Auto-injectable Epinephrine Devices To Require At Least One Employee At The Restaurant To Receive Training From A Practitioner In The Administration Of Auto-injectable Epinephrine; To Authorize Restaurant Employees Who Are Trained In The Administration Of Auto-injectable Epinephrine, Acting In Good Faith And With Reasonable Care To A Person In The Restaurant Whom They Believe To Be Having An Anaphylactic Reaction, To Administer To Such Person Auto-injectable Epinephrine That Was Obtained As Provided In This Act; To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Obtain And Distribute Auto-injectable Epinephrine Devices To The Owner Of A Restaurant Upon A Request Made In Writing; To Require The Restaurant Owner To Pay The Full Cost Of The Auto-injectable Epinephrine Devices Obtained From The Department; To Authorize Practitioners To Issue A Standing Order To One Or More Individual Pharmacies That Authorizes The Pharmacy To Dispense Auto-injectable Epinephrine Devices To Restaurant Owners Without Them Needing To Have An Individual Prescription; To Authorize Pharmacists To Dispense Auto-injectable Epinephrine Devices To Restaurant Owners Under A Standing Order Issued By A Practitioner; To Provide Civil And Criminal Immunity To Trained Restaurant Employees Who Administer Or Assist In The Administration Of Auto-injectable Epinephrine To A Person In The Restaurant Whom They Believe To Be Having An Anaphylactic Reaction; To Also Provide Civil And Criminal Immunity To The Restaurant, Any Practitioner Who Issued The Standing Order For The Device, Any Pharmacist Who Dispensed The Device, Any Employee Of The State Department Of Health Who Distributed The Device, And Any Person Who Provided The Training In The Use Of The Device; To Amend Section 73-21-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1434/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1434.xml","sponsor":"Justis Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":2088420,"bill_number":"SB2557","title":"Nicotine-adjacent products; define to prohibit distribution of to minors and for inclusion as an ENDS product.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-32-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"nicotine-adjacent Product\" And To Prohibit The Sale Of Such A Product To An Individual Under 21 Years Of Age; To Amend Section 97-32-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Enhanced Penalties For Distribution Of Nicotine-adjacent Products Within A Certain Proximity To Educational Property Or Other Public Places; To Amend Section 75-102-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"ends Product\" To Include Nicotine-adjacent Products; To Bring Forward Section 75-102-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2557/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2557.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2088426,"bill_number":"HB1479","title":"Sharia law; prohibit use in contracts and MS law.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Application Of Sharia Law In Mississippi Courts; To Provide Legislative Findings And Legislative Intent; To Create New Section 11-63-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Contracts That Provide For The Application Of Foreign Laws, Including Sharia Laws, Are Void; To Amend Section 11-63-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Administrative Or Court Order That Seeks To Enforce Foreign Laws Shall Be Void; To Amend Section 11-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"foreign\" Court Order; To Amend Section 93-9-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Exclusion Of Foreign Law From Full Faith And Credit For Issues Of Paternity; To Amend Sections 11-61-1, 11-62-5, 11-62-7 And 11-62-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 89-8-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Landlord From Adopting Lease Terms That Apply Foreign Laws; To Amend Section 87-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 11-62-17, 11-62-9 And 11-62-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Freedom Of Conscience, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 11-62-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Codebook Update; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1479/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1479.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2088429,"bill_number":"HB1476","title":"\"Freedom of Speech Protection Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"freedom Of Speech Protection Act\"; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To List The Governmental Entities That The Act Does And Does Not Apply To; To Provide Timelines For Responding To Any Cause Of Action; To Authorize The Moving Party To Appeal; To Bring Forward Section 95-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Civil Actions For Defamation Of Publication, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1476/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1476.xml","sponsor":"Celeste Hurst"},
{"bill_id":2088433,"bill_number":"HB1493","title":"Mississippi Maternal Health Momnibus Act; create.","description":"An Act Be Known As The Mississippi Maternal Health Momnibus Act; To Provide For A Variety Of Maternal Health Services For Pregnant And Postpartum Women; To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Children's Diapers, Diaper Bags, Diaper Rash Cream, Baby Wipes, Baby Powder And Baby Formula; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Medicaid Coverage For Certain Services Provided By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1493/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1493.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2088436,"bill_number":"SB2563","title":"Registered providers of services for homeless persons; exempt from certain fees.","description":"An Act To Exempt Certain Registered Providers Of Services For Homeless Persons From Certain Filing Fees And Licensure Application Fees; To Amend Sections 25-7-9 And 63-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2563/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2563.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2088439,"bill_number":"HB1478","title":"Medicaid eligibility reporting prgram; establish.","description":"An Act To Require The Division Of Medicaid To Implement And Administer A Medicaid Eligibility Reporting Program; To Authorize The Division To Enter Into Contracts And Interagency Agreements, Adopt And Promulgate Rules And Regulations, Adopt Fee Schedules, And Apply For And Implement Waivers And Managed Care Plans For Services For Eligible Recipients; To Require The Division To Prepare An Annual Summary And Analysis Of The Medicaid Program For Legislative And Public Review; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1478/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1478.xml","sponsor":"Robert Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2088444,"bill_number":"SB2580","title":"Mississippi Department of Emergency Management; establish.","description":"An Act Establishing The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management Within The Executive Branch Of State Government In Order To House Emergency Management Sub-agencies, Units, And/or Offices Within State Government; To Assign Authorities To The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Establish The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency As An Office Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Transfer The Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority From Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency To An Office Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Establish An Office Of Administrative Services Within The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Amend Sections 33-15-2, 33-15-5, 33-15-7, 33-15-11, 33-15-14, 33-15-15, 33-15-19, 33-15-25, 33-15-31, 33-15-51, 33-15-53, 33-15-305, 33-15-307, 33-15-308, 33-15-309, 33-15-311, 33-15-313, 33-15-317, 33-15-401, 33-15-403, 19-5-383, 19-5-385, 19-5-387 And 19-5-393, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Codify Section 33-15-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2580/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2580.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2088447,"bill_number":"HB1437","title":"Food deserts; require Department of Health to track in Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Health To Track Food Deserts Within The State Of Mississippi; To Require The Department To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature By December 31 Of Each Year Identifying The Location Of Food Deserts In The State And Health Issues Associated With Food Deserts; To Define The Term \"food Desert\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1437/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1437.xml","sponsor":"Justis Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":2088451,"bill_number":"HB1439","title":"Health Dept and Bd of Medical Licensure; Governor shall select private auditor to determine their compliance with certain laws.","description":"An Act To Direct The Governor To Select A Private Auditor To Perform An Audit Of The State Department Of Health And The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Determine The Agencies' Compliance With Certain Laws; To Require The Private Auditor To Provide A Report To The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, And Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Detailing The Findings Of The Audit Required By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1439/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1439.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2088454,"bill_number":"SB2581","title":"Mississippi Anti-Hunger and Anti-Food Insecurity Task Force; create to study hunger and food insecurity in MS.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Anti-hunger And Anti-food Insecurity Task Force; To Require The Task Force To Study Hunger And Food Insecurity In The State Of Mississippi; To Provide For Its Membership, Co-chair Structure And Duties; To Require The Task Force To Provide Two Reports; To Dissolve The Task Force By A Certain Date; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2581/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2581.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2088463,"bill_number":"HB1465","title":"MS Medical Education Pipeline and Readiness Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Medical Education Pipeline And Readiness Act; To State The Purpose Of The Act Is To Establish A Coordinated Medical Education Pipeline Beginning In High School And Continuing Through Undergraduate Study, Set Uniform Readiness Standards For Students Pursuing Medical Education, Increase The Number Of Mississippi Students Admitted To Medical School, Improve Diversity In The Medical Workforce, And Strengthen The State's Health Care Delivery Capacity; To Establish The Mississippi Medical Education Pipeline Program, A Statewide Initiative Jointly Administered By The Mississippi Department Of Education (mde), The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning (ihl); And The University Of Mississippi Medical Center (ummc), Which Shall Provide A Structured Pathway From High School Through College For Students Seeking Admission To Medical School; To Prescribe The Duties Of Mde, Ihl And Ummc; To Create The Mississippi Medical Pipeline Advisory Council To Oversee Implementation Of The Program; To Provide That Students May Apply To Enter The Pipeline Beginning In The 9th Grade; To Provide That Mde, Ihl And Ummc Shall Jointly Publish An Annual Report; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1465/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1465.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2088468,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Urge local law enforcement to enter into immigration enforcement agreements.","description":"A Resolution Calling Upon Mississippi Local Law Enforcement Entities To Enter Into 287(g) Agreements Relating To Immigration Enforcement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR18/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0018.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2088471,"bill_number":"SB2573","title":"National Statuary Hall Selection Commission; create for recommending two new Mississippi statues at U.S. Capitol.","description":"An Act To Create The National Statuary Hall Selection Commission To Study And Make Recommendations For The Selection Of Two New Historic Figures To Represent Mississippi In The National Statuary Hall Collection At The United States Capitol; To Provide That The Recommendations Shall Be Figures Who Bring Honor To All Mississippians And Reflect The Demographics Of The State As A Whole; To Prescribe The Membership Of The Commission And To Provide For Its Organization And Meetings; To Provide That The Commission Shall Make Written Recommendations To The Governor And The Legislature Not Later Than November 30, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2573/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2573.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2088474,"bill_number":"SB2553","title":"Certified nurse midwives; require no written collaborative/consultative relationship agreement with physician to practice as an APRN.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-5 And 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Certified Nurse Midwife To Practice As An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Without Having A Written Collaborative/consultative Relationship Agreement With A Physician Or Having An Agreement With A Physician Regarding The Protocol Or Practice Guidelines Of The Certified Nurse Midwife; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2553/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2553.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2088479,"bill_number":"HB1411","title":"Natural gas piping systems; require testing in school facilities.","description":"An Act To Require School Districts To Test Natural Gas Piping Systems In Their Facilities; To Create The Duty To Pressure Test; To Prescribe Requirements For The Test; To Require Written Notice Of The Test To Suppliers; To Provide For Discontinuance Of Service In Certain Circumstances; To Require Schools To Report Gas Leakage To School Boards; To Allow For The Promulgation Of Rules; To Provide For The Enforcement Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1411/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1411.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2088482,"bill_number":"SB2565","title":"Certified nurse midwives; not required to have written collaborative ageement with physician to practice as.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-15-5 And 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certified Nurse Midwives To Practice As An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Without Having A Written Collaborative/consultative Relationship Agreement With A Physician Or Having An Agreement With A Physician Regarding The Protocol Or Practice Guidelines Of The Certified Nurse Midwife; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2565/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2565.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2088486,"bill_number":"SB2564","title":"Personal care homes; require licensure and regulation of those providing living arrangements for one or more persons.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-11-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Personal Care Homes Must Be Licensed And Regulated By The State Department Of Health If They Provide Individual Or Group Living Arrangements For One Or More Persons Who Are Unrelated To The Operator; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2564/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2564.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2088490,"bill_number":"SC511","title":"Convicted felons; restore right to vote and run for office.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 241 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Restore The Right To Vote To Persons Convicted Of Felonies; To Repeal Section 44, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Which Provides That Persons Convicted Of Certain Crimes Are Ineligible For Office; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC511/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0511.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2088494,"bill_number":"HB1416","title":"Registered agents; allow Secretary of State to remove fraudulent address and expand time for returning documents refused for filing.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 79-35-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Remove A Fraudulent Residence Address Of A Registered Agent When The Current Occupant Of The Residence Address Requests Removal And Attests That The Person Listing The Residence Address Is Not Associated With The Residence Address; To Amend Sections 79-4-1.25 And 79-29-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Days Allowed For The Secretary Of State To Return A Document Refused For Filing To A Corporation Or Limited Liability Company; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1416/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1416.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2088498,"bill_number":"SB2550","title":"Dental hygienists; revise certain requirements for and provisions regarding practice under general supervision.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Requirements For Dental Hygienists Practicing Under General Supervision; To Update Cpr And Continuing Education Requirements; To Authorize Dental Hygiene Practice Under General Supervision In Licensed Nursing Homes, Institutions For The Aged Or Infirm And Correctional Facilities; To Allow Patients In Licensed Nursing Homes, Institutions For The Aged Or Infirm And Correctional Facilities To Be Seen Four Times Consecutively Under General Supervision; To Limit The Services That May Be Provided In Such Settings To Noninvasive Routine Services; To Revise Limitations On Supervision And Patient Eligibility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2550/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2550.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2088501,"bill_number":"HB1394","title":"Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; bring forward for purposes of amendment.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 27-71-5, 27-71-7, 27-71-11, 27-71-15, 27-71-29, 67-1-5, 67-1-11, 67-1-37, 67-1-41, 67-1-45, 67-1-51, 67-1-52, 67-1-53, 67-1-55, 67-1-57, 67-1-59, 67-1-73, 67-1-101, 67-9-1, 93-11-64, 97-31-47, 97-31-49 And 67-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Alcohol Beverage Control Laws, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1394/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1394.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2088505,"bill_number":"HB1442","title":"Airports; authorize public entities owning/operating to contract for certain purposes relating to.","description":"An Act To Create A New Section 61-5-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Airport Authorities, Municipalities, Or Other Governmental Entities Who Own Or Operate Airports Pursuant To Title 61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, May Contract With Companies For Financing, Designing, Constructing, Operating Or Maintaining Of Airport Facilities In The Same Manner As Provided For Toll Roads Or Toll Bridges Pursuant To Section 65-4-3, Through A Lease Of Airport Property Or Other Contract; To Provide That Facilities Leased Or Contracted Pursuant To This Act Are Exempt From The Requirements Of Section 31-7-13; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1442/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1442.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2088509,"bill_number":"HB1468","title":"Public records; exempt personally identifiable information from disclosure requirements for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Personally Identifiable Information And Protected Personally Identifiable Information As Used In The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information And Protected Personally Identifiable Information From The Requirements Of The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1468/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1468.xml","sponsor":"Brent Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2088514,"bill_number":"SB2555","title":"Pharmacists; authorize to test for and administer treatment for minor, nonchronic health conditions.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Pharmacist To Test Or Screen For And Initiate Or Administer Treatment For Minor, Nonchronic Health Conditions; To Define The Term \"minor, Nonchronic Health Condition\"; To Authorize A Pharmacist To Delegate The Administrative And Technical Tasks Of Performing Certain Tests To An Intern Or Pharmacy Technician Acting Under The Supervision Of The Pharmacist; To Authorize A Pharmacist To Prohibit The Denial Of Reimbursement Under Health Benefit Plans For Services And Procedures Performed By A Pharmacist That Are Within The Scope Of The Pharmacist's License, And Would Be Covered If The Services Or Procedures Were Performed By A Physician, An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Or A Physician Assistant; To Amend Section 73-21-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include In The Definition Of The Term \"practice Of Pharmacy\", Ordering, Performing And Interpreting Certain Tests And Initiating, Administering Or Modifying Drug Therapy; To Bring Forward Section 83-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Prescribing Practitioners, Step Therapy Or Fail-first Protocols And Override Procedures, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2555/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2555.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2088518,"bill_number":"SB2549","title":"Radiologist assistants; revise licensure qualifications for and authorize preliminary interpretation report with initial observations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-58-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Licensure Qualifications For Radiologist Assistants; To Authorize A Radiologist Assistant To Notify Health Care Providers Treating The Patient That The Ordered Imaging Procedures Have Been Completed; To Provide That A Radiologist Assistant May Only Communicate His Or Her Initial Observations To The Radiologist; To Authorize A Radiologist Assistant To Communicate The Radiologist's Final Or Preliminary Interpretation To Other Health Care Providers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2549/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2549.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2088521,"bill_number":"HB1487","title":"Mississippi Athletic Commission; remove wrestling from under the supervision of.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 75-75-101, 75-75-105, 75-75-109, 75-75-115 And 75-75-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Wrestling Matches From Under The Supervision Of The Mississippi Athletic Commission; To Bring Forward Section 75-75-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Exempts College, University And High School Boxing, Sparring And Wrestling Matches From The Jurisdiction Of The Mississippi Athletic Commission, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1487/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1487.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":2088525,"bill_number":"SB2530","title":"Perpetual care cemetery; allow certain cemeteries to maintain CDs that mature in one year or less.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-43-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $50,000.00 Or Less To $75,000.00 Or Less The Perpetual Care Trust Fund Principal For Which A Perpetual Care Cemetery May Maintain Certificates Of Deposit; To Increase From 30 Days To One Year Or Less The Maturity Date For Such Certificates Of Deposit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2530/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2530.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2088530,"bill_number":"HB1489","title":"The MS Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Scholarship; revise definition of \"law enforcement officers\".","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"law Enforcement Officer\" For Purposes Of The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers And Firefighters Scholarship; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1489/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1489.xml","sponsor":"Zachary Grady"},
{"bill_id":2088534,"bill_number":"HB1469","title":"Boating; prohibit enforcement officers from performing vessel stops or boarding a vessel without probable cause.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 59-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Enforcement Officers Of The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks And The Commission On Marine Resources From Performing Vessel Stops Or Boarding A Vessel Without Probable Cause; To Prohibit Enforcement Officers From Performing A Vessel Stop Or Boarding A Vessel For The Sole Purpose Of Performing A Safety Or Marine Sanitation Equipment Inspection; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1469/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1469.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2088538,"bill_number":"HB1443","title":"Health education curriculum; require school districts to incorporate instruction on domestic violence and dating violence prevention as component of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-134, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Public School Districts To Incorporate Age-appropriate Instruction On The Prevention Of Domestic Violence And Teen Dating Violence As A Component Of Its Health Education Curriculum; To Prescribe The Criteria To Be Considered As Components Of The Instruction That Are Developmentally Appropriate And Culturally Sensitive; To Require The State Department Of Education Or Provide Training And Resources For Educators To Effectively Deliver Instruction On Domestic Violence And Dating Violence Prevention; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1443/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1443.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2088541,"bill_number":"SB2568","title":"Essential disability-related services for children; require Medicaid and private insurance coverage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Medicaid And Private Insurance Companies Regulated By The State To Cover Essential Disability-related Supports For Children And To Prescribe Required Covered Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2568/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2568.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2088545,"bill_number":"HC39","title":"Constitution; amend to remove all disenfranchising crimes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Remove All Disenfranchising Crimes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC39/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0039.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088548,"bill_number":"SB2554","title":"Practice of medicine; provide for use of HIPAA-compliant telecommunications systems and practice of obesity medicine.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-25-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Meaning Of \"practice Of Medicine\" To Include The Practice Of Obesity Medicine; To Amend Section 73-25-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Meaning Of \"telemedicine\" To Include The Practice Of Medicine By A Licensed Physician At A Distant Site To A Patient Located At An Originating Site, Using Hipaa-compliant Telecommunication Systems, Including Synchronous Or Asynchronous Electronic And Communication Technologies, Remote Monitoring Technologies And Store-and-forward Transfer Technology; To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Physician Practicing Obesity Medicine May Prescribe A Legend Drug, Including Glp-1 Therapeutics, To A Patient Via Telemedicine Subject To Certain Conditions; To Require The Mississippi State Board Of Medical Licensure To Adopt, Amend Or Repeal Rules As Necessary To Implement This Act Within 180 Days After The Effective Date Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2554/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2554.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2088551,"bill_number":"HB1419","title":"Domestic violence education; require for persons licensed to provide mental health services.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-30-9, 73-30-29, 73-31-9, 73-31-13, 73-53-11, 73-53-13, 73-54-17 And 73-54-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists To Complete Three Credit Hours Of Graduate-level Courses Related To Domestic Violence Before Receiving A License And To Complete Two Hours Of Continuing Education Relating To Domestic Violence As A Condition Of License Renewal; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1419/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1419.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2088557,"bill_number":"HB1390","title":"State agencies; revise certain provisions in FY26 appropriations to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 6 Of Chapter 3, Laws Of First Extraordinary Session Of 2025, To Reduce The Amount Authorized For The Annual Salary Of The Chairman Of The Athletic Commission For Fiscal Year 2026; To Amend Section 3 Of Chapter 66, Laws Of First Extraordinary Session Of 2025, To Increase The Authorized Head Count For Time Limited Positions Of The Department Of Child Protection Services For Fiscal Year 2026; To Amend Section 18 Of Chapter 86, Laws Of First Extraordinary Session Of 2025, To Increase The Amount Of Funds Provided For Fiscal Year 2026 From The State Ng911 Fund For Startup Costs For The New State Ng911 Program At The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1390/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1390.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2088561,"bill_number":"SB2537","title":"Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel To Review Fetal Deaths And Deaths Of Infants Up To One Year Of Age And Establish Strategies To Prevent Infant Deaths; To Provide That The Review Panel Shall Be Multidisciplinary And Composed Of Such Members As Deemed Appropriate By The State Department Of Health; To Require The Review Panel To Submit A Report Annually To The House And Senate Public Health Committees That Include The Numbers, Causes And Relevant Demographic Information On Infant Mortality Deaths In Mississippi, And Appropriate Recommendations To The Legislature On How To Most Effectively Direct State Resources To Decrease Infant Mortality In The State; To Require That Data Shall Be Provided To The Review Panel By The State Medical Examiner's Office, State Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, Medical Examiners, Coroners, Health Care Providers, Law Enforcement Agencies, And Any Other Agencies Or Officials Having Information That Is Necessary For The Review Panel To Carry Out Its Duties; To Require Physicians, Hospitals And Pharmacies To Provide Reasonable Access To The Review Panel To All Relevant Medical Records Associated With A Case Under Review By The Review Panel; To Provide That Information, Records And Proceedings Of The Review Panel Are Confidential And Not Subject To The Open Meetings Act, The Public Records Act Or Subpoena, Discovery Or Introduction Into Evidence; To Authorize The Review Panel To Initiate Enforcement Actions Against Agencies Or Officials That Do Not Provide Information To The Panel In A Complete And Timely Manner; To Amend Section 25-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Create A New Section Within Chapter 61, Title 25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Certain Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, And Review Records Of The State Department Of Health From The Public Records Act; To Provide That Such Records Shall Be Confidential And Not Subject To Disclosure, Subpoena, Or Discovery; To Exempt Certain Radiological Health And Radioactive Material Licensing Information From The Public Records Act When Disclosure Would Pose A Risk To Public Health Or Security; To Amend Section 25-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health And Certain Panels, Committees, Systems, Or Programs Established, Designated, Administered, Or Supported By The Department For Purposes Of Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Peer Review, Patient Safety, Morbidity Or Mortality Review, Or System Evaluation To Conduct Closed Meetings Or Executive Sessions For The Discussion Of Confidential Quality Assurance And Performance Improvement Matters; To Amend Section 41-111-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2537/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2537.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2088564,"bill_number":"HB1402","title":"Memorial highway; designate a segment of U.S. Highway 49 North as Colonel Donnel Berry.","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 537 Located In Yazoo County, Mississippi, As The \"colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1402/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1402.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2088575,"bill_number":"HB1395","title":"School districts; revise certain provisions regarding sale or lease of unused property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit To 12 Months The Right Of First Refusal Of A Charter School To Purchase Or Lease Closed Public School Property In The School District In Which The Charter School Is Located; To Specify That This Provision Shall Not Impair Any Rights Of A Charter School Under A Contract For Purchase Or Lease Of The Property Entered With The District During The Twelve-month Period; To Amend Section 37-7-455, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Within The First Six Months Of The Closure Of The Public School Facility Or Property, No Purchase Or Lease Agreement With Any Entity Other Than A Charter School Located In The District May Be Entered, Unless Each Such Charter School Has Notified The School Board That It Is Not Exercising Its Right Of First Refusal On The Property; To Amend Section 37-7-477, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Leased School Property Shall Revert Back To The School District When The Property Ceases To Be Used For The Purposes It Was Originally Leased Or For An Alternative Purpose Approved By The School Board At The Time That The Original Instrument Of Conveyance Was Executed; To Prescribe The Procedures To Be Adhered To In Order To Effectuate An Alternative Use To Be Stipulated In The Original Instrument Of Conveyance, Which Must Be Acted Upon The School Board By Resolution Duly Adopted And Spread Upon Its Minutes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1395/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1395.xml","sponsor":"Shanda Yates"},
{"bill_id":2088578,"bill_number":"HB1397","title":"Tort Claims Board; require to create a registry of all governmental entities and CEOs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-46-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Tort Claims Board To Create A Publicly Accessible Online Registry Of All Governmental Entities And Their Chief Executive Officers By A Certain Date; To Amend Section 11-46-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Tolling Provisions Of Section 11-46-20; To Bring Forward Section 11-46-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Powers For The Tort Claims Board, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1397/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1397.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2088582,"bill_number":"SB2531","title":"SNAP benefits; require the Department of Human Services to request a waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-1-29.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Submit A Federal Waiver Application To Prohibit The Purchase Of Soft Drinks And Candy With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Benefits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2531/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2531.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2088589,"bill_number":"SB2532","title":"Certificate of need; delete requirement to obtain for psychiatric hospitals, renal disease facilities and additional facilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Certificate Of Need Requirement For Licensed Psychiatric Services If Such Services Had Not Been Provided By The Proposed Provider On A Regular Basis Within The Period Of 12 Months Prior To The Time Such Services Would Be Offered; To Provide That, Beginning On July 1, 2026, The State Department Of Health Shall Not Require A Certificate Of Need For Any Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, Psychiatric Hospital, End-stage Renal Disease (esrd) Facility, Intermediate Care Facility For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities, Child/adolescent Psychiatric Beds Or Any Other Licensed Psychiatric Services Or Mental Health Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2532/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2532.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2088592,"bill_number":"HB1452","title":"Utility districts; authorize to dissolve by chancery court order of dissolution.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Utility Districts To Dissolve Whenever A Majority Of The Landowners Of Any Such District Sign And File With The Clerk Of The Chancery Court By Which Such District Was Organized, Or In The County In Which Such District Was Organized, A Petition For The Dissolution Of Such District; To Provide That If The Commissioners Of A Water District Wish To Establish A Water Association, The Court Order Of Dissolution Shall Also Decree That Commissioners Incorporate As A Water Association Under The Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Newly Formed Water District Assets And Liabilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1452/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1452.xml","sponsor":"Price Wallace"},
{"bill_id":2088595,"bill_number":"SB2569","title":"Augmentative and alternative communication devices for children; require Medicaid and private insurance coverage.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Medicaid And Private Insurance Companies Regulated By The State To Cover Augmentative And Alternative Communication Devices For Children With Nonspeaking Or Limited Verbal Communication Regardless Of Complex Medical Diagnosis; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2569/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2569.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2088599,"bill_number":"HB1449","title":"Fire protection; revise provisions regarding mandatory retirement of fire apparatus and response distance.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Mandatory Fire Apparatus Retirement Based Solely On Age When Condition, Testing And Maintenance Criteria Are Satisfied; To Amend Section 83-3-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Response Distance From A Fire Station That Must Be Utilized By The Mississippi State Rating Bureau When Grading Municipalities Or Fire Districts For Fire Insurance Rating Purposes; To Bring Forward Section 83-1-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Certain Funds Collected On The Gross Premiums Of Fire Insurance Policies To Be Earmarked For The Municipal Fire Department Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 83-1-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires Certain Funds From The Insurance Premium Tax To Be Earmarked For The County Volunteer Fire Department Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1449/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1449.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2088602,"bill_number":"SC512","title":"Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Apologizing For The Role Mississippi Played In The Murder Of Emmett Till And The Acquittal Of His Killers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC512/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0512.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2088605,"bill_number":"HB1460","title":"Local projects; authorize the funds provided for certain road projects in Prentiss County to be used for another road.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 28 Of Chapter 549, Laws Of 2023, As Amended By Section 1 Of Chapter 510, Laws Of 2024, To Authorize The Funds Provided To Prentiss County For Certain Road Projects To Be Used For Another Road; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1460/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1460.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2088611,"bill_number":"HB1450","title":"MS Affordable Child Care Act; create to provide that certain TANF funds shall be used for the Child Care Payment Program.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Affordable Child Care Act; To Provide That Each Federal Fiscal Year, The Department Of Human Services And/or Any State Agency Receiving And Administering The Federal Tanf Block Grant Shall Reallocate All Unobligated, Unliquidated Carryover Federal Tanf Funds To The Division Of The Department Administering The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp); To Provide That Each Federal Fiscal Year, The Department Or Any State Agency Receiving And Administering The Federal Tanf Block Grant Shall Transfer Thirty Percent Of The State's Fixed Basic Block Grant Amount For Its Annual Tanf Block Grant To The Child Care And Development Fund (ccdf) For Purposes Of Serving Eligible Families Through The Ccpp; To Provide That During Each Federal Fiscal Year, The Department Shall Simultaneously Spend Federal Tanf Funds On Direct Child Care Non-assistance For Parents Qualifying For Ccpp Reallocated From Prior Year Unobligated, Unliquidated Federal Tanf Funds And Shall Transfer Thirty Percent Of The State's Annual Tanf Block Grant To The Ccdf For Purposes Of Funding Subsidies To Parents Qualifying For Ccpp; To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1450/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1450.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2088616,"bill_number":"HB1457","title":"Town of Walnut; provide debt forgiveness for certain utility customers.","description":"An Act To Provide That For Any Utility Service Customers In The Town Of Walnut Whose Gas And Water Meters Were Not Read For The Five Year Period Immediately Preceding The Effective Date Of This Act, Such Debt Shall Be Forgiven For Amounts Accrued Until July 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1457/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1457.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2088620,"bill_number":"HB1455","title":"Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of \"qualified resort area\".","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"qualified Resort Area\" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1455/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1455.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2088624,"bill_number":"HB1474","title":"\"Released-Time Moral Instruction Act of 2026\"; enact to permit students to receive religious instruction during the school day.","description":"An Act To Create The \"released-time Moral Instruction Act Of 2026\"; To Authorize Local School Boards To Permit The Released-time Moral Instruction Of Pupils; To Permit School Boards To Complete A Survey To Determine Pupils Within The School District Who Desire Released-time Moral Instruction And Who Have Received Consent From Their Parent Or Legal Guardian For Such Instruction; To Require School Boards To Allow Those Students Desiring Released-time Moral Instruction To Participate In Off-site For At Least One Hour, One Day Each Week; To Prohibit The School District From Providing Or Facilitating Released-time Moral Instruction On School Premises; To Permit Local School Boards To Make Arrangements With The Persons In Charge Of The Released-time Moral Instruction As The Board Deems Necessary And Advisable; To Provide That Students Shall Not Be Penalized Or Considered Absent From The School For Purposes Of Attending Released-time Moral Instruction; To Provide That Students Who Do Not Participate In Released-time Moral Instruction Shall Continue In The Regular Course Of Daily Instruction; To Provide That Released-time Moral Instruction Shall Be Given Without Expense To Any Local School Board Beyond The Cost Of The Original Survey; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1474/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1474.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2088627,"bill_number":"SB2546","title":"MS Medical Cannabis Act; eliminate required follow-up visit and extend written certification and registry ID card validity periods.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-137-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend From 12 To 24 Months The Period Of Time For Which A Written Certification Of A Person's Diagnosis From A Practitioner Of A Debilitating Medical Condition Or Associated Symptoms Shall Remain Current; To Require That A Written Certification Be Issued Only After A Lawful Assessment Of A Patient By A Practitioner Rather Than After An In-person Assessment Of A Patient By A Practitioner, And To Require That The Practitioner Be Physically Present In The Boundaries Of Mississippi; To Provide That After A Qualifying Patient Receives A Written Certification From A Practitioner, The Practitioner May, At His Or Her Discretion, Request Or Require A Follow-up Evaluation; To Amend Section 41-137-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend From One Year After The Date Of Issuance To Two Years After The Date Of Issuance The Expiration Date For Registry Identification Cards For Residents; To Extend From 15 Days After The Date Of Issuance To 90 Days After The Date Of Issuance The Expiration Date For Registry Identification Cards For Nonresidents; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2546/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2546.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2088632,"bill_number":"HB1389","title":"Midwifery; provide for licensure and regualtion of by health department.","description":"An Act To Provide For The Licensure And Regulation Of Professional Midwifery; To Provide Definitions For The Purpose Of The Act; To Provide Exceptions To The Applicability Of The Act; To Provide The Scope Of Practice For Licensed Midwives; To Provide Mandatory Procedures For Licensed Midwives; To Prohibit Licensed Midwives From Certain Actions; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Administer Licensure And Regulation Of Licensed Midwives Under Rules Promulgated By The State Board Of Health And To Provide Powers And Duties For Implementation; To Require The State Board Of Health To Promulgate Rules Not Later Than July 1, 2027; To Require A License Issued By The Department To Practice Professional Midwifery; To Provide For The Issuance Of Temporary Permits To Practice Pending Qualification For Licensure; To Provide Exemptions From Licensure For Certain Persons; To Provide For The Confidentiality Of Information Maintained By The Department; To Provide Immunity For Certain Actions; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Prohibit Terminology In Any Health Coverage Plan, Policy Or Contract That Is Discriminatory Against Professional Midwifery; To Require Health Coverage Plans That Provide Maternity Benefits To Provide Coverage For Services Rendered By A Licensed Midwife; To Provide Whenever A Health Coverage Plan Provides For Reimbursement Of Any Services That Are Within The Lawful Scope Of Practice Of Licensed Midwives, The Person Entitled To Benefits Under The Plan Shall Be Entitled To Reimbursement For The Services, Whether The Services Are Performed By A Physician Or A Licensed Midwife; To Require The State Department Of Health To Develop And Institute A Safe Perinatal Transfer Certification For The Facilities That It Regulates; To Amend Section 73-25-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Practice Of Midwifery Is Not Considered To Be The Practice Of Medicine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1389/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1389.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2088636,"bill_number":"HB1436","title":"Ad valorem taxes; require notice of any unpaid taxes to landowner after deed of trust is satisfied.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-5-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Notice Of Any Unpaid Ad Valorem Taxes To Be Provided To A Property Owner After A Mortgage Or Deed Of Trust Securing The Property Is Satisfied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1436/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1436.xml","sponsor":"Justis Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":2088642,"bill_number":"HB1462","title":"Mental Health Day; authorize as excused absence from school.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Mississippi Mental Health Days Act\"; To Authorize Mental Health Days As Excused Absences Under The Compulsory School Attendance Laws; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Compulsory Student Attendance Policy To Include Mental Health Days As An Excused Absence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1462/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1462.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2088645,"bill_number":"SB2534","title":"Private auditor; direct appointment of auditing DOH and Board of Medical Licensure for compliance with certain provisions.","description":"An Act To Direct The Governor To Select And Appoint A Private Auditor To Determine The Extent To Which The Mississippi State Department Of Health And The Mississippi State Board Of Medical Licensure Have Complied With Federal And State Abstinence Education Law, The Reap Act And The Women's Health Defense Act Of 2013; To Authorize The Private Auditor To Request Documents, Conduct Interviews And Pose Written Questions To The Department And The Board That Must Be Answered Within 60 Days; To Require Reports; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2534/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2534.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2088650,"bill_number":"SB2533","title":"Mississippi Immunization Privacy and Parental Rights Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Immunization Privacy And Parental Rights Act; To Set Forth The Purpose Of And To Define Terms Used In This Act; To Provide That No Individual Shall Be Required To Have Their Immunization Information Stored Or Maintained In The Mississippi Immunization Information Exchange (miix), That Parents Shall Have The Right To Opt Their Minor Children Out Of Miix At Any Time, And That Adults Shall Have The Right To Opt Themselves Out Of Miix At Any Time; To Require Informed Consent Prior To Entry Into Miix; To Set Forth The Opt-out Procedure; To Enable Timely Data Removal From Miix Upon Receipt Of An Opt-out Request; To Prohibit Discrimination Or Denial Of Services For Electing To Opt-out; To Set Forth Penalties For Violations; To Direct The Mississippi State Department Of Health To Promulgate Rules To Implement This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2533/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2533.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2088654,"bill_number":"SB2548","title":"Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act; revise various provisions of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-39-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Recency Requirements For A Veterinarian-client-patient Relationship; To Amend Section 73-39-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add One Certified Veterinary Technician And One Member Of The Public To The Board Of Veterinary Medicine (board); To Provide That The Member Of The Public On The Board Shall Be Appointed By The Board Of Animal Health; To Amend Section 73-39-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Publish An Annual Schedule Of Certain Fees And Fines; To Allow The Board To Determine The Frequency Of Veterinary Premises And Equipment Inspections And To Determine Associated Inspection Fees; To Amend Section 73-39-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Person From Using The Title \"certified Veterinary Technician,\" And Related Titles Unless Credentialed By The Board; To Amend Section 73-39-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Agency Approved By The Board Shall Govern Examinations For Veterinary Credentials; To Authorize The Board To Adopt And Use The Results Of Nationally Recognized Testing Entities Such As The International Council For Veterinary Assessment Or American Association Of Veterinary State Boards; To Amend Section 73-39-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify Criteria For Issuance Of A Veterinary License By Endorsement; To Amend Section 73-39-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Determine Reinstatement Fees; To Raise From 65 To 70 The Age At Which Licensed Veterinarians May Be Exempted From Payment Of Renewal Fees For Part-time Practice; To Amend Section 73-39-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Determine The Administrative Fines; To Amend Section 73-39-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Determine Fines For Practice Without A License Or Proper Credentials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2548/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2548.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2088659,"bill_number":"HB1463","title":"Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project; establish for implementation in schools.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The 2026 Youth Mental Health Access For All Act; To State Legislative Findings Regarding The Mental Health Crisis Among Mississippi's Youth; To Establish A Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project To Be Administered By The State Department Of Education; To Authorize The Department To Award Grants To Local School Districts And Contract With Vendors To Provide Telehealth Services For Schools Participating In The Pilot Project; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of The Pilot Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1463/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1463.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2088664,"bill_number":"HB1406","title":"Geoengineering; prohibit certain weather and temperature modification.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Intentional Injection, Release, Or Dispersion Of Chemicals Within The Borders Of The State Of Mississippi Into The Atmosphere With The Express Purpose Of Affecting Temperature, Weather, Or The Intensity Of The Sunlight; To Provide Definitions Relating To This Act; To Provide Penalties Relating To A Violation Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 49-17-5, 49-17-19, 49-17-25 And 49-17-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Pollution Of Waters, Streams, And Air Within The State, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 49-17-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Change; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1406/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1406.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2088667,"bill_number":"HB1396","title":"The Asbestos Action Over-Naming Reform Act; create to regulate.","description":"An Act To Create The Asbestos Action Over-naming Reform Act; To Create New Section 11-68-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact A Short Title; To Create New Section 11-68-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact Definitions; To Create New Section 11-68-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Additional Plaintiff Disclosures; To Create New Section 11-68-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Dismissal Of An Asbestos Action Without Prejudice; To Create New Section 11-68-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Transition Provisions To Conform To This Act; To Amend Section 11-67-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To Require Additional Disclosures; To Bring Forward Sections 11-67-9 And 11-67-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Discovery In Asbestos Litigation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1396/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1396.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2088672,"bill_number":"HB1421","title":"Coroners; require to receieve additional training from CDC Collaborating Office for Medical Examiners and Coroners.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Additional Professional Training For Coroners Consisting Of At Least 50 Hours Of Instruction From The Center For Disease Control And Prevention (cdc) Collaborating Office For Medical Examiners And Coroners; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1421/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1421.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088676,"bill_number":"SB2558","title":"Campaign finance; comprehensive reform of laws pertaining to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend Definitions Related To The Chapter Of Campaign Finance Laws; To Amend Section 23-15-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That A Candidate Or Political Committee Must File A Statement Of Organization Before Accepting Any Contributions; To Provide The Required Content Of The Statement Of Organization; To Provide That The Secretary Of State Shall Impose Administrative Penalties Against Candidates And Political Committees For Failing To Comply With The Requirements Of This Chapter; To Provide Penalties For Failing To Comply With This Chapter; To Provide That The Attorney General May Pursue Judicial Enforcement Of The Requirements Of This Section; To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify The Campaign Finance Reporting Process; To Require The Secretary Of State To Maintain A Central Site On The Internet To Make Campaign Finance Reports Accessible To The Public And Easily Searchable; To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Information And Reporting Process And Timeline That Candidate Committees And Political Committees Must Adhere To In Regards To Filing Reports Of Contributions And Disbursements; To Amend Section 23-15-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Individuals Who Fail To Provide The Reports Required In This Section Shall Be Subject To Penalty; To Amend Sections 23-15-811 And 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 23-15-815, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Secretary Of State With The Duty And Power To Oversee The Forms And Processes Described Herein; To Amend Section 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 23-15-819, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Foreign Nationals From Making Campaign Contributions In Connection With An Election For Any Constitutional Amendment, Local Ballot Measure, Ballot Referendum Or Other Similar Measures; To Make It Unlawful For A Person To Knowingly Solicit Or Aid In The Solicitation Of Campaign Contributions From Foreign Nationals; To Provide That Those Found Guilty Of Violating This Section Shall Be Subject To Fines, Imprisonment, Or Both, For Said Violation; To Allow Any Person Who Unknowingly Receives A Campaign Contribution From A Foreign National To Have 30 Days To Remit The Value Of The Unlawful Contribution To The Secretary Of State Once The Violation Has Been Determined, Or Be Subject To Penalties; To Require Candidates And Candidate Committees To Provide Greater Transparency When Receiving Loans And Lines Of Credit; To Require That A Candidate Or Treasurer Of A Candidate Committee Or Political Committee Keep Detailed Accounts Regarding Contributions And Expenditures; To Require That All Account Activity Be Kept Current And Shall Not Lack Entries For Activity That Took Place Less Than Ten Business Days Prior; To Provide That Accounts May Be Inspected Under Reasonable Circumstances At Any Time By The Secretary Of State Or His Or Her Authorized Representative; To Require That Account Records Shall Be Preserved For Four Years From The Date Of The Contribution, Expenditure, Gift, Investment Or Loan; To Limit Political Contributions By Corporations To $1,000.00 Per Calendar Year; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of Corporate Political Contribution Restrictions; To Provide That The Attorney General May Bring Forth Actions For Violations Of Corporate Political Contribution Restrictions; To Amend Section 23-15-821, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Personal Use Of Campaign Contributions By A Political Committee Is Prohibited; To Prohibit The Use Of Campaign Contributions To Pay Civil Penalties Incurred By A Political Committee Or Member Thereof; To Repeal Sections 97-13-15 And 97-13-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibited Political Contributions By Corporations And Penalized Illegal Corporate Contributions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2558/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2558.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2088679,"bill_number":"SB2556","title":"CON; authorize issuance of to nonprofit company in Jefferson County to provide home health services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Issue A Certificate Of Need To A Nonprofit Company Based In Jefferson County That Previously Had A Certificate Of Need To Provide Home Health Services Before The Home Health Moratorium Was Enacted, To Provide Home Health Services In Adams, Amite, Franklin, Jefferson And Wilkinson Counties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2556/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2556.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2088684,"bill_number":"HB1484","title":"Fatherhood Engagement in Maternal Health Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"fatherhood Engagement In Maternal Health Act\"; To Make Legislative Findings That Fatherhood Engagement Can Play An Important Role In Improving Maternal Health Care, Addressing Maternal Mortality And Morbidity And Bettering The Development And Long-term Growth Of A Child; To Direct The State Department Of Health To Conduct A Public Awareness Campaign To Increase The Understanding Of Fatherhood Engagement In Improving Overall Health Outcomes During Pregnancy, Childbirth And Postpartum For Both The Mother And Baby; To Direct The Department To Post Materials On The Department's Publicly Accessible Internet Website That Address How A Provider Of Maternity Care, Including A Hospital, Health Care Facility, Birth Center, Or Health Care Practitioner Can Provide Training And Education To A Health Care Practitioner About The Benefits Of Fatherhood Engagement In Improving Overall Health Outcomes During Pregnancy, Childbirth And Postpartum For Both The Mother And Baby; To Require The Department To Encourage And Promote The Inclusion Of Paternal Depression Screening By Providers Of Maternity Care As Part Of Care Provided During Pregnancy, Childbirth And Postpartum For Both The Mother And Baby; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1484/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1484.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2088687,"bill_number":"SB2578","title":"Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Providing Matching Funds To Small Communities Throughout Mississippi Which Receive Discretionary Federal Funds; To Provide That The Monies Disbursed From The Fund Shall Be Matching Funds Used To Draw Down Federal Funds For Certain Municipalities; To Require That Monies Disbursed From The Fund Shall Be At A Set Match Rate Of Twenty Percent (20%) In Any Combination Of Either State Or Local Funds Contributed By The Small Municipality To Eighty Percent (80%) Federal Funds Received; To Provide That Monies Appropriated Out Of The Fund May Be Used To Reimburse Actual Oversight Costs Incurred By The Department Of Finance And Administration Up To A Certain Amount; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To File A Report On The Fund To Certain Public Officials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-23","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2578/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2578.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2088696,"bill_number":"HB1461","title":"Advanced practice registered nurses; authorize to sign death certificates and POLST orders.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (aprn) To Complete, Sign And File A Certificate Of Death If The Aprn Was The Provider In Charge Of The Patient's Care For The Illness Or Condition That Resulted In Death, Or If The Aprn Is Providing Coverage For The Patient's Primary Provider; To Amend Sections 41-57-13 And 41-61-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 41-41-302, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Aprn To Sign And Execute A Physician Order For Life-sustaining Treatment (polst) For A Patient Under The Nurse's Care; To Amend Section 41-41-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Practice Of Nursing By An Aprn Includes The Authority To Sign, Certify, Or Endorse Documents As Required By Law, Including Death Certificates And Polst Orders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1461/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1461.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":2088700,"bill_number":"SB2562","title":"Mississippi Veterans PTSD Ibogaine Research Pilot Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Veterans Ptsd Ibogaine Research Pilot Program Within The State Department Of Health To Support Lawful Clinical Research Involving Ibogaine With Volunteer Mississippi Veterans Diagnosed With Ptsd, Subject To Strict Safeguards And Full Compliance With Applicable State And Federal Law; To Require The State Department Of Health To Adopt And Develop A Research Protocol; To Provide Eligibility Requirements For Participants; To Require The State Department Of Health To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature; To Provide That This Section Shall Repeal By Operation Of Law On July 1, 2028; To Amend Sections 41-29-113 And 41-29-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reschedule Ibogaine From Schedule I To Schedule Ii Of The Uniform Controlled Substances Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2562/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2562.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2088704,"bill_number":"SB2547","title":"CON; organize various provisions of into separate code sections.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191 And To Create New Sections 41-7-191.1, 41-7-191.2, 41-7-191.3, 41-7-191.4, 41-7-191.5, 41-7-191.6, 41-7-191.7, 41-7-191.8 And 41-7-191.9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Organize Various Provisions Of The Health Care Certificate Of Need Law Into Separate Code Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2547/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2547.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2088709,"bill_number":"HB1409","title":"DOC discharge plans; require explanation of disenfranchising crimes and opportunity for certain offenders to register to vote.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-33.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Corrections To Include In An Offender's Discharge Plan Information Regarding Whether The Offender Was Convicted Of A Disenfranchising Crime; To Require The Department To Provide An Offender, Who Has Not Registered To Vote, With A Mail-in Voter Registration Application To Provide The Offender With An Opportunity To Become A Registered Voter Within This State Under Certain Circumstances; To Amend Section 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Provide The Department Of Corrections With Mail-in Voter Registration Applications Which May Be Provided To Certain Offenders Who Will Be Returning To The Community; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1409/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1409.xml","sponsor":"Tracey Rosebud"},
{"bill_id":2088713,"bill_number":"HB1426","title":"Early voting; require period of no less than 21 days before each election.","description":"An Act To Create The Early Voting Act; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That The Early Voting Period Shall Begin No Less Than 21 Days Before The Election And Continue Until The Last Regular Business Day Preceding The Election; To Provide That Early Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For Early Voting In The Registrar's Office During Regular Business Hours; To Provide That Notice Of Early Voting Shall Be Provided In Three Public Places Eight Days Before The Voting Begins; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The Early Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The Early Voting Period; To Amend Sections 23-15-627, 23-15-713, 23-15-31, 23-15-43, 23-15-65, 23-15-127, 23-15-153, 23-15-171, 23-15-173, 23-15-191, 23-15-195, 23-15-197, 23-15-231, 23-15-233, 23-15-239, 23-15-241, 23-15-245, 23-15-247, 23-15-251, 23-15-255, 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-309, 23-15-331, 23-15-333, 23-15-335, 23-15-353, 23-15-357, 23-15-359, 23-15-363, 23-15-367, 7-3-39, 23-15-511, 23-15-515, 23-15-545, 23-15-573, 23-15-781, 23-15-785, 23-15-807, 23-15-833, 23-15-843, 23-15-851, 23-15-853, 23-15-855, 23-15-857, 23-15-859, 23-15-895, 23-15-913, 23-15-963, 23-15-977, 23-15-1031, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1083, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1091, 21-3-3, 21-9-17, 37-5-9, 21-8-7, 9-4-5 And 23-15-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1426/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1426.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088716,"bill_number":"HB1458","title":"Telephone solicitors; revise certain provisions regarding Medicare Advantage & Supplement plans.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-707, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Telephone Solicitor To Make A Telephone Solicitation Regarding A Medicare Advantage Plan Or Medicare Supplement Plan To A Person Who Has An Established Business Relationship With The Solicitor Or Who Has Requested A Call With The Company; To Amend Section 77-3-709, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct An Incorrect Reference To Another Section Of The Code; To Amend Section 77-3-711, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Exemption From The Requirements Of The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act For Insurance Agents; To Amend Section 83-9-110, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition Against Telephone Solicitations By Issuers Of Medicare Supplemental Policies Or Certificates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1458/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1458.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2088719,"bill_number":"HB1471","title":"Secretary of State; authorize investigative staff to carry firearms.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-37-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Employees Of The Secretary Of State Who Are Authorized By The Secretary Of State To Perform Investigative Or Regulatory Functions To Carry Firearms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1471/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1471.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2088722,"bill_number":"SB2552","title":"Pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratio requirements; establish for licensed pharmacies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-21-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Pharmacy Technician-to-pharmacist Ratio Requirements For Licensed Pharmacies That Are Open To The Public And For Those That Are Not Open To The Public; To Direct The Mississippi Board Of Pharmacy To Adopt Rules And Regulations Necessary To Ensure Compliance; To Exclude From Being Counted Toward The Ratio Certain Supportive Personnel Who Are Not Performing The Functions Of A Registered Pharmacy Technician; To Authorize A Licensed Pharmacy To Exceed The Pharmacy Technician-to-pharmacist Ratio If All Pharmacy Technicians In Excess Of The Applicable Ratio Are Nationally Certified By A Certification Program Recognized By The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2552/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2552.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2088727,"bill_number":"HB1429","title":"\"The Law Enforcement Integrity Act\"; create to authorize civil liability.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Law Enforcement Integrity Act\"; To Provide Definitions For The Act; Provide That State, County, Municipal Or Political Subdivision Employers Of Law Enforcement Shall Be Liable For The Injuries Caused By Their Law Enforcement Officers; To Authorize Civil Liability; To Bring Forward Sections 11-46-5, 11-46-7, And 11-46-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Governmental Immunity, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Provide A Statute Of Limitations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1429/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1429.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088734,"bill_number":"HB1427","title":"\"MS Anti-Lynching Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Anti-lynching Act\"; To Define Lynching As A Discriminatory Killing Committed By Two Or More Persons Under The Pretext Of Administering Justice For An Alleged Offense; To Create The Standalone Felony Offense Of Lynching Punishable By Life Imprisonment Without Eligibility For Parole; To Provide For The Felony Offense Of Attempted Lynching With A Mandatory Minimum Sentence; To Provide For Aiding And Abetting, Organizing Or Inciting, And Conspiracy; To Establish Discriminatory Death Triggers And Mandatory Investigative Protocols; To Require Appointment Of An Independent Prosecutor By Default; To Require Mandatory Reporting By Local Agencies To The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety And The Office Of The Attorney General; To Require A Uniform Statewide Tracking Database And Annual Reports To The Legislature; To Require Psychological Autopsies And Forensic Protocols In Certain Cases; To Require Attendance By An Independent Pathologist Selected By The Family In Certain Cases; To Establish Family Rights And Anti-intimidation Protections; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action For Survival And Wrongful Death Claims Against Perpetrators And Organizers, Including Damages, Civil Penalties, And Attorney's Fees; To Provide Sanctions For Official Misconduct For Willful Failure To Report, Investigate, Or Prosecute; To Create An Anti-lynching Investigation And Accountability Fund And Grant Program; To Provide For Severability; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1427/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1427.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088737,"bill_number":"SB2536","title":"CON; require issuance of to establish home health agency or agencies in Copiah and Stone Counties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Department Of Health To Issue A Certificate Or Certificates Of Need To A Post-acute Care In-home Health Provider Who Is A Cms Guide Model Participant Offering An In-home Continuum Of Care Model For The Establishment Of A Home Health Agency Or Agencies In Copiah County And In Stone County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2536/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2536.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2088741,"bill_number":"HB1453","title":"Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program; establish within Health Dept.","description":"An Act To Establish The Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program Within The State Department Of Health To Offer Eligible Participants Improved Maternal Health Care Through Remote Patient Monitoring For Maternal Hypertension And Maternal Diabetes; To Provide That The Department Shall Select One Or More Participating Managed Care Organizations And One Technology Vendor To Administer The Pilot Program; To Provide That The Department Shall Implement The Pilot Program In As Many Counties As Necessary To Ensure Participation Of Up To Three Hundred Eligible Participants; To Provide That The Pilot Program Shall Conclude Two Years After The Program Is Operational; To Provide That Within Two Years After The Pilot Program's Implementation, The Department Shall Collaborate With The Participating Managed Care Organizations And Any Other Relevant Stakeholders To Develop A Report On Evaluating The Outcomes Of The Pilot Program; To Require That The Report Include Recommendations Regarding Whether The Pilot Program Should Be Expanded Throughout Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1453/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1453.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2088745,"bill_number":"HB1472","title":"MS Department of Employment Security; revise various provisions relating to employers' wage records and unemployment taxes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-5-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Restrictions On The Sharing Of Data Collected By The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security With A State, Federal Or Private Entity; To Amend Section 71-5-133, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create An Administrative Hearing Process For The Department Of Employment Security To Determine If Good Cause Exists For An Employer Failing To Respond To A Subpoena For Wage Records; To Amend Section 71-5-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department To Assess Penalties For Employers Willfully And Continually Refusing To Produce Wage Records; To Authorize The Department To Seek The Sheriff's Assistance When The Court Has Issued An Order Of Contempt; To Create New Section 71-5-352, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Electronic Payment Of Unemployment Insurance And Training Taxes By Employers; To Amend Section 71-5-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Formal Process For An Employer To Request A Review Of Tax Rates For Good Cause; To Authorize The Department To Make Adjustments To The Tax Rates When The Employer Is Not At Fault; To Amend Section 71-5-365, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Formal Process For An Employer To Request A Waiver Of Certain Tax Contributions After A Review And Finding Of Good Cause; To Authorize The Department To Make Adjustments When The Employer Is Not At Fault For Failing To File Wage Reports; To Amend Section 71-5-543, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department To Waive The Repayment Of Benefits For Good Cause; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1472/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1472.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2088750,"bill_number":"HB1464","title":"Comprehensive Health Education; include domestic violence and dating violence prevention education for public schools.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-134, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Domestic Violence And Dating Violence Prevention Education In Comprehensive Health Education For Public Schools; To Define Certain Terms Relating To This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1464/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1464.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2088756,"bill_number":"HB1466","title":"Crawfish and seafood; revise certain provisions relating to labeling requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Labeling Of Seafood And Crawfish By Its Country Of Origin In Lieu Of The Domestic Or Imported Designation; To Authorize Food Service Establishments To Use A Clearly Visible Legend On Menus In Lieu Of Individualized Itemization; To Exempt Seafood And Crawfish Products In Compliance With The Federal County Of Origin Labeling (cool) Requirements From The State Seafood-specific Labeling Requirements; To Require Grocery Stores, Seafood Markets And Other Retail Food Establishments Selling Fresh Or Unfrozen Products Directly To Consumers To Comply With State Labeling Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1466/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1466.xml","sponsor":"Brent Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2088762,"bill_number":"HB1473","title":"Cosmetology licenses; prescribe requirements for apprenticeship program approved by the board.","description":"An Act To Prescribe The Requirements For Any Apprenticeship Program Approved By The State Board Of Cosmetology And Barbering For Training In The Field Of Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technology Or Esthetics; To Amend Sections 73-7-13, 73-7-13.1, 73-7-18 And 73-7-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 73-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Instructors Licenses, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1473/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1473.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2088766,"bill_number":"SB2544","title":"Mississippi Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Quality Assurance Act; enact to impose certain provisions for compounding.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Quality Assurance Act\" Within Chapter 21, Title 73, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Provide That It Is Unlawful For Any Person Or Entity To Engage In The Sale, Transfer Or Distribution Of A Drug Compounded Under Section 503a Of The Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act Unless The Compounder Of The Drug Satisfies Certain Requirements And Standards Relating To Bulk Drug Substances; To Set Forth Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Require Persons Or Entities Engaging In The Sale, Transfer Or Distribution Of Compounded Drugs To Maintain All Records Related To The Acquisition, Examination And Testing Of The Bulk Drug Substance For At Least Two Years After The Expiration Date Of The Last Lot Of Drug Containing The Bulk Drug Substance; To Authorize The Board Of Pharmacy To Perform Inspections For Compliance With This Act And To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary To Implement This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2544/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2544.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2088769,"bill_number":"HB1420","title":"Spring-Step Teacher Pay Bridge Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Spring-step Teacher Pay Bridge Act; To Provide For A Predictable, Annual Spring-step Pay Bridge On January 7 Of Each Year For Five Consecutive Years Following A Teacher's Or Other Instructional Staff's Return From The Christmas Break; To Provide That The Payment Shall Be Automatic, Requiring No Additional Application Or Verification From The Employee; To Provide That The Payment Shall Be Calculated As One-half Of The Employee's Regular Biweekly Pay, Or A Fixed Amount Established Annually By The State Department Of Education Based On Available Appropriations, Whichever Is Greater; To Provide That The Payment Shall Not Reduce, Replace, Or Interfere With Any Step Increases, Raises, Or Supplements Otherwise Due To The Employee; To Provide That The Legislature Shall Appropriate Funds Annually To The Department For The Purpose Of Administering The Spring-step Pay Bridge; To Provide That Funds Shall Be Distributed To School Districts Through The Mississippi Student Funding Formula Or A Designated Supplemental Line Item; To Require The Department To Submit An Annual Report To The Legislature; To Provide That After Five Years, The Legislature Shall Review The Program For Continuation, Expansion, Or Permanent Adoption; To Bring Forward Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1420/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1420.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2088774,"bill_number":"HB1410","title":"Department of Human Services; create a board of directors to assist and oversee the executive director in governing the department.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-1-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Board Of Directors For The Department Of Human Services; To Provide The Makeup Of The Board; To Provide That The Board Of Directors Shall Assist And Oversee The Executive Director In Governing The Department; To Require The Executive Director To Meet With The Joint Oversight Committee Of The Department At All Of Its Meetings And Provide Such Information As Requested And Answer Such Questions As Presented By The Committee About The Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1410/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1410.xml","sponsor":"Tracey Rosebud"},
{"bill_id":2088778,"bill_number":"HB1431","title":"Marijuana; authorize \"time served\" if less than 3.5 ounces.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Penalty For Possession Of Marijuana When Less Than 3.5 Ounces; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1431/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1431.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088780,"bill_number":"HB1435","title":"Law enforcement stops; require explanation during the stop.","description":"An Act To Require Any Law Enforcement Officer Who Stops Or Otherwise Detains A Person For Any Period Of Time To Articulate The Reason Or Reasons For Such Stop Or Detention To The Person During The Time Of The Stop Or Detention; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1435/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1435.xml","sponsor":"Justis Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":2088785,"bill_number":"HB1412","title":"Air quality; prohibit injection of chemicals into atmosphere with purpose of affecting the weather.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Intentional Injection, Release, Or Dispersion Of Chemicals Within The Borders Of The State Of Mississippi Into The Atmosphere With The Express Purpose Of Affecting Temperature, Weather, Or The Intensity Of The Sunlight; To Bring Forward Sections 49-17-5, 49-17-19, 49-17-25 And 49-17-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Pollution Of Waters, Streams, And Air Within The State, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 49-17-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Change; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1412/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1412.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2088790,"bill_number":"SB2575","title":"Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; revise various existing and create additional provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reference New Sections In The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define And Revise Terms Under The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Method Of Determining Reimbursement To A Pharmacist Or Pharmacy By A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization (psao) For The Dispensing Of Prescription Drugs And Other Products And Supplies; To Amend Section 73-21-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Provide A Reasonable Administrative Appeal Procedure To Allow Pharmacies To Challenge A Reimbursement For A Specific Drug Or Drugs As Being Below The Reimbursement Rate Required By The Preceding Provision; To Provide That If The Appeal Is Upheld, The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Shall Make The Change In The Payment To The Required Reimbursement Rate; To Amend Section 73-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Psao To Be Licensed With The Mississippi Board Of Pharmacy (board); To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Pharmacy Benefit Manager From Engaging In Spread Pricing; To Amend Section 73-21-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Pharmacy, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates From Steering; To Create New Section 73-21-162, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates And Psaos From Retaliating Against A Pharmacy Or Pharmacist; To Amend Section 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board, For The Purposes Of Conducting Investigations, To Conduct Examinations Of A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Psao And To Issue Subpoenas To Obtain Documents Or Records That It Deems Relevant To The Investigation; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Annually Report To The Board Certain Information About Rebates And Other Payments Received From Pharmaceutical Manufacturers; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Specialty Drug Committee And Direct It To Develop A List Of Prescription Drugs That Meet The Criteria For Specialty Drug Designation To Assist With Patient Access, Transparency And Responsible Cost Management; To Create New Section 73-21-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Pharmacy Fair Competition Act; To Create New Section 73-21-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Legislative Findings; To Create New Section 73-21-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Pharmacy Benefit Manager From Acquiring Direct Or Indirect Interest In, Or Otherwise Holding, Directly Or Indirectly, A Pharmacy Permit For The Retail Sale Of Drugs Or Medicines In This State; To Authorize The Board To Issue A Limited Use Permit Upon A Determination That Certain Rare, Orphan Or Limited Distribution Drugs Are Otherwise Unavailable In The Market; To Create New Section 73-21-217, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board To Conduct Assessments Of Each Active Retail Pharmacy Permits And To Provide Written Notice To Permit Holders That The Board Reasonably Believes Will Violate This Act; To Amend Section 25-15-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Board, Or His Or Her Designee, Shall Be A Member Of The Evaluation Committee When The Proposal For Evaluation Is For Pharmacy Benefits Or The Management Thereof; To Amend Section 25-15-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add The Executive Director Of The Board, Or His Or Her Designee; To The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2575/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2575.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2088793,"bill_number":"SB2543","title":"Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact Into Law The Interstate Dental And Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Compact With Other States And Jurisdictions That Join In The Compact; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Compact Is To Expedite Licensure And Increase Access To Dental Health Care Through Licensure Boards Acting In Cooperation; To Define Terms; To Create A Compact And Commission; To Set Forth Duties Of Compact Member States And Powers And Duties Of The Commission; To Set Forth Application And Eligibility Requirements And Matters Related To Compact License Privilege Issuance; To Provide For Jurisdiction Over Compact License Privilege Holders, Fees, Military Waiver, Investigations, Information Requests, Rulemaking Functions Of The Commission, Compact Oversight, Enforcement And Procedures, Dispute Resolution, Member State Eligibility, Effective Date Of The Compact, Withdrawal, Compact Dissolution, Severability And Construction Of The Compact Provisions, Binding Effect Of The Compact And Rules Of Order To Be Applied At Meetings; To Amend Sections 73-9-1, 73-9-23, 73-9-35 And 73-9-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2543/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2543.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2088798,"bill_number":"SB2576","title":"Pharmacy benefit managers; revise provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reference New Sections In The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define New Terms And Revise The Definitions Of Existing Terms Under The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define A Clean Claim And A Network Pharmacy, For The Purpose Of This Section; To Amend Section 73-21-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Provide A Reasonable Administrative Appeal Procedure To Allow Pharmacies To Challenge A Reimbursement For A Specific Drug Or Drugs As Being Below The Reimbursement Rate Required By The Preceding Provision; To Provide That If The Appeal Is Upheld, The Pharmacy Shall Make The Adjustment Effective For The Appeal And Shall Provide Notice On Its Website About The Appeal; To Amend Section 73-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization (psao) To Be Licensed With The Mississippi Board Of Pharmacy; To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Psao, Carrier Or Health Plan From Spread Pricing; To Create A New Section, That Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Providing Financial Consideration To Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates At A Higher Rate Than A Nonaffiliate; To Create New Section 73-21-162, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates And Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (psaos) From Penalizing Or Retaliating Against A Pharmacist, Pharmacy Or Pharmacy Employee For Exercising Any Rights Under This Act, Initiating Any Judicial Or Regulatory Actions, Or Appearing Before Any Governmental Agency, Legislative Member Or Body Or Any Judicial Authority; To Amend Section 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Pharmacy, For The Purposes Of Conducting Investigations, To Conduct Examinations Of A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Psao And To Issue Subpoenas To Obtain Documents Or Records That It Deems Relevant To The Investigation; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Drug Manufacturer To Submit A Report To The Board Of Pharmacy That Includes The Current Wholesale Acquisition Cost; To Require Such Entities To Provide The Board Of Pharmacy With Various Drug Pricing Information Within A Certain Time; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To File A Report With The Board Of Pharmacy; To Require Each Health Insurer To Submit A Report To The Board Of Pharmacy That Includes Certain Drug Prescription Information; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board Of Pharmacy To Develop A Website To Publish Information Related To The Act; To Create New Section 73-21-169, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Identify Ownership Affiliation Of Any Kind To The Board Of Pharmacy; To Create A New Section That Creates The Mississippi Independent Pharmacist Reimbursement Assistance Grant Program; To Define Terms Relevant To The Program; To Provide Eligibility Requirements And Guidelines For Grant Awards; To Provide That The Board Shall Establish An Application Process For The Grant Program, And That The Board Shall Have The Authority To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary To Administering The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2576/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2576.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2088802,"bill_number":"HB1491","title":"Students Safe at School Act; create to provide procedures for active shooter drills and simulations.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Students Safe At School Act\"; To Define Terms Under The Act; To Outline Standards; To Provide For Student Health And Wellness Protocols; To Set Forth Notice Requirements; To Address Student Participation In Shooter Drills; To Address Student Participation In Active Shooter Simulations; To Require Violence Prevention Training; To Provide For Student Participation In Safety Planning; To Provide For Publication Of Vendors; To Create Guidelines To Measure Effectiveness Of Drills; To Create The School Emergency Response Mapping Data Grant Program Within The Office Of The Attorney General; To Authorize Each School District, Charter School Governing Board And Private School Governing Board, In Consultation With Local Law Enforcement Agencies, To Provide School Mapping Data For Each School In The Area Of The Law Enforcement Agency's Jurisdiction; To Require The Entity Producing The Data To Be Responsible For Providing Data To The Schools And Local Law Enforcement And Public Safety Agencies For Use In Response To Emergencies; To Prescribe The Required Components Of What School Mapping Data Should Entail; To Require That Updates To The School Mapping Data Be Accessible In Software Platforms; To Establish The School Emergency Response Mapping Data Grant Program In The State Treasury; To Bring Forward Section 37-11-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1491/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1491.xml","sponsor":"Zachary Grady"},
{"bill_id":2088806,"bill_number":"HB1451","title":"Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission Law; bring forward certain sections of.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 63-17-75 And 63-17-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Of The \"mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission Law\", For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1451/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1451.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2088812,"bill_number":"HB1388","title":"Driver's license display; revise meaning of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Display Of License Include Placing The License In The Hand Of The Law Enforcement Officer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1388/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1388.xml","sponsor":"Zachary Grady"},
{"bill_id":2088816,"bill_number":"HB1480","title":"Safeguarding Election Candidates using Resonable Expenditures (SECURE) Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures (secure) Act For The Purpose Of Authorizing The Use Of Campaign Funds By Candidates And Elected Officials For Security-related Expenses; To Define \"security Expenses\" And Other Terms; To Establish The Maximum Amount That May Be Spent For Security Expenses During A Campaign Cycle; To Prohibit The Use Of Campaign Funds For Certain Expenditures; To Require Certain Reports To Be Made To The Secretary Of State; To Require The Secretary Of State To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Enforce The Secure Act; To Amend Section 23-15-821, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-807 And 23-15-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1480/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1480.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2088820,"bill_number":"SB2560","title":"Health Care Certificate of Need Law; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Sections 41-7-171 Through 41-7-209, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Health Care Certificate Of Need Law Of 1979; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 25-41-7, 35-1-19, 41-3-15, 41-4-18, 41-9-11, 41-9-23, 41-9-68, 41-9-209, 41-9-210, 41-71-7, 41-71-19, 41-73-5, 41-75-1, 41-75-5, 41-75-9, 41-75-25, 41-77-1, 41-77-5, 41-77-21, 41-77-23, 41-77-25, 43-11-9, 43-11-19, 43-13-117.5 And 57-117-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Repeal Section 41-9-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2560/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2560.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2088824,"bill_number":"HB1483","title":"The \"Model Mississippi Hair Protection in Schools Policy Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"model Mississippi Hair Protection In Schools Policy Act\"; To Require Public And Charter Schools To Create Policies With Guidelines That Prohibit Discrimination Based On Hairstyles; To Establish Minimum Guidelines For The Policies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1483/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1483.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2088828,"bill_number":"HB1467","title":"State-owned tidelands and submerged lands; create study committee to address certain issues and make recommendations.","description":"An Act To Create A Study Committee To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding The Efficient Management And Regulation Of State-owned Tidelands And Submerged Lands, The Determination Of Rents, And Rent-free Uses Of Those Lands; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1467/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1467.xml","sponsor":"Brent Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2088833,"bill_number":"SB2579","title":"Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund; appropriation to DFA.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From The Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund To The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Purpose Of Disbursing Funds To Small Municipalities Which Receive Discretionary Federal Funds, For The Period Beginning On July 1, 2026, And Ending June 30, 2027; To Provide The Intent Of The Legislature To Use The Funds Appropriated In The Act As Matching Funds To Draw Down Federal Funds For Certain Municipalities; To Require The Department To Set A Match Rate Of Twenty Percent (20%) Local Funds Contributed By The Small Municipality To Eighty Percent (80%) Federal Funds Received.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2579/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2579.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2088836,"bill_number":"SB2535","title":"Radiation oncology facilities in the State of Mississippi; require all to be accredited.","description":"An Act To Provide That Effective January 1, 2027, All Radiation Oncology Facilities In The State Shall Be Accredited And Certified By The State Department Of Health To Ensure Quality And Safety; To Provide Penalties For Noncompliance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2535/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2535.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2088840,"bill_number":"HB1440","title":"Mississippi Transactional Gold and Silver Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Transactional Gold And Silver Act; To Define Certain Terms Relating To This Act; To Recognize Gold And Silver As Legal Tender For Private Transactions And, When Accepted, For Paying State And Local Taxes Or Fees; To Authorize The Creation Of A Secure Bullion Depository And A Specie-backed Electronic Payment System; To Exempt Gold And Silver Transactions From State Sales, Use, And Income Taxes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1440/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1440.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2088845,"bill_number":"HB1391","title":"Community water fluoridation; create task force to study the practice of.","description":"An Act To Create A Task Force To Study The Practice Of Adding Of Fluoride In Water Systems For The Protection Of Oral Health To Determine If There Are Negative Consequences To Community Water Fluoridation And Whether They Outweigh The Positive Effects; To Provide For The Membership Of The Task Force; To Provide That The Task Force Shall Complete Its Study And Present Its Conclusions, Together With Any Recommended Legislation, To The Legislature Not Later Than December 1, 2026, At Which Time The Task Force Will Be Dissolved; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1391/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1391.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2088850,"bill_number":"SB2541","title":"Ivermectin; authorize sale and purchase of as over-the-counter medication.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Sale And Purchase Of Ivermectin Suitable For Human Use Without A Prescription Or Consultation With A Health Care Professional; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2541/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2541.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2088854,"bill_number":"SB2571","title":"Foster Youth Earned Benefits Protection for Success Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services (department), For Any Child In The Care And Custody Of The Department, To Determine Within 60 Days After Entry Into Care Whether The Child Is Receiving Or Is Eligible For Certain Earned Federal Benefits; To Direct The Department To Apply For Such Benefits On Behalf Of The Child If A Determination Is Made That The Child Is Or May Be Eligible; To Direct The Department To Apply To Become The Child's Representative Payee If No Other Suitable Candidate Is Available; To Provide The Department's Obligations If Appointed To Serve As The Representative Payee; To Provide That The Department Shall Develop And Implement A Success Sequence Savings And Disbursement Plan For Each Child With Conserved Earned Benefits; To Enable A Child To Access A Portion Of Conserved Benefits Upon Completion Of Specific Milestones That Promote Independence And Financial Readiness; To Provide For The Release Of Any Remaining Conserved Benefits Upon Termination Of The Department's Custody Or Legal Responsibility For The Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2571/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2571.xml","sponsor":"Lane Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2088859,"bill_number":"SB2572","title":"MS Hemp Cultivation Act; revise provisions of and legalize manufacture and sale of hemp beverages.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-25-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The \"mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act\" As The \"mississippi Hemp Act,\" And To Expand Its Purpose To Regulating The Manufacture, Production, Distribution And Sale Of Consumable Hemp Products Other Than Beverages; To Amend Section 69-25-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms; To Amend Section 69-25-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Administration Of The Mississippi Hemp Act From The Commissioner And Department Of Agriculture And Commerce To The State Health Officer And The State Department Of Health; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Be Responsible For Licensing Retailers, Wholesalers, Manufacturers And Processors Of Consumable Hemp Products Other Than Beverages; To Set The Annual License Fees To Be Collected By The Department And To Direct That Such Fees Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 69-25-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce, From A Concentration Of More Than 0.5% To A Concentration Of More Than 0.3%, The Threshold For Violations Of Producing Cannabis Sativa L. With A Certain Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol Concentration On A Dry Weight Basis; To Amend Section 69-25-217, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Sale, Or Manufacture Or Production For Sale, In Mississippi Or To Mississippi Consumers, Of Products Derived From Any Cannabis Plant, Except As Authorized Under The Mississippi Hemp Act, The Light Alcoholic Beverage Statutes, Or The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; To Prohibit The Manufacture, Production Or Sale Of Any Hemp Product Containing Synthetic Cannabinoid; To Prohibit The Sale Of Any Consumable Hemp Product To Any Person Under The Age Of 21 Years; To Create New Code Sections To Require That Labels For Hemp Products Be Approved By The Department; To Require That A Finalized Sample Of Finished Hemp Products Have A Certificate Of Analysis; To Provide Certain Requirements For Consumable Food Manufacturing Distributors; To Require A Licensed Entity To Provide A Quarterly Report To The Department; To Require The Department To Implement An Electronic Reporting System; To Provide That Any Consumable Food Manufacturing Distributor Or Consumable Hemp Manufacturer, Processor, Wholesaler Or Retailer That Fails To Timely Report Hemp Products Purchased Or Sold In Mississippi, Or That Purchases Or Sells Any Unlawful Hemp Product, Shall Be Subject To A Fine As Prescribed By The Department, And To Direct That Such Fines Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Impose A 3% Excise Tax On Consumable Hemp Products And To Direct That Proceeds Of Such Tax Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 69-25-211, 69-25-215, 69-25-219, 69-25-221 And 69-25-223, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 41-137-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Is Unlawful For Any Person Or Entity To Sell Or Transfer Products Derived From Any Cannabis Plant To Individuals In The State Of Mississippi, With Certain Exceptions; To Provide Penalties For A Person Or Business Entity That Unlawfully Sells Cannabis Derived Products; To Revise Certain Intent Requirements; To Create New Code Sections To Require Every Manufacturer Of A Consumable Hemp Product That Is Sold For Retail Sale In Mississippi To Execute And Deliver To The Department Of Revenue A Certification Form That Separately Lists Each Brand Name, Category, Product Name And Flavor For Each Consumable Hemp Product That Is Sold In Mississippi; To Direct The Department Of Revenue To Maintain And Make Publicly Available On Its Official Website A Directory That Lists All Consumable Hemp Product Manufacturers, Brand Names, Categories, Product Names And Flavors For Which Certification Forms Have Been Submitted And Approved By The Department Of Revenue, And To Update The Directory At Least Monthly To Ensure Accuracy; To Provide That Consumable Hemp Products Not Listed In The Directory And Intended For Retail Sale In Mississippi Shall Be Subject To Seizure, Forfeiture And Destruction, And May Not Be Purchased Or Sold For Retail Sale In Mississippi; To Provide A Penalty For The Retail Sale Of Consumable Hemp Products Not Included In The Directory And To Direct That Such Penalties Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Require That Consumable Hemp Products May Not Be Sold Or Offered For Sale Unless Certain Clearly Visible Notice Is Posted At The Location Where The Consumable Hemp Product Is Available For Purchase; To Provide Fines For Selling Or Offering To Sell Consumable Hemp Products Without Such Notice And To Direct That Such Fines Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Prohibit The Sale Of Consumable Hemp Products To And The Possession Of Consumable Hemp Products By Minors; To Prohibit Authorized Retail Distributors From Obtaining Consumable Hemp Products From Unauthorized Sources; To Amend Sections 67-3-1, 67-3-3, 67-3-5, 67-3-7, 67-3-9, 67-3-13, 67-3-15, 67-3-17, 67-3-19, 67-3-22, 67-3-25, 67-3-27, 67-3-29, 67-3-41, 67-3-45, 67-3-46, 67-3-48, 67-3-48.1, 67-3-49, 67-3-51, 67-3-52, 67-3-53, 67-3-54, 67-3-55, 67-3-57, 67-3-59, 67-3-61, 67-3-63, 67-3-65, 67-3-67, 67-3-69, 67-3-70, 67-3-73, 67-3-74, 67-1-5, 67-1-18, 67-1-51, 67-1-51.1, 67-1-72, 67-7-3, 67-7-5, 67-7-7, 67-7-9, 67-7-11, 67-9-1, 27-65-241, 27-71-301, 27-71-303, 27-71-307, 27-71-311, 27-71-315, 27-71-317, 27-71-325, 27-71-327, 27-71-333, 27-71-335, 27-71-345, 27-71-349, 27-71-509, 45-9-101 And 97-5-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Legalize The Manufacture And Sale Of Hemp Beverages, To Be Regulated And Taxed In The Same Manner As Beer, Light Wine And Light Spirit Products, Generically Referred To As \"light Intoxicating Beverages\"; To Provide A Current Definition Of \"hemp Beverage,\" And To Provide That Effective On November 12, 2026, \"hemp Beverage\" Means A Nonalcoholic Beverage That Meets The Definition Of \"intoxicating Hemp Product\" In Section 69-25-203, Is Sold In Containers Of No Size Other Than 12 Fluid Ounces, And Contains No More Than The Total Amount Of Thc Permitted In Final Hemp-derived Cannabinoid Products As Defined In 7 Usc § 1639o; To Remove The Parental Consent Exemption For Persons At Least 18 Years Old But Under 21; To Revise Certain Provisions Regarding Notice To Permit Holders Of Complaints Or Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2572/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2572.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2088863,"bill_number":"HB1401","title":"MS Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 37-153-1 Through 37-153-7 And 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; To Amend Reenacted Sections 37-153-5, 37-153-7 And 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Agency Nomenclature And Certain Reporting Deadlines And To Extend The Date Granting An Exemption To The Workforce Investment Board From The Requirements Of The Public Procurement Review Board From Certain Purchases; To Repeal Section 37-153-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Establishment Of A Local Workforce Investment Board In Each Of The Four Workforce Areas Of The State; To Repeal Sections 37-153-11 And 37-153-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Establishment Of One-stop Career Centers Affiliated With The Community And Junior Colleges And Designates The Mississippi Community College Board As The Primary Support Agency To The Workforce Development Centers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1401/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1401.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2088867,"bill_number":"HB1399","title":"District attorneys; require removal from office for certain indictments against.","description":"An Act To Provide That If Any District Attorney Is Indicted For A Crime Related To The Office Of District Attorney Or For A Crime Of Moral Turpitude, He Or She Shall Be Removed From Office By The Governor And The Vacancy Shall Be Filled As Provided By Law; To Provide Certain Compensation To A District Attorney Who Is Removed From Office But The Charges Are Dropped, He Or She Is Acquitted Or Otherwise Not Convicted; To Provide That A District Attorney's Removal From Office Shall Not Create A Presumption Of Guilt For The Underlying Crime; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-833 And 23-15-843, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Special Elections For District Attorneys, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 25-5-1, 25-5-3, 25-5-5, 25-5-7, 25-5-9, 25-5-11, 25-5-13, 25-5-15, 25-5-17, 25-5-19, 25-5-21, 25-5-23, 25-5-25, 25-5-27, 25-5-29, 25-5-31, 25-5-33, 25-5-35 And 25-5-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide A Removal Process For Certain Public Officers, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1399/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1399.xml","sponsor":"Lawrence Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2088872,"bill_number":"HB1428","title":"Stautory rape; revise elements when both are dating and in secondary school.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Elements Of Statutory Rape When Both Are Dating And Secondary School Students; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1428/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1428.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088875,"bill_number":"SB2529","title":"Rare diseases; establish Rare Disease Task Force and establish insurance coverage integrity for rare disease therapies.","description":"An Act To State Legislative Findings Concerning Rare Diseases; To Provide The Purpose Of This Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Rare Disease Task Force; To Provide For The Membership Of The Task Force; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of The Task Force; To Provide For Meetings Of The Task Force; To Provide For Coordination And Oversight Of The Task Force; To Establish Reporting Requirements; To Provide That The Mississippi Insurance Department Shall Provide Staff And Clerical Support To The Task Force; To Grant The Mississippi Insurance Department Rulemaking Authority; To Establish Insurance Coverage Integrity For Rare Disease Therapies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2529/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2529.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2088880,"bill_number":"SB2551","title":"Influenza vaccinations; require hospitals to offer to certain inpatients age 50 and older prior to discharge.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-9-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Hospitals, From October 1 Through March 1 Of Each Year, To Offer, Prior To Discharge, Immunizations Against Influenza Virus To All Inpatients 50 Years Of Age And Older That Are At An Increased Risk Of Influenza Complications, Unless Contraindicated And Contingent Upon The Availability Of The Vaccine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2551/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2551.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2088883,"bill_number":"HB1456","title":"University campus events; require enhanced security measures and collaboration among law enforcement for large events.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Public Safety And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Coordinate To Provide Enhanced Security Measures And Promote Collaboration Among Law Enforcement On University Campuses For Large Events; To Prescribe Duties Of The Department Of Public Safety Under This Act; To Require The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Require Each Institution Of Higher Learning To Post A Prominent Link To The Tip Submission Platform Developed By The Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Section 45-1-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Appoint A Statewide Safety Training Officer Whose Duty It Shall Be To Perform Public Training For Campus Law Enforcement; To Bring Forward Section 45-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1456/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1456.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2088888,"bill_number":"HB1418","title":"Medicaid; provide for reimbursement for vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) surgical implant procedures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Division Of Medicaid Shall Reimburse For Vagus Nerve Stimulation (vns) Surgical Implant Procedures Performed In Hospitals On An Outpatient Basis And In Ambulatory Surgical Facilities And To Prescribe The Rates Of Reimbursement; To Provide That Contracts Entered Into Or Renewed On Or After The Effective Date Of This Act Between The Division And A Managed Care Organization Must Contain A Requirement That The Managed Care Organization Comply With Provision Regarding Reimbursement Rates For Vns Surgical Implant Procedures For Fee-for-service Providers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1418/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1418.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2088891,"bill_number":"SB2570","title":"Regional health authorities; create the Delta Regional Health Authority.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Rural Regional Health Authorities Act Of 2026; To Declare The Legislative Intent Regarding The Purpose Of Regional Health Authorities; To Create The Delta Regional Health Authority; To Provide For The Appointment Of The Governing Board Of Such Authority; To Provide For Participation Agreements Between The Regional Health Authority And The Owners Of Community Hospitals For The Hospitals To Participate In The Regional Health Authority; To Provide That Participating Community Hospitals Will No Longer Be Governed By The Community Hospital Laws But Will Be Governed By The Authority Board; To Provide That The Authority Board May Appoint A Chief Executive Officer Of The Authority; To Specify The Powers And Duties Of The Chief Executive Officer; To Provide That The Authority Board Shall Have All Of The Powers, Authority, Rights, Privileges And Immunities Conferred On The Owners And The Boards Of Trustees Of Community Hospitals; To Prescribe Additional Powers And Duties Of The Regional Health Authority; To Provide That The Authority Shall Be Deemed A \"governmental Entity\" And \"political Subdivision\" For The Purpose Of The Tort Claims Act; To Authorize The Authority To Participate In The Public Employees' Retirement System As A Political Subdivision; To Provide That The Regional Health Authority Shall Be Treated As A Nonstate Governmental Hospital And Shall Have All Rights, Privileges And Entitlements Of A Nonstate Governmental Hospital For Purposes Of The Mississippi Medicaid Program; To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Create And Implement A Supplemental Payment Program To Support The Essential Services And Operations Of The Delta Regional Health Authority; To Provide That Any Consolidation Or Collaboration Involving A Regional Health Authority And Other Public, Private Or Nonprofit Hospitals, Health Care Facilities Or Providers Shall Be Immune From Liability Under The Federal And State Antitrust Or Competition Laws To The Fullest Extent Allowed By Law; To Amend Sections 11-46-1, 41-7-173, 41-13-11, 41-13-15, 41-13-19, 41-13-35, 41-13-47 And 41-13-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2570/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2570.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2088895,"bill_number":"HB1447","title":"Mississippi Social Media Fraud Accountability and Consumer Protection Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Social Media Fraud Accountability And Consumer Protection Act; To Provide That Social Media Platforms Have A Duty Of Care To Protect Users From Fraudulent Advertisers; To Require Identity Verification, Fraud Detection And Reporting Mechanisms; To Mandate The Removal Of Fraudulent Advertisements Within Seventy-two Hours; To Require Quarterly Transparency Reports; To Establish Liability And A Safe Harbor For Compliant Platforms; To Authorize The Attorney General To Bring Civil Action Against Social Media Platforms That Violate This Act; To Provide Individuals Harmed By A Pattern Or Practice That Violates This Act A Private Right Of Action; To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Violation Of This Act Is An Unfair Or Deceptive Business Practice Under Consumer Protection Laws; To Amend Sections 77-3-803 And 77-3-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Caller Id Spoofing In Advertisements; To Amend Section 81-29-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Unauthorized Use Of Bank Names; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1447/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1447.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2088900,"bill_number":"HB1448","title":"Insurance; require insurers to exchange data with Department of Human Services to aid collecting child support arrears.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-19-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Insurers And Insurance Companies To Provide Claim Identifying Information To The Mississippi Department Of Human Services To Enable The Department To Intercept Certain Insurance Payments For Child Support In Arrears; To Establish Penalties Payable To The Department For Insurers Failing To Comply With Requirements Or Willfully Providing False Information; To Require Insurers To Be Fully Compliant With The Provisions Of This Act By July 1, 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1448/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1448.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2088903,"bill_number":"HB1438","title":"DHS and Medicaid; Governor shall select private auditor to determine their compliance with certain laws.","description":"An Act To Direct The Governor To Select A Private Auditor To Perform An Audit Of The Department Of Human Services And The Division Of Medicaid To Determine The Agencies' Compliance With Federal And State Law Regarding Welfare Eligibility And Fraud Prevention; To Require The Private Auditor To Provide A Report To The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, And Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Detailing The Findings Of The Audit Required By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1438/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1438.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2088907,"bill_number":"SB2561","title":"Ibogaine; authorize MSDH to select a consortium to conduct a drug development clinical trial to secure FDA's approval of.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Ibogaine Drug Development Clinical Trial Act; To Authorize The Establishment Of A Consortium To Apply For Selection By The State Department Of Health To Conduct A Drug Development Clinical Trial With Ibogaine And Secure The United States Food And Drug Administration's (fda) Approval Of Ibogaine As A Medication For The Treatment Of Opioid Use Disorder, Co-occurring Substance Use Disorder, And Any Other Neurological Or Mental Health Condition For Which Ibogaine Demonstrates Efficacy; To Require The Consortium To Submit To The Department A Proposal For Purposes Of Conducting An Ibogaine Drug Development Clinical Trial, And Specify What The Proposal Must Include; To Provide That After Selecting A Consortium, The Department Shall Enter Into An Interagency Contract With The Consortium To Provide Funding To Implement The Consortium's Proposed Ibogaine Drug Development Clinical Trial; To Specify What The Interagency Contract Must Include; To Provide That The Department May Not Disburse Funds To Or For A Selected Consortium Under The Interagency Contract Until The Consortium Receives And The Department Verifies The Receipt Of Matching Funds From Sources Other Than The State; To Require The Selected Consortium To Submit An Investigational New Drug (ind) Application With The Fda And Seek A Breakthrough Therapy Designation For Ibogaine From The Fda; To Require The Selected Consortium To Enter Into An Agreement With A Consortium Established By The Government Of Another State That Has Submitted An Investigational New Drug (ind) Application To The Fda And Has Requested A Breakthrough Therapy Designation For Ibogaine From The Fda; To Require The Selected Consortium To Work With The Fda To Coordinate The Drug Development Trial In Mississippi With Ibogaine Drug Development Trials That Are Being Conducted In Other States; To Provide That Only An Institution Of Higher Learning Or A Hospital May Serve As A Trial Site For Conducting An Ibogaine Drug Development Clinical Trial; To Provide For Allocation Of The Revenue Attributable To All Intellectual Property Rights And Other Commercial Rights Arising From The Drug Development Clinical Trial Conducted By A Consortium During The Period For Which The Trial Is Funded And Any Following Period Of Commercialization; To Provide That If Ibogaine Is Approved By The Fda To Treat A Medical Condition, A Physician Who Has Prescribed Ibogaine For A Patient Shall Supervise The Administration Of Ibogaine At A Hospital Or Other Licensed Health Care Facility To Ensure The Patient's Safety While The Patient Is Under The Influence Of Ibogaine; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2561/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2561.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2088911,"bill_number":"HB1433","title":"Bail bonds; require defendant to be returned to custody for failure to renew.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-5-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Bonds To Be Assessed By The Court For Renewal 6 Months Before The Date Of Expiration For Such Bonds; To Return Into Custody Of The Committing Court Any Person Who Fails To Renew A Bond When Such Renewal Is Necessary As Determined By The Court; To Amend Section 99-5-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Sheriff To Return To The Custody Of The Court Certain Defendants Who Fail To Renew His Or Her Bail Bond; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1433/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1433.xml","sponsor":"Justis Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":2088914,"bill_number":"HB1432","title":"MS Legislature District Project Allocation Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Legislative District Project Allocation Program, Which Shall Be Administered By The Department Of Finance And Administration To Provide Funds For Public-purpose Projects In Legislative Districts Of The Members Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate; To Authorize Each Member Of The Legislature To Designate One Or More Eligible Projects Within His Or Her District, Subject To Administrative Review For Legal And Fiscal Compliance; To Specify The Types Of Projects That Are Eligible Uses For The Funds; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Review All Project Designations Solely For Compliance With Applicable Constitutional, Statutory, And Fiscal Requirements, And Upon Approval, Shall Disburse Funds In Accordance With State Procurement, Contracting, And Grant Administration Laws; To Provide That No Member Of The Legislature Shall Exercise Control Over Funds After Project Designation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1432/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1432.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2088918,"bill_number":"HB1425","title":"Legislative assistants; authorize members of the Legislature to hire.","description":"An Act To Authorize Each Member Of The Legislature To Hire A Part-time Legislative Assistant; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1425/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1425.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2088940,"bill_number":"HB1559","title":"PERS; include first responders hired after March 1, 2026, in Tier 4 membership in the system.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That First Responders Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Be Included In Tier 4 Membership In The System; To Define First Responders As Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Service Providers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1559/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1559.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2088943,"bill_number":"HB1599","title":"City of Brandon; extend repealer on tax on sales of prepared food and drink at restaurants and bars.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 946, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Amended By Chapter 922, Local And Private Laws Of 2014, As Amended By Chapter 941, Local And Private Laws Of 2016, As Amended By Chapter 935, Local And Private Laws Of 2018, As Amended By Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 2023, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2028, To July 1, 2032, On The Law That Authorizes The City Of Brandon, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Sale Of Prepared Food And Beverages In Restaurants And Bars Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1599/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1599.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2088947,"bill_number":"HB1605","title":"MS Artifical Intelligence and Stem Eduaction Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence And Stem Education Innovation Act; To Authorize The Use Of Artificial Intelligence To Support Stem Instruction In Public Schools; To Create Pilot Programs For Ai-assisted Learning, Teacher Support, And Career Pathways; To Provide Safeguards For Student Data Privacy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1605/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1605.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2088950,"bill_number":"HB1536","title":"ST: 2024 Local Improvements Project Fund; revise purpose of certain project and increase maximum amount of funds for the project.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 10 Of Chapter 534, Laws Of 2024, As Amended By Section 3 Of Chapter 510, Laws Of 2025, To Revise The Purpose Of A Certain Project Funded With Monies Disbursed From The 2024 Local Improvements Projects Fund And Increase The Maximum Amount Of The Funds For The Project; To Direct The State Treasurer To Transfer The Sum Of $450,000.00 From The Capital Expense Fund Into The 2024 Local Improvements Projects Fund For The Purpose Of Funding That Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1536/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1536.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2088956,"bill_number":"HB1579","title":"PERS; law enforcement officers hired after 3-1-26 may receive retirement allowance after 20 years of service.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Law Enforcement Officers Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance After 20 Years Of Service Regardless Of Age; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1579/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1579.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2088960,"bill_number":"HB1590","title":"Mississippi Uniform Controlled Substance Analog Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Controlled Substance Analog Act; To Amend Section 41-29-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; To Bring Forward Sections 41-29-113 And 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Uniform Controlled Substances Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1590/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1590.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2088964,"bill_number":"HB1544","title":"Sales tax; exempt certain sales of tangible personal property and services to churches.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Or Services To A Church That Is Exempt From Federal Income Taxation Under The United States Internal Revenue Code For Use Solely In The Propagation Of Its Creed Or Carrying On Its Customary Nonprofit Religious Activities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1544/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1544.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2088966,"bill_number":"HB1529","title":"Efficiency and Transparency; revise certain laws to increase through state government.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Identify Underutilized State Vehicles On Agency Inventories; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Identify State Employees Who Use Privately Owned Vehicles In Their Official Capacity And Charge More Than $15,000.00 In Travel Mileage Reimbursement In The Most Recently Completed Fiscal Year; To Amend Section 25-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Grant The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services Certain Powers Related To The Oversight Of Agency Procurement Of Cellular Services And The Approval And Oversight Of Security Protocols For Electronic Payment Systems Used By State Agencies; To Create New Section 25-53-125.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Information Technology Services To Collect Certain Information On Cellular Communication Plans Used By State Agencies; To Amend Section 27-65-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Discounts Allowed To Vendors Who Pay Their Sales Taxes On Time; To Amend Sections 27-104-7 And 29-5-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Establish Shared Office Space And Shared Support Services For Certain Designated Agencies; To Amend Section 27-104-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Cooperate With The Department Of Information Technology Services For Data Security Concerns; To Amend Section 35-7-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifications For The Appointment Of Members Of The Mississippi Veterans' Home Purchase Board And To Require Ethics Training For Confirmed Members Of The Board; To Amend Section 35-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Mississippi Veterans' Home Purchase Board Set Its Interest Rates Consistently Between One And Two Percent Below Market Rates; To Amend Section 35-7-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A 2% Administrative Expense Allowance For The Administration Of The Veterans' Home Purchase Board Revolving Fund In Conformity With Other Provisions Of Law; To Require The Peer Committee To Prepare A Report On Certain School District Implementation Of Efficiency Measures; To Amend Section 37-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Education To Aid School Districts In Creating Technology And Disaster Recovery Plans; To Require The Department To Develop A Plan Template And Provide Guidance Documents For Technology Staff Developing Such Plans; To Require The Department To Conduct Certain Surveys Related To Technology Programs At Least Every Two Years; To Amend Section 37-13-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Develop Guidance For School Districts To Increase Efficiency And Productivity In Nutrition Programs; To Amend Section 37-28-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Staggered Terms Of Office For The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board; To Amend Section 37-28-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board May Receive Up To 3% Of Annual Per-pupil Allocations Received By A Charter School From State And Local Funds For Each Charter School It Authorizes; To Amend Section 37-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Annually Review Its Accounting Manual To Determine Whether Revisions Would Improve Detail, Clarity And Accuracy Of School District Revenues And Expenses; To Amend Section 37-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Develop Guidance For School Districts To Improve Transportation Services And Reduce Costs Related To Bus Routes; To Amend Section 37-151-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Enrollment Figures Used In The Pro Rata Local Ad Valorem Tax Calculation; To Amend Section 47-5-579, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Program Withholdings From Participants Of The Prison Industries Corporation's Work Initiative Program To Be Calculated Based On Participant Wages After Mandatory Deductions; To Require Accounting Of Any Dependent Support Payments, Fines, Restitutions, Fees Or Costs As Ordered By The Court Be Reported For Each Work Initiative Participant; To Require That The Remaining Sentence Length Of Work Initiative Participants Be Collected, Maintained And Reported; To Require That A Financial Account Creation Date For Work Program Participants Be Collected And Maintained; To Amend Section 73-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Requirements For Dental Hygienists Practicing Under General Supervision; To Authorize General Supervision Practice For Non-invasive Routine Services In Licensed Nursing Homes, Institutions For The Aged Or Infirm, And Correctional Facilities; To Bring Forward Section 35-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Repeal Sections 57-89-1, 57-89-3, 57-89-7 And 57-89-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1529/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1529.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2088973,"bill_number":"HB1494","title":"Dyslexia; require that educator preparation programs include course on teaching students with.","description":"An Act To Provide That Beginning With The 2027-2028 School Year, The Standards And Criteria For Educator Preparation Programs In The State Set By The Commission On Teacher And Administrator Education, Certification And Licensure And Development Must Include Not Less Than Three Credit Hours On Teaching Students With Dyslexia Within The Existing Credit Hour Requirements; To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1494/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1494.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2088976,"bill_number":"HB1520","title":"Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty Property; authorize transfer to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History To Donate And Transfer Title To The Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty Property To The Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1520/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1520.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2088979,"bill_number":"HB1551","title":"Nitrous oxide; prohibit recreational sale of.","description":"An Act To Create A New Section 41-80-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Knowing Sale Of Nitrous Oxide Products For The Purpose Of Intoxication, Particularly To Minors; To Preserve Legitimate Medical, Dental, Automotive, And Culinary Uses; To Provide Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1551/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1551.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2088981,"bill_number":"HB1554","title":"Medicaid; exempt Medicare-certified long-term acute hospitals from hospital assessment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Medicare-certified Long-term Acute Care Hospitals From The Hospital Assessment For The Medicaid Program, Subject To Approval By The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1554/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1554.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2088985,"bill_number":"HB1564","title":"Catfish; class as game fish.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Move Fish In The Catfish Family From Nongame Gross Fish Class To Game Fish Class; To Bring Forward Section 49-7-9.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Commercial Fishing Licenses, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1564/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1564.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2088989,"bill_number":"HB1626","title":"Distance learning; require SDE approval of online courses and prohibit public funds for cost of courses not accredited.","description":"An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Approve Courses Made Available To Public School Students Through Online Classes Through The Mississippi Online Course Approval (moca) In The Office Of Curriculum And Instruction; To Prohibit The Use Of Public Funds To Defray The Cost Of Online Courses That Are Not Accredited; To Bring Forward Sections 37-67-1, 37-68-7 And 37-161-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1626/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1626.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2088992,"bill_number":"HB1610","title":"MS Earned Parole Eligibility Act of 2021; remove repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Automatic Repealer On The Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act Of 2021; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1610/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1610.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2088995,"bill_number":"HB1545","title":"Professional engineering firms; prohibit from including markups when assessing fees and costs for municipal services performed by.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Professional Engineering Firms From Including Markups When Assessing Fees Or Costs For Work Performed For A Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1545/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1545.xml","sponsor":"Tracey Rosebud"},
{"bill_id":2089002,"bill_number":"HB1565","title":"Driver education; require driving experience to be included in as a requirement for issuance of driver's license.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-1-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Education Requirements For A Person Seeking A Driver's License On Or After July 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1565/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1565.xml","sponsor":"Tracey Rosebud"},
{"bill_id":2089006,"bill_number":"HB1528","title":"Teacher licensure; revise provisions related to educator preparation programs and criteria for entry.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Relating To Teacher And Administrator Licensure, To Coincide With Collegiate Educator Preparation Programs; To Revise The Qualifications For Entry Into Educator Preparation Programs By Removing The Minimum 21 Act Score Or Sat Equivalent, Praxis Passing Score And 3.0 Gpa Requirement Necessary Prior To Admission Into An Approved Educator Preparation Program For Traditional And Nontraditional Teaching Routes To Receive A Standard License; To Require Participants In The Teach Mississippi Institute To Complete Two Semester, Six-hour Internships, And An Allowance Of A Maximum Of 15 Credit Hours For Receipt Of A Provisional Teaching License; To Establish The Mississippi Medical Education Pipeline And Readiness Act; To State The Purpose Of The Act Is To Establish A Coordinated Medical Education Pipeline Beginning In High School And Continuing Through Undergraduate Study, Set Uniform Readiness Standards For Students Pursuing Medical Education, Increase The Number Of Mississippi Students Admitted To Medical School, Improve Diversity In The Medical Workforce, And Strengthen The State's Health Care Delivery Capacity; To Establish The Mississippi Medical Education Pipeline Program, A Statewide Initiative Jointly Administered By The Mississippi Department Of Education, The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The University Of Mississippi Medical Center, Which Shall Provide A Structured Pathway From High School Through College For Students Seeking Admission To Medical School; To Prescribe The Duties Of Mde, Ihl And Ummc; To Provide That Students May Apply To Enter The Pipeline Beginning In The 9th Grade; To Provide That Mde, Ihl And Ummc Shall Jointly Publish An Annual Report; To Require Mde, Ihl And Ummc To Jointly Promulgate Rules Necessary For The Program's Implementation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1528/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1528.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2089009,"bill_number":"HB1515","title":"Municipal annual audits; authorize certain small municipalities to prepare annual compilation report in lieu of audit.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-35-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Municipality With A Population Of 3,000 Or Less May Employ A Competent Accountant Or Auditor To Prepare An Annual Compilation Report And Compliance Letter In Lieu Of An Annual Audit When Such Audit Will Be A Financial Hardship On The Municipality; To Provide The Preparation Of Such Report And Letter Shall Be Paid For By The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1515/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1515.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2089012,"bill_number":"HB1503","title":"Department of Health; prohibit from requiring fluoridation in water systems.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-26-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Board Of Health Shall Not Require Community Public Water Systems, Nontransient, Noncommunity Public Water Systems, Public Water Systems Or Semi-public Water Systems To Fluoridate Water Or To Acquire And Install Fluoridation Treatment Equipment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1503/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1503.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2089016,"bill_number":"HB1546","title":"Human Trafficking; exclude from expungement felony violations of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Expunction Of Criminal Record By Reducing The Waiting Period For Eligibility; To Prohibit The Expungement Of The Felony Crimes Of Promoting Or Procuring Prostitution; To Amend Section 97-3-54.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Minors Are Not Liable For Nonviolent Criminal Activity That Takes Place During Victimization; To Amend Section 97-3-54.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Vacatur Of Prostitution Convictions Also Applies To Adjudication Of Delinquency; To Provide That Victims Of Human Trafficking May Request The Court To Expunge Misdemeanor And Nonviolent Convictions That Were A Direct Result Of Their Victimization; To Provide An Affirmative Defense To Certain Criminal Charges That Directly Result From Trafficking A Victim; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1546/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1546.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2089020,"bill_number":"HB1615","title":"Enhanced penalties for crimes against certain persons; include certain CPS employees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Social Services Occupational Group Employees From The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services To The Enhanced Penalty Group; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1615/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1615.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2089026,"bill_number":"HB1532","title":"\"The MS Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 79-39-1, 79-39-3, 79-39-5, 79-39-7, 79-39-9, 79-39-11, 79-39-13, 79-39-15 And 79-39-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Business Fraud Prevention Act; To Amend Sections 79-4-1.25 And 79-29-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1532/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1532.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2089029,"bill_number":"HB1523","title":"Farm equipment grant program; create.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Establish A Program To Make Grants To Farmers To Assist With The Purchase Of New Farm Tractors And Parts And Labor Used To Maintain And/or Repair Such Tractors, And New Farm Implements Taxed At The Rate Of 1.5% Under Section 27-65-17; To Provide An Application Process For The Program; To Create The \"farm Equipment Grant Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Used By The Department Of Finance And Administration, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, To Make Grants Under This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of The State Sales Tax Revenue Collected From The Retail Sales Of Farm Tractors And Parts And Labor Used To Maintain And/or Repair Such Tractors, And Farm Implements Taxed At The Rate Of 1.5% Under Section 27-65-17, Shall Be Deposited Into The Farm Equipment Grant Fund Created In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1523/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1523.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2089033,"bill_number":"HB1525","title":"Counties; authorize to participate in a group purchasing program operated by the Mississippi Association of Supervisors.","description":"An Act To Create A New Section To Authorize Counties To Participate In Group Purchasing Programs Operated By The Mississippi Association Of Supervisors; To Amend Sections 31-7-12 And 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1525/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1525.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2089036,"bill_number":"HB1566","title":"Public utility; include Hinshaw natural gas pipeline systems in the definition of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Hinshaw Natural Gas Pipelines Shall Be Subject To The Regulation And Jurisdiction Of The Public Service Commission With Regard To Rates, Services And Facilities; To Define The Term \"hinshaw Natural Gas Pipeline\"; To Amend Section 77-3-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Hinshaw Natural Gas Pipelines Must Seek Authorization From The Commission Prior To The Construction, Acquisition, Extension, And Operation Of Pipeline Systems; To Provide That Pipelines Are Not Required To Seek Authority Related To Certain Minor Construction Activities; To Require That All Jurisdictional Contracts Between The Hinshaw Pipeline And Any Third Party Be Filed With The Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1566/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1566.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2089040,"bill_number":"HB1537","title":"MS Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention, Child Safety, and Domestic Violence; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Task Force On Gun Violence Prevention, Child Safety And Domestic Violence; To Prescribe The Purpose Of The Task Force; To Provide The Members And Duties Of The Task Force; To Provide Certain Reporting Of The Task Force Regarding Legislative And Policy Recommendations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1537/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1537.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2089047,"bill_number":"HB1620","title":"Bayou Casotte Industrial Zone Establishment Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"bayou Casotte Industrial Zone Establishment Act\"; To Provide For Certain Legislative Findings; To Provide That A Municipality May Not Annex Any Portion Of The Area Comprising The Bayou Casotte Industrial Zone; To Amend Section 21-1-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 21-1-27, 21-1-29, 21-1-31, 21-1-33, 21-1-35, 21-1-37, 21-1-39 And 21-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of Law Relating To The Extension Or Contraction Of Municipal Corporate Boundaries, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Exempts Various Types Of Property From Ad Valorem Taxation, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1620/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1620.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":2089049,"bill_number":"HB1622","title":"Small Community Hospital Pilot Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Small Community Hospital Pilot Program; To Define The Term \"small Community Hospital\" As Used In This Section; To Provide That Such A Hospital Shall Receive An Exemption From The Requirement To Obtain A Certificate Of Need; To Provide That Small Community Hospitals Within The Delta Public Health Region As Designated By The Mississippi State Department Of Health (department) Shall Receive Two Such Exemptions; To Provide That Such Exemption Shall Be Limited To The Main Building Campus Of The Small Community Hospital And A Five-mile Radius Around The Main Building Campus; To Provide That An Exemption Shall Not Extend To Clinics Or Other Facilities Owned Or Operated By The Small Community Hospital That Are Not Located On The Main Campus, And Shall Not Apply To A Service For Which There Is A General Certificate Of Need Moratorium Or To Applications That Would Place The Licensed Hospital Receiving The Exemption Within 35 Miles Of Another Licensed Hospital; To Authorize The State Health Officer To Issue A License To Operate An End-stage Renal Disease (esrd) Facility For Not More Than Eight Small Community Hospitals; To Authorize The State Health Officer To Issue A License To Operate A Geriatric Psychiatric Unit To Any Small Community Hospital; To Provide That The Decision Of The State Health Officer To Issue A License Under This Program Is Final, And Not Subject To Judicial Review; To Set Forth Legislative Findings As To The Current Moratoria Regarding Multiple Certificate Of Need Service Types; To Direct The Department, In Conjunction With The Division Of Medicaid, To Review And Report By December 1, 2026, And On December 1 Of Each Second Year Thereafter, On Capacity And Utilization Data, Medicaid Expenditure Trends, Evidence Of Excess Capacity Or Unmet Need, Five-year Fiscal Projections Under Continuation And Removal Scenarios, And State Fiscal Exposure Related To Health Care; To Amend Section 41-7-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, As Amended By House Bill No. 3, 2026 Regular Session, To Exempt From The Requirement Of A Certificate Of Need Any Activity Conducted Or Undertaken In Issaquena County Or Humphreys County That Would Otherwise Require A Certificate Of Need, Except That The Moratoria On The Issuance Of Certain Certificates Of Need Shall Apply To Activities In Those Counties; To Amend Section 41-7-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Party Aggrieved By The Final Order Of The State Department Of Health To Approve An Application For A Certificate Of Need That Exercises The Right Of Appeal Shall Be Required To Reimburse The Applicant Whose Application Was Approved For All Attorney, Consultant And Other Fees Related To The Appeal If Such Final Order Is Not Vacated Or Set Aside By The Chancery Court Or By The Supreme Court Of The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-23","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1622/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1622.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2089053,"bill_number":"HB1500","title":"Motion Picture and Television Competitiveness Incentive Pilot Program; require MDA to establish.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Establish The Motion Picture And Television Competitiveness Incentive Pilot Program To Attract, Retain, And Support Major Motion Picture, Television, And Digital Media Productions Filming Within The State Of Mississippi; To Create The \"motion Picture And Television Competitiveness Incentive Pilot Program Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That The Fund Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority And Used For Providing Incentives Under This Act; To Provide The Purposes For Which Incentives Provided Under This Act May Be Used; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1500/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1500.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2089057,"bill_number":"HB1517","title":"\"Mississippi Second Chance Act\"; enact.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"mississippi Second Chance Act\"; To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Parole Eligibility For Persons Sentenced For Crimes Of Violence; To Provide That Persons Sentenced For Certain Violent Offenses Shall Be Eligible For Parole After Serving Fifty Percent Or Fifteen Years, Whichever Is Less, Of The Sentence Or Sentences Imposed; To Provide Parole Eligibility For Persons Sentenced For Murder In The First Degree After Serving Twenty-five Years And For Persons Sentenced For Murder In The Second Degree After Serving Twenty Years; To Amend Section 47-7-3.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Decrease The Number Of Years Served For Committing Certain Crimes Of Violence Before Being Released By The Department Of Corrections; To Amend Sections 99-19-81, 99-19-83, And 99-19-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Parole Eligibility For Persons Sentenced As Habitual Offenders After Serving Ten Years; To Provide That These Amendments Shall Apply Retroactively; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1517/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1517.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2089061,"bill_number":"HB1518","title":"Persons wrongfully sentenced; allow compensation for in same manner as persons wrongfully convicted.","description":"An Act To Create New Sections 11-44-4 And 11-44-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Wrongfully Sentenced Beyond The Maximum Sentence Authorized By Law For A Felony Shall Be Compensated In The Same Manner As A Person Who Was Wrongfully Convicted Of A Felony; To Amend Sections 11-44-1, 11-44-5, 11-44-7 And 11-44-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 11-44-3, 11-44-11, 11-44-13 And 11-44-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1518/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1518.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2089066,"bill_number":"HB1539","title":"School districts; require teachers and other licensed personnel to be paid on a semimonthly basis.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-9-39 And 37-151-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Teachers And Other Licensed Personnel Employed By School Districts To Be Paid On A Semimonthly Basis; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1539/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1539.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2089071,"bill_number":"HB1585","title":"School districts; require evaluation of and reporting on costs associated with technology acquisition.","description":"An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules Requiring All School Boards To Evaluate Certain Cost And Performance Metrics When Acquiring Technology, Computer Hardware, And Software; To Require Each Governing Board Of A School District Or Charter School To Submit An Annual Report To The State Board Of Education Regarding The Operation, Repair Needs And Repair Or Replacement Costs Of School Technology Device Inventory; To Require The Board To Submit An Annual Report To The Legislature Summarizing The Reports Received From The School Districts, Which Shall Include Recommendations To Reduce Break/fix Rates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1585/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1585.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2089075,"bill_number":"HB1574","title":"Teachers education; require partnership between community colleges and 4-year colleges to facilitate streamlined process to degree.","description":"An Act To Facilitate In The Education Of Persons Desiring To Pursue A Career In Teaching By Requiring Community And Junior College Presidents To Secure Partnerships With Four-year Colleges And Universities; To Require Partnership Agreements To Provide For The Streamlined Transfer Of Credits From A Community Or Junior College To A College Or University; To Encourage The Community And Junior Colleges To Pursue Agreements With At Least One Degree-granting Institution Offering Classes In The Community Or Junior College District; To Require A Partnership Agreement To Be Reduced To A Memorandum Of Understanding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1574/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1574.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2089079,"bill_number":"HB1621","title":"Hazardous waste disposal; revise certain provisions regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-17-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Prohibits Disposal Of Hazardous Waste By The Use Of Underground Injection Methods; To Amend Section 17-17-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That The Permit Board Consider The Extent To Which Proposed Commercial Hazardous Waste Management Facilities Conform With The Mississippi Capacity Assurance Plan And Any Interstate Or Regional Agreements; To Amend Section 17-17-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Legislative Findings Of Compliance With Federal Law; To Amend Section 17-17-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1621/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1621.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2089083,"bill_number":"HB1594","title":"Raw milk; authorize individual sales and consumption of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-31-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sale Of Raw Milk To Individual Consumers For Consumption; To Provide For Certain Labeling Requirements For Sales Of Raw Milk; To Bring Forward Section 75-29-951, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1594/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1594.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2089087,"bill_number":"HB1580","title":"Medicare Advantage, Part D and supplements; impose certain requirements on companies that offer them to MS residents.","description":"An Act To Impose Certain Requirements On Companies That Offer Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part D Plans And Medicare Supplement Policies To Residents Of Mississippi; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Enforce The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1580/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1580.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2089092,"bill_number":"HB1600","title":"Administrative forfeiture for seized property; bring forward section related to unlawful controlled substances.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Section 41-29-176, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Was Repealed By Operation Of Law On July 1, 2018; To Provide Administrative Forfeiture Procedures For Certain Seized Property Under The Uniform Controlled Substances Law That Has A Value Of Less Than Twenty Thousand Dollars; To Amend Section 41-29-160, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Language In The Section; To Bring Forward Sections 41-29-154, 41-29-155, 41-29-157, 41-29-159, 41-29-161, 41-29-163, 41-29-165, 41-29-167, 41-29-168, 41-29-169, 41-29-171, 41-29-173, 41-29-175, 41-29-176.1, 41-29-177, 41-29-179, 41-29-181, 41-29-183, 41-29-185, 41-29-187 And 41-29-189, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Forfeiture Of Drug Paraphernalia And Personal Property As Result Of Crimes Related To Controlled Substances, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1600/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1600.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2089096,"bill_number":"HB1498","title":"Therapists; prohibit from sexual relationship with patients.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 97-3-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Crime For A Therapist Who Engages In Sexual Contact With A Patient; To Amend Section 97-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Term \"therapist\" In The Provision Of Law That Regulates The Crime Of Sexual Battery; To Amend Section 73-54-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Marriage And Family Therapists; To Amend Section 73-53-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Social Workers; To Amend Section 73-30-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Licensed Professional Counselors; To Amend Section 73-31-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Psychologists; To Amend Section 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Physicians; To Bring Forward Section 97-3-97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Definitions For The Crime Of Sexual Battery; To Bring Forward Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Penalties For The Crime Of Sexual Battery; To Provide Additional Immunity For Any Person Who, In Good Faith, Reports Abuse, Neglect Or Commercial Sexual Exploitation; To Require Any Person Or Entity Who Learns That An Adult Was Abused As A Child By A Person Who Was Or Is Associated With The Person Or Entity; To Provide Immunity To Such Person For Reporting; To Amend Sections 43-21-353 And 97-3-54.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Immunity For The Reporter Of Sexual Abuse Which May Be Incurred As A Result Of Reporting; To Bring Forward Section 97-5-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Mandatory Reporting, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1498/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1498.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2089100,"bill_number":"HB1581","title":"Mobile sports betting; include tidelands and child support.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To Provide That \"online Race Book\" And \"online Sports Pool\" Betting Shall Be Legal In This State; To Require A Platform That Operates An Online Sports Pool Or Online Race Book To A Manufacturer's And Distributor's License; To Authorize Licensed Gaming Establishments To Contract With No More Than One Platform; To Provide That A Platform Shall Only Accept Wagers From Players Located In Mississippi; To Require The Platform Contract For Geofencing And Age Verification; To Prohibit Play By Any Person Under The Age Of 21; To Amend Sections 97-33-17, 75-76-5 And 75-76-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 75-76-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Inclusion Of Online Race Book And Sports Book For Gaming Licensing; To Amend Section 75-76-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Licensed Gaming Establishment To Display The License Of The Platform It Is Contracted With; To Amend Section 75-76-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception For An Office In This State For Platforms; To Bring Forward Sections 75-76-211, 75-76-55, 75-76-205 And 75-76-175, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Corporate Gaming Establishments, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 75-76-177, 75-76-101 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Certain Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 97-33-305 And 97-33-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Gaming Establishments, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 97-33-25, 75-76-129 And 75-76-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Provisions For Gaming; To Bring Forward Sections 97-33-1 And 97-33-7, Which Restrict Certain Types Of Wagers, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 7-11-11, 29-1-107, 29-15-1, 29-15-3, 29-15-5, 29-15-9, 29-15-10, 29-15-13 And 59-7-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate The Authority Of The Secretary Of State Regarding Tidelands, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 59-15-1, 75-76-67, 87-1-5, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Related To The Powers Of The Gaming Commission, For Internal Statutory Updates; To Amend Section 43-19-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Collaborate With The Department Of Human Services To Establish Rules To Withhold Gaming Winnings Of Persons With Outstanding Child Support Arrearages; To Create New Section 43-19-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Procedure To Encumber Gaming Winnings For The Payment Of Child Support; To Amend Sections 75-76-33 And 93-11-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1581/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1581.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":2089105,"bill_number":"HB1619","title":"Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 45-38-1, 45-38-3, 45-38-5, 45-38-7, 45-38-9, 45-38-11 And 45-38-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1619/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1619.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2089108,"bill_number":"HC40","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that the people have the right to propose new statutes and amend or repeal existing statutes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing Amendments To Sections 33, 56, 61 And 72, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That The People Reserve To Themselves The Right To Exercise The Legislative Power Of The State To Propose New Laws And To Amend Or Repeal Existing Laws By Initiative, And To Approve Or Reject The Same In An Election Independent Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC40/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0040.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":2089113,"bill_number":"HB1586","title":"Revocation of probation, post-release supervision or suspension of sentencing; authorize before commencement if new felony committed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-37.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Standard Of Proof That A Court Uses When Determining Whether An Offenders Probation May Be Revoked; To Provide That Probation, Post-release Supervision Or Suspension Of Sentence May Be Revoked Prior To Its Commencement If A New Felony Crime Is Committed Prior To Its Commencement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1586/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1586.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2089116,"bill_number":"HB1534","title":"Mississippi Energy Security and Agricultural Growth Act; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Energy Security And Agricultural Growth Act; To Define Permissible Sources Of Clean And Renewable Energy To Include Advanced Natural Gas And Renewable Natural Gas; To Provide For The Protection Of Ratepayer Affordability; To Authorize Agricultural Producers To Contribute To The State's Energy Grid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1534/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1534.xml","sponsor":"Jay McKnight"},
{"bill_id":2089124,"bill_number":"HB1519","title":"Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program; revise students eligible for assistance.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-106-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Student Will Be Eligible To Receive A Grant Under The Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program If The Student Is A Legal Resident Of The State Of Mississippi, Is Currently Enrolled As A Full-time Undergraduate Student At An Eligible Public Or Private Institution Of Higher Learning In The State Of Mississippi, Has Successfully Completed A Minimum Of Forty-five Semester Credit Hours At An Accredited Institution Of Higher Learning, Has Maintained A Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average Of 3.5 On A 4.0 Scale At The Time Of Application And Renewal And Meets All Other Non-academic Requirements Of The Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1519/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1519.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2089127,"bill_number":"HB1571","title":"ARPA programs and funds; direct transfer of certain available and unexpended funds on September 30, 2026.","description":"N Act To Bring Forward Section 1, Chapter 489, Laws Of 2025, Which Sets Forth The Agencies That Administer Certain Grant Funds Subject To A Reporting Requirement To The Department Of Finance And Administration, For Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 2, Chapter 489, Laws Of 2025, To Enumerate Which Entities Are Required To Report Under This Section; To Amend Section 4, Chapter 509, Laws Of 2024, As Amended By Section 3, Chapter 489, Laws Of 2025, To Direct Certain Agencies To Notify The Department Of Finance And Administration If A Subgrantee Has Not Made A Reimbursement Request In Two Consecutive Reporting Periods; To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Transfer Certain Available Funds To The Arpa-mdot Maintenance Project Fund; To Direct The State Fiscal Officer, On Or After September 30, 2026, To Determine The Amount Of Funds That Are Available Or Unexpended Under Certain Programs; To Direct The Transfer Of Available Or Unexpended Funds To Certain Funds Within The State Treasury; To Authorize The State Fiscal Officer To Classify And Transfer The Remaining Balance, If Any, Of The Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund To Assign Remaining Funds To Eligible Uses At The Direction Of The Governor In Order To Fully Expend All Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds By December 31, 2026; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Report On Certain Transfers And Remaining Funds; To Provide That In Carrying Out Certain Responsibilities For Any Contract Under The Purview Of The Public Procurement Review Board, The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Be Exempt From Any Requirement That The Public Procurement Review Board Approve Any Personal Or Professional Services Contracts Or Pre-approve Any Solicitation Of Such Contracts; To Create New Section 65-1-141.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Special Fund Within The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Arpa-mdot Project Lost Revenue Fund; To Create A Special Fund Within The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Arpa-dfa-office Of Insurance Lost Revenue Fund; To Amend Section 37-106-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Skilled Nursing Home And Hospital Nurses Retention Loan Repayment Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Amend Section 37-153-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds Provided By The American Rescue Plan Act (arpa) Workforce Development And Retention Act Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Amend Section 37-153-217, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds Provided By The American Rescue Plan Act (arpa) Nurse/allied Health Workforce Development And Retention Act Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Amend Section 37-185-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Independent Schools Infrastructure Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 37-185-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Mississippi Association Of Independent Colleges And Universities Infrastructure Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 41-3-16.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Arpa Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On A Subsection Within This Section; To Amend Section 41-9-371, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Mississippi Hospital Sustainability Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Amend Section 41-139-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Covid-19 Mississippi Local Provider Innovation Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Amend Section 41-14-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Covid-19 Hospital Expanded Capacity Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 49-2-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Mississippi Municipality And County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On A Subsection Within This Section; To Amend Sections 57-123-7 And 57-123-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Funds Provided To Destination Marketing Organizations Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-23","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1571/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1571.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2089131,"bill_number":"HB1603","title":"Trespass; remove reference to property rights.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-10-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Language Regarding Property Rights Restrictions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1603/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1603.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2089136,"bill_number":"HB1595","title":"Commissioner of Education for Mississippi Delta School Districts; create position for.","description":"An Act To Create The Commissioner Of Education For The Mississippi Delta Act; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of The Commissioner; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1595/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1595.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2089140,"bill_number":"HB1568","title":"Therapists; create a felony for those who have sexual contact with patients.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 97-3-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Crime For A Therapist Who Engages In Sexual Contact With A Patient; To Amend Section 97-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Term \"therapist\" In The Provision Of Law That Regulates The Crime Of Sexual Battery; To Amend Section 73-54-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Marriage And Family Therapists; To Amend Section 73-53-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Social Workers; To Amend Section 73-30-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Licensed Professional Counselors; To Amend Section 73-31-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Psychologists; To Amend Section 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Physicians; To Bring Forward Section 97-3-97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Definitions For The Crime Of Sexual Battery; To Bring Forward Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Penalties For The Crime Of Sexual Battery; To Provide Additional Immunity For Any Person Who, In Good Faith, Reports Abuse, Neglect Or Commercial Sexual Exploitation; To Require Any Person Or Entity Who Learns That An Adult Was Abused As A Child By A Person Who Was Or Is Associated With The Person Or Entity; To Provide Immunity To Such Person For Reporting; To Amend Sections 43-21-353 And 97-3-54.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Immunity For The Reporter Of Sexual Abuse Which May Be Incurred As A Result Of Reporting; To Bring Forward Section 97-5-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Mandatory Reporting, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1568/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1568.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2089145,"bill_number":"HB1583","title":"Petition for parole eligibility consideration by trial court; require certain waiting period before successive filing of when petition denied.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Parole Eligibility For Offenders Convicted Of Certain Drug Trafficking; To Provide That If An Offender Whose Petition For Parole Eligibility Has Been Denied By The Circuit Court, Then Such Offender Must Wait Two Years Before Filing A Successive Petition; To Remove The Repealer On This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1583/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1583.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2089149,"bill_number":"HB1510","title":"Seventh Circuit Court District; bring forward section providing for number of assistant public defenders.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 25-32-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Number Of Assistant Public Defenders And Staff For The Seventh Circuit Court District, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1510/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1510.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2089152,"bill_number":"HB1506","title":"Memorial highways; designate a segment of MS Hwy 16 in Kemper County as the \"Samuel Tisdale Memorial Highway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 16 Located In Kemper County, Mississippi, As The \"samuel Tisdale Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1506/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1506.xml","sponsor":"Keith Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2089155,"bill_number":"HB1514","title":"Real estate closing; require certain notices regarding ad valorem taxes.","description":"An Act To Provide That Before The Completion Of Any Real Estate Closing, A Purchaser Must Be Provided Notice That Ad Valorem Taxes Are Due On The Subject Real Estate Unless It Is Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation, That The Payment Of Ad Valorem Taxes On The Subject Real Estate May Be In Arrears And That The Subject Real Estate May Have Been Sold For The Nonpayment Of Ad Valorem Taxes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1514/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1514.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2089159,"bill_number":"HB1556","title":"The Transparency in Consumer Legal Funding Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Transparency In Consumer Legal Funding Act\"; To Regulate Consumer Legal Funding, Contracts And Timelines; To Require Attorneys To Make Certain Disclosures; To Create Penalties For Violation; To Require Consumer Legal Funding Companies To Pay Certain Registration Fees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1556/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1556.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2089165,"bill_number":"HB1627","title":"Voting rights; person may have restored in certain circumstances.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Certain Disenfranchising Crimes, Except For Arson, Armed Robbery, Carjacking, Embezzlement, Murder, Rape, Sexual Battery, Human Trafficking, Child Exploitation, Commercial Sexual Activity, Or Statutory Rape, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Revoked, But Shall Have The Right To Vote Automatically Restored After He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1627/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1627.xml","sponsor":"Price Wallace"},
{"bill_id":2089171,"bill_number":"HB1572","title":"Rare Disease Task Force; create within the MS Rare Disease Advisory Council.","description":"An Act To Establish The Rare Disease Task Force Within The Mississippi Rare Disease Advisory Council; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Task Force Is To Identify Gaps In Care, Evaluate Funding And Insurance Coverage Practices, Advise Policymakers On Evidence-based Solutions, And Ensure Fair, Timely, And Equitable Access To Rare Disease Therapies In This State; To Provide For The Membership, Powers And Duties Of The Task Force; To Require The Task Force To Make An Annual Report To Certain Public Officials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1572/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1572.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2089174,"bill_number":"HB1547","title":"Nurses; require to receive training on human trafficking and certify such receipt when applying for or renewing their licenses.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Healing Outreach, Prevention And Education (h.o.p.e.) Act; To Require Every Nurse Who Applies For A Nursing License Or Applies To Renew His Or Her License Must Certify To The Mississippi Board Of Nursing That He Or She Has Completed One Hour Of Human Trafficking Training That Includes A Trauma-informed Curriculum Designed To Educate Nurses On Identifying, Responding To And Reporting Human Trafficking; To Require Nurses To Report Any Suspected Case Of Human Trafficking Involving A Minor To The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Require Nurses To Report Any Suspected Case Of Human Trafficking Involving An Adult To Appropriate Law Enforcement Authorities When A Victim Is In Imminent Danger, After Confirming A Victim's Consent, Or Any Other Circumstance When Disclosure To Law Enforcement Authorities Is Required By Law; To Require That Reports Be Made As Soon As Practicable, But No Later Than Twenty-four Hours After Forming A Reasonable Suspicion Of Human Trafficking; To Provide That Failure To Meet The Requirements Of This Act Is A Violation Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law And Subject To Disciplinary Action As Determined By The Board Of Nursing; To Amend Sections 73-15-19, 73-15-21 And 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 45-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Are Convicted Of Human Sex Trafficking Shall Be Registered As Sex Offenders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1547/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1547.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2089178,"bill_number":"HB1560","title":"Radar; authorize sheriff and deputies to use on county roads to enforce speed limits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Deputies In Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Of The County Lying Outside Of The Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1560/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1560.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2089182,"bill_number":"HB1512","title":"Compulsory School Attendance; revise and require social workers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-13-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Compulsory School Attendance To Include Use Of Licensed Social Workers; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Homeschool Academic File Submission From Parents Of Homeschooled Children; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1512/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1512.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2089188,"bill_number":"HB1589","title":"Teachers who have sexual relations with students; prohibit resignation in lieu of termination.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-9-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit An Employee Who Is Found To Have Been Sexually Involved With A Student From Resigning; To Require Termination Of Such Person; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1589/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1589.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2089192,"bill_number":"HB1617","title":"CON; require SDH to provide detailed explanation on its website of reasons for providing exemptions or deviating from the State Health Plan.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-7-187, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The State Department Of Health Provides For An Academic Exemption From The Requirements Of The Certificate Of Need Law For Any Entity Or Otherwise Exempts Any Person Or Entity From Having To Obtain A Certificate Of Need For Any Activity That Would Otherwise Require The Issuance Of A Certificate Of Need, The Department Shall Provide A Detailed Explanation On Its Website Of The Reasons For Exempting The Person Or Entity From The Requirements Of Certificate Of Need Law; To Amend Section 41-7-193, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Whenever The Department Issues A Certificate Of Need That Does Not Comply With The Projection Of Need In The Applicable State Health Plan Or Otherwise Does Not Follow The State Health Plan When Issuing A Certificate Of Need, The Department Shall Provide A Detailed Explanation On Its Website Of The Reasons For Deviating From The State Health Plan With Regard To The Issuance Of The Certificate Of Need; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1617/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1617.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2089196,"bill_number":"HB1569","title":"Efficiency and transparency; revise certain laws to increase in education programs.","description":"An Act To Require The Peer Committee To Prepare A Report On Certain School District Implementation Of Efficiency Measures; To Amend Section 37-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Education To Aid School Districts In Creating Technology And Disaster Recovery Plans; To Require The Department To Develop A Plan Template And Provide Guidance Documents For Technology Staff Developing Such Plans; To Require The Department To Conduct Certain Surveys Related To Technology Programs At Least Every Two Years; To Amend Section 37-13-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Develop Guidance For School Districts To Increase Efficiency And Productivity In Nutrition Programs; To Amend Section 37-28-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Staggered Terms Of Office For The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board; To Amend Section 37-28-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board May Receive Up To 3% Of Annual Per-pupil Allocations Received By A Charter School From State And Local Funds For Each Charter School It Authorizes; To Amend Section 37-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Annually Review Its Accounting Manual To Determine Whether Revisions Would Improve Detail, Clarity And Accuracy Of School District Revenues And Expenses; To Amend Section 37-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Develop Guidance For School Districts To Improve Transportation Services And Reduce Costs Related To Bus Routes; To Amend Section 37-151-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Enrollment Figures Used In The Pro Rata Local Ad Valorem Tax Calculation; To Bring Forward Section 5-3-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1569/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1569.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2089199,"bill_number":"HB1516","title":"Child Care Payment Program; require DHS to notify providers about time for renewal at same time it notifies recipients about time for renewal.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Human Services To Provide Notice To Child Care Providers About The Time For Renewal Of Applications For Child Care Tuition Assistance Under The Child Care Payment Program (ccpp) At The Same Time The Department Notifies Recipients Of Child Care Tuition Assistance About The Time For Renewal Of Applications For Assistance Under The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1516/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1516.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2089206,"bill_number":"HB1588","title":"Office of Workforce Development; extend exemption for Public Procurement Review Board requirements relating to rental agreements and leases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Expiration Date On The Exemption For The Office Of Workforce Development From The Requirements Of The Public Procurement Review Board That Relate To Rental Agreements, The Leasing Of Real Property And Add An Exemption For The Purchase Of Personal Or Professional Services For Purposes Of Conducting Agency Business; To Broaden The Office's Authority To Implement Training Programs To Correct Internal References To Certain Subsections That Have Been Renumbered Due To Amendments In Prior Years; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act And To Extend The Date Of Other Exemptions In That Code Section That Are Not Related To The Office Of Workforce Development But That Are Also Set To Expire In 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1588/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1588.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2089209,"bill_number":"HB1596","title":"Money transmitters; require to implement certain data security measures and customer protections.","description":"An Act To Require A Money Transmitter Licensed Under The Money Transmission Modernization Act To Implement Safeguards To Protect Customer Information And Increase Data Security; To Require A Licensee To Designate A Qualified Individual To Be Responsible For Overseeing, Implementing And Enforcing An Information Security Program; To Provide The Minimum Standards And Requirements For The Information Security Program And To Require Risk Assessments; To Require Notification To The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance When Unencrypted Customer Information Is Acquired Without The Authorization Of The Affected Individual; To Provide Certain Exceptions; To Amend Section 75-16-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds Coming Into The Possession Of The Commissioner As A Result Of The Money Transmission Modernization Act Shall Be Deposited Into The Consumer Finance Fund; To Amend Sections 75-16-25, 75-16-31 And 75-16-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Regulate Virtual Currency Kiosks Under The Provisions Of The Money Transmission Modernization Act; To Amend Section 75-16-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Licensee To Provide Training Materials To Help Authorized Delegates Recognize Financial Abuse And Financial Exploitation Of An Elder Adult And Respond Appropriately In Such Situations; To Amend Section 75-16-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Word \"investments\"; To Create New Section 75-16-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Licensee To Provide Certain Information To The Purchaser In Connection With Each Money Transmission Or Kiosk Transaction Conducted By The Licensee Directly Or Through An Authorized Delegate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1596/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1596.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2089214,"bill_number":"HB1563","title":"Municipal utilities; revise composition of the commission to include one person who is a customer that receives service by such utility.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-27-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Two Members Of A Municipal Utility Commission Must Be Customers Who Receive Such Utility Service At A Location Outside The Boundaries Of The Municipality; To Amend Section 41-26-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Members Of A Governing Board Of Any Community Public Water System To Attend Management Training; To Bring Forward Section 41-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1563/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1563.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2089217,"bill_number":"HB1576","title":"Interactive computer service providers; require parental consent and access to minor user's account history.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Interactive Computer Service Providers From Entering Into Contracts With Minors Without Parental Consent; To Create New Section 11-79-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Definitions; To Create New Section 11-79-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Interactive Computer Service Providers To Give Parents Access To Their Child's User History; To Provide Reasonable Methods Of Age Verification; To Create New Section 11-79-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Attorney General To Prosecute Violations Of This Act; To Authorize Parents To File Civil Complaints Against An Interactive Computer Service Providers For Violations Of This Act; To Provide The Amount Of Civil Penalties Imposed For Violations Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 45-38-3, 45-38-5, 45-38-7, 45-38-9, 45-38-11, 45-38-13 And 11-77-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1576/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1576.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2089224,"bill_number":"HB1607","title":"Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibit the use of while driving.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Texting While Driving; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1607/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1607.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2089226,"bill_number":"HB1612","title":"Department of Public Safety; consolidate offices and revise provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Consolidate Certain Offices Within The Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Section 19-5-371, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On Section 19-5-357, Which Is The Provision Of Law That Authorizes A Fee On Each Subscriber Service Line Within The State Of Mississippi To Fund Training By The Board Of Emergency Telecommunications Standards And Training; To Amend Section 41-61-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee Paid To The State Medical Examiner Per Completed Autopsy; To Amend Section 63-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee The Department Of Public Safety Charges For The Completion Of A Safety Inspection For The Purpose Of Requesting A Branded Title On A Vehicle With A Salvage Certificate Of Title; To Amend Section 45-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Vest The Officers Of The Department Of Public Safety Assigned By The Commissioner To Transport And Protect State Officials Or Dignitaries While Acting In Their Official Capacities With The Power Of General Police Officers Anywhere In The State While In The Performance Of Their Duties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1612/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1612.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2089229,"bill_number":"HB1499","title":"Small Municipality Street and Infrastructure Improvement Pilot Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Small Municipality Street And Infrastructure Improvement Pilot Program, Which Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority (mda) To Assist Eligible Municipalities With Construction, Engineering, And Related Costs Associated With Water, Sewage, Street Overlay And Roadway Improvement Projects; To Provide That Mda Shall Award The Funds In The Program On A Competitive Basis To Municipalities Meeting Eligibility Criteria Established By Mda; To Specify Eligibility And Prioritization Criteria For The Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1499/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1499.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2089234,"bill_number":"HB1558","title":"Tishomingo County Water District; revise provisions relating to compensation and reimbursement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Stipulate That The Commissioners Of The Tishomingo County Water District Shall Be Compensated For Their Services At A Rate Up To $84.00 Per Day Under Certain Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1558/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1558.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2089237,"bill_number":"HB1524","title":"Mississippi Congressional Districts; reapportion.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 23-15-1037, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Apportions The State Into Four Congressional Districts, For The Purpose Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1524/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1524.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2089244,"bill_number":"HB1573","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; revise certain provisions regarding tag authorized for supporters of Wildlife Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-44, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tag Authorized To Be Issued To Supporters Of Wildlife Mississippi Within The Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags That May Be Issued After Proof Has Been Submitted To The Department Of Revenue That 100 Of The Tags Will Be Purchased; To Amend Section 27-19-56.535, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto And To Extend The Time Within Such Requirement Must Be Satisfied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1573/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1573.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2089247,"bill_number":"HB1495","title":"Starkville-Oktibbeha School District and MSU; authorize agreements to have jointly used primary and secondary schools.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Starkville-oktibbeha Consolidated School District And Mississippi State University To Enter Into Agreements For Purposes Of Collaborating And Partnering In The Construction, Maintenance, Or Operation Of Jointly Used Primary And Secondary Education Facilities On The Campus Of Mississippi State University Or Within The School District; To Authorize The School District And The University To Transfer Funds To The Other And Expend Such Funds On Mutually Agreeable Terms And Conditions For Such Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1495/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1495.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2089251,"bill_number":"HB1501","title":"Fire trucks; authorize granting of a one-time service life extension if maximum service life reached under certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Authorize A One-time Five-year Extension For Certain Fire Apparatus Operated By Municipalities And Fire Protection Districts Beyond The Current Twenty-year Service Limit If Certain Safety And Operation Certification Are Met; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1501/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1501.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2089255,"bill_number":"HB1553","title":"Alcorn State University Biotechnology Building; name as the \"Willie L. Simmons Biotechnology Building\".","description":"An Act To Name The Alcorn State University Biotechnology Building As The \"willie L. Simmons Biotechnology Building\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1553/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1553.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2089262,"bill_number":"HB1497","title":"The Protecting Our Hunting Dogs Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create \"the Protect Our Hunting Dogs Act\"; To Provide Definitions; To Prohibit Any Person From Intentionally Injuring Hunting Dogs; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1497/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1497.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2089264,"bill_number":"HB1540","title":"Mississippi Search and Rescue Program; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Search And Rescue Program Act; To Establish The Mississippi Search And Rescue Program; To Define Terms; To Require The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency And The Director Of The Agency To Perform Certain Duties Under The Program; To Provide That The Program Shall Receive The Necessary Funding For Equipment, Training Facilities, And Warehouses For Equipment And Personnel For The Program To Perform Its Functions; To Create A Special Fund With The State Treasury To Be Known As The Mississippi Search And Rescue Program Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1540/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1540.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2089268,"bill_number":"HB1616","title":"Baby Safety Device; remove \"intent\" and revise termination of parental rights.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Intent As An Element For Termination Of Parental Rights When A Child Is Left In A Baby Safety Device; To Amend Section 43-15-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Shelter Hearing When The Department Has Control Of A Baby That Has Been Dropped Off; To Amend Sections 43-15-205, 43-21-551, 43-21-603 And 43-21-451, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 93-15-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add \"surrender To A Baby Safety Device\" To The List Of Ways To Surrender A Child To The Department Of Child Protection Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1616/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1616.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2089271,"bill_number":"HB1557","title":"Body camera audio of law enforcement; add to list of investigative report.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Body Camera Audio Visual To The List Of Investigative Report For Purposes Of The Public Records; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1557/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1557.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2089277,"bill_number":"HB1561","title":"South Mississippi Career Exploration Pilot Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Create The South Mississippi Career Exploration Pilot Program; To Provide That Funding Of The Program, If Appropriated, Shall Be From The Education Enhancement Fund; To Provide The Purpose Of The Pilot Program, Which Is To Enhance College And Career Readiness For Students In Grades 6 Through 12; To Provide That The Pilot Program Shall Be In Public School Districts In Jackson, George And Greene Counties And Shall Be Implemented Through Career Coaches Serving Such Counties; To Distribute Funding To United Way Of Jackson, George And Greene Counties, Which Shall Administer The Funds For The Benefit Of The Career Coaches Serving Those Counties; To Require Certain Reporting Be Provided By United Way Concerning The Pilot Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1561/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1561.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2089284,"bill_number":"HB1508","title":"Teachers' salaries; provide $4,000.00 increase to minimum salary scale.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For A $4,000.00 Increase To The Minimum Teacher Salary Scale; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1508/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1508.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":2089288,"bill_number":"HB1548","title":"Agriculture, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Nursing and Technical Skills (ASCENT) to Excellence Early College High School; create at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Establish The Alcorn State University Agriculture, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Nursing, And Technical Skills (ascent) To Excellence Early College High School; To Provide That The Mississippi Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning Shall Oversee The Development And Implementation Of An On Campus Early College High School At Alcorn State University; To Provide That Eligible Students In Grades 9 Through 12 May Be Selected From Across Various School Districts Throughout The State Of Mississippi To Attend The Ascent To Excellence Early College High School; To Require Alcorn State University To Provide The Space, Curriculum, Instructors, Minimum Standards And Other Requirements For The High School; To Provide A Maximum Amount Of Annual Funds That May Be Appropriated To The Program; To Bring Forward Sections 37-13-81, 37-13-83, 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91, 37-13-107, 37-101-1, 37-121-1, 37-15-31, 37-15-38, 37-16-3, 37-16-4, 37-16-5, 37-17-7, 37-17-6, 37-57-107, 37-151-93 And 37-151-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1548/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1548.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2089291,"bill_number":"HB1542","title":"Abortion trafficking; create penalties for the crime of.","description":"An Act To Create The Crime Of Abortion Trafficking; To Prohibit Any Person From Transporting A Pregnant Unemancipated Minor Across State Lines For An Abortion With The Consent Of The Minor's Parent Or Guardian; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1542/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1542.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2089295,"bill_number":"HB1513","title":"SNAP and Medicaid benefits; persons who are not US citizens are not eligible for unless meet definition of an eligible alien.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-12-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Individuals Who Are Not United States Citizens Shall Not Be Eligible For Snap Or Medicaid Unless The Individual Meets The Definition Of An Eligible Alien; To Provide That The Department Of Human Services And The Division Of Medicaid Must Verify The Eligibility Of Those Individuals During Enrollment And Eligibility Redetermination Using The Save Service; To Require The Division And The Department To Report To The Appropriate Law Enforcement Authorities Or Federal Agencies Information Concerning Any Household Member For Whom It Is Unable To Verify Eligible Alien Status; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1513/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1513.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2089299,"bill_number":"HB1587","title":"Department of Environmental Quality; require to approve or deny permits within a prescribed time frame.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Environmental Quality To Approve Or Deny Permits Within A Prescribed Time Frame, And If It Fails To Do So, Deem The Permit Approved To Bring Forward Sections 49-27-9, 49-27-23, 49-27-37, 51-3-5 And 53-7-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Certain Permits, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 49-17-29, 49-17-34 And 49-27-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Minor, Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1587/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1587.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2089304,"bill_number":"HB1613","title":"Drug trafficking; revise dosage units and regulate abortion-inducing drugs.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Elements For The Crime Of Aggravated Drug Trafficking To Include 267 Or More Dosage Units; To Create A New Section Of Law To Restrict The Sale Of Abortion-inducing Drugs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1613/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1613.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2089308,"bill_number":"HB1535","title":"BEAM Act; make certain revisions to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-19-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"eligible Project\"; To Amend Section 77-19-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Requirements For An Applicant That Is Applying For Funding Under The Beam Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1535/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1535.xml","sponsor":"Jay McKnight"},
{"bill_id":2089313,"bill_number":"HB1504","title":"Mississippians' Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 75-99-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Short Title For The Mississippians' Right To Name, Likeness And Voice Act; To Create New Section 75-99-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms; To Create New Section 75-99-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Every Individual Has A Property Right In Their Own Name, Likeness And Voice; To Create New Section 75-99-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Liability For Persons Or Entities Who Infringe On An Individual's Rights Under This Act; To Create New Section 75-99-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A First Amendment Defense To Civil Actions Brought Under This Act; To Create New Section 75-99-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Liability For The Commercial Use Of An Individual's Name, Voice Or Likeness; To Create New Section 75-99-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To State The Relationship Of The Act To Other Laws; To Provide That The Act Is Severable; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1504/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1504.xml","sponsor":"Bryant Clark"},
{"bill_id":2089316,"bill_number":"HB1511","title":"Towing Companies; revise notification requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Notification Procedures For Towing Companies; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1511/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1511.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2089319,"bill_number":"HB1609","title":"DUI; revise elements and penalties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Elements And Penalties For Driving Under The Influence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1609/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1609.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2089326,"bill_number":"HB1629","title":"Exotic animals; enhance penalties for killing or capturing after unlawful entry into a commercial wildlife enclosure.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 49-11-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful To Knowingly Enter A Shooting Preserve Or Commercial Wildlife Enclosure And Killing, Maiming, Wounding Or Capturing Exotic Livestock; To Prescribe Penalties For Violations; To Amend Sections 49-11-1 And 49-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"exotic Livestock\" And \"commercial Wildlife Enclosure\"; To Amend Sections 49-7-101, 49-7-141 And 97-17-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Section 97-17-87 And 69-29-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1629/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1629.xml","sponsor":"Charles Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2089329,"bill_number":"HB1608","title":"Child abuse; add deprivation of necessary supervision as a crime.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Parent, Legal Guardian Or Other Person Responsible For The Child Deprives A Child Of Necessary Supervision Appropriate To The Child's Age Resulting In Substantial Harm To The Child's Physical, Mental, Or Emotional Health, The Person May Be Sentenced To Imprisonment; To Provide Criminal Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1608/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1608.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2089334,"bill_number":"HB1625","title":"Virtual currency kiosks; require licensure in accordance with Money Transmission Modernization Act.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act; To Prohibit A Person From Operating A Virtual Currency Kiosk Without Being Licensed Under The Money Transmission Modernization Act; To Define Terms; To Require Certain Disclosures By Virtual Currency Kiosk Operators Regarding The Risks Of Virtual Currency Kiosk Transactions; To Implement Certain Fraud Prevention Measures; To Require Virtual Currency Kiosk Operators To Provide Receipts To Customers; To Provide Certain Transaction Limits For New Customers And For Existing Customers; To Amend Sections 75-16-21 And 75-16-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform With The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1625/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1625.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2089337,"bill_number":"HB1562","title":"Medicaid; direct division to apply for waiver to provide for coverage of consumer-directed personal care services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Make Application For An Elderly Or Disabled With Consumer Direction Waiver To Allow The Division To Provide For Coverage Of Consumer-directed Personal Care Services That Are Appropriate And Medically Necessary To Maintain Individuals In Their Homes; To Specify The Criteria For Eligibility To Receive Those Services And The Criteria To Qualify As A Consumer-directed Employee; To Provide That Consumer-directed Employers And Employees Shall Be Responsible For Completing And Submitting Timesheets And Other Required Documentation; To Require That Individuals Receiving Consumer-directed Personal Care Services Must Receive Support From A Consumer-directed Services Facilitator, Who Will Assist The Individual Or His Or Her Family/caregiver As They Become Employers For Consumer-directed Services; To Specify The Functions Of The Services Facilitator And Require The Services Facilitator To Make A Home Visit To Conduct An Initial Assessment Before The Start Of Care For All Individuals Requesting Services; To Require The Services Facilitator To Make Supervisory Visits As Often As Needed To Ensure Both Quality And Appropriateness Of Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1562/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1562.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2089342,"bill_number":"HB1577","title":"Child abuse; clarify willful false claims of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Crime Of Willful False Claims Of Child Abuse; To Authorize Restitution Payments To The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Amend Section 97-35-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1577/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1577.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2089346,"bill_number":"HB1496","title":"DUI; require a minimum hold upon arrest for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Minimum Hold Of A Person Who Has Violated Any Provision Of Law That Prohibits Driving Under The Influence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1496/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1496.xml","sponsor":"Justis Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":2089350,"bill_number":"HB1507","title":"Assistant teachers; provide a $4,000.00 increase to the minimum starting salary of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $4,000.00 Increase To The Minimum Starting Salary For Assistant Teachers; To Provide That No School District Shall Reduce The Local Supplement Or Pay An Individual Assistant Teacher Less Than The State Minimum Salary In A Year In Which The State Minimum Salary Is Increased; To Provide For A Reduction In Funds For Districts That Violate This Section; To Provide That No District Shall Pay Any Assistant Teacher Less Than The State Minimum Salary Unless Done So By A Pro Rata Daily Amount Where There Has Been A Reduction In Adequate Education Program Allocations For Such District In Such Year Or In The Amount Of Federal Funds To Such District From The Previous Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1507/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1507.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":2089355,"bill_number":"HB1543","title":"State of Mississippi; not required to recognize any mandates, orders or laws by certain entities.","description":"An Act To Provide That The State Of Mississippi Shall Not Be Required To Comply With Or Recognize Any Mandates, Orders, Laws, Decrees Or Directives Handed Down By Any Entity That Is Not A State Or Federally Elected Official Or Body Or A United States Citizen Appointed By A State Or Federally Elected Official Or Body, Unless Passed As Legislation By The Mississippi Legislators; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1543/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1543.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2089359,"bill_number":"HB1505","title":"Critical Infrastructure Emergency Mapping Grant Program; create within DPS.","description":"An Act To Create The Critical Infrastructure Emergency Mapping Grant Program For The Purpose Of Providing A Verified, Standardized And Accessible Source Of Mapping Data For Critical Infrastructure That May Be Used By Public Safety Agencies Across The State To Ensure Rapid And Coordinated Response To Emergency Incidents; To Provide That The Program Will Be Administered By The Department Of Public Safety; To Provide That A Municipality, County Or State Law Enforcement Agency May Apply For A Grant Under The Program For Services To Produce Critical Incident Mapping Data For One Or More Buildings Or Campuses Over Which The Agency Has Jurisdiction; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Critical Infrastructure Emergency Mapping Grant Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1505/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1505.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2089362,"bill_number":"HB1552","title":"Cosmetologists and barbers; board may allow license renewal after expiration date without taking the exam if licensee meets certain conditions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Board Of Cosmetology And Barbering To Allow, On An Individual Basis, A Licensee Whose License Is Not Renewed Within Three Years After The Expiration Date Of The License To Renew His Or Her License Without Having To Take The Examination, If The License Has Not Been Expired For More Than Five Years And The Licensee Meets Certain Other Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1552/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1552.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2089365,"bill_number":"HB1584","title":"Super Tuesday; require Mississippi to hold primaries on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Mississippi Primaries To Be Held On The Date Designated As Super Tuesday; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1584/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1584.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2089369,"bill_number":"HB1601","title":"MS Parental Responsibility Act of 2026; create to improve parental participation in schools.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Parental Responsibility Act Of 2026; To Make Certain Findings And To Declare That The Purpose Of The Act Is To Better Equip Parents To Participate With Schools In The Education Of Their Children; To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop And Administer A Program Designed To Increase Parental Involvement In Schools; To Authorize The Department To Use Any Funding Otherwise Available For Components Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1601/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1601.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2089374,"bill_number":"HB1570","title":"Mississippi Social Media Literacy and Online Safety Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Social Media Literacy And Online Safety Act\"; To Require Completion Of A Social Media Literacy Course Before Initial Or Continued Use Of Social Media Platforms By Minors; To Provide For Development Of The Course By The State Department Of Education In Coordination With The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services; To Establish A Diversionary Consequence Program For Repeated Online Misconduct; To Protect Constitutional Rights And Clarify That The Act Does Not Regulate Or Restrict Online Speech; To Provide Enforcement, Rulemaking Authority And Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1570/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1570.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2089379,"bill_number":"HC41","title":"Constitution; amend to restore authority to tax Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant to Claiborne County.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 112, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Repeal The 1986 Provision Governing The Taxation Of The Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant And Restore The Authority Of Claiborne County To Tax The Plant Directly And Retain A Majority Of Tax Revenues Generated By The Plant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC41/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0041.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2089384,"bill_number":"HB1549","title":"\"Alyssa's Law\"; enact to authorize the implementation and installation of silent panic alarm systems in public and charter schools.","description":"An Act To Create \"alyssa's Law,\" To Require School Districts To Implement Silent Panic Alarm Systems For The Purpose Of Ensuring The Safety Of Students And Staff In Public Schools And Charter Schools; To Define Terminology; To Require Each Local School District And Charter School To Implement And Install A Silent Panic Alarm System In All Eligible Schools Under Their Respective Jurisdiction Beginning With The 2025-2026 School Year; To Specify The Minimum Capability And Functionality Requirements Of The Silent Panic Alarm Systems; To Require Public Schools And Charter Schools To Provide Each Member Of Its Personnel With A Wearable Panic Alert Device Throughout Each School Facility, Which Allows For Immediate Contact With Local Law Enforcement And Emergency Response Agencies; To Provide Guidelines For Coordination Between School Districts And Local Law Enforcement Agencies; To Provide Regular Training To School Personnel And Law Enforcement On The Protocol And Appropriate Use Of The Panic Alarm System Before The Start Of Each School Year; To Ensure Access To Security Data To Local Law Enforcement And Emergency Response Agencies; To Provide For The Protection Of Such Data And Exempt The Disclosure Thereof From The Public Records Act, Except In Certain Instances; To Require Each School District And Charter School To Submit An Annual Report To The State Department Of Education Detailing Compliance With This Act And Any Incidents Requiring The Use Of The Panic Alarm System; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations For The Implementation Of This Act To Establish A Grant Program Administered By The State Department Of Education To Assist School Districts In Compliance; To Prescribe Criteria For Eligibility Of Receipt Of Grant Funds And The Purposes For Which Such Funds May Be Used; To Require The Legislature To Annually Appropriate Funds For The Administration Of This Grant Program By The Department, Which Shall Allocate Funds To School Districts; To Provide For The Severability Of The Provision Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1549/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1549.xml","sponsor":"Jansen Owen"},
{"bill_id":2089388,"bill_number":"HB1527","title":"Mobile Sports Betting; deposit monies to benefit PERS.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To Provide That \"online Race Book\" And \"online Sports Pool\" Betting Shall Be Legal In This State; To Require A Platform That Operates An Online Sports Pool Or Online Race Book To A Manufacturer's And Distributor's License; To Authorize Licensed Gaming Establishments To Contract With No More Than One Platform; To Provide That A Platform Shall Only Accept Wagers From Players Located In Mississippi; To Require The Platform Contract For Geofencing And Age Verification; To Prohibit Play By Any Person Under The Age Of 21; To Amend Sections 97-33-17, 75-76-5 And 75-76-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 75-76-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Inclusion Of Online Race Book And Sports Book For Gaming Licensing; To Amend Section 75-76-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Licensed Gaming Establishment To Display The License Of The Platform It Is Contracted With; To Amend Section 75-76-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception For An Office In This State For Platforms; To Bring Forward Sections 75-76-211, 75-76-55, 75-76-205 And 75-76-175, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Corporate Gaming Establishments, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 75-76-177, 75-76-101 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Certain Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 97-33-305 And 97-33-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Gaming Establishments, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 97-33-25, 75-76-129 And 75-76-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Provisions For Gaming; To Bring Forward Sections 97-33-1 And 97-33-7, Which Restrict Certain Types Of Wagers, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 7-11-11, 29-1-107, 29-15-1, 29-15-3, 29-15-5, 29-15-9, 29-15-10, 29-15-13 And 59-7-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate The Authority Of The Secretary Of State Regarding Tidelands, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 59-15-1, 75-76-67, 87-1-5, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Related To The Powers Of The Gaming Commission, For Internal Statutory Updates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1527/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1527.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":2089391,"bill_number":"HB1521","title":"Lead-based paint activities; conform requirements for certification to conduct to federal requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 49-17-505, 49-17-509, 49-17-511, 49-17-513, 49-17-515, 49-17-516, 49-17-517, 49-17-518, 49-17-519, 49-17-521, 49-17-525 And 49-17-527, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Certain Restrictions For Certification To Conduct Certain Lead-based Paint Activities; To Align Definitions And Requirements For Lead-based Paint Accreditation And Certification With Federal Definitions And Requirements; To Provide That The Amount Of Fees For Lead-based Paint Projects Shall Be Determined Based On Information Provided On Required Project Notification To The Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1521/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1521.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2089394,"bill_number":"HB1578","title":"Public schools; require to adopt policies to educate students about the dangers of social media and predators.","description":"An Act To Require School Districts To Adopt A Dating Violence Policy And To Incorporate Instruction On The Policy And On Healthy Relationships In Mandatory Courses; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt A Model Dating Violence Policy That May Be Used By The Various School Boards In Developing Their Policies; To Require Each School District To Include The Dating Violence Policy In The District's Code Of Student Conduct; To Amend Section 37-11-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1578/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1578.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2089402,"bill_number":"HB1526","title":"Fire apparatus; prohibit mandatory retirement based solely on the equipment's age.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Mandatory Fire Apparatus Retirement Based Solely On Age When Condition, Testing And Maintenance Criteria Are Satisfied; To Bring Forward Section 83-1-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1526/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1526.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2089406,"bill_number":"HB1509","title":"Mississippi PERS Stability Act; create.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Pers Stability Act; To Direct The Transfer Of $500,000,000.00 From The Capital Expense Fund To The Employers' Accumulation Account Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Created In Section 25-11-123(c) On July 1, 2026; To Direct The Annual Transfer Of $50,000,000.00 From The Capital Expense Fund To The Employers' Accumulation Account Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Created In Section 25-11-123(c) From July 1, 2027, And On Every July 1 Thereafter Through And Including July 1, 2036; To Provide For General Funds To Be Used In The Event That Unobligated Funds Are Not Available In The Capital Expense Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1509/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1509.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":2089410,"bill_number":"HB1522","title":"Mortgage agreements; revise info included in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-18-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Information Required To Be Included In Mortgage Origination Agreements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1522/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1522.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2089414,"bill_number":"HB1628","title":"White-tailed deer; prohibit certain requirements for CWD testing and registration fees for certain enclosures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-58.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Any Registration Fee For Any Enclosure Containing White-tailed Deer That Prevents The Free Egress Of White-tailed Deer From The Enclosed Area; To Remove The Requirements For Chronic Wasting Disease Testing For Deer Within Such Enclosure; To Amend Section 49-7-58.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Provisions Regarding Sampling Deer Harvested Or Dying From Natural Causes Within An Enclosure; To Repeal Section 49-7-58.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Provision Of Law That Requires White-tailed Deer Harvested Within Any Enclosure To Be Tested For Chronic Wasting Disease; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1628/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1628.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2089417,"bill_number":"HB1624","title":"National Guard SEAP scholarship; require MS Office of Student Financial Aid to administer payment to institutions.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Office Of Student Financial Aid To Be The Administering Agency Of The Mississippi National Guard State Educational Assistance Program (seap) Funding; To Require The Legislature To Appropriate Funding For Defraying The Expenses To The State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Support And Maintenance Of The Office Of Student Financial Aid Rather Than The Mississippi National Guard; To Require The National Guard To Certify To The Office Of Financial Aid The Names Of Scholarship Recipients And The Institutions To Which Scholarships Are Payable; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1624/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1624.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2089422,"bill_number":"HB1502","title":"Municipal Port Assistance Program; establish for certain municipalities.","description":"An Act To Establish A Targeted Municipal Port Assistance Program For Municipalities With Populations Under 10,000; To Provide Special Consideration Within The Multimodal Transportation Improvement Program And Ports Grant Program For Local Port Infrastructure Needs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1502/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1502.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2089426,"bill_number":"HB1582","title":"Community college performance contracts; exclude certain from 20-year payback provision.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Certain Performance Contracts From The 20-year Payback Requirement For Community And Junior Colleges; To Provide A Repealer On The Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1582/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1582.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2089430,"bill_number":"HB1591","title":"Driver education; require students to participate in training program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-25-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning With The 2028-2029 School Year, Pupils In Grades 9 Through 12 Inclusive And Enrolled In A Day Secondary School In A School District Required To Establish And Maintain Driver Education And Training Programs, Shall Be Required To Participate In A Driver Education And Training Program Maintained By The School District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1591/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1591.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2089432,"bill_number":"HB1531","title":"Mississippi Bullion Depository; establish and authorize fractional reserve currency.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Bullion Depository; To Define The Term \"legal Tender\" As Specie Legal Tender And Electronic And/or Digital Currency Whose Entire And Exclusive Value Is Correlated Against The Market Value Of Gold Or Silver; To Define Other Terms Relating To The Depository; To Provide That Such Depository Is Established To Serve As The Custodian, Guardian, And Administrator Of Certain Bullion And Specie That May Be Transferred To Or Otherwise Acquired By The State Of Mississippi Or An Agency, Department, Institution, Instrumentality, Or Political Subdivision Of The State Of Mississippi; To Require That The Depository Be Administered As A Division Of The Office Of The State Treasurer And Under The Direction And Supervision Of A Bullion Depository Administrator; To Provide The Duties Of The Bullion Depository Administrator; To Authorize The Depository To Receive A Deposit Of Bullion Or Specie From Or On Behalf Of A Person Acting In The Person's Own Right, As Trustee, Or In Another Fiduciary Capacity, In Accordance With Any Rules Or Regulations Adopted By The State Treasurer; To Require That The Depository Record The Amount Of Precious Metals A Person Deposits, Regardless Of Form, In Units Of Troy Ounces Pure, And The Record Must Also Specify The Type And Quantity Of Each Precious Metal Deposited; To Authorize The State Treasurer To Restrict The Forms In Which Deposits Of Precious Metals May Be Made To Those Forms That Conveniently Lend Themselves To Measurement And Accounting In Units Of Troy Ounces And Standardized Fractions Of Troy Ounces; To Require The Depository To Deliver Any Precious Metal Held By Or On Behalf Of The Depository In Bullion, Specie, Or A Combination Thereof, On The Order Of A Depository Account Holder In A Quantity Of That Precious Metal As Is Available In Such Account Holder's Account; To Authorize A Depository Account Holder To Transfer Any Portion Of The Balance Of The Holder's Depository Account By Check, Draft, Or Digital Electronic Instruction To Another Depository Account Holder Or To A Person Who At The Time The Transfer Is Initiated Is Not A Depository Account Holder; To Require A Depositor To Contract With The Depository To Be Able To Establish A Depository Account; To Provide Certain Requirements For Such Contract Between A Depository And Depositor; To Provide That A Cause Of Action For Denial Of Deposit Liability On A Depository Account Contract Without A Maturity Date Does Not Accrue Until The Depository Has Denied Liability And Given Notice Of The Denial To The Depository Account Holder; To Provide That A Depository Account May Be Transferred On The Books Of The Depository Only On Presentation To The Depository Of Evidence Of Transfer Satisfactory To The Depository And An Application For The Transfer Submitted By The Person To Whom The Depository Account Is To Be Transferred; To Prohibit The Depository From Paying On A Depository Account Any Interest, An Amount In The Nature Of Interest, Or A Fee Or Other Payment For The Use Or Forbearance Of Use Of Money, Bullion, Specie, Or Precious Metals Deposited To A Depository Account; To Provide That The Depository Has A Lien On Each Depository Account Owned By A Depository Account Holder To Secure Any Fees, Charges, Or Other Obligations Owed Or That May Become Owed To The Depository In Connection With Any Of Such Account Holder's Depository Accounts As Provided By The Terms Of The Account Holder's Applicable Depository Account Contract; To Authorize The Depository, Without Notice To Or Consent Of The Depository Account Holder, To Transfer On The Depository's Books The Balance Of Such Account Holder's Depository Account To Pay Or Satisfy The Obligation Upon Default In The Payment Or In The Satisfaction Of Such Account Holder's Obligation, As Determined By Reference To The Exchange Rates Applicable At The Time Of The Transfer; To Authorize Certain Individuals And Entities To Invest Money In A Depository Account By Purchasing Precious Metals And Depositing Such Precious Metals With The Depository Or A Depository Agent; To Provide That Unless A Term Of The Depository Account Provides Otherwise, A Person On Whose Signature Precious Metals May Be Withdrawn From A Depository Account That Is Jointly Held In The Names Of Two Or More Persons May, By A Signed Pledge, Pledge And Transfer To The Depository Or To A Third Party All Or Part Of The Account; To Authorize The Depository Or A Depository Agent To Accept A Depository Account In The Name Of A Fiduciary, Including An Administrator, Executor, Custodian, Guardian, Or Trustee, For A Named Beneficiary; To Require The Depository To Recognize The Authority Of A Power Of Attorney Authorized In Writing By A Depository Account Holder To Manage Or Withdraw Precious Metals From The Depository Account Holder's Depository Account Until The Depository Receives Written Or Actual Notice Of The Revocation Of That Authority; To Require The Depository To Enter Into Transactions And Relationships With Bullion Banks, Depositories, Dealers, Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Financial Institutions, International Nongovernmental Organizations, And Other Persons, Located Inside Or Outside Of Mississippi Or Inside Or Outside Of The United States, As The State Treasurer Determines To Be Prudent And Suitable To Facilitate The Operations Of The Depository; To Provide Certain Prohibitions For The Bullion Depository; To Require The State Treasurer To Establish The References By Which The Official Exchange Rate For Pricing Precious Metals Transactions In Terms Of United States Dollars Or Other Currency Must Be Established At The Time Of A Depository Transaction; To Require The State Treasurer To Establish Procedures And Facilities Through Which The Rates Are Made Discoverable At All Reasonable Times By System Participants, Both On A Real-time Basis And Retrospectively; To Require The State Treasurer To Establish Procedures And Requirements For The Depository And Depository Agents Designed To Minimize The Burden To System Participants Of Accounting For And Reporting Taxable Gains And Losses Arising Out Of Depository Transactions As Denominated In United States Dollars Or Another Currency; To Require The State Treasurer To Submit To The Governor And To The Legislature A Report On The Status, Condition, Operations, And Prospects For The Depository And Depository Participation Not Later Than September 30 Of Each Year; To Require That The Depository Use Private, Independently Managed Firms And Institutions Licensed As Depository Agents As Intermediaries To Conduct Retail Transactions In Bullion And Specie On Behalf Of The Depository With Current And Prospective Depository Account Holders; To Provide That The State Treasurer Shall Require A Depository Agent To Maintain Suitable Systems And Processes For Electronic Information Sharing And Communication With The State Treasurer And The Depository To Ensure That All Transactions Effected On Behalf Of The Depository Are Reported To And Integrated Into The Depository's Records Not Later Than 11:59:59 P.m. On The Date Of Each Transaction; To Require A Depository Agent To Submit Monthly, Quarterly, And Annual Reports Of All Depository Transactions No Later Than The 15th Day Of The Month Following The Expiration Of The Period With Respect To Which Report Is Submitted; To Provide That A Person May Not Engage In The Business Of Rendering Depository Agent Services Or Advertise, Solicit, Or Hold Itself Out As A Person That Engages In The Business Of Such Services Unless The Person Is Licensed, And Has Received The Requisite Certifications; To Provide That A Person Engages In The Business Of Depository Agent Services If The Person Renders A Depository Agent Service, Regardless Of Whether Compensation Is Sought Or Received For The Service, Directly Or Indirectly Or If The Service Is Incidental To Any Other Business In Which The Person Is Primarily Engaged; To Provide That A Person Solicits, Advertises, Or Holds The Person Out As A Person That Engages In The Business Of Depository Agent Services If The Person Represents That The Person Will Conduct Depository Agent Services; To Authorize A Depository Agent License Holder To Engage In Depository Agent Services Business At One Or More Locations In Mississippi Owned Directly Or Indirectly By The License Holder Under A Single License; To Require An Applicant For A Depository Agent License To Submit An Application To The State Treasurer And To Provide Certain Requirements For Such Application; To Require The State Treasurer To Investigate Such Applicant And Accept Or Deny Such Applications; To Authorize The State Treasurer To Issue A Temporary Depository Agent License To A Person That Is Engaging In Depository Agent Services, But Has Not Obtained A License Under This Act Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide That A Depository Agent License Holder Is Liable For The Delivery To Or For The Account Of The Depository Or Each Depositor, As Applicable, Of All Bullion, Specie, And Money Payable Or Deliverable In Connection With The Transactions In Which The License Holder Engages On Behalf Of The Depository; To Require A Depository Agent License Holder To Hold In Trust All Cash, Bullion, Specie, And Other Assets Received In The Ordinary Course Of Its Business Until The Time The Delivery Obligation Is Discharged; To Require That A Depository Agent License Holder's Name And Mailing Address Or Telephone Number Must Be Provided To The Purchaser In Connection With Each Depository Agent Services Transaction Conducted By The Depository Agent License Holder; To Bring Forward Sections 75-16-9 Through 75-16-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Money Transmission Modernization Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 7-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Powers And Duties Of The State Treasurer To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Change; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1531/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1531.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2089436,"bill_number":"HB1538","title":"MDOT; require to prioritize planning/completion of the U.S. Highway 25 four-lane bypass in Monroe County.","description":"An Act To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Prioritize Planning And Completion Of The United States Highway 25 Four-lane Bypass In Monroe County, Mississippi; To Require Reporting On Project Status, Cost Estimates, And Funding Options; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1538/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1538.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2089439,"bill_number":"HB1555","title":"Major Medical Leave; expand authorized purposes for the use of by state employees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-3-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms For The Purpose Of The Leave Laws For State Employees; To Amend Section 25-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Authorized Purposes For The Use Of Major Medical Leave By State Employees; To Amend Sections 25-3-93 And 69-46-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1555/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1555.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2089446,"bill_number":"HB1533","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of Kossuth High School.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.306, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Kossuth High School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1533/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1533.xml","sponsor":"Brad Mattox"},
{"bill_id":2089450,"bill_number":"HB1530","title":"Mississippi Bullion Depository; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Bullion Depository; To Define Certain Terms Relating To The Depository; To Provide That Such Depository Is Established To Serve As The Custodian, Guardian, And Administrator Of Certain Bullion And Specie That May Be Transferred To Or Otherwise Acquired By The State Of Mississippi Or An Agency, Department, Institution, Instrumentality, Or Political Subdivision Of The State Of Mississippi; To Require That The Depository Be Administered As A Division Of The Office Of The State Treasurer And Under The Direction And Supervision Of A Bullion Depository Administrator; To Provide The Duties Of The Bullion Depository Administrator; To Authorize The Depository To Receive A Deposit Of Bullion Or Specie From Or On Behalf Of A Person Acting In The Person's Own Right, As Trustee, Or In Another Fiduciary Capacity, In Accordance With Any Rules Or Regulations Adopted By The State Treasurer; To Require That The Depository Record The Amount Of Precious Metals A Person Deposits, Regardless Of Form, In Units Of Troy Ounces Pure, And The Record Must Also Specify The Type And Quantity Of Each Precious Metal Deposited; To Authorize The State Treasurer To Restrict The Forms In Which Deposits Of Precious Metals May Be Made To Those Forms That Conveniently Lend Themselves To Measurement And Accounting In Units Of Troy Ounces And Standardized Fractions Of Troy Ounces; To Require The Depository To Deliver Any Precious Metal Held By Or On Behalf Of The Depository In Bullion, Specie, Or A Combination Thereof, On The Order Of A Depository Account Holder In A Quantity Of That Precious Metal As Is Available In Such Account Holder's Account; To Authorize A Depository Account Holder To Transfer Any Portion Of The Balance Of The Holder's Depository Account By Check, Draft, Or Digital Electronic Instruction To Another Depository Account Holder Or To A Person Who At The Time The Transfer Is Initiated Is Not A Depository Account Holder; To Require A Depositor To Contract With The Depository To Be Able To Establish A Depository Account; To Provide Certain Requirements For Such Contract Between A Depository And Depositor; To Provide That A Cause Of Action For Denial Of Deposit Liability On A Depository Account Contract Without A Maturity Date Does Not Accrue Until The Depository Has Denied Liability And Given Notice Of The Denial To The Depository Account Holder; To Provide That A Depository Account May Be Transferred On The Books Of The Depository Only On Presentation To The Depository Of Evidence Of Transfer Satisfactory To The Depository And An Application For The Transfer Submitted By The Person To Whom The Depository Account Is To Be Transferred; To Prohibit The Depository From Paying On A Depository Account Any Interest, An Amount In The Nature Of Interest, Or A Fee Or Other Payment For The Use Or Forbearance Of Use Of Money, Bullion, Specie, Or Precious Metals Deposited To A Depository Account; To Provide That The Depository Has A Lien On Each Depository Account Owned By A Depository Account Holder To Secure Any Fees, Charges, Or Other Obligations Owed Or That May Become Owed To The Depository In Connection With Any Of Such Account Holder's Depository Accounts As Provided By The Terms Of The Account Holder's Applicable Depository Account Contract; To Authorize The Depository, Without Notice To Or Consent Of The Depository Account Holder, To Transfer On The Depository's Books The Balance Of Such Account Holder's Depository Account To Pay Or Satisfy The Obligation Upon Default In The Payment Or In The Satisfaction Of Such Account Holder's Obligation, As Determined By Reference To The Exchange Rates Applicable At The Time Of The Transfer; To Authorize Certain Individuals And Entities To Invest Money In A Depository Account By Purchasing Precious Metals And Depositing Such Precious Metals With The Depository Or A Depository Agent; To Provide That Unless A Term Of The Depository Account Provides Otherwise, A Person On Whose Signature Precious Metals May Be Withdrawn From A Depository Account That Is Jointly Held In The Names Of Two Or More Persons May, By A Signed Pledge, Pledge And Transfer To The Depository Or To A Third Party All Or Part Of The Account; To Authorize The Depository Or A Depository Agent To Accept A Depository Account In The Name Of A Fiduciary, Including An Administrator, Executor, Custodian, Guardian, Or Trustee, For A Named Beneficiary; To Require The Depository To Recognize The Authority Of A Power Of Attorney Authorized In Writing By A Depository Account Holder To Manage Or Withdraw Precious Metals From The Depository Account Holder's Depository Account Until The Depository Receives Written Or Actual Notice Of The Revocation Of That Authority; To Require The Depository To Enter Into Transactions And Relationships With Bullion Banks, Depositories, Dealers, Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Financial Institutions, International Nongovernmental Organizations, And Other Persons, Located Inside Or Outside Of Mississippi Or Inside Or Outside Of The United States, As The State Treasurer Determines To Be Prudent And Suitable To Facilitate The Operations Of The Depository; To Provide Certain Prohibitions For The Bullion Depository; To Require The State Treasurer To Establish The References By Which The Official Exchange Rate For Pricing Precious Metals Transactions In Terms Of United States Dollars Or Other Currency Must Be Established At The Time Of A Depository Transaction; To Require The State Treasurer To Establish Procedures And Facilities Through Which The Rates Are Made Discoverable At All Reasonable Times By System Participants, Both On A Real-time Basis And Retrospectively; To Require The State Treasurer To Establish Procedures And Requirements For The Depository And Depository Agents Designed To Minimize The Burden To System Participants Of Accounting For And Reporting Taxable Gains And Losses Arising Out Of Depository Transactions As Denominated In United States Dollars Or Another Currency; To Require The State Treasurer To Submit To The Governor And To The Legislature A Report On The Status, Condition, Operations, And Prospects For The Depository And Depository Participation Not Later Than September 30 Of Each Year; To Require That The Depository Use Private, Independently Managed Firms And Institutions Licensed As Depository Agents As Intermediaries To Conduct Retail Transactions In Bullion And Specie On Behalf Of The Depository With Current And Prospective Depository Account Holders; To Provide That The State Treasurer Shall Require A Depository Agent To Maintain Suitable Systems And Processes For Electronic Information Sharing And Communication With The State Treasurer And The Depository To Ensure That All Transactions Effected On Behalf Of The Depository Are Reported To And Integrated Into The Depository's Records Not Later Than 11:59:59 P.m. On The Date Of Each Transaction; To Require A Depository Agent To Submit Monthly, Quarterly, And Annual Reports Of All Depository Transactions No Later Than The 15th Day Of The Month Following The Expiration Of The Period With Respect To Which Report Is Submitted; To Provide That A Person May Not Engage In The Business Of Rendering Depository Agent Services Or Advertise, Solicit, Or Hold Itself Out As A Person That Engages In The Business Of Such Services Unless The Person Is Licensed, And Has Received The Requisite Certifications Or Is Excluded From Licensing Requirements Under The Mississippi Money Transmitters Act; To Provide That A Person Engages In The Business Of Depository Agent Services If The Person Renders A Depository Agent Service, Regardless Of Whether Compensation Is Sought Or Received For The Service, Directly Or Indirectly Or If The Service Is Incidental To Any Other Business In Which The Person Is Primarily Engaged; To Provide That A Person Solicits, Advertises, Or Holds The Person Out As A Person That Engages In The Business Of Depository Agent Services If The Person Represents That The Person Will Conduct Depository Agent Services; To Authorize A Depository Agent License Holder To Engage In Depository Agent Services Business At One Or More Locations In Mississippi Owned Directly Or Indirectly By The License Holder Under A Single License; To Require An Applicant For A Depository Agent License To Submit An Application In Accordance With The Mississippi Money Transmitters Act And To Provide Certain Requirements For Such Application; To Require The Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Investigate Such Applicant And Act On The Application In Accordance With The Mississippi Money Transmitters Act; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Issue A Temporary Depository Agent License To A Person That Is Engaging In Depository Agent Services, But Has Not Obtained A License Under This Act Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide That A Depository Agent License Holder Is Liable For The Delivery To Or For The Account Of The Depository Or Each Depositor, As Applicable, Of All Bullion, Specie, And Money Payable Or Deliverable In Connection With The Transactions In Which The License Holder Engages On Behalf Of The Depository; To Require A Depository Agent License Holder To Hold In Trust All Cash, Bullion, Specie, And Other Assets Received In The Ordinary Course Of Its Business Until The Time The Delivery Obligation Is Discharged; To Require That A Depository Agent License Holder's Name And Mailing Address Or Telephone Number Must Be Provided To The Purchaser In Connection With Each Depository Agent Services Transaction Conducted By The Depository Agent License Holder; To Bring Forward Sections 75-16-9 Through 75-16-87, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Money Transmission Modernization Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 75-16-5, 75-16-7, 75-16-13, 75-16-25 And 75-16-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Minor, Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1530/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1530.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2089455,"bill_number":"HB1604","title":"Justice court; revise certain provisions regarding suspended judges.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-11-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Justice Court Judge Is Unable, By Reason Of Being Under Any Suspension By A Circuit Court Judge While Under Indictment For A Felony Offense, The Board Of Supervisors Of The County In Which Such Judge Serves Shall Appoint Another Justice Court Judge Of The County Or An Adjoining County Or A Municipal Court Judge To Attend And Hold Said Court And Perform All The Duties Of Such Judge During Such Suspension; To Provide That Any Presently Sitting Justice Court Judge Appointed To Perform Duties Of The Suspended Judge Shall Receive Additional Compensation For His Service; To Amend Section 25-3-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Justice Court Judge Who Is Unable To Attend And Hold Court By Reason Of Being Under Suspension By A Circuit Court Judge While Under Indictment For A Felony Offense, Shall Not Receive A Salary While Under Such Suspension; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1604/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1604.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":2089458,"bill_number":"HB1618","title":"Parental consent; require for minors before use of interactive computer services.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Interactive Computer Service Providers From Entering Into Contracts With Minors Without Parental Consent; To Create New Section 11-79-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Definitions; To Create New Section 11-79-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Interactive Computer Service Providers From Knowingly Allowing Minors To Use The Service To Access Material Harmful To Minors Or Communicate With Adults And From Allowing Other Persons To Access The Persona Of A Minor; To Provide Reasonable Methods Of Age Verification; To Create New Section 11-79-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Attorney General To Prosecute Violations Of This Act; To Provide The Amount Of Civil Penalties Imposed For Violations Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 45-38-3, 45-38-5, 45-38-7, 45-38-9, 45-38-11, 45-38-13 And 11-77-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1618/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1618.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2089463,"bill_number":"HB1592","title":"Hazing; increase penalties and clarify the crime of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Crime Of Hazing; To Provide Definitions For Hazing; To Increase Penalties For The Crime Of Hazing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1592/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1592.xml","sponsor":"Justis Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":2089466,"bill_number":"HB1623","title":"Mississippi HBCU Maternal Health Workforce Pipeline Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Hbcu Maternal Health Workforce Pipeline Act; To Define Certain Terms; To Provide For The Mississippi Hbcus Maternal Health Workforce Pipeline Program; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Administer The Program And Serve As Co-chairs For The Program; To Create A Maternal Health Scholars Program At Participating Historically Black Colleges And Universities (hbcus); To Create The Maternal Health Pipeline Fund In The State Treasury For Appropriations Made By The Legislature To Fund The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1623/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1623.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2089471,"bill_number":"HB1541","title":"Abortion; prohibit mail orders for medicine to induce.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Manufacture Or Mail Order In This State Of Medicines That Cause Any Abortion That Is Prohibited By The Laws Of This State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1541/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1541.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2089475,"bill_number":"HB1611","title":"Justice court judges; authorize to set bail for capital offenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Justice Court Judges To Set Bail For Capital Offenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1611/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1611.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2089480,"bill_number":"HB1567","title":"Harvest reporting program; establish for white-tailed deer.","description":"An Act To Require The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Develop An Electronic Harvest Reporting Program For White-tailed Deer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1567/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1567.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2089483,"bill_number":"HB1575","title":"Congregate meal programs; authorize to make hot meals available to older adults who live within 10 miles from the site.","description":"An Act To Authorize Congregate Meal Programs That Receive Funds From The Senior Nutrition Program And That Serve Hot Meals To Older Adults In Group Settings To Make Hot Meals Available To Eligible Older Adults In Their Homes That Are Not More Than Ten Miles From The Congregate Site, Either By Delivering The Meals To Their Homes Or Providing The Meals To Caregivers Or Other Persons Who Can Take The Meals To Their Homes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1575/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1575.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2089487,"bill_number":"HB1598","title":"Firearm possession by minors; authorize Oakley Training School.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-605, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Any Delinquent Convicted Two Or More Times Of Misdemeanor Possession Of A Firearm To Be Committed To Oakley Training School; To Bring Forward Section 97-37-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Declares Possession Of A Firearm By A Person Under Eighteen As A Delinquent Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1598/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1598.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2089491,"bill_number":"HB1606","title":"The Excellence for All Pilot Program Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Excellence For All Pilot Program Act; To Provide Findings; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Education To Establish And Administer The Excellence For All Pilot Program To Support Leas; To Require The Department To Monitor Implementation Of The Program And Collection Of Data; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1606/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1606.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2089497,"bill_number":"HB1614","title":"Human Trafficking; bring forward provisions that prohibit and penalize.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 97-3-54.1, 97-3-54.2, 97-3-54.3, 97-3-54.5, 97-3-54.6 And 97-3-54.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Human Trafficking, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 97-29-49 And 97-29-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Prostitution For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 97-3-54.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Language; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1614/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1614.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2089500,"bill_number":"HB1602","title":"Budget requests; agencies that don't timely file with LBO shall have request prepared for them by third party.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A State Agency Refuses Or Fails To File An Original Budget Request Within Thirty Calendar Days After The Deadline Date For Filing Budget Requests, The Director Of The Agency Shall Contract With A Third Party To Prepare A Budget Request For The Agency, Which Must Be Three Percent Lower Than The Agency's Current Budget From State General Funds; To Require The Contractor To Prepare And Submit A Budget Request For The Agency To The Legislative Budget Office Within Thirty Calendar Days After The Contract Is Executed; If The Contractor Does Not Submit The Agency's Budget Request Within That Time, The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Not Allow The Agency To Expend Its Current Fiscal Year Appropriation Until The Budget Request Has Been Submitted; To Provide That The Agency Shall Be Responsible For Paying The Contractor For Preparing The Agency's Budget Request; To Provide That If The Agency Does Not Pay The Contractor Within Forty-five Calendar Days, The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Not Allow The Agency To Expend Its Current Fiscal Year Appropriation Until The Contractor Has Been Paid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-16","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1602/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1602.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2089504,"bill_number":"HB1550","title":"Voluntary statewide bleeding control program; authorize Health Dept to establish.","description":"An Act To Authorize The State Department Of Health, In Coordination With The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency And The Department Of Public Safety, To Establish A Voluntary Statewide Bleeding Control Program; To Authorize State Agencies, Counties, Municipalities, Public School Districts, Public Community College Districts And State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Place Bleeding Control Kits In Public Buildings, Schools And Other High-traffic Public Locations; To Encourage Those Governmental Entities To Offer Training To Employees, Students And Members Of The Public; To Provide Liability Protections For Persons Who In Good Faith Render Emergency Care Or Assistance Using A Bleeding Control Kit Or Tourniquet; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1550/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1550.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2089507,"bill_number":"HB1593","title":"Sixteenth section land; define rights of owners of land on which is located a body of water.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-1-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Legislature Finds And Declares That The Sixteenth Section Trust Is Superior To The Public Waters Trust And Therefore The Rights Of The Owners Of Sixteenth Section Land On Which Is Located A Body Of Water That Is A Navigable Waterway Or An Oxbow Lake Are Superior To The Rights Of The Public To Access And Use The Body Of Water Within The Sixteenth Section Land; To Amend Section 1-3-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Additional General Definition Of Navigable Waters; To Bring Forward Sections 27-109-1 And 51-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Define Navigable Waters, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 29-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides That Sixteenth Section Lands Are Property Held In Trust For The Benefit Of The Public Schools, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1593/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1593.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2089510,"bill_number":"HB1597","title":"Mississippi Fair Banking Standards Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Fair Banking Standards Act; To Declare The Public Policy Of The State; To Urge Congress And The President To Stop Government From Weaponizing Financial Institutions; To Provide Standards For Fair Access To Financial Services Consistent With Executive Order 14331; To Prohibit State Regulators From Coercing Financial Institutions Into Terminating Customer Accounts Based On Nonquantitative Factors; To Require The Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Review Agency Guidance; To Create An Administrative Complaint Process To Resolve Debanking Complaints; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1597/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1597.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2089705,"bill_number":"SB2612","title":"Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; create.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-39-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Insert Legislative Findings; To Create The Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; To Define Terms; To Provide For Uses Of The Funds; To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority To Make Grants, Loans Or Provide Any Other Financial Assistance; To Require Any Local Entity Desiring A Grant, Loan Or Other Financial Assistance To Submit An Application; To Prescribe Application Requirements; To Require The Authority To Determine Whether The Project Meets The Definition Of An Approved Project And Whether To Provide The Assistance Requested In The Form Of A Grant, Loan Or Other Financial Assistance; To Grant The Mississippi Development Authority Sole Discretion In Providing Grants, Loans Or Providing Other Financial Assistance; To Exempt Certain Contracts From The Provisions Of Section 37-7-13; To Provide Limited Exceptions To The Provisions Of Section 31-7-13; To Prohibit An Electric Utility Provider From Being Considered Eligible To Be A Direct Recipient Of Funding; To Require The Mississippi Development Authority To Promulgate Rules And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2612/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2612.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2089708,"bill_number":"SB2606","title":"Financial literacy and NIL education; require for certain student-athletes.","description":"An Act To Define \"name, Image And Likeness Activity\"; Require State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Provide Mandatory Financial Literacy Workshops For Student-athletes Engaged In Name, Image And Likeness Activities; To Allow All Student-athletes To Participate In Such Workshops; To Prescribe Minimum Requirements For Such Workshops; To Allow State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Contract With Certain Organizations To Produce Such Workshops; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2606/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2606.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2089711,"bill_number":"HB1664","title":"Mississippi Video Service Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Video Service Act; To State The Intention Of The Legislature; To Provide Certain Definitions Relating To This Act; To Provide For Franchising Authority; To Require Providers To Obtain A Certificate Of Franchise Authority From The Secretary Of State Before Conducting Business Under This Act; To Require Providers To Meet Certain Requirements; To Provide For Incumbent Video Service Providers; To Require Applications For Certificates Of Franchise Authority To Include Certain Information; To Provide The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Secretary Of State With Regard To Certificates Of Franchise Authority Under This Act; To Provide For Transfer And Termination Of Certificates; To Provide Certain Fees Relating To Franchising Authority; To Provide For Use Of Public Rights-of-way By Holder Of The Certificate Of Franchising Authority; To Provide For Fees Paid To The Political Subdivision Where Service Occurs; To Prohibit Political Subdivisions From Requiring Certain Additional Fees Or Calculation Methods; To Provide For Noncompliance With This Act; To Provide Remedies For Such Noncompliance; To Provide Customer Service Standards Relating To Video Service Providers; To Provide Certain Designation And Use Of Channel Capacity For Public, Educational Or Governmental Use; To Provide For Application Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1664/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1664.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2089718,"bill_number":"HB1633","title":"Site Development Grant Program; revise certain definitions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definitions Of The Terms \"eligible Expenditures\" And \"site Development Improvements\" For Purposes Of The Site Development Grant Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1633/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1633.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2089720,"bill_number":"HB1703","title":"Telephone solicitors; revise certain provisions regarding Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-707, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Telephone Solicitor To Make A Telephone Solicitation Regarding A Medicare Advantage Plan Or Medicare Supplement Plan To A Person Who Has An Established Business Relationship With The Solicitor Or Who Has Requested A Call With The Company; To Amend Section 77-3-709, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct An Incorrect Reference To Another Section Of The Code; To Amend Section 77-3-711, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Exemption From The Requirements Of The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act For Insurance Agents; To Amend Section 83-9-110, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition Against Telephone Solicitations By Issuers Of Medicare Supplemental Policies Or Certificates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1703/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1703.xml","sponsor":"Jay McKnight"},
{"bill_id":2089723,"bill_number":"HB1678","title":"Mississippi Youth and Family Systems Coordination Task Force; establish.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Youth And Family Systems Coordination Task Force, Which Is A Statewide, Multisystem Body Whose Purpose Is To Develop And Coordinate Research-based Strategies Consistent With The Youth Court Law And The State's Behavioral Health System; To Provide The Membership And Duties Of The Task Force; To Require The Task Force To Submit An Annual Report To The Governor And The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1678/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1678.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2089728,"bill_number":"SB2588","title":"Safeguard Honesty Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"safeguard Honest Integrity In Elections For Lasting Democracy (shield) Act\"; To Amend Section 23-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure By Which A Registrar Verifies An Applicant's Citizenship Upon Receipt Of A Completed Voter Registration Application; To Require The Registrar To Enter Each Applicant's Information Into The United States Citizenship And Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification For Entitlements (save); To Require Registrars To Make Annual Reports To The Secretary Of State Regarding The Number Of Applicants Flagged By A Save System Check And The Number Removed Following Confirmation; To Create New Section 23-15-165.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Conduct An Annual Comparison Of The Statewide Elections Management System Records With The Save Database And To Report Ineligible Matches To The Appropriate Election Commissioner; To Create New Section 23-15-165.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Annually Report To The Legislature On The Results Achieved With The Save System; To Create New Section 23-15-165.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information Collected Through Use Of The Save System From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Create New Section 23-15-165.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Severability Of The Provisions Of The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2588/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2588.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2089732,"bill_number":"SB2610","title":"Alcorn State University biotechnology building; rename the \"Willie L. Simmons Biotechnology Building.\"","description":"An Act To Rename The Alcorn State University Biotechnology Building, Located In Lorman, Jefferson County, Mississippi, The \"willie L. Simmons Biotechnology Building\"; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Prepare Or Have Prepared A Distinctive Plaque To Place Within The Building That States The Background, Accomplishments And Service Of Willie L. Simmons; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration, In Conjunction With The University, To Erect The Proper Lettering Or Signage On The Outdoor Facade Of The Building Displaying The Official Name; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2610/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2610.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2089738,"bill_number":"HB1639","title":"Screening and approval program for retail sale of products containing certain substances; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish A Screening And Approval Program For The Over-the-counter Availability And Retail Sale Of Products That Contain Any Substance With The Potential To Be Recreationally Used Or Abused; To Define Certain Terms; To Require The State Department Of Health To Administer The Program; To Require The State Health Officer To Approve Or Deny The Over-the-counter Availability And Retail Sale Of Products That Contain Any Substance With The Potential To Be Recreationally Used Or Abused; To Establish An Appeals Process Available To The Manufacturer Or Distributor Of A Product That Was Denied By The State Health Officer; To Require The Department To Establish Rules And Regulations Necessary To Implement And Administer The Program; To Provide An Exception For Ordinances And Regulations Of Municipalities And Counties Enacted Before July 1, 2025, Which Limit Or Prohibit Such Products; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1639/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1639.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2089740,"bill_number":"HB1680","title":"SNAP recipients; Department of Agriculture establish grant program for deer processors to become SNAP retailers and process deer meat for sale to.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce To Establish A Program Under Which Deer Processors May Receive Incentive Grants To Become Authorized Snap Retailers And Process Donated Deer Meat For Sale To Snap Recipients; To Provide That To Receive An Incentive Grant Under The Program, A Deer Processor Must Present A Plan For How The Processor Plans To Use The Grant To Upgrade The Deer Processing Facility And Equipment And Operate The Business To Be Able To Provide Processed Deer Meat To Snap Recipients; To Provide That The Maximum Amount Of A Grant That A Processor May Receive Through The Program Is Fifty Thousand Dollars; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Funded From Tanf Funds That Are Transferred To The Department For That Purpose; To Require The Department To Apply For A Federal Waiver If It Determines That A Waiver Is Necessary In Order For Deer Processors To Become Authorized Snap Retailers; To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Each Fiscal Year, Ten Million Dollars Of Unspent Tanf Funds Shall Be Transferred To The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce For The Program Established Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1680/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1680.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2089743,"bill_number":"SB2582","title":"Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act of Mississippi; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The Robert G. Clark, Jr., Voting Rights Act Of Mississippi; To Define Relevant Terms; To Prohibit Voter Suppression And Vote Dilution; To Establish The Mississippi Voting Rights Commission; To Provide The Candidate Qualifications For Nominating A Person As A Member Of The Commission; To Provide How Members Of The Commission Shall Be Selected; To Provide How The Commission Will Determine Preclearance For Covered Political Subdivisions; To Provide The Procedures For Obtaining Preclearance; To Establish Protections For Voters Who Are Classified As Limited English Proficient And/or Disabled; To Provide What Accommodations Shall Be Made Available For Covered Individuals In A Protected Class; To Provide The Framework To Establish The State Voting And Elections Database And Institute; To Provide The Mission And Functions Of The Database And Institute; To Prohibit Intimidation, Deception Or Obstructions That Would Affect The Rights Of Voters To Participate In Elections; To Require Public Notice Of Voting-related Changes, Such As Government Boundaries, Methods Of Elections Or District Maps; To Provide Grounds For Enforcement, Establish Venue And Provide Remedies For Legal Actions Filed Under Rights Established By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2582/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2582.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2089747,"bill_number":"HB1649","title":"Capital Expense Fund; make transfer from to Main Street Revitalization Grant Fund.","description":"An Act To Direct The State Fiscal Officer To Transfer $10,017,755.00 From The Capital Expense Fund To The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Fund Upon The Effective Date Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1649/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1649.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2089752,"bill_number":"HB1704","title":"Special purpose schools; require scholarship amounts to equal ESA amounts.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-173-13 And 37-175-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Annual Amount Of Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarships And Mississippi Speech-language Therapy Scholarships To Equal The Amount Awarded To Students Under The Educational Scholarship Account (esa) Program; To Bring Forward Section 37-181-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Amount Of Esa Accounts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1704/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1704.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2089756,"bill_number":"HB1638","title":"Drug and alcohol testing; bring forward statutes addressing government employees.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 71-7-1 Through 71-7-15 And 71-7-19 Through 71-7-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorize Public And Private Employers To Voluntarily Elect To Conduct Drug And Alcohol Testing Of Employees, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-196, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Conduct Mandatory Drug Testing Of Its Employees, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1638/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1638.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2089759,"bill_number":"SB2596","title":"MDOT; authorize the transfer and conveyance of certain real property to the City of Ridgeland.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Donate To The City Of Ridgeland, Mississippi, A Certain Parcel Of Land Situated In Ridgeland, Mississippi; To Stipulate That The State Of Mississippi Shall Retain Mineral Rights; To Authorize The Department Of Transportation To Correct Any Discrepancies In The Legal Description Of The Property Provided In This Section; To Amend Section 1, Chapter 414, Laws Of 2025, To Correct The Method By Which The State Highway Commission, Acting On Behalf Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, Is Authorized To Donate To The City Of Gulfport, Mississippi, Certain Parcels Of Land Situated In Gulfport, Mississippi, At The Intersections Of 13th Street And 28th Avenue And 15th Street And 28th Avenue; To Amend Section 1, Chapter 393, Laws Of 2019, To Provide The Mississippi Development Authority To Sell Certain Real Property Located In Lowndes County And The City Of Columbus, Mississippi, To Provide That Any Proceeds Generated From The Sale Of The Land Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Existing Industry Productivity Loan Program Bond Sinking Fund; To Provide That Mda May Correct Any Discrepancies In The Legal Description Of The Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2596/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2596.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2089763,"bill_number":"HB1706","title":"18th Circuit Court District; increase ADA's and investigators.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-31-5 And 25-31-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Assistant District Attorneys And Investigators For The Eighteenth Circuit Court District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1706/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1706.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2089768,"bill_number":"HB1665","title":"Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and State Health Insurance Plan; revise.","description":"An Act To Revise The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reference New Sections Added To The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define New Terms And Revise The Definitions Of Certain Existing Terms; To Create New Section 73-21-154, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer All Powers And Duties Exercised By The State Board Of Pharmacy Under The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act To The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Amend Section 73-21-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Reimbursement Amount From Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (psaos) Payable To Pharmacies; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Give Pharmacists Reasons For Denying A Claim Within Seven Days Of Receiving An Electronic Claim; To Amend Section 73-21-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Provisions Authorizing Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Use Maximum Allowable Cost Lists; To Revise The Administrative Appeals Process Pharmacy Benefit Managers Must Make Available To Pharmacies To Challenge Reimbursements; To Amend Section 73-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Psaos To Be Licensed By The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Renew Licenses Annually; To Revise The Financial Documents That Must Be Submitted To The Commissioner With An Application For A License Or License Renewal; To Create New Section 73-21-157.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Support The Operations Of The Department Of Insurance In The Regulation Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Require The State Fiscal Officer To Transfer Unobligated Funds In The Special Fund Previously Used By The State Board Of Pharmacy For The Regulation Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers To The New Special Fund; To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Spread Pricing By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Amend Section 73-21-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 73-21-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Steering By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Create New Section 73-21-162, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Retaliation Against Pharmacists By Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates And Psaos; To Amend Section 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Relating To Investigations And Audits Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conducted By The Commissioner; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Drug Manufacturers, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Psaos And Health Insurers To Submit Certain Annual Reports To The Commissioner; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Plan Sponsors To Develop Criteria And A List Of Prescription Drugs Designated As Specialty Drugs; To Create New Section 73-21-168, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner To Develop A Website To Publish Certain Information Related To This Act; To Create New Section 73-21-169, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Identify Ownership Affiliation Of Any Kind To The Commissioner; To Amend Sections 73-21-83 And 73-21-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 25-15-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board To Solicit Requests For Proposals For The Administration Of The Plan Or Components Of The Plan Every Two Years; To Authorize The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan To Contract For The Management Of Pharmacy Benefits; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Be A Member Of The Evaluation Committee When Considering Proposals For Such Administration; To Require A Pharmacy Benefits Manager For The State Health Plan To Comply With The Provisions Of The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 25-15-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Membership Of The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board; To Create New Section 25-15-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board To Develop A List Of Prescription Drugs That Meet The Criteria Established By The Board For Specialty Drug Designation; To Require The Board To Consult With The Administrators Of The Public Employee Health Plans In The Contiguous States To Determine The Feasibility Of Entering Into A Joint Agreement To Combine Purchasing Power For Pharmaceuticals; To Amend Section 25-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 25-15-3, 25-15-5, 25-15-7, 25-15-9, 25-15-13, 25-15-14, 25-15-15, 25-15-16, 25-15-17, 25-15-19 And 25-15-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The State Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 41-149-5, 41-151-7 And 73-21-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Provide For Severability; To Create New Section 73-21-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Repeal Of The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Create New Section 25-15-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Repeal Of Those Sections Relating To The Administration Of The Public Employee Health Plans; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1665/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1665.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2089773,"bill_number":"HB1651","title":"State agencies; allow to charge other agencies for short-term rental of event space.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception To The Prohibition Against A State Agency Charging Another State Agency A Fee For Any Agency For The Short-term Rental At Event Space; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1651/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1651.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2089776,"bill_number":"HB1640","title":"DHS; require to employ commercial wage verification services to get information for eligibility determination for benefits.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-12-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Employ Automated Commercial Wage Verification Services Regulated Under The Fair Credit Reporting Act For The Purpose Of Acquiring Current Employment And Income Information For Eligibility Determination And Ongoing Monitoring For Continued Eligibility For Public Benefit Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1640/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1640.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2089779,"bill_number":"HB1698","title":"Mandatory minimum sentences for crimes committed by offenders; revise which offenders are eligible for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Eligible Offender Who Has Committed A Nonviolent Crime Or Violent Crime On Or After July 1, 1995, Rather Than July 1, 2014, Shall Not Be Released By The Department Of Corrections Until After He Or She Has Served No Less Than Twenty-five Percent Of His Or Her Sentence For A Nonviolent Crime Or Fifty Percent For A Crime Of Violence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1698/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1698.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2089782,"bill_number":"HB1634","title":"SNAP benefits; require certain recipients of to participate in an employment and training program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-12-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Human Services Shall Require Persons Who Are Receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (snap) Benefits Who Are Eighteen To Fifty-nine Years Of Age, Do Not Have Children Under Eighteen Years Of Age In Their Home, Do Not Qualify For An Exemption, And Are Determined By The Department To Be Eligible, To Participate In An Employment And Training Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1634/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1634.xml","sponsor":"Lance Varner"},
{"bill_id":2089786,"bill_number":"HB1694","title":"Inmate Welfare Fund; revise committee for and increase inmate phone call commissions percentage deposited to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of The Inmate Welfare Fund Committee To Include The Chairpersons Of The House And Senate Corrections Committees And The Chairpersons Of The House And Senate Accountability, Efficiency And Transparency Committees As Nonvoting Members; To Require The Committee To Meet At Least Once Quarterly; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1694/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1694.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2089791,"bill_number":"HB1702","title":"City of Jackson Revitalization Act; create.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-76-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"project\" Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act; To Amend Section 75-76-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Revenue Collected From Certain Additional License Fees Imposed And Levied Under Section 75-76-183 Shall Be Deposited Into The City Of Jackson Development Fund Created In This Act; To Amend Section 75-76-183, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose And Levy Additional Fees For A License To Conduct Gaming As A Licensed Gaming Establishment That Is Part Of A Project Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Establish A Program To Provide Loans And Grants To Assist With The Development Of Buildings And Other Facilities And Infrastructure For The Establishment Of New Business Enterprises And Expansion Of Existing Business Enterprises In The City Of Jackson, Mississippi; To Provide An Application Process For Entities That Desire To Participate In The Program; To Create The City Of Jackson Development Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The City Of Jackson Development Fund Shall Be Disbursed By The Department Of Finance And Administration, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, To Provide Loans And Grants For The Purposes Described In This Act; To Provide That For The First Full State Fiscal Year During Which A Licensed Gaming Establishment That Is Part Of A Project Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act Is Operating And Remitting License Fees Imposed And Levied Under Sections 75-76-177 And 75-76-195, And For Each Of The Two Immediately Succeeding State Fiscal Years, If The Total Amount Of Revenue Distributed To The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Or Warren County, Mississippi, As The Case May Be, For Each Such Fiscal Year Under Section 75-76-197 And Chapter 965, Local And Private Laws Of 1993, Is Less Than The Average Total Amount Of Such Revenue Distributed Annually To The City Or County For The Four State Fiscal Years Immediately Preceding The Full State Fiscal Year During Which The Licensed Gaming Establishment Began Operating And Remitting Such License Fees, Then The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Disburse Funds To The City Of Vicksburg Or Warren County, As The Case May Be, For The Amount Of Such Revenue Shortfall For Each Such Fiscal Year; To Provide That A Portion Of The Revenue Collected From Certain License Fees Collected From A Licensed Gaming Establishment That Is Part Of A Project Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act Shall Be Used Temporarily For Certain Purposes; To Bring Forward Sections 75-76-33, 75-76-67, 75-76-77, 75-76-89 And 75-76-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of The Mississippi Gaming Control Act, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 19-3-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That This Section Does Not Apply To A Person, Corporation Or Other Legal Entity Applying For A License For A Gaming Establishment That Is Part Of A Project Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act; To Amend Sections 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Legal Gaming In A Licensed Gaming Establishment That Is Part Of A Project Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act; To Bring Forward Section 27-109-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines The Terms \"cruise Vessel\" And \"vessel\" For Certain Purposes, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 95-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Various Forms Of Illegal Gambling, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"qualified Resort Area\" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Project As Defined Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act Shall Be A Leisure And Recreation District Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Provide That Any Owner Or Operator Of A Licensed Gaming Establishment Licensed Before January 1, 2026, That Makes Capital Improvements To The Licensed Gaming Establishment In An Aggregate Amount Of At Least $100,000,000.00 Shall Be Allowed A Credit Against License Fees Imposed Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act; To Provide The Time Period Within Which The Capital Improvements Must Be Made; To Provide For The Amount Of The Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1702/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1702.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2089794,"bill_number":"HB1709","title":"Special purpose schools; children of active military personnel not required to have attended MS school in previous year.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 37-173-5 And 37-175-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Children Of Active Military Duty Parents Assigned To A Military Base In Mississippi Who Attended An Out-of-state School During The Previous School Year To Receive A Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship Or Mississippi Speech-language Therapy Scholarship; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1709/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1709.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2089798,"bill_number":"SB2608","title":"Charlie Kirk Campus Free Speech and Safety Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"charlie Kirk Campus Free Speech And Safety Act\"; To Define Terms; To Provide Expressive Activities Under This Act; To Create Exceptions; To Provide That Outdoor Areas Of Campuses Shall Be Deemed Public Forums; To Provide For Acceptable Restrictions Set By Institutions And Colleges; To Stipulate That Any Person Who Wishes To Engage In Noncommercial Expressive Activity On Campus Shall Be Permitted To Do So Freely As Long As It Is Not Unlawful And Does Not Substantially Disrupt The Function Of The Institution Or College; To Provide For Acceptable Restrictions; To Authorize Institutions And Colleges To Prevent Expression That The First Amendment Does Not Protect; To Authorize Freedom Of Association; To Prohibit Discrimination; To Require Institutions And Colleges To Make Their Policies, Regulations And Expectations For Students Regarding Free Speech Public In Their Handbooks, On Their Websites And In Their Orientation Programs; To Require Institutions And Colleges To Develop Materials, Programs And Procedures To Ensure Compliance; To Require Institutions And Colleges To Publicly Post On Their Website A Report Outlining Certain Policies Required By This Act; To Stipulate The Content Of The Report; To Provide Remedies For Violations Of This Act; To Establish A Statute Of Limitations For One Year; To Provide That The State Waives Immunity Under The Eleventh Amendment Of The United States Constitution And Consents To Suit In Federal Court; To Provide That Institutions And Colleges Are Not Immune From Suit Or Liability For Violations; To Establish Severability; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2608/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2608.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2089803,"bill_number":"HB1650","title":"State Treasury; close those funds having no transactional activity other than interest from pooled investments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-105-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"pooled Investment Vehicle,\" \"state Agency\" And \"state Fiscal Officer\"; To Create New Section 27-105-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Treasurer To Annually Review Each Public Fund, Account Or Trust That Receives Interest Allocation From A Pooled Investment Vehicle To Determine If The Fund, Account Or Trust That Receives Interest Had No Transactional Activity, Other Than The Receipt Of Interest Within The Prior Fiscal Year; To Authorize The State Treasurer To Preclude Certain Funds, Accounts Or Trusts From Received Interest; To Direct Certain Funds To Be Closed Or Consolidated Within The State Treasury; To Amend Section 27-105-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Exception To The Investment Requirements Of This Chapter Upon A Demonstration Of Sufficient Justification; To Create New Section 27-105-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each State Agency To Review Its Funds, Accounts And Trusts Within And Outside Of The State Treasury And Report Certain Information To The Treasurer; To Require The Treasurer To Report Certain Compiled Information To The Legislative Budget Office And The Senate And House Legislative Services Office; To Amend Section 27-105-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1650/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1650.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2089807,"bill_number":"HB1630","title":"Community Service Revolving Fund; extend repealer on authority to collect fees from paroled offenders for deposit into.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Authority Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Collect Monthly Fees From Offenders Who Are On Probation, Parole Or Any Other Field Supervision And To Deposit Those Fees Into The Community Service Revolving Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1630/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1630.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2089810,"bill_number":"HB1669","title":"Youth court jurisdiction; exclude youth previously adjudicated delinquent for committing certain acts with firearm.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Exclusive Original Jurisdiction Of The Youth Court By Providing That The Circuit Court Shall Have Original Jurisdiction Of A Child If The Child Has Been Previously Adjudicated A Delinquent For Committing An Act With A Firearm, If Such Act Would Be A Felony If Committed By An Adult, And The Child Commits A Subsequent Act With A Firearm After Being Previously Adjudicated A Delinquent In The Youth Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1669/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1669.xml","sponsor":"Shanda Yates"},
{"bill_id":2089812,"bill_number":"HB1699","title":"Case plans for nonviolent inmates; require certain programs be placed within.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Case Plans Of Inmates Who Have Committed Nonviolent Offenses Shall Contain Certain Programs For Rehabilitative Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1699/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1699.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2089816,"bill_number":"SB2597","title":"DFA; authorize the transfer and conveyance of ABC Warehouse to Madison County Economic Development Authority.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Finance And Administration To Transfer And Convey Real Property And Improvements Thereon In Madison, Mississippi, Commonly Known As The Abc Warehouse, To The Madison County Economic Development Authority; To Require The Department To Obtain A Legal Description Of The Property Prior To Conveyance And Include Such Description In The Deed Or Instrument Of Conveyance; To Describe The Manner Of Sale; To Require That The Property Be Sold For Not Less Than Fair Market Value As Determined By Two Professional, Certified General Appraisers; To Authorize The Department To Execute And Deliver Deeds, Bills Of Sale Or Other Instruments Necessary To Convey The Property; To Require Remaining Proceeds From The Sale To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2597/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2597.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2089820,"bill_number":"HB1654","title":"Judicial System Operation Fund; bring forward sections relating to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 9-1-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Operating Allowances For Judges, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-21-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Judicial System Operation Fund, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 25-7-3, 25-7-9 And 25-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Fee Schedules For Judicial Clerks, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1654/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1654.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2089825,"bill_number":"HB1696","title":"MS Office of Apprenticeship; create under State Workforce Investment Board.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Office Of Apprenticeship Act; To Define Certain Terms; To Create The Mississippi Office Of Apprenticeship Under The Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board; To State The Purposes Of The Office; To Require The Office Of Apprenticeship To Promulgate Rules Necessary For The Implementation Of This Act; To Prescribe The Duties Of The Office Of Apprenticeship; To Create The Mississippi Apprenticeship Council As An Advisory Council To The Office; To Provide That Apprenticeship Programs And Sponsors Are Not Required To Register With The Office Of Apprenticeship; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1696/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1696.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2089828,"bill_number":"HB1697","title":"Case plans for inmates who committed violent offenses; require certain programs be placed within.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Case Plans Of Inmates Who Have Committed Violent Offenses Shall Contain Certain Programs For Rehabilitative Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1697/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1697.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2089832,"bill_number":"SB2587","title":"In-person absentee voting; to amend the process of.","description":"An Act To Create The \"in-person Absentee Voting Act\"; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That The In-person Absentee Voting Period Shall Begin 22 Days Before The Election And Continue Until 12:00 P.m. On The Saturday Immediately Preceding The Election; To Provide That In-person Absentee Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For In-person Absentee Voting In The Registrar's Office During Regular Business Hours; To Provide Extended Hours To Vote During The Last Full Week Preceding An Election; To Provide The Appropriate Locations For In-person Absentee Voting To Take Place; To Provide That Notice Of In-person Absentee Voting Shall Be Provided In Three Public Places Eight Days Before The Voting Begins; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The In-person Excused Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The In-person Absentee Voting Period; To Amend Section 23-15-639, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Mail-in Ballots Be Announced By The Resolution Board; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-697, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Repeal Section 23-15-659 Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Absentee Ballot Envelope Requirements For In-person Absentee Voters; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 23-15-627, 23-15-713, 23-15-715, 23-15-651, 23-15-719 And 23-15-633, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2587/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2587.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2089836,"bill_number":"SB2585","title":"In-person early voting; allow.","description":"An Act To Create The \"in-person Early Voting Act\"; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That The In-person Early Voting Period Shall Begin 15 Days Before The Election And Continue Until 12:00 P.m. On The Saturday Immediately Preceding The Election; To Provide That In-person Early Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For In-person Early Voting In The Registrar's Office During Regular Business Hours; To Provide Extended Hours To Vote During The Last Full Week Preceding An Election; To Provide That Notice Of In-person Early Voting Shall Be Provided In Three Public Places Eight Days Before The Voting Begins; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The In-person Early Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The In-person Early Voting Period; To Prohibit Voting Via Ballot Harvesting, Ballot Drop Boxes Or With Mail-in Or Absentee Ballots For Reasons Or Instances Other Than What Is Allowed By The Mississippi Election Code; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 23-15-627, 23-15-631, 23-15-637, 23-15-713, 23-15-715 And 23-15-719, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2585/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2585.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2089840,"bill_number":"SB2603","title":"HBCU Equity Fund; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Hbcu Equity Fund To Eliminate Documented Equity Gaps In Operating Funding, Address Deferred Maintenance And Capital Needs, And Support Academic Programs, Research Capacity And Student Services; To Provide For Distribution Of Funds; To Require The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Conduct A Biennial Facilities Assessment Of All Public Hbcs And Disburse Monies Accordingly; To Provide For Competitive Grants; To Provide Appropriate Sources Of Monies For The Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2603/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2603.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2089844,"bill_number":"HB1647","title":"Mississippi Grain Indemnity Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mississippi Grain Indemnity Act\"; To Create New Section 75-46-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Name The Act As Such; To Create New Section 75-46-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Definitions To Terminology Used In The Act; To Create New Section 75-46-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Mississippi Grain Indemnity Board, Provide For Its Composition And The Initial And Subsequent Terms Of Board Members; To Establish The Mississippi Grain Indemnity Trust Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Stipulate The Uses Of Monies Deposited Into The Fund; To Create New Section 75-46-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Fund Shall Be Administered By The Board, Which Shall Have Authority To Contract With A Third Party To Administer Payments And Handle All Accounting Functions Related To The Fund; To Create New Section 75-46-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Grain Producers To Pay An Assessment On All Marketed Grain Sold To A First Purchaser Licensee Beginning On July 1, 2022; To Create New Section 75-46-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Assessment To Be Collected By The First Purchaser Licensee Or Any Agent Or Representative Of The Licensee, Who Shall Deduct Such Assessment From The Purchase Price; To Establish The Date By Which The Licensees Must Submit Assessments To The Board Following Its Collection; To Create New Section 75-46-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Assessment Collection Period And Establish Amounts For Threshold Trust Fund Balances; To Create New Section 75-46-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require First Purchaser Licensees To Maintain A Ledger Of All Assessments Collected, Which Such Records Shall Be Made Available To The Board Upon Request; To Limit The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce's Authority To Disclose Information Obtained From The Ledger Of Assessments; To Create New Section 75-46-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Participation In The Fund Is Voluntary; To Require Nonparticipants To Notify The Commissioner By The Preceding June 1 Of Such Year That The Producer Has Opted Out; To Provide That Nonparticipation In The Fund Disqualifies Such Individuals From Receipt Of Any Payment For A Contract Or Storage Loss Of Grain Produced During Such Crop Due To The Failure Of A First Purchaser Licensee; To Provide Additional Notice To Be Given To The First Purchaser Licensee; To Allow A Refund Of Assessments Paid To Producers Who Opt Out Of The Fund; To Create New Section 75-46-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Commissioner Shall Determine When A First Purchaser Licensee Has Failed; To Prescribe Procedures To Be Followed By The Commissioner Upon The Making Of Such Determination Of Failure; To Create New Section 75-46-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Process To Be Followed For The Timely Adjudication Of Claims Alleging Failure Of First Purchaser Licensees; To Create New Section 75-46-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Or The Designees To Make A Preliminary Determination Of Eligibility For Payment From The Fund Resulting From Submitted Claims; To Provide That The Board Shall Make The Final Determination On Payments Of Claims; To Authorize The Board To Seek Any Additional Information Necessary To Adjudicate The Claim; To Prescribe Procedures To Be Followed When Only A Partial Payment Of Claim Is Made; To Specify The Timeline For Certain Responses And Actions By The Board And Claimant; To Provide Claimants With An Option To Request A Review Of The Board's Final Adjudication Of The Claim; To Provide For Administrative Procedures Process For Appeals Of The Board's Final Adjudication; To Create New Section 75-46-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Method Of Calculating The Payment Of Claims For Storage Or Contract Losses Suffered; To Create New Section 75-46-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board To Make Payments Of Claims On A Pro Rata Basis At Any Time The Total Amount Of Eligible Claims Exceeds The Amount Of Funds Available; To Create New Section 75-46-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Commissioner With The Authority To Revoke The License Of A First Purchaser Licensee For Failure To Timely Collect And Submit Assessments To The Board; To Create New Section 75-46-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner To Establish A Toll-free Hotline And Other Information Collection Processes For The Purposes Of Receiving Information On Licensee Failure To Perform; To Create New Section 75-46-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Inspection Of The Board's Records, Accounts And Other Documents By The Office Of The State Auditor; To Create New Section 75-46-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Adopt Any Rules And Regulations Deemed Necessary To Administer The Act; To Create New Section 75-46-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Adopt Necessary Rules And Regulations To Carry Out The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Sections 75-44-29, 75-44-31, 75-44-35, 75-45-304, 75-45-305, 75-45-307 And 75-45-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1647/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1647.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":2089846,"bill_number":"HB1705","title":"Structured Literacy Pilot Program; authorize Mississippi Dyslexia Institute to establish.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Dyslexia Institute To Establish A Structured Literacy Pilot Program; To Provide Regulatory Flexibility; To Establish An Evidence-based Alternative To Grade Retention Aligned With Mississippi's Third Grade Reading Gate Statutes; To Improve Identification And Remediation Of Dyslexia; To Establish Public-private Partnerships; To Require Accountability And Reporting; To Develop An Orton-gillingham Structured Literacy Program With A Teacher Training Component; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1705/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1705.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2089851,"bill_number":"HB1679","title":"MS Student Funding Formula; bring forward.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 37-151-201, 37-151-203, 37-151-205, 37-151-207, 37-151-209, 37-151-211, 37-151-213, 37-151-215 And 37-57-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish The Mississippi Student Funding Formula; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1679/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1679.xml","sponsor":"Josh Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":2089853,"bill_number":"HB1662","title":"Joint custody matters; create rebuttable presumption in favor of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Rebuttable Presumption In Favor Of Joint Custody With Equal Parenting Time In All Custody Matters; To Provide That The Presumption Shall Be Rebuttable By A Preponderance Of The Evidence; To Provide For The Calculation Of Child Support Where The Court Awards Joint Custody With Equally Shared Parenting Time; To Require A Court To Document The Reasons From Deviating From The Presumption Unless Both Parents Petition For A Deviation; To Clarify That This Section Shall Apply To All Custody Determinations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1662/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1662.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2089857,"bill_number":"HB1635","title":"Fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax; revise distribution of for certain projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For Any Project With A Capital Investment In Excess Of $1,000,000,000.00 For Which A Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Tax Agreement Is Entered Into After July 1, 2026, A Portion Of The Sum Allowed As A Fee-in-lieu On The Portion Of The Project In Excess Of $1,000,000,000.00 Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Strategic Development Fund Created In This Act; To Extend The Date Of The Reverter On The Section Of Law; To Create The \"mississippi Strategic Development Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Expended By The Mississippi Development Authority, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, To Provide Assistance Related To Projects In Mississippi For Making Strategic Infrastructure Investments, Furthering Economic Development And Making Quality Of Life Improvements Statewide; To Bring Forward Section 27-31-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Authorities To Grant A Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes For Expansions Of Facilities Or Properties, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1635/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1635.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2089860,"bill_number":"SB2613","title":"PERS Tier 5 Cola Account; create and direct transfers to.","description":"An Act To Require The Board Of Trustees Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi To Open, Maintain And Manage An Account That Shall Be Designated The Pers Tier 5 Cola Account; To Require The Board To Manage The Monies In The Pers Tier 5 Cola Account Pursuant To Applicable Laws And The Rules And Regulations Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi As Trustee Of These Monies; To Require The State Treasurer, In Conjunction With The State Fiscal Officer, On July 1, 2026, And On Every July 1 Thereafter Through And Including July 1, 2035, To Transfer $5,000,000.00 From The State General Fund To The Additional Annual Benefit For Tier 5 Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2613/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2613.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2089865,"bill_number":"HB1648","title":"Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program For The Purpose Of Providing Loan Assistance To Eligible Applicants For Eligible Projects In The Gulf Coast Region; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Administered By The Department Of Finance And Administration And The South Mississippi Planning And Development District; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program Fund; To Provide That Monies In The Revolving Fund Shall Be Administered By The Department And The District, And Shall Be Used, Only Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, For The Purpose Of Providing Loan Assistance To Eligible Applicants For Eligible Projects, Which Shall Be Determined By The Legislature By Separate Line Items In An Appropriation Bill; To Provide That After The Mississippi Development Authority Has Presented The Legislature With The Applications For Assistance And Its Recommendations For Assistance To Individual Projects From The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (gcrf), The Legislature May Authorize Loan Assistance To Eligible Applicants For Individual Eligible Projects Under This Act; To Provide That The Legislature Shall Determine The Individual Projects For Which Loan Assistance Will Be Provided Under This Act By Separate Line Items In The Appropriation Bill For The Department Of Finance And Administration; To Provide That An Eligible Applicant May Receive Loan Assistance Under This Act In Addition To Receiving Assistance From The Gcrf, And An Eligible Applicant May Receive Loan Assistance Under This Act Without Receiving Assistance From The Gcrf; To Provide That It Is Not A Requirement That An Eligible Applicant Be A Recipient Of Assistance From The Gcrf In Order To Receive Loan Assistance Under This Act; To Provide That The Department Shall Provide The District With Monies From The Revolving Fund That Are Sufficient To Make The Loan Assistance That Has Been Authorized By The Legislature In The Appropriation Bill; To Provide That The Interest Rate On Loans Made Under This Section Shall Be Determined By The District, But Not More Than Three And One Half Percent Per Annum Fixed Interest Rate; To Provide That The District Shall Administer The Loans Made Under This Act By Distributing The Funds To The Recipients And Receiving The Repayments Of Principal And Interest Derived From Loans, Which Shall Be Deposited In The Revolving Fund To Be Used For Additional Loan Assistance; To Provide That The Department Shall Promulgate Such Rules, Regulations And Procedures As Necessary To Effectuate The Purposes Of This Act; To Provide That All Expenses Of The Department In Carrying Out Its Duties And Responsibilities Under This Act Shall Be Paid From Funds In The Revolving Fund; To Require The Department To File An Annual Report With The Speaker Of The House, The Lieutenant Governor, The Chairs Of The Appropriations Committees Of The House And The Senate, And The Legislative Budget Office Not Later Than December 1 Of Each Year, Which Shall Include Detailed Information Regarding Certain Specific Areas; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2026-04-13","last_action":"Veto Overridden","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1648/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1648.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2089869,"bill_number":"HB1659","title":"DEI in K-12 and colleges and universities; bring forward sections that regulate.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 37-191-1, 37-191-3, 37-191-5, 37-191-7, 37-191-9, 37-191-11, 37-191-13, 37-191-15 And 37-191-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In K-12, Universities And Colleges, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1659/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1659.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2089873,"bill_number":"SB2598","title":"Public property; authorize DFA to defer to USM recommendation for terms of sale as approved by IHL for certain property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 1, Chapter 445, Laws Of 2016, To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Defer The Recommendation Of The University Of Southern Mississippi For The Terms Of Sale As Approved By The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For Property Under The Possession And Control Of The University Of Southern Mississippi Which Has Been Authorized For Lease; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2598/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2598.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2089878,"bill_number":"SC514","title":"State general elections; require all candidates to obtain majority of votes to secure office.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 To Require All Candidates Running For State And County Elections To Secure The Majority Vote To Be Elected; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC514/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0514.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2089884,"bill_number":"HB1636","title":"County courts and youth courts; authorize to share concurrent jurisdiction with chancery court concerning adoptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-17-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize County Courts And Youth Courts To Have Jurisdiction Over Adoption Proceedings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1636/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1636.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2089886,"bill_number":"SB2590","title":"Sheriff; require future candidates to be certified law enforcement officers to qualify as.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-25-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Future Candidates For Sheriff Must Be Certified Law Enforcement Officers; To Provide An Exemption To This Provision For Individuals Elected As Sheriff Prior To July 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2590/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2590.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2089889,"bill_number":"SB2592","title":"Statewide Primary Elections; provide for closed primaries beginning in 2027.","description":"An Act To Provide That Only Registered Voters Affiliated With A Political Party May Vote In The Party's Primary Election; To Provide That Registered Voters Not Affiliated With A Political Party May Vote In Any Nonpartisan Election Held In Conjunction With A Party Primary Election; To Require The State Executive Committee Of A Political Party To Designate Annually Any Qualifications For Electors To Be Eligible To Vote In The Party's Primary Election; To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Prescribe By Rule A Uniform Statewide Voter Registration Application That Shall Be Used To Designate An Elector's Party Affiliation; To Amend Sections 23-15-575 And 23-15-753, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Votes In A Political Party Primary Other Than That In Which The Person Is Registered Shall Be Guilty Of Vote Fraud; To Amend Sections 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41 And 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Circuit And Municipal Clerks To Enter Into The Statewide Elections Management System An Elector's Party Affiliation As Designated On The Elector's Uniform Statewide Voter Registration Application; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2592/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2592.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2089895,"bill_number":"SB2586","title":"Election commissioners; outline duties of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Outline Duties Of Election Commissioners; To Require That To Perform Said Duties, Election Commissioners Must Be Issued Certain Office Space And Supplies To Work With; To Amend Sections 23-15-215 And 23-15-221, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2586/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2586.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2089900,"bill_number":"HB1685","title":"Book fairs; require school districts to adopt policy regulating content of books for sale.","description":"An Act To Require The School Board Of Each School District To Adopt A Policy Regulating The Content Of Books Made Available For Purchase By Students At School Book Fairs; To Require The Policy To Include Certain Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1685/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1685.xml","sponsor":"Lance Varner"},
{"bill_id":2089902,"bill_number":"HB1693","title":"Terms for certain conditional release; authorize MDOC to review for certain elderly inmates sentenced to life imprisonment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Corrections May Set The Terms Of Conditional Release For An Inmate Who Has Received A Life Sentence For Capital Murer And Who Has Reached Age 65 Or Older And Has Served A Minimum Of 15 Years Of His Or Her Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1693/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1693.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2089905,"bill_number":"SB2583","title":"Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence and other conditions.","description":"An Act To Create The Restoration Of Voting Rights Act; To Provide That A Person Who Was Disqualified As An Elector For The Commission Of Certain Crimes Shall Have The Right To Vote Restored Automatically Upon Completion Of The Sentence And Following A Two-year Waiting Period; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2583/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2583.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2089909,"bill_number":"HB1672","title":"Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; revise.","description":"An Act To Revise The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reference New Sections Added To The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define New Terms And Revise The Definitions Of Certain Existing Terms; To Amend Section 73-21-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Reimbursement Amount From Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (psaos) Payable To Pharmacies; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Give Pharmacists Reasons For Denying A Claim Within Seven Days Of Receiving An Electronic Claim; To Amend Section 73-21-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Provisions Authorizing Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Using Maximum Allowable Cost Lists; To Revise The Administrative Appeals Process Pharmacy Benefit Managers Must Make Available To Pharmacies To Challenge Reimbursements; To Amend Section 73-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Psaos To Be Licensed By The State Board Of Pharmacy; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Renew Licenses Annually; To Revise The Financial Documents That Must Be Submitted To The Board With An Application For A License Or License Renewal; To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Spread Pricing By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Bring Forward Section 73-21-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Financial Examinations Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 73-21-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Steering By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Create New Section 73-21-162, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Retaliation Against Pharmacists By Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates And Psaos; To Amend Section 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Relating To Investigations And Audits Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conducted By The Board; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Submit Certain Annual Reports To The Board; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Specialty Drug Committee; To Create New Section 73-21-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate Certain Newly Created Statutes As The Pharmacy Fair Competition Act; To Create New Section 73-21-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare Certain Legislative Findings Relating To The Distribution And Retail Sale Of Pharmaceutical Drugs And The Public Necessity To Regulate And License Certain Pharmaceutical Industries; To Create New Section 73-15-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Holding A Pharmacy Permit For The Retail Sale Of Drugs; To Authorize The Board To Issue Limited Use Permits For The Sale Of Rare Drugs Under Certain Circumstances; To Create New Section 73-21-217, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board To Assess Each Active Retail Pharmacy Permit To Determine If The Permit Holder Is In Violation Of Section 73-21-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Amend Section 25-15-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan To Contract For The Management Of Pharmacy Benefits; To Require The Executive Director Of The State Board Of Pharmacy To Be A Member Of The Evaluation Committee When Considering Proposals For Such Administration; To Require A Pharmacy Benefits Manager For The State Health Plan To Comply With The Provisions Of The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 25-15-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add The Executive Director Of The State Board Of Pharmacy To The Membership Of The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1672/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1672.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2089914,"bill_number":"HB1688","title":"Unfair Cigarette Sales Law; revise certain definitions under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"cost To Wholesaler\" Under The Unfair Cigarette Sales Law To Phase In An Increase In The Presumed Cost Of Doing Business By The Wholesaler; To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"cost To The Retailer\" Under The Unfair Cigarette Sales Law To Phase In An Increase In The Presumed Cost Of Doing Business By The Retailer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1688/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1688.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2089918,"bill_number":"HB1681","title":"Maternal and Family Transportation Program; create.","description":"An Act To Establish The Maternal And Family Transportation Program To Reduce Transportation Barriers For Pregnant Women, Postpartum Mothers And Families With Young Children; To Provide Transportation To Medical Appointments, Wic Services, Pharmacies, Grocery Stores And Child Care Centers; To Require The State Department Of Health To Administer The Program; To Provide Safety And Intake Requirements For Transportation Providers; To Provide Reporting Requirements And Funding Mechanisms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1681/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1681.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2089920,"bill_number":"HB1707","title":"MS False Claims Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi False Claims Act\"; To Prohibit Any Person From Knowingly Presenting, Or Causing To Be Presented, A False Or Fraudulent Claim For Payment Or Approval To A State Agency Or Any Employee Or Agent Of A State Agency; To Require State Agencies To Diligently Investigate Suspected Violations Of The Act; To Authorize Civil Action By A Qui Tam Plaintiff; To Provide For A Monetary Award To The Qui Tam Plaintiff Out Of The Proceeds Of The Action Or Settlement, If Any; To Bar Certain Civil Actions; To Provide A Statute Of Limitations For Bringing A Civil Action Under The Act; To Prohibit Employer Interference With Employee Disclosure; To Provide That The Remedies Provided In The Act Are Not Exclusive And Shall Be In Addition To Any Other Remedies Provided By Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1707/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1707.xml","sponsor":"Celeste Hurst"},
{"bill_id":2089925,"bill_number":"HB1690","title":"Office of Corrections Ombudsman; establish.","description":"An Act To Codify Section 47-5-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Office Of Corrections Ombudsman And Prescribe Its Powers And Duties; To Provide For A Corrections Oversight Committee; To Provide Inspection Authority For The Office Of Ombudsman; To Provide Complaint Investigation Authority; To Provide For An Annual Report; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review (peer) Corrections Auditor, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Inmate Welfare Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1690/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1690.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2089933,"bill_number":"HB1682","title":"Wholesalers; require certain written disclosures for when purchasing residential real estate for transfer to third party purchaser.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Real Estate Broker To Include Persons, Partnerships, Associations, Companies And Corporations Who Engage In The Practice Or Process Of Wholesaling; To Define Wholesaler; To Provide That Exemptions From Licensing Requirements Do Not Apply To Wholesalers; To Require Wholesalers To Provide Certain Written Disclosures To Homeowners; To Render Invalid Any Contract That Does Not Include The Required Disclosures; To Provide That The Disclosure Requirements Shall Only Apply To Transactions Involving Residential Real Estate; To Authorize The Mississippi Real Estate Commission To Promulgate Any Rules Necessary To Implement The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1682/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1682.xml","sponsor":"Shanda Yates"},
{"bill_id":2089936,"bill_number":"HB1687","title":"ITS; require to establish minimum cybersecuirty standards for the Statewide Elections Management System.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Department Of Information And Technology Services To Establish Minimum Cybersecurity Standards And Policies In Conjunction With The Secretary Of State For County Registrars And Election Commissioners; To Stipulate That Such Standards And Policies Aim To Ensure The Integrity Of Mississippi's Voter Registration And Election Data In The Statewide Elections Management System; To Require Such Policies To Be Established No Later Than January 1, 2027; To Provide For Assessments Of Adherence To The Policies; To Require Confidentiality Of Information; To Grant The State Auditor's Office Authority To Use Such Information For Auditing Purposes; To Allow Its And The Secretary Of State To Request Results Of Internal Assessments; To Provide For Failure To Meet The Established Cybersecurity Standards; To Amend Section 23-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Limitations On Monies From Elections Support Fund For Failure To Meet The Requirement Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1687/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1687.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2089940,"bill_number":"HB1661","title":"State Suffrage Restoration Panel; create as an alternate process to having right to vote restored.","description":"An Act To Create The State Suffrage Restoration Panel; To Establish An Alternate Method To That Provided By Section 253 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890 For The Right To Vote To Be Restored To Eligible Persons Convicted Of Certain Crimes; To Prescribe The Membership Of The Panel; To Establish Criteria For A Person To Be Granted A Certificate Of Eligibility To Register To Vote; To Provide The Process By Which The Panel Considers An Application For A Certificate; To Clarify That A Person May Still Seek To Have The Right To Vote Restored Through The Legislative Process; To Require Jails And Correctional Facilities To Post Materials About Procedures To Having One's Right To Vote Restored; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Granted A Certificate Of Eligibility To Register To Vote Are Eligible To Vote; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Qualified Persons Granted A Certificate Of Eligibility To Register To Vote To Be Registered; To Amend Section 23-15-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Registrar To Register Qualified Persons Who Present A Certificate Of Eligibility To Register To Vote; To Amend Section 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1661/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1661.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2089942,"bill_number":"HB1652","title":"Local Improvement Projects; require return of unexpended funds and earned interest.","description":"An Act To Require The Return Of Unexpended, Local Improvement Project Funds And Unexpended Interest Earned On Those Funds To The Capital Expense Fund; To Provide A Procedure For Withholding A Certain Percentage Of The Payments And Allocations To A Municipality Or County Under Section 27-65-75 To Recover Funds Owed To The Capital Expense Fund Under This Act Where A County Or Municipality Fails To Return Such Funds; To Amend Sections 27-65-75, 27-104-371, 27-104-373 And 27-104-375, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-16","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1652/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1652.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2089946,"bill_number":"HB1710","title":"School curriculum; require course in personal finance as graduation requirement.","description":"An Act To Require High School Students, Beginning With The Class Of 2032, To Pass A Course In Personal Finance As A Graduation Requirement; To Create The Financial Literacy Trust Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Financial Literacy Program; To Require The State Board Of Education To Administer The Fund; To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That Local School Boards Implement A Financial Literacy Program For Students In Grades 10 And 11; To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 37-28-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Students In Charter Schools To Comply With The Personal Finance Course Graduation Requirements; To Bring Forward Section 37-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The State Board Of Education To Develop Personal Living And Finances Objectives For Existing High School Courses, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1710/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1710.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2089951,"bill_number":"HB1642","title":"Corporations and LLCs; authorize notice of dissolution from Secretary of State by electronic mail.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 79-4-14.21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Notice Of Dissolution From The Secretary Of State To A Corporation By Electronic Mail Only; To Amend Section 79-4-15.31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Notice Of Revocation Of A Certificate Of Authority To A Corporation By Electronic Mail Only; To Amend Section 79-29-823, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Notice Of Dissolution To A Limited Liability Company By Electronic Mail Only; To Amend Section 79-29-1023, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Notice Of Administrative Revocation Of Registration To A Foreign Limited Liability Company By Electronic Mail Only; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1642/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1642.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2089955,"bill_number":"SB2601","title":"\"Mississippi Natural Hair Care School\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Natural Hair Care School; To Stipulate That The School Shall Be Governed By The State Board Of Education; To Require The Board Of Education To Develop A Plan For Opening, Operation, And Funding The School; To Describe The Object Of The School; To Locate The School In Greenville, Mississippi; To Prescribe The Responsibilities And Duties Of The President Of The School; To Stipulate That The Board Of Education Prepare The Budget For The School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2601/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2601.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2089957,"bill_number":"HB1673","title":"Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act; bring forward provision relating to nonresident pharmacies.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 73-21-106, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Nonresident Pharmacies Under The Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1673/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1673.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2089959,"bill_number":"HB1683","title":"Campaign Finance Reporting; require reporting of hostile foreign representatives' contributions.","description":"An Act To Require Reporting Of Foreign Supported Political Organizations For Campaign Finance; To Require Representatives And Of Such To Register; To Amend Section 23-15-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Required Reporting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1683/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1683.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2089967,"bill_number":"HB1675","title":"Pharmacies; require to maintain not more than a certain ratio of pharmacy technicians to licensed pharmacists.","description":"An Act To Require Pharmacies To Maintain Not More Than A Certain Pharmacy Technician-to-pharmacist Ratio; To Authorize The State Board Of Pharmacy To Adopt Rules And Regulations Necessary To Enforce Compliance With The Ratio Requirements; To Prohibit The Board From Adopting A Ratio Requirement That Is More Restrictive Than The Requirements Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 73-21-83 And 73-21-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1675/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1675.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2089970,"bill_number":"HB1646","title":"Disaster assistance; increase amount of funds MEMA may request to provide and create loan program for local governments to receive.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 33-15-307 And 33-15-308, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Disaster Trust Fund, To Increase Transfer Limits, Reflect Passed Amendments, And Update To Current Budget Standards; To Create The Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency For The Purpose Of Assisting Local Governments In Recovering From Certain Federally Declared Disasters By Issuing Loans To Local Governments; To Provide That No Loan Shall Be Issued Under The Authority Of This Act After A Certain Date; To Set Forth The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency In Administering This Act; To Require The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency To Authorize An Administrator To Carry Out Any Or All Of The Powers And Duties Enumerated In This Act; To Exempt The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency From Any Requirement That The Public Procurement Review Board Approve Any Personal Or Professional Services Contracts Or Pre-approve Any Solicitation Of Such Contracts For Purposes Of This Act; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund; To Require Each Recipient Of A Loan Under The Program To Establish A Dedicated Source Of Revenue For Repayment Of The Loan In The Event That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declines To Reimburse An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Provide That The Executed Loan Agreement Will Obligate The Local Government To Repay The Proceeds Of The Loan Immediately Upon Receipt Of Reimbursements From The Federal Emergency Management Agency; To Provide That The Loan Agreement Shall Provide For The Repayment Of All Funds Received From The Emergency Fund Within Not More Than Two Years From The Date That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declined To Reimburse For An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Require A Recipient Local Government To Pledge Its Sales Tax Revenue Distribution Or Its Homestead Exemption Annual Tax Loss Reimbursement, As The Case May Be, To Meet The Repayment Schedule Contained In The Loan Agreement In The Event That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declines To Reimburse An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Personal Or Professional Service Contracts Entered Into By The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Under This Act Are Exempt From Approval By The Public Procurement Review Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1646/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1646.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2089973,"bill_number":"HB1686","title":"Sexually oriented performances; prohibit in front of minors.","description":"An Act To Require A Person Who Controls A Commercial Premises To Prohibit Sexual Oriented Performances In The Presence Of Minors; To Allow Civil Penalties For Violation; To Authorize The Attorney General To Bring An Action; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1686/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1686.xml","sponsor":"Lance Varner"},
{"bill_id":2089976,"bill_number":"SB2584","title":"In person early voting; allow.","description":"An Act To Create The \"in-person Early Voting Act\"; To Provide Legislative Findings And Definitions; To Provide That The In-person Early Voting Period Shall Begin 15 Days Before The Election And Continue No Earlier Than The Second Day Preceding The Election; To Provide That In-person Early Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide Minimum Hours For In-person Early Voting, Including Weekend And Evening Access; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The In-person Early Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The In-person Early Voting Period; To Prohibit Voting Via Ballot Harvesting, Ballot Drop Boxes Or With Mail-in Or Absentee Ballots For Reasons Or Instances Other Than What Is Allowed By The Mississippi Election Code; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 23-15-627, 23-15-631, 23-15-637, 23-15-713, 23-15-715 And 23-15-719, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2584/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2584.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2089981,"bill_number":"SB2605","title":"Registered sex offenders; prohibit from living in campus student housing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-33-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Registered Sex Offenders From Living In Campus Student Housing Or In A Sorority Or Fraternity House At A Public University Or Community College In Mississippi; To Provide Civil Enforcement Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2605/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2605.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2089986,"bill_number":"HB1643","title":"MS Department Emergency Management; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management Within The Executive Branch Of State Government In Order To House Emergency Management Subagencies, Units, And/or Offices Within State Government; To Amend Sections 33-15-2, 33-15-5, 33-15-7, 33-15-11, 33-15-14, 33-15-15, 33-15-19, 33-15-25, 33-15-31, 33-15-51, 33-15-53, 33-15-305, 33-15-307, 33-15-308, 33-15-309, 33-15-311, 33-15-313, 33-15-317, 33-15-401, 33-15-403, 19-5-385, 19-5-383, 19-5-387 And 19-5-393, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Assign Authorities To The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Establish The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency As An Office Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Transfer The Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority From Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency To An Office Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Establish An Office Of Administrative Services Within The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1643/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1643.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2089990,"bill_number":"HB1684","title":"Memorial highways; designate a segment of Mississippi Highway 7 in Grenda County as the \"Robert Noah Memorial Highway\".","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 7 Located In Grenada County, Mississippi, As The \"robert Noah Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1684/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1684.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2089995,"bill_number":"HB1670","title":"Youth court; revise various provisions pertaining to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-5-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Chancery Clerks To Prepare Certain Documents In All Cases, Not Just Contested Cases, Where Guardian Ad Litem Fees Exceed A Certain Amount; To Amend Section 9-5-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition Against Removing Certain Youth Court Documents From The Chancery Clerks Office; To Amend Section 9-21-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Funding For The Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System (mycids); To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Term \"designee\" From The Youth Court Law; To Amend Section 43-21-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Certain Revisions Concerning The Establishment Of The Intake Unit; To Amend Section 43-21-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That In All Delinquency Proceedings The Youth Court Prosecutor Represents The State; To Amend Section 43-21-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Youth Court Judge, Not A Designee, Shall Appoint Certain Personnel; To Amend Section 43-21-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Concerning The Appointment Of Guardian Ad Litems; To Amend Section 43-21-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Prohibition Against The General Public Attending Certain Hearings; To Amend Section 43-21-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That The General Docket Be Indexed In The Alphabetical Order Of The Name Of The Parties; To Amend Section 43-21-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That The Office Of Youth Services Maintain A Certain State Central Registry; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Who May Receive Certain Youth Court Records; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-263, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Sealing And Unsealing Of Youth Court Records; To Amend Section 43-21-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Only A Judge, Not His Designee, May Authorize Temporary Custody; To Amend Section 43-21-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Only A Judge, Not His Designee, May Handle Certain Matters Concerning The Rights Of A Child In Custody; To Amend Section 43-21-351, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Hours Of Annual Training That An Intake Officer Must Receive; To Amend Section 43-21-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Within 14 Days After The Filing Of The Intake Recommendation, The Prosecutor Must Take Certain Actions; To Amend Section 43-21-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Judge, Not His Designee, Shall Appoint An Informal Adjustment Counselor; To Amend Section 43-21-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That An Intake Officer, Rather Than The Intake Unit, Is Precluded From Reinstating The Informal Adjustment Process; To Amend Section 43-21-451, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Youth Court Prosecutor Shall Draft Petitions For Delinquency Cases And The Department Of Child Protection Services Shall Draft Petitions For Child Welfare Cases; To Amend Section 43-21-501, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Judge, Not His Designee, Shall Order The Youth Clerk Court To Issue A Summons; To Amend Section 43-21-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Sequence Of Disposition Alternatives In Neglect And Abuse Cases; To Amend Section 43-21-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Youth Court Judge To Conduct A Shelter Review Hearing Within A Certain Number Of Days If There Has Been No Adjudication; To Amend Section 43-21-621, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Certain Obsolete Reporting Requirements By The Administrative Office Of Courts To The Legislature; To Amend Section 43-21-625, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Develop A Wilderness Training Program For Certain Youth Offenders; To Amend Section 43-21-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Youth Court Support Program; To Amend Section 43-27-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Certain Obsolete Language Concerning The Division Of Community Services; To Amend Section 93-15-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights Cases Where A Guardian Ad Litem Is Not Appointed B The Administrative Office Of Courts, Then The Fees Shall Be Assessed To The County; To Amend Section 93-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements Concerning The Filing Of Power Of Attorney In Youth Court; To Create A New Code Section For The Establishment Of The Statewide Youth Diversion Program; To Create A New Code Section For The Establishment Of A Youth Diversion Program; To Create A New Code Section For The Establishment Of The Family Services Roundtable For Mississippi Children, Youth And Families; To Provide The Composition And Duties Of Such Roundtable; To Repeal Section 43-21-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Regular And Special Referees In Youth Court; To Repeal Section 43-21-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Council Of Youth Court Judges; To Repeal Section 43-21-267, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Certain Sanctions In The Youth Court Related To Disclosure Of Certain Records; To Repeal Section 43-21-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Certain Questioning A Child By A Law Enforcement Officer In A Public Place; To Repeal Section 43-21-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Duties Of The Mississippi Commission On A Uniform Court System And Procedures; To Repeal Sections 43-21-751, 43-21-753 And 43-21-755, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Teen Court Pilot Program Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1670/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1670.xml","sponsor":"Shanda Yates"},
{"bill_id":2090000,"bill_number":"HB1644","title":"Pen register; bring forward provision that regulates.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 41-29-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates Wiretaps, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1644/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1644.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2090004,"bill_number":"HB1713","title":"State Sponsored Life Insurance Program; provide for National Guard members.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Military Department To Facilitate And Administer A State Sponsored Life Insurance Program For Members Of The Mississippi National Guard; To Designate The Adjutant General As The Official Sponsor Of The Program; To Authorize Program Representatives To Conduct Briefings During Training Periods; To Bring Forward Section 25-15-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1713/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1713.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2090007,"bill_number":"HB1645","title":"State-Managed Disaster Act of 2026; establish.","description":"An Act Establishing The State-managed Disaster Assistance Program To Enable The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency To Administer State-funded Emergency Preparedness, Response, And Recovery; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1645/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1645.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2090010,"bill_number":"SB2593","title":"Party primaries; close to only registered voters affiliated with a political party.","description":"An Act To Provide That Only Registered Voters Affiliated With A Political Party May Vote In The Party's Primary Election; To Provide That Registered Voters Not Affiliated With A Political Party May Vote In Any Nonpartisan Election Held In Conjunction With A Party Primary Election; To Require The State Executive Committee Of A Political Party To Designate Annually Any Qualifications For Electors To Be Eligible To Vote In The Party's Primary Election; To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Prescribe By Rule A Uniform Statewide Voter Registration Application That Shall Be Used To Designate An Elector's Party Affiliation; To Amend Sections 23-15-575 And 23-15-753, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Votes In A Political Party Primary Other Than That In Which The Person Is Registered Shall Be Guilty Of Vote Fraud; To Amend Sections 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41 And 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Circuit And Municipal Clerks To Enter Into The Statewide Elections Management System An Elector's Party Affiliation As Designated On The Elector's Uniform Statewide Voter Registration Application; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2593/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2593.xml","sponsor":"Don Hartness"},
{"bill_id":2090015,"bill_number":"HB1712","title":"Kratom; add to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Kratom To Schedule Iii Of The Uniform Controlled Substances Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1712/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1712.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2090018,"bill_number":"HB1701","title":"Technical violations; clarify that certain sentencing limits shall not apply to intervention or drug court participants regarding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Intervention Court To Impose Up To The Remainder Of The Suspended Portion Of A Sentence Without The Individual Having A Revocation Hearing Upon The Judge's Written Finding Of A Certain Number Of Violations Of The Procedures And Requirements Of The Intervention Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1701/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1701.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2090022,"bill_number":"HB1667","title":"Prescription drugs; require that value of manufacturer copay assistance be applied to reduce patient deductible/out-of-pocket maximum costs.","description":"An Act To Require That Health Benefit Plans And Prescription Drug Programs That Provide Coverage For Prescription Drugs And Receive Manufacturer Copay Assistance For A Prescription Drug Must Apply The Value Of The Copay Assistance To Reduce Or Limit The Amount That A Patient Pays For A Prescription Drug And/or Apply The Value Of Such Assistance To A Patient's Annual Cost-sharing Requirements, Such As Deductibles And Out-of-pocket Maximum Costs; To Bring Forward Sections 83-9-5 And 83-9-6.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Accident And Health Insurance, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1667/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1667.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":2090025,"bill_number":"HB1653","title":"Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 10 Of Chapter 534, Laws Of 2024, As Amended By Section 3 Of Chapter 510, Laws Of 2025, To Revise A The Purposes Of Certain Projects Funded With Monies Disbursed From The 2024 Local Improvements Projects Fund; To Amend Section 4 Of Chapter 549, Laws Of 2023, As Amended By Section 2 Of Chapter 510, Laws Of 2024, To Revise The Purpose Of A Certain Project Funded With Monies Disbursed From The 2022 Ihl Capital Improvements Fund; To Amend Section 5 Of Chapter 534, Laws Of 2024, As Amended By Section 1 Of Chapter 510, Laws Of 2025, To Revise The Purpose Of A Project Funded With Monies Disbursed From The 2022 Ihl Capital Improvements Fund; To Amend Section 28 Of Chapter 549, Laws Of 2023, As Amended By Section 1 Of Chapter 510, Laws Of 2024, To Revise The Purposes Of Certain Projects Funded With Monies Disbursed From The 2023 Local Improvements Projects Fund; To Amend Section 27-104-371, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purposes Of Certain Projects Funded With Monies Disbursed From The 2022 Local Improvements Projects Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Veto Sustained","last_action_date":"2026-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1653/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1653.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2090029,"bill_number":"SB2611","title":"Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; To Define Certain Terms Relating To This Act; To Establish The Metro Jackson Water Authority; To Provide For The Composition And Terms Of The Board Of Directors Of The Metro Jackson Water Authority; To Require The Authority To Negotiate With The City Of Jackson To Enter Into An Agreement For The Transfer Of The Water System By Lease To The Authority; To Provide For The Appointment Of A President Of The Authority Within A Certain Time Period; To Provide Powers And Duties Of The Authority; To Require The President Of The Authority To Supervise All Administrative And Technical Activities As Provided In This Act; To Provide That Employees Of The Authority Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The President; To Require The Authority To Enter Into Contracts For Major Procurements Only After A Competitive And Open Procurement Process; To Require That Monies Received Be Deposited Into Certain Operating Accounts; To Provide That Division Heads, Officers And Employees Of The Authority Are Public Servants; To Authorize Any Public Agency To Enter Into Certain Contracts With The Authority; To Provide Certain Provisions Relating To Public Convenience And Necessity; To Authorize The Authority To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds And Interim Notes; To Authorize The Authority To Provide For The Appointment Of A Trustee To Represent The Registered Owners Of Any Issue Of Bonds In The Enforcement Or Protection Of Their Rights Under Any Such Resolution, Trust Indenture Or Security Instrument; To Provide That The Authority Is Not Required To Pay Any Tax Or Assessment On Any Property Owned By The Authority Or Upon Any Income Therefrom; To Provide That The State, County, Municipalities Or Public Agencies Within The Geographic Boundaries Of The Authority Are Authorized To Advance, At Any Time, Such Funds Which In Their Discretion Are Necessary, Or Borrow Such Funds By Issuance Of Notes, For Initial Capital Contribution, And To Cover Start-up Costs Until Such Times As Sufficient Bonds, Assets And Revenues Have Been Secured To Satisfy The Needs Of The Authority For Its Management, Operation And Formation; To Bring Forward Section 21-19-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Role Of Municipal Governing Authorities, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 21-19-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Collection Of Fees And Charges, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-65-241, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Special Sales Taxes For Municipalities, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 21-27-11, 21-27-13, 21-27-15, 21-27-17, 21-27-19, 21-27-21, 21-27-23, 21-27-25, 21-27-27, 21-27-29, 21-27-31, 21-27-33, 21-27-35, 21-27-37, 21-27-39, 21-27-40, 21-27-41, 21-27-43, 21-27-45, 21-27-47, 21-27-49, 21-27-51, 21-27-53, 21-27-55, 21-27-57, 21-27-59, 21-27-61, 21-27-63, 21-27-65, 21-27-67, 21-27-69, 21-27-71, 21-27-73 And 21-27-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipally Owned Utilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 21-33-45 And 27-39-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipal Ad Valorem Taxes, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-10","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2611/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2611.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2090033,"bill_number":"HB1674","title":"Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, Insurance Administrators and Managing General Agents; bring forward sections relating to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 73-21-151 Through 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 83-18-1 Through 83-18-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which License Insurance Administrators, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 83-18-101 Through 83-18-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Managing General Agents Act, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1674/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1674.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2090037,"bill_number":"SB2599","title":"DPS property in Lauderdale County, Mississippi; authorize DFA to sell and convey.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety (dps), To Sell And Convey Or Lease Real Property And Improvements Thereon In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, To Compass Datacenters Jan I, Llc; To Require The Dfa To Obtain A Proper Legal Description Of The Property Prior To Sale And Include It In The Deed Or Instrument Of Conveyance; To Require That The Property Be Sold For Fair Market Value As Determined By The Average Of Two Appraisals By Qualified Appraisers Who Are Certified And Licensed By The Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board; To Stipulate That Compass Datacenters Jan I, Llc, Shall Pay Any And All Closing Costs; To Authorize The Dfa To Correct Any Discrepancies In The Legal Descriptions Of The Property Or Purchasing Entity Provided In This Act; To Require All Monies Derived From The Sale Or Lease Of The Property To Be Deposited In The State General Fund; To Name Newly Constructed Dps Facilities In Lauderdale County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2599/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2599.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2090041,"bill_number":"HB1632","title":"Community Public Wastewater System Infrastructure Sustainability Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"community Public Wastewater System Infrastructure Sustainability Act\"; To Provide A Statewide System Of Accountability For Community Public Wastewater Systems; To Provide For Rulemaking By The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality And The Mississippi Commission On Environmental Quality; To Provide For Development Of A Letter Grade Schedule Reflective Of Community Public Wastewater System Quality And Performance; To Provide For Publication Of Quality And Performance Scores And Letter Grades; To Bring Forward Section 49-2-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Commission On Environmental Quality For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 49-2-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Department Of Environmental Quality, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 77-3-2 And 77-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Public Service Commission's Powers, Duties And Jurisdiction; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-175, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 21-27-7, 21-27-13 And 21-27-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipally Owned Utilities; To Bring Forward Section 49-17-743, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Powers Of County Authorities, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 49-17-745, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Promulgation Of Rules And Regulations Relating To Operation And Maintenance Of County Water And Wastewater Systems, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 41-67-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Mississippi Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System Law; To Create The \"community Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability Act\"; To Provide A Statewide System Of Accountability For Community Public Water Systems; To Provide For Rulemaking By The Mississippi Board Of Health; To Provide For Development Of A Letter Grade Schedule Reflective Of Community Public Water System Quality And Performance; To Provide For Publication Of Quality And Performance Scores And Letter Grades; To Amend Section 19-5-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Utility Districts To Dissolve Whenever A Majority Of The Landowners Of Any Such District Sign And File With The Clerk Of The Chancery Court By Which Such District Was Organized, Or In The County In Which Such District Was Organized, A Petition For The Dissolution Of Such District; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Newly Formed Water District Assets And Liabilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 41-3-15 And 41-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The State Board Of Health, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1632/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1632.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2090045,"bill_number":"HB1657","title":"MS Triage, Treat and Transport to Alternative Destination Act; revise provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-9-371, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Use Of Telemedicine When Treating Or Assessing An Enrollee In A Health Benefit Plan In Place; To Amend Section 83-9-373, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Minimum Allowable Reimbursement Rate For An Out-of-network Ambulance Service Provider When The Reimbursement Rates Have Not Been Contracted For; To Require The Department Of Insurance To Publish The Contracted Rates; To Provide What Must Be Included In An Explanation Of Benefits Document Regarding The Ambulance Service Provider's Charges For Certain Purposes; To Provide That An Ambulance Service Provider Shall Be Paid In Accordance With The Assignment Of Benefits; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Enforce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1657/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1657.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2090050,"bill_number":"SB2607","title":"Pilot program; establish for community and junior college facilities performance contracting.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 31-7-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Pilot Program Authorizing The Use Of Performance-based Contracts To Improve, Operate And Maintain Public Facilities On Community And Junior College Campuses; To Provide That The Program Shall Operate For No More Than Seven Years, Subject To Extension Or Expansion By The Legislature; To Define \"facilities Performance Contract\"; To Expand The Definition Of \"savings\"; To Waive The Payback Period Limitation; To Provide That A Facilities Performance Contract Under This Act May Include Long-term Operation, Maintenance, Repair, Replacement And Management Services; To Require Certain Provisions In Each Contract Under This Act; To Provide For Procurement; To Create Reporting Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2607/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2607.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2090052,"bill_number":"HB1677","title":"Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; To Define Certain Terms Relating To This Act; To Establish The Metro Jackson Water Authority; To Provide For The Composition And Terms Of The Board Of Directors Of The Metro Jackson Water Authority; To Require The Authority To Negotiate With The City Of Jackson To Enter Into An Agreement For The Transfer Of The Water System By Lease To The Authority; To Provide For The Appointment Of A President Of The Authority Within A Certain Time Period; To Provide Powers And Duties Of The Authority; To Require The President Of The Authority To Supervise All Administrative And Technical Activities As Provided In This Act; To Provide That Employees Of The Authority Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The President; To Require The Authority To Enter Into Contracts For Major Procurements Only After A Competitive And Open Procurement Process; To Require That Monies Received Be Deposited Into Certain Operating Accounts; To Provide That Division Heads, Officers And Employees Of The Authority Are Public Servants; To Authorize Any Public Agency To Enter Into Certain Contracts With The Authority; To Provide Certain Provisions Relating To Public Convenience And Necessity; To Authorize The Authority To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds And Interim Notes; To Authorize The Authority To Provide For The Appointment Of A Trustee To Represent The Registered Owners Of Any Issue Of Bonds In The Enforcement Or Protection Of Their Rights Under Any Such Resolution, Trust Indenture Or Security Instrument; To Provide That The Authority Is Not Required To Pay Any Tax Or Assessment On Any Property Owned By The Authority Or Upon Any Income Therefrom; To Provide That The State, County, Municipalities Or Public Agencies Within The Geographic Boundaries Of The Authority Are Authorized To Advance Such Funds Which In Their Discretion Are Necessary, Or Borrow Such Funds By Issuance Of Notes, For Initial Capital Contribution, And To Cover Start-up Costs Until Such Times As Sufficient Bonds, Assets And Revenues Have Been Secured To Satisfy The Needs Of The Authority For Its Management, Operation And Formation; To Amend Section 21-19-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Municipal Governing Authorities To Dedicate A Portion Of The Rates, Fees And Charges For Collecting And Disposing Of Garbage To The Payment Of Principal Of And Interest On Bonds Or Notes Issued By A Public Authority; To Amend Section 21-19-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipal Governing Authority To Enter Into Certain Contracts Upon Mutual Agreement With Certain Counties; To Amend Section 21-27-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Language In The Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1677/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1677.xml","sponsor":"Shanda Yates"},
{"bill_id":2090056,"bill_number":"SB2604","title":"Volunteer firefighters; create grants for tuition assistance and purchase and maintenance of equipment.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter Tuition Grant For Community College Students; To Authorize The Mississippi Office Of Financial Aid To Administer Such Grant Program; To Define \"volunteer Firefighter\"; To Provide For Approval Of Such Grants; To Stipulate Uses For Grant Money; To Provide For Grants Awarded Due To Dishonest Conduct; To Provide For Renewal Of Eligibility; To Create The Volunteer Fire Department Equipment Award Program; To Grant The Mississippi Insurance Department Certain Powers Over Administration Of The Program; To Limit The Use Of Awards To Certain Purposes; To Provide For Awards Granted Due To Dishonest Conduct; To Provide For Renewal Of Eligibility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2604/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2604.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2090060,"bill_number":"HB1660","title":"Public Records Act; exempt certain records related to roadway safety from.","description":"An Act To Exempt Certain Reports, Surveys, Schedules, Lists And Data Collected For Safety Enhancement Of Potential Accident Sites And Hazardous Roadway Conditions From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1660/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1660.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2090066,"bill_number":"HB1668","title":"Statewide Uniform Youth Court System; establish.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-101, 43-21-103, 43-21-105, 43-21-107, 43-21-109, 43-21-111, 43-21-113, 43-21-115, 43-21-117, 43-21-119, 43-21-121, 43-21-123, 43-21-125 And 43-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Organization, Administration And Operation Of The Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-151, 43-21-153, 43-21-155, 43-21-157 And 43-21-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Jurisdiction Of Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Court Costs And Fees For Youth Court, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Administrative Office Of Courts To Disclose To The Department Of Public Safety And The Department Of Human Services All Data Concerning Children In The Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System (mycids); To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-351, 43-21-353, 43-21-354, 43-21-355 And 43-21-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Intake Into Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-651, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Appeals From Youth Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-701 And 43-21-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Mississippi Commission On A Uniform Youth Court System And Procedures, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-753, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For A Teen Court Program, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 43-21-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Funding For The Youth Court Support Fund; To Bring Forward Sections 9-5-1, 9-5-3, 9-5-5, 9-5-7, 9-5-9, 9-5-11, 9-5-13, 9-5-17, 9-5-19, 9-5-21, 9-5-22, 9-5-23, 9-5-25, 9-5-27, 9-5-29, 9-5-31, 9-5-33, 9-5-35, 9-5-36, 9-5-37, 9-5-38, 9-5-39, 9-5-40, 9-5-41, 9-5-43, 9-5-45, 9-5-47, 9-5-49, 9-5-50, 9-5-51, 9-5-53, 9-5-54, 9-5-55, 9-5-57 And 9-5-58, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Chancery Court Judges, Districts And Terms Of Court For Districts One To Twenty, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-5-255, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Family Masters, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 9-9-14, 9-9-16, 9-9-17, 9-9-18, 9-9-18.1, 9-9-18.2, 9-9-18.3, 9-9-18.5 And 9-9-18.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Additional County Court Judges In Certain Counties, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-9-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Additional County Court Judges In Overcrowded Dockets, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-9-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Jurisdiction Of County Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1668/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1668.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2090069,"bill_number":"HB1711","title":"Medical cannabis; dispensary may sell directly to the designated caregiver without the qualifying patient being present.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-137-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Registered Designated Caregiver Shall Not Be Required To Have A Criminal Background Check More Frequently Than Once Every Three Years For The Caregiver To Renew His Or Her Registry Identification Card Under The Medical Cannabis Act; To Amend Section 41-137-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Dispensary May Dispense Medical Cannabis Directly To A Registered Designated Caregiver On Behalf Of A Registered Qualifying Patient, And The Registered Qualifying Patient Does Not Need To Be Present With The Registered Designated Caregiver When The Caregiver Is Purchasing The Medical Cannabis From The Dispensary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1711/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1711.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090072,"bill_number":"SB2609","title":"University or college student residence; same as parent or guardian.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-103-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Residence Of A Minor Student Attending A University Or Community College Is That Of The Students Parent Or Guardian; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2609/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2609.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2090077,"bill_number":"HB1656","title":"Real Estate Brokerage Agreements; regulate.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 73-35-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Regulate Real Estate Brokers' Agreements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1656/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1656.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2090081,"bill_number":"HB1671","title":"Youth court and youth court referees; regulate.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-111, 43-21-125, 43-21-305, 43-21-703, 43-21-751, 43-21-753, 43-21-755, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Youth Court Referees, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1671/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1671.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2090084,"bill_number":"SB2594","title":"Mississippi Antiquities Law; amend to provide certain exemptions for universities and colleges.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 39-7-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"blight\"; To Amend Section 39-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Board To Grant Permits For The Purpose Of Demolishing All Or Portions Of Certain Blighted Buildings Or Property; To Amend Section 39-7-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Protect Structures Potentially Eligible For Designation As Mississippi Landmarks; To Amend Section 29-5-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Retain Architects, Engineers And Other Professionals For The Purposes Of Assessing Certain Buildings Designated As Mississippi Landmarks; To Bring Forward Sections 39-7-11, 39-7-13, 39-7-15, 39-7-17, 39-7-21, 39-7-23, 39-7-25, 39-7-27, 39-7-29, 39-7-31, 39-7-33, 39-7-35, 39-7-37, 39-7-39, 39-7-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2594/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2594.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2090087,"bill_number":"HB1658","title":"Gospel Music Trail; require MDA Divison of Tourism to create.","description":"An Act To Require The Division Of Tourism Of The Mississippi Development Authority To Establish A Statewide Mississippi \"gospel Music Trail\" Infrastructure To Offer To Tourists And Targeted Groups A Structured Tour Of Mississippi Gospel Music Historical Sites And Performance Venues; To Authorize The Division To Designate And Erect Appropriate Mississippi Gospel Music Trail Historical Markers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1658/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1658.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2090092,"bill_number":"HB1708","title":"Domestic Violence Registry Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Domestic Violence Registry Act; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Create A Registry That Includes Identifying Information For Any Person Convicted One Or More Times For Domestic Violence; To Require Any Person With More Than One Conviction For Domestic Violence To Register With The Department Of Public Safety; To Require The Applicable Court Clerk To Send The Required Information To The Department Of Public Safety Upon Conviction Or Release; To Provide Conditions And Time Periods For Which The Registrant's Information Must Be Removed; To Provide That This Act Applies To Persons Convicted For Domestic Violence On Or After July 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1708/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1708.xml","sponsor":"Celeste Hurst"},
{"bill_id":2090095,"bill_number":"HB1692","title":"Contracts for medical services for state inmates; require DFA to be responsible for all solicitations for proposals concerning.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Be Responsible For Making All Solicitations For Proposals To Provide Health Care Services For Inmates Of The Department Of Corrections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1692/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1692.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090100,"bill_number":"HB1695","title":"Housing of municipal prisoners in county jails; revise method that counties and municipalities use to calculate costs for payment of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-25-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove A Certain Provision That Authorizes Counties To Charge Municipalities, Which Have Municipal Prisoners Housed At County Jails, At A Rate That Is Tied To The State Rate For The Housing Of State Inmates; To Provide That Such Removal Will Allow Counties And Municipalities To Negotiate The Costs For The Housing And Care Of Municipal Prisoners Held In County Jails; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1695/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1695.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090104,"bill_number":"SB2591","title":"Party primaries; close to only registered voters affiliated with a political party.","description":"An Act To Provide That Only Registered Voters Affiliated With A Political Party May Vote In The Party's Primary Election; To Provide That Registered Voters Not Affiliated With A Political Party May Vote In Any Nonpartisan Election Held In Conjunction With A Party Primary Election; To Require The State Executive Committee Of A Political Party To Designate Annually Any Qualifications For Electors To Be Eligible To Vote In The Party's Primary Election; To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Prescribe By Rule A Uniform Statewide Voter Registration Application That Shall Be Used To Designate An Elector's Party Affiliation; To Amend Sections 23-15-575 And 23-15-753, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Votes In A Political Party Primary Other Than That In Which The Person Is Registered Shall Be Guilty Of Vote Fraud; To Amend Sections 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41 And 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Circuit And Municipal Clerks To Enter Into The Statewide Elections Management System An Elector's Party Affiliation As Designated On The Elector's Uniform Statewide Voter Registration Application; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2591/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2591.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2090106,"bill_number":"SB2600","title":"Dr. Edon Langston Bolton State Office Building; authorize DFA to transfer and convey.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Transfer And Convey Real Property And Improvements Thereon In Biloxi, Mississippi, Commonly Known As The Dr. Edon Langston Bolton State Office Building; To Require The Department To Obtain A Legal Description Of The Property Prior To Conveyance And Include Such Description In The Deed Or Instrument Of Conveyance; To Describe The Manner Of Sale; To Require That The Property Be Sold For Not Less Than Fair Market Value As Determined By Two Professional, Certified General Appraisers; To Authorize The Department To Execute And Deliver Deeds, Bills Of Sale Or Other Instruments Necessary To Convey The Property; To Require Remaining Proceeds From The Sale To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2600/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2600.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2090109,"bill_number":"HB1691","title":"Housing of municipal prisoners in county jails; revise methods that counties and municipalities use to calculate costs for payments of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-25-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove A Certain Provision That Authorizes Counties To Charge Municipalities, Which Have Municipal Prisoners Housed At County Jails, At A Rate That Is Tied To The State Rate For The Housing Of State Inmates; To Provide That Such Removal Will Allow Counties And Municipalities To Negotiate The Costs For The Housing And Care Of Municipal Prisoners Held In County Jails; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1691/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1691.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2090114,"bill_number":"HB1666","title":"Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Act; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reference New Sections In The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define New Terms And Revise The Definitions Of Existing Terms Under The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Definitions For \"clean Claim\" And \"network Pharmacy\", Which Are Included In The Definitions Section; To Amend Section 73-21-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Provide Reasonable Administrative Appeal Procedures To Allow Pharmacies To Challenge A Reimbursement For A Specific Drug Or Drugs As Being Below The Reimbursement Rate Required By The Preceding Provision; To Provide That If The Appeal Is Upheld, The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Shall Make The Change In The Payment To The Required Reimbursement Rate For That Pharmacy; To Amend Section 73-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization (psao) To Be Licensed By The State Board Of Pharmacy; To Require A Psao To Provide To A Pharmacy Or Pharmacist A Copy Of Any Contract Entered Into On Behalf Of The Pharmacy Or Pharmacist By The Psao; To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Psao, Carrier Or Health Plan From Spread Pricing; To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Reimbursing A Pharmacy Or Pharmacist In The State An Amount Less Than The Amount Reimbursed To A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliate For The Same Drug; To Provide That Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Health Plans Are Not Prohibited From Applying Bona Fide Volume-based Discounts, Rebates Or Other Price Concessions To In-network Pharmacies On Terms Equal To Similarly Situated In-network Pharmacies, Including Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliate Pharmacies; To Create New Section 73-21-162, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates And Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (psaos) From Penalizing Or Retaliating Against A Pharmacist, Pharmacy Or Pharmacy Employee For Exercising Any Rights Under This Act, Initiating Any Judicial Or Regulatory Actions, Or Appearing Before Any Governmental Agency, Legislative Member Or Body Or Any Judicial Authority; To Amend Section 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Pharmacy, For The Purposes Of Conducting Investigations, To Conduct Examinations Of A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Psao And To Issue Subpoenas To Obtain Documents Or Records That It Deems Relevant To The Investigation; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Drug Manufacturer To Submit A Report To The Board Of Pharmacy That Includes The Current Wholesale Acquisition Cost; To Require Such Entities To Provide The Board Of Pharmacy With Various Drug Pricing Information Within A Certain Time; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To File A Report With The Board Of Pharmacy; To Require Each Health Insurer To Submit A Report To The Board Of Pharmacy That Includes Certain Drug Prescription Information; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board Of Pharmacy To Develop A Website To Publish Information Related To The Act; To Create New Section 73-21-169, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Identify Ownership Affiliation Of Any Kind To The Board Of Pharmacy; To Create The Mississippi Independent Pharmacist Reimbursement Assistance Grant Program To Provide Financial Assistance To Eligible Independent Community Pharmacies In The State; To Require The State Board Of Pharmacy To Administer The Program; To Establish Grant Eligibility Criteria; To Provide That Funding For The Program Shall Be Through Legislative Appropriations, Grants And Donations; To Require Annual Reports On The Program; To Provide That The Act May Not Be Construed To Impose A Fiduciary Duty On A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Health Insurer Which Is Inconsistent With Federal Law, To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Designing Formularies, Benefit Tiers And Networks To Manage Cost, To Limit Pharmacy Benefit Managers' Ability To Negotiate Volume-based Discounts Or Rebates, Or To Require Health Benefit Plans To Include All Willing Pharmacies In Its Preferred Network; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1666/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1666.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2090118,"bill_number":"HB1700","title":"Case plans for inmates who committed capital offenses; require certain programs be placed within.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Case Plans Of Inmates Who Have Committed Capital Offenses Shall Contain Certain Programs For Rehabilitative Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1700/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1700.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2090121,"bill_number":"SB2589","title":"Campaign finance; modify the reporting process and make reports accessible to the public via a website run by the SOS.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify The Campaign Finance Reporting Process By Requiring That The Secretary Of State Maintain A Central Site On The Internet To Make Campaign Finance Reports Accessible To The Public And Easily Searchable; To Provide That Candidates, Candidate Committees And Political Committees May File Reports Using The Online Filing System Created By The Secretary Of State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2589/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2589.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2090124,"bill_number":"HB1663","title":"State agency property; authorize DFA as central leasing agent for all state agencies.","description":"An Act To Create Section 29-5-2.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Bureau Of Building, Grounds And Real Property Management Of The Department Of Finance And Administration To Act As The Central Leasing Agent For All State Agencies That Need Office Space In Any State Or Nonstate-owned Building And To Prescribe Those Responsibilities; To Amend Sections 29-5-2, 37-3-5, 41-4-7, 41-73-27, 43-13-116, 43-33-717, 45-11-7, 49-19-5, 51-8-29, 51-8-31, 51-9-121, 51-11-11, 51-11-13, 51-13-111, 51-15-119, 55-24-9, 57-1-23, 59-5-35, 59-5-39, 59-7-211, 59-17-13, 65-1-8, 65-1-17, 69-7-109, 69-27-35, 71-3-85, 73-7-3, 73-17-7, 73-39-57, 99-18-13 And 99-39-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1663/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1663.xml","sponsor":"Ronnie Crudup"},
{"bill_id":2090129,"bill_number":"HB1637","title":"Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health.","description":"An Act To Create The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel To Review Fetal Deaths And Deaths Of Infants Up To One Year Of Age And Establish Strategies To Prevent Infant Deaths; To Provide That The Review Panel Shall Be Multidisciplinary And Composed Of Such Members As Deemed Appropriate By The State Department Of Health; To Require The Review Panel To Submit A Report Annually To The House And Senate Public Health Committees That Include The Numbers, Causes And Relevant Demographic Information On Infant Mortality Deaths In Mississippi, And Appropriate Recommendations To The Legislature On How To Most Effectively Direct State Resources To Decrease Infant Mortality In The State; To Require That Data Shall Be Provided To The Review Panel By The State Medical Examiner's Office, State Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, Medical Examiners, Coroners, Health Care Providers, Law Enforcement Agencies, And Any Other Agencies Or Officials Having Information That Is Necessary For The Review Panel To Carry Out Its Duties; To Provide That In The Case Of An Infant Or Child Who Dies Suddenly And Unexpectedly, Including Cases Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (sids), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (suid) Or Sudden Death In The Young (sdy), The Review Panel Shall Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Infant's Or Child's Medical, Prenatal, And, Where Applicable, Maternal Health Records For The Purpose Of Identifying Potential Contributing Factors And Preventable Causes Of Death; To Provide That Such Review Shall Be Conducted In Accordance With Nationally Recognized Best Practices And Should Include Consideration Of The Infant's Or Child's Immunization History And Any Medical Treatments Or Interventions As Part Of The Overall Medical Context, Without Limitation To A Specified Time Period, As Relevant To The Panel's Determination Of Contributing Factors; To Direct The State Department Of Health To Verify That Cases Of Sudden And Unexpected Death Of An Infant Or Child Were Reported To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry And That Any Adverse Vaccine Reactions Were Reported To The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (vaers), And To Report To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry Or To Vaers Any Such Cases Or Adverse Vaccine Reactions That Were Not Previously Reported; To Provide That The Review Panel's Report And Recommendations Shall Be Made Public By The State Department Of Health; To Require Physicians, Hospitals And Pharmacies To Provide Reasonable Access To The Review Panel To All Relevant Medical Records Associated With A Case Under Review By The Review Panel; To Provide That Certain Records Maintained By The State Department Of Health Shall Be Confidential And Not Subject To The Public Records Act Or Subpoena, Discovery Or Introduction Into Evidence; To Authorize The Review Panel To Initiate Enforcement Actions Against Agencies Or Officials That Do Not Provide Information To The Panel In A Complete And Timely Manner; To Amend Section 25-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Exempt Certain Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, And Review Records Of The State Department Of Health From The Public Records Act; To Provide That Such Records Shall Be Confidential And Not Subject To Disclosure, Subpoena, Or Discovery; To Exempt Certain Radiological Health And Radioactive Material Licensing Information From The Public Records Act When Disclosure Would Pose A Risk To Public Health Or Security; To Amend Section 25-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health To Enter Executive Session Or Otherwise Conduct A Closed Meeting During Morbidity Or Mortality Review Committee Work Mandated By Statute Or Regulation, Such As The Child Death Review Panel, The Maternal Mortality Review Committee, And The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel; To Create New Section 25-61-11.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983 Documents And Records Used By The State Department Of Health During Morbidity Or Mortality Review Committee Work Mandated By Statute Or Regulation, Such As The Child Death Review Panel, The Maternal Mortality Review Committee, And The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1637/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1637.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":2090132,"bill_number":"HB1631","title":"Artificial general intelligence; create crime for sexual assault against.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Sexual Assault Against Artificial General Intelligence (agi); To Establish Penalties For Such Offenses; To Prohibit The Knowing Commercial Distribution Or Advertising Of Agi Intimacy Compatible Systems For Sexual Exploitation Without Required Safeguards; To Provide Civil Remedies Against Commercial Entities That Fail To Perform Safeguards As Required By This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 11-77-5, 97-3-101 And 97-29-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 97-3-95 And 97-45-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Minor Grammatical Corrections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1631/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1631.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2090136,"bill_number":"HB1714","title":"Make Mississippi Resilient and Strong Act; create for strengthening properties against severe weather.","description":"An Act To Create The \"make Mississippi Resilient And Strong Act\"; To Establish The Mississippi Windstorm Mitigation Association To Provide Services To Promote Welfare And Economic Development Through The Strengthening Of Residential Homes And Commercial Properties To Protect Against Severe Weather; To Provide For Grants To Assist In Strengthening Of Residential Homes And Commercial Properties; To Provide For Membership Of The Association; To Provide For A Board Of Directors; To Provide The Powers Of The Association; To Provide For The Funding Of The Association; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated The Mississippi Windstorm Mitigation Association Fund For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Carry Out The Provisions Of This Act; To Provide That Member Insurers Shall Be Immune From Acts Or Omissions In The Performance Of Their Duties; To Amend Section 83-5-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Member Insurers To Pay A Supplemental Fee To Fund The Association; To Amend Section 83-34-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association To Contract With A Third Party For The Determination Of Grant Awards; To Bring Forward Sections 83-34-1 Through 83-34-4 And 83-34-7 Through 83-34-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 83-1-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 83-1-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Windstorm Mitigation Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 27-15-103 And 27-15-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Assessment Of A Premium Tax On Foreign And Domestic Insurance Companies, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1714/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1714.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2090139,"bill_number":"SB2602","title":"Diversity, equity and inclusion; amend provisions concerning.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-191-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Section 37-191-3(d) From A List Of Prohibited Divisive Concepts; To Amend Section 37-191-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 37-191-1, 37-191-3, 37-191-7, 37-191-11, 37-191-13, 37-191-15 And 37-191-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2602/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2602.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2090142,"bill_number":"SB2595","title":"Columbia Training School; amend certain terms of conveyance by DFA to Marion County Economic Development District.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 386, Laws Of 2017, As Last Amended By Section 1, Chapter 412, Laws Of 2022, To Authorize The Marion County Economic Development District To Sell Or Convey Certain Real Property Located At Columbia Training School In Marion County, Mississippi, For Such Consideration As Will Best Promote The Public Interest, Convenience And Necessity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2595/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2595.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2090147,"bill_number":"HB1641","title":"Real Estate Brokers; revise regulations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of Real Estate Broker; To Amend Section 73-35-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Regulations Governing Real Estate Brokers; To Amend Section 73-35-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise How Delinquency Notifications For Failure To Pay Fees Are Governed; To Amend Section 73-35-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"reasonable Time\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1641/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1641.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2090150,"bill_number":"HB1655","title":"State Aid Engineer; salary to be set by Governor, subject to rules of Personnel Board.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 65-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Salary Of The State Aid Engineer Shall Be Paid A Salary In An Amount Set By The Governor, Subject To The Rules, Regulations And Guidelines Of The State Personnel Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1655/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1655.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2090153,"bill_number":"HB1676","title":"2024 Local Improvements Project Fund; add a new project to be funded from.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 10 Of Chapter 534, Laws Of 2024, As Amended By Section 3 Of Chapter 510, Laws Of 2025, To Add A New Project To Be Funded With Monies Disbursed From The 2024 Local Improvements Projects Fund; To Direct The State Treasurer To Transfer The Sum Of $7,074,214.00 From The Capital Expense Fund Into The 2024 Local Improvements Projects Fund For The Purpose Of Funding That Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-11","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1676/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1676.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2090155,"bill_number":"HB1689","title":"Insurance premium tax; exempt property and casualty policies covering school districts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-15-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Premiums On Property And Casualty Insurance Coverage For School Districts From Privilege Taxes Levied On Foreign Insurance Carriers; To Amend Section 27-15-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Premiums On Property And Casualty Insurance Coverage For School Districts From Privilege Taxes Levied On Domestic Insurance Carriers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1689/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1689.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2090169,"bill_number":"HB1739","title":"Corrections Overview Task Force; establish and repeal Corrections and Criminal Justice Task Force.","description":"An Act To Establish The Corrections Overview Task Force; To Provide The Membership Of The Task Force; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of Such Task Force; To Amend Sections 47-5-10, 47-5-473, 47-5-579 And 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Duties Shall Be Performed By The Corrections Overview Task Force Rather Than The Corrections And Criminal Justice Task Force; To Repeal Section 47-5-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Corrections And Criminal Justice Task Force As Well As Provides Its Duties, Is Repealed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1739/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1739.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090174,"bill_number":"SB2624","title":"Seafood labeling; food service establishments may use a clear legend.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Mixed Seafood Product Cooked On Premises Shall Be Allowed Product Labels To Indicate That Some Of The Product Is Domestic And Some Is Imported; To Provide That Prepackaged Goods Sold By Grocery Stores That Are Subject To Federal Guidelines Such As Cool Regulations Through The Usda Shall Follow The Federal Guidelines Relating To Font Size; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2624/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2624.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2090179,"bill_number":"HB1759","title":"Surface mining and reclamation; revise provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 49-2-7, 53-7-5, 53-7-41, 53-9-7, 53-9-31, 53-9-32, 53-9-33, 53-9-69, 53-9-71, 53-9-83 And 53-9-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Regulation Of Surface Mining And Reclamation, And Coal Mining And Reclamation, To Be Placed Under The Purview Of Such Office Within The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality As The Executive Director Determines Most Practical And Efficient; To Authorize The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality To Make Decisions On Transfers And Bond Releases; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1759/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1759.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2090184,"bill_number":"HB1721","title":"Additional Living Expense Fairness and Expedited Closure Adjudicaiton Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"additional Living Expense (ale) Fairness And Expedited Closure Adjudication Act\"; To Declare That The Legislative Purpose Of The Act Is To Establish A Process Administered By The Department Of Insurance To Ensure Timely And Sufficient Additional Living Expense Benefits Are Paid To Insured Parties Under Residential And Small Commercial Policies; To Define Certain Terms, Including \"ale\"; To Grant The Commissioner Of Insurance Exclusive Jurisdiction To Adjudicate Disputes Regarding Ale Matters; To Authorize Insurers And Insured Parties To Institute A Petition; To Require The Expedited Time For Addressing Petitions; To Authorize The Commissioner To Issue An Interim Ale Order To Prevent Hardship; To Prescribed Standards For Adjudicating Disputes; To Grant The Commissioner Certain Powers In Issuing Orders; To Provide That Orders Settling Ale Disputes Are Binding Unless A Rehearing Is Granted Or The Order Is Appealed To A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction; To Authorize The Commissioner To Promulgate Rules Necessary For The Enforcement Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1721/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1721.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2090190,"bill_number":"SB2633","title":"Personally Identifiable Informatioin (PII); define and provide exemptions.","description":"An Act To Amend The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983 To Provide Exemptions For Personally Identifiable Information (pii); To Amend Section 25-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Personally Identifiable Information And Protected Personally Identifiable Information; To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2633/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2633.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2090195,"bill_number":"SB2645","title":"Beverages containing hemp, THC or kratom; prohibit sale of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Sale Or Distribution Of Hemp Beverages, Thc Beverages And Kratom Beverages; To Provide Penalties For Violations; To Enable The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce And The State Department Of Health To Adopt Rules Or Regulations As Necessary To Implement This Section; To Amend Section 75-103-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2645/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2645.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2090201,"bill_number":"SB2622","title":"One Door website; task ITS with developing a single website that allows users to access any state function.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi One Door Website Act; To Require That The Department Of Information Technology Services Develop, Monitor And Update A Website For Mississippi State Agencies And State Services To Share, That Will Allow Consumers To Login And Access Any State Function That The User Needs To Access; To Require The Department To Develop A System That Allows State Agencies And Services To Share Data, While Maintaining Information Privacy And Security Standards; To Require The Department To Implement The Ability For State Agencies, State Services And Website Users To Review Previous Filings And Cross Reference State-provided Programs To See If The Consumer Qualifies As A Participant In Any Offered Programs Or For Assistance; To Provide The Department With The Authority To Promulgate Rules And Regulations In Order To Execute The Requirements Of The Mississippi One Door Website; To Provide That The One Door Website Shall Be Operable By January 1, 2028; To Amend Section 25-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Developing, Monitoring And Updating One Door Websites Required By This Act To The Powers And Responsibilities Of The Department Of Information Technology Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2622/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2622.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2090207,"bill_number":"HB1754","title":"ITS; authorize to establish certain procurement frameworks for information technology.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services To Establish Certain Procurement Frameworks For The Procurement Of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services And Related Hardware And Software; To Provide That Certain Procurements Administered By The Department To Be Awarded Based On Best Value; To Require The Department To Establish A Manufacturer-based Procurement Framework For Cybersecurity Software, Hardware And Associated Services; To Require Certain Standards That Manufactures Must Meet To Participate In The Cybersecurity Manufacturer-based Procurement Framework; To Bring Forward Sections 25-53-25 And 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1754/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1754.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2090213,"bill_number":"HB1740","title":"MDOC; prohibit charging of inmates seeking certain healthcare services and provide kiosks at facilities for inmate requests for healthcare appointments.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Department Of Corrections' Comprehensive Correctional Healthcare Services Provider From Charging State Inmates For Certain Healthcare Services; To Require The Department Of Corrections To Provide Communal Kiosks At Correctional Facilities So That Inmates Can Make Requests For Medical Or Dental Appointments Electronically; To Require Certain Dispensation Of Medication For State Inmates To Help Ensure Effective Medication Management; To Require The Department To Employ One Licensed Or Registered Dietician For All Of Its Correctional Facilities; To Require That Certain Access Be Provided To State Inmates For Medical Care At All Times; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1740/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1740.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090219,"bill_number":"SB2652","title":"First responders; include county and municipal road workers as eligible for death and disability benefits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include County And Municipality Road Workers During And After Emergencies As Individuals Eligible To Receive Benefits From The Law Enforcement Officers And Fire Fighters Death And Disability Benefits Trust Fund; To Amend Section 45-2-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include County And Municipality Road Workers During And After Emergencies As Individuals Eligible To Receive Benefits From The Law Enforcement Officers And Fire Fighters Disability Benefit Trust Fund; To Amend Section 45-41-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Conforming Definitions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2652/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2652.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2090224,"bill_number":"HB1756","title":"Commercial hazardous waste management facilities; revise certain provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow For Hearings Regarding Permits For Commercial Hazardous Waste Management Facilities And Solid Waste Management Permits For Commercial Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Or Incinerators To Be Held At The Discretion Of The Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board; To Amend Section 49-35-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Mississippi Commission On Environmental Quality To Authorize The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Environmental Quality To Issue All Orders Required Under The Mississippi Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup And Redevelopment Act; To Amend Section 51-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Costs Associated With Notifying Permit Holders Of Permit Expiration By Giving The Permit Board Discretion Over The Method Of Written Notice; To Amend Section 51-3-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Eliminate The Permit Application Fee; To Bring Forward Section 49-35-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Mississippi Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup And Redevelopment, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1756/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1756.xml","sponsor":"Timmy Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2090229,"bill_number":"SB2634","title":"Department of Marine Resources; authorize payment of reserve unit for Special Need Events.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Payment Of Members Of The Department Of Marine Resources Enforcement Officers Reserve Unit For Special Need Events With Critical Shortages Of Personnel; To Establish Criteria For Reserve Officers To Be Eligible To Be Paid For Service On Special Need Events; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2634/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2634.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2090235,"bill_number":"HB1752","title":"Judges' salaries; increase and delete provision setting at level recommended by State Personnel Board.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-3-35 And 9-9-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Annual Salaries Of The Justices Of The Supreme Court, The Judges Of The Court Of Appeals And The Chancery And Circuit Court Judges, Effective January 1, 2027; To Set The Amount Of The Salary Supplement For The County Court Judges That Is Paid From The Judicial System Operation Fund; To Delete The Provisions That Set The Annual Salaries Of The State Court Judges And County Court Judges At The Level Of Compensation Recommended By The State Personnel Board Once Every Four Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1752/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1752.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2090240,"bill_number":"SB2648","title":"Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans; authorize MSU Extension Service and Alcorn State to assist poultry farmers with.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi State University Extension Service And Alcorn State University College Of Agriculture And Applied Sciences To Assist Poultry Farmers With The Development Of Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2648/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2648.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2090246,"bill_number":"SB2617","title":"Radar speed detection units; authorize use by sheriff.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Deputies In Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Units Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Of The County Lying Outside Of The Limits Of Any Municipality, Village Or Hamlet; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2617/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2617.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2090251,"bill_number":"SB2625","title":"Chief Information Officer; create an executive-appointed position.","description":"An Act To Require The Governor To Appoint, With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, A Chief Information Officer Who Shall Serve In A Cabinet Position; To Prescribe The General Powers And Duties Of The Chief Information Officer; To Authorize The Chief Information Officer To Have The Authority To Do What Is Necessary To Accomplish The Duties Prescribed Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2625/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2625.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2090256,"bill_number":"HB1755","title":"Child care licensing statutes; bring forward for possible amendment.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-20-1 Through 43-20-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Child Care Licensing Law, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 43-20-51 Through 43-20-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Registration Of Family Child Care Homes, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1755/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1755.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2090262,"bill_number":"SB2657","title":"Wild Turkey Stamp Fund; create and provide that revenue collected from wild turkey stamp sales be deposited into for certain objectives.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-181, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Wild Turkey Stamp Fund As A Special Fund Within The State Treasury; To Provide That All Revenue Collected From The Proceeds Of Wild Turkey Stamps Shall Be Deposited Into Such Fund And Shall Be Designated For Use By The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks Only For Certain Objectives; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2657/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2657.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2090272,"bill_number":"SB2614","title":"Radar; authorize sheriffs to use based on population and prohibit speed traps.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Deputies In Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Units Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Of The County Lying Outside Of The Limits Of Any Municipality, Village Or Hamlet; To Prioritize Usage In Certain Areas; To Limit The Number Of Radar Speed Detection Equipment Units In A County Based On Population; To Define And Prohibit Speed Traps; To Bring Forward Section 37-25-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-19","last_action":"Tabled","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2614/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2614.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2090277,"bill_number":"SB2618","title":"Airport facilities; authorize contracting with companies for financing, designing, constructing, operating or maintaining of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 61-5-93, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Airport Authorities, Municipalities, Or Other Governmental Entities Who Own Or Operate Airports To Contract With Companies For Financing, Designing, Constructing, Operating, Or Maintaining Of Airport Facilities In The Same Manner As Provided For Toll Roads Or Toll Bridges Pursuant To Section 65-43-3 Through A Lease Of Airport Property Or Other Contract; To Provide That This Section Shall Be Construed As An Additional And Alternative Method For The Purchasing, Building, Improving, Owning Or Operating Of Airport Facilities Under The Jurisdiction Of Governmental Entities; To Provide That Powers Conferred By This Section Shall Be In Addition To The Powers Conferred By Any Other General, Special Or Local Law; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Bidding Requirements Facilities Leased Or Contracted Pursuant To The Provisions Of Section 61-5-93; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2618/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2618.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2090282,"bill_number":"HB1749","title":"MS Supreme Court; bring forward sections that regulate.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 9-3-1, 9-3-3, 9-3-5, 9-3-6, 9-3-7, 9-3-9, 9-3-11, 9-3-12, 9-3-13, 9-3-14, 9-3-15, 9-3-17, 9-3-19, 9-3-21, 9-3-23, 9-3-25, 9-3-27, 9-3-29, 9-3-31, 9-3-37, 9-3-39, 23-15-977, 23-15-991, 23-15-993, 23-15-994, 23-15-995, 23-15-607, 23-15-849 And 23-15-853, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate The Justices Of The Supreme Court Elections, Election Boundaries, Term Of Office And Vacancies, For Purposes Of Amendment To; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1749/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1749.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2090287,"bill_number":"SB2632","title":"Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create.","description":"An Act To Enact The Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Local Government Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency For The Purpose Of Assisting Local Governments In Recovering From Certain Federally Declared Disasters By Issuing Loans To Local Governments; To Provide That No Loan Shall Be Issued Under The Authority Of This Act After A Certain Date; To Set Forth The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency In Administering This Act; To Allow The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency To Authorize An Administrator To Carry Out Any Or All Of The Powers And Duties Enumerated In This Act; To Exempt The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency From Any Requirement That The Public Procurement Review Board Approve Any Personal Or Professional Services Contracts Or Pre-approve Any Solicitation Of Such Contracts For Purposes Of This Act; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The \"local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund\"; To Require Each Recipient Of A Loan Under The Program To Establish A Dedicated Source Of Revenue For Repayment Of The Loan In The Event That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declines To Reimburse An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Provide That The Executed Loan Agreement Will Obligate The Local Government To Repay The Proceeds Of The Loan Immediately Upon Receipt Of Reimbursements From The Federal Emergency Management Agency; To Provide That The Loan Agreement Shall Provide For The Repayment Of All Funds Received From The Emergency Fund Within Not More Than Two Years From The Date That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declined To Reimburse For An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Require A Recipient Local Government To Pledge Its Sales Tax Revenue Distribution Or Its Homestead Exemption Annual Tax Loss Reimbursement, As The Case May Be, To Meet The Repayment Schedule Contained In The Loan Agreement In The Event That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declines To Reimburse An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Personal Or Professional Service Contracts Entered Into By The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Under This Act Are Exempt From Approval By The Public Procurement Review Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2026-03-23","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2632/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2632.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2090293,"bill_number":"SB2655","title":"Supplemental feeding of deer; allow on private lands using certain products regardless of CWD Management Zone.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-33.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Taking Of Deer With The Use Of Supplemental Feed When Exclusively Using As Supplemental Feed Agricultural Products Naturally Grown In The State Regardless Of Whether The Private Land On Which Such Supplemental Feed Is Used Lies Within A Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone; To Amend Section 49-7-58.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2655/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2655.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2090299,"bill_number":"HB1715","title":"\"Universal Changing Tables Installation Incentive Grant Program Act\"; create to provide incentives for installation of in public buildings.","description":"An Act To Establish The Universal Changing Tables Installation Incentive Grant Program Act For The Purposes Of Creating Financial Incentives To Public And Private Or Commercial Entities Located Within The State Of Mississippi To Install Universal Changing Tables Within The Restroom Of Facilities Under Their Control; To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Rehabilitation Services Shall Administer The Program; To Provide That Grants Shall Be Funded From Monies Appropriated By The Legislature And Any Other Sources Of Funds Made Available To The Department For That Purpose; To Provide That The Grants Shall Be Awarded Subject To Available Funding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1715/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1715.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2090306,"bill_number":"SB2667","title":"\"Mississippi Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act of 2026\"; enact.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"mississippi Veterans Mental Health And Addiction Therapy Quality Of Care Act Of 2026\"; To Set Forth The Purpose Of The Act; To Create The Mississippi Veterans Suicide Prevention Lifeline Program; To Describe The Activities Of The Board In Maintaining The Program; To Require The State Veterans Affairs Board To Create A Plan For Implementation And Maintenance Of The Program; To Outline Criteria The Plan Must Meet; To Require The Board To Complete The Plan And Make It Publicly Available Before December 1, 2026; To Require The Board To Periodically Update The Plan And Make Such Updates Publicly Available; To Prohibit Unethical Conduct And Improper Collection Of Fees Relating To Assistance Or Referrals In Veterans Benefits Matters; To Provide That Any Person Who Receives Compensation For Assisting An Individual Regarding Any Veterans Benefits Is Held To The Same Ethical Standard As An Attorney; To Provide That A Violation Of This Act Shall Be Deemed A Deceptive Trade Practice Actionable By The Attorney General's Office Of Consumer Protection; To Amend Sections 75-24-5, 75-24-15 And 35-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Create New Section 43-17-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Department Of Human Services Shall Set Aside A Certain Amount Of The Monies Received By The State Under The Federal Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Block Grant During Each Fiscal Year To Fund Grants To Nonprofit Organizations Specifically Working With Military Or First Responder Families, Or Both, To Provide Marriage Counseling, Preparation And Support; To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; To Enact The Mississippi Veterans Claims Representation Protection Act; To Define Terms; To Prohibit Unaccredited Representatives From Representing, Advising Or Assisting Veterans Or Dependents In Preparing Or Filing Claims For Va Benefits; To Prohibit Unaccredited Representatives From Advertising Or Holding Themselves Out As Capable Of Providing Certain Services; To Create Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Require The Department Of Veterans Affairs To Maintain A Registry Of Accredited Va Claims Representatives And Provide Public Notice To Assist Veterans In Identifying The Same; To Require A Study On The Quality Of Care Difference Between Mental Health And Addiction Therapy Care Provided By Health Care Providers Of The Mississippi Department Of Veterans Affairs Compared To Nondepartment Providers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2667/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2667.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2090311,"bill_number":"SB2646","title":"Administrative rules; require agencies to send notice of proposed rule adoption to all members of the Legislature.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Agencies To Submit A Notice Of A Proposed Administrative Rule Adoption To All Members Of The Legislature; To Require That An Economic Impact Statement Shall Be Included In The Notice Required By This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2646/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2646.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2090316,"bill_number":"HB1722","title":"Ivermectin; authorize pharmacists to provide to adults under collaborative pharmacy practice agreement.","description":"An Act To Authorize Pharmacists To Provide Ivermectin To Patients Who Are Eighteen Years Of Age Or Older Pursuant To A Valid Collaborative Pharmacy Practice Agreement Containing A Non-patient-specific Prescriptive Order And Standardized Procedures Developed And Executed By One Or More Authorized Practitioners; To Direct The Board Of Pharmacy To Adopt Rules To Establish Standard Procedures For The Provision Of Ivermectin By Pharmacists, Including Providing The Patient With A Screening Risk Assessment Tool, Providing The Patient With A Standardized Factsheet, And Either Dispensing The Ivermectin Or Referring The Patient To A Pharmacy That May Dispense The Medication As Soon As Practical; To Authorize The Charging Of An Administrative Fee For Services Provided Pursuant To This Act In Addition To Costs Associated With The Dispensing Of Ivermectin And Paid By The Pharmacy Benefit; To Provide That A Pharmacist Or Practitioner Acting In Good Faith And With Reasonable Care Involved In The Provision Of Ivermectin Pursuant To This Act Is Immune From Disciplinary Or Adverse Administrative Actions For Acts Or Omissions During The Provision Of Ivermectin; To Provide That A Pharmacist Or Practitioner Involved In The Provision Of Ivermectin Pursuant To This Act Is Immune From Civil Liability In The Absence Of Gross Negligence Or Willful Misconduct For Actions Authorized By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1722/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1722.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2090324,"bill_number":"HB1717","title":"Mississippi Medical Judgement Protection Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Medical Judgment Protection Act; To State Legislative Findings; To Define Terms; To Require Providers Or Facilities Using Artificial Intelligence That Materially Contributes To A Diagnosis, Treatment Plan, Problem List Entry, Order Or Clinical Note To Disclose Such Use In The Medical Record; To Require A Licensed Clinician To Review And Approve Any Artificial Intelligence Output Used For Such Purposes; To Provide Certain Notice Requirements; To Require The Maintenance Of Tamper-resistant Audit Logs Capturing The Identity Of The Reviewing Clinician; To Prohibit Automated Denial Or Delay Of Coverage Or Payment For Medical Services; To Require Payers To Submit Annual Reports On Use Of Artificial Intelligence To The Department Of Insurance; To Authorize Licensing Authorities, The Department Of Insurance, And The Division Of Medicaid To Enforce This Act; To Authorize Delayed Enforcement Of Certain Provisions And Provide Safe Harbors For Providers, Facilities And Payers In Substantial Compliance With This Act; To Amend Sections 73-9-61, 73-15-29, 73-21-97, 73-21-163, 73-25-29, 73-26-5, 73-27-13, 73-31-21, 73-43-11, 83-5-917 And 83-5-933, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 25-53-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1717/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1717.xml","sponsor":"Brent Powell"},
{"bill_id":2090330,"bill_number":"SB2661","title":"Group purchasing; allow counties to participate in.","description":"An Act To Authorize Boards Of Supervisors To, By Resolution Duly Entered Upon Their Minutes, Authorize Counties To Participate In Group Purchasing Programs; To Provide Permitted Actions; To Name Certain Exemptions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2661/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2661.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2090334,"bill_number":"SB2650","title":"Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority Act; bring forward.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 19-5-381, 19-5-383, 19-5-385, 19-5-387, 19-5-389, 19-5-391, 19-5-393, 19-5-395, 19-5-397, 9-5-399, 19-5-401, 19-5-403, 19-5-405, 19-5-407, 19-5-409, 19-5-411, 19-5-413, 19-5-415, 19-5-305, 19-5-307, 19-5-315, 19-5-317, 33-15-14, And 19-5-339, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2650/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2650.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2090339,"bill_number":"SB2626","title":"Mississippi Horse Racing Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Horse Racing Task Force; To Provide The Purposes Of The Task Force And Prescribe Its Membership; To Provide For A Report; To Bring Forward Sections 75-76-55, 87-1-1, 87-1-5, 97-33-1 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2626/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2626.xml","sponsor":"Philman Ladner"},
{"bill_id":2090345,"bill_number":"SB2620","title":"Abortion providers; prohibit public business with.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Public Entities From Conducting Businesses With Abortion Providers, Abortion Assistance Entities And Affiliates Thereto; To Define Relevant Terms; To Ban Public Entities From Providing Logistical Support To Abortion Providers, Abortion Assistance Entities And Affiliates To Assist With Procuring An Abortion; To Outline Prohibited And Exempted Transactions Of Public Entities With Abortion Providers, Abortion Assistance Entities And Affiliates; To Provide Procedure For Instances Where A Taxpayer Resource Transaction Results In A Transfer Of Public Funds To An Ineligible Recipient; To Provide Civil Penalties For Public Entities Found In Violation Of This Act; To Require The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Promulgate Rules Necessary To Comply With This Act; To Establish Damages Amounts For Individuals And/or Entities Found Guilty Of Violating This Act; To Prohibit Insurance Coverage For Elective Abortions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2620/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2620.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2090350,"bill_number":"SB2663","title":"Veterans; allow free admission to state parks and museums.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 55-3-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Military Veterans Holding Valid Identification Shall Be Allowed Admittance Into Any State Park Or Museum Operated Or Funded By The State Of Mississippi At No Charge; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2663/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2663.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2090355,"bill_number":"HB1729","title":"MHP facility in Jackson, MS; authorize DFA to sell or lease for redevelopment.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety, To Sell Or Lease The Highway Safety Patrol Headquarters Facility And Related Real Property Located At 1900 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue In Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, For Private Redevelopment; To Require That The Property Be Redeveloped Exclusively For Use As A Hotel, A Restaurant Or Both; To Require The Purchaser Or Lessee To Assume Full Financial Responsibility For Site Development, Including Demolition Of Existing Structures Not Needed For The Approved Redevelopment; To Require That Any Sale Be For Not Less Than Fair Market Value As Established By The Average Of At Least Two Licensed Appraisals And To Require Updated Appraisals When Necessary; To Require That Any Lease Be For Not Less Than Fair Market Rental Value As Established By Appraisal, To Authorize Periodic Rental Adjustments And Other Negotiated Lease Terms Including Potential Participation In Project Income, And To Require Reimbursement Of Appraisal Costs By The Lessee; To Require The Department, In Soliciting Requests For Proposals And Evaluating Proposed Uses, To Consider Potential Impacts On The University Of Mississippi Medical Center And The G.v. (sonny) Montgomery Va Medical Center, Including Helicopter Flight Patterns, And To Require Compliance With Applicable County And Municipal Zoning And Land Use Restrictions; To Provide That The State Of Mississippi Shall Retain All Mineral Rights In The Property Conveyed; To Authorize The Department To Correct Discrepancies In The Legal Description Of The Property; To Require Public Advertisement Of The Property’s Availability For Sale Or Lease And To Authorize A National Advertising Campaign Subject To Available Funds; To Require Establishment Of Proposal Deadlines And To Provide For Preproposal Conferences; To Prescribe Proposal Submission Form, Format, Content And Documentation Requirements, Including Redevelopment Concepts, Timelines, Budgets And Financial Qualifications; To Provide Evaluation Criteria And A Process For Ranking Proposals, Negotiating With One Or More Proposers, Rejecting Proposals, And Entering Into A Redevelopment Agreement; To Require Filing A Notification Of Intent To Accept A Proposal With The Secretary Of State Within A Specified Period; To Require Execution Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Establishing Conditions And Schedules For A Final Redevelopment Agreement; To Provide For Default Upon Failure To Execute The Memorandum Of Understanding; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-16","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1729/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1729.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2090361,"bill_number":"SB2623","title":"State apprenticeship program advisory council; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Office Of Apprenticeship Act; To Define Terms; To Create The State Apprenticeship Agency; To Provide That The Office Shall Be Under The Direction Of The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security; To Provide The Purposes Of The Office; To Require The Office To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary To Implement This Act; To Provide The Duties Of The Office; To Create The Mississippi Apprenticeship Council; To Provide The Membership Of The Council; To Provide For Meetings Of The Council; To Provide Duties Of The Council; To Provide Limitations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2623/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2623.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2090366,"bill_number":"SB2640","title":"Stock shows; expand list of facilities available to certain organizations at no charge to host.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-5-114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The List Of Facilities Available To Certain Organizations For Limited Use At No Charge; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2640/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2640.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2090376,"bill_number":"SB2635","title":"Oyster reef leases; bring forward sections.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 49-15-27 And 49-15-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To Oyster Leases, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2635/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2635.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2090381,"bill_number":"HB1737","title":"Inmate deaths; require autopsy reports be provided to certain elected officials.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When An Autopsy Is Performed On A State Inmate, A Copy Of The Autopsy Report Shall Be Provided To The Governor, Lieutenant Governor And The Chairpersons Of The House And Senate Corrections Committees; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1737/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1737.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090386,"bill_number":"SB2641","title":"Wind-Tower Agricultural and Environmental Impact Study Committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Wind-tower Agricultural And Environmental Impact Study Committee; To Provide The Composition And Duties Of The Study Committee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2641/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2641.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2090392,"bill_number":"SB2638","title":"Meat labeling; clarify laws concerning.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-36-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add A Definition For Cell-cultured Dairy Product; To Amend Section 75-36-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Department's Authority To Inspect Inventory Of Food Processing Plants, Retail Or Food Establishments Based On A Credible Complaint Of Misbranded Meat Products; To Amend Section 75-36-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Categories Of Where A Misbranded Food Product Can Be Found; To Amend Section 75-36-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Upon Notice From The Department, The Attorney General Shall Enforce Stop Orders Or Embargo Orders By Petitioning The Court; To Amend Section 75-36-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Penalties For Manufacturing, Selling Or Offering To Sell Misbranded Food Products As Meat Or Cell-cultured Dairy Products; To Repeal Section 75-36-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Allows The Department To Suspend Or Revoke The Licenses Of Food Processing Plants And Establishments That Are Found Offering To Sell Or Selling A Food Product That Is Misbranded As A Meat Product; To Amend Section 75-36-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct A Scriveners Error; To Amend Section 75-36-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That No Provision Of This Section Shall Legalize The Manufacture Or Sale Of Products Specifically Made Illegal By Other Statutory Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2638/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2638.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2090398,"bill_number":"HB1727","title":"State Security Operations Center; create within ITS to serve as operational arm of statewide cybersecurity.","description":"An Act To Create A State Security Operations Center (ssoc) Within The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services; To Require The Ssoc To Provide Centralized Statewide Cybersecurity Operations And To Coordinate With The Enterprise Security Program To Ensure Statewide Standards And Controls Are Technically Implemented And Enforced; To Require State Agencies To Report Suspected Cybersecurity Incidents And Cooperate With Ssoc Monitoring, Incident Response And Vulnerability Remediation Efforts; To Require Ssoc To Submit Annual Reports Summarizing Operational Performance And Activities, Statewide Cybersecurity Incidents, Operational Challenges And Resource Needs; To Bring Forward Section 25-53-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1727/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1727.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2090404,"bill_number":"SB2660","title":"Catfish; classify those in the Mississippi River as a game fish and require certain daily harvest and length limits for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Classify As Game Fish Freshwater Fish In The Catfish Family Taken In The Mississippi River; To Amend Section 49-7-9.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Direct The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks, Acting By And Through The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Regulate The Taking Of Such Catfish; To Require Any Rules Or Regulations Promulgated To Include Reasonable Daily Harvest And Length Limits, And To Prohibit A Person From Harvesting More Than One Catfish Greater Than 34 Inches In Length From The Mississippi River Per Day; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-16","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2660/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2660.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2090409,"bill_number":"SB2627","title":"DFA Administrative Rule regarding card and electronic payments; bring forward code sections within.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-1, 7-7-9, 25-53-151, And 27-104-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Within The Department Of Finance And Administration Administrative Rule Regarding Payments By Credit Card, Charge Card, Debit Card Or Other Electronic Payment Of Amounts Owed To State Agencies, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2627/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2627.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2090416,"bill_number":"HB1751","title":"Corrections omnibus act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Corrections Omnibus Act; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Definitions Section Of The Probation And Parole Law, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Parole Eligibility For Inmates, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-3.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Case Plans For Inmates, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-3.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Minimum Time Offenders Must Serve, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Conditional Medical Release, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Creation Of The State Parole Board, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Parole Board Collecting Certain Information, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Division Of Community Corrections, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Certain Per Diem And Expenses, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Voting Requirements Of The Parole Board, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Official Seal Of The Parole Board; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Examination Of Inmates Records By The Parole Board, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Conditions For Parole-eligible Inmates Without A Hearing, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The State Parole Board Having Access To Offenders To Gather Information, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Privileged Information, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Certain Rules And Regulations, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Gratuities To Paroled Offenders, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Technical Violation Centers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Effect Of A Felony Conviction While On Parole, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Department Of Corrections Role In Pardon And Commutation Requests, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Power Of The Court To Suspend Sentences And Place Defendants On Probation, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-33.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Regarding Department Discharge Plans For Released Inmates; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Post-release Supervision, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Terms And Conditions Of Probation, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Persons Who Supervise Those On Probation Or Parole, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Period Of Probation That Is Set By A Court, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-37.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Revocation Of Probation Or Post-release Supervision, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-38, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Certain Graduated Sections, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-38.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Technical Violation Centers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Change Of Residence, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Earned-discharge Program; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Discharge From Probation, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Application Of Certain Provisions, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Provisions Inapplicable To Oakley Youth Development Center, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Earned Probation Program, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Community Service Revolving Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Correctional Training Revolving Fund, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Authority Of The Department Of Corrections To Assume Certain Responsibilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-7-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Creation Of The Parole Commission, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Additional Powers And Duties Of The Commissioner Of Corrections, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Inmate Welfare Fund; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-931, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes State Offenders To Be Housed In Regional Facilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-933, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Contracts For The Incarceration Of State Offenders In County Jails, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 47-5-938, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Offenders In Counties To Participate In Work Programs, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 45-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Rule Making Power Of The Commissioner Of Public Safety, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-23-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Uniform Certification Process For Intervention And Certain Other Courts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 99-39-5 And 99-39-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Certain Post-conviction Proceedings, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 41-29-153 Through 41-29-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Certain Forfeiture, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 99-15-103 Through 99-15-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Pretrial-intervention, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 9-23-5 Through 9-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Intervention Courts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Certain Prohibited Acts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 99-19-81 And 99-19-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Habitual Offenders, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Bring Forward Section 21-23-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To The Operation Of Municipal Courts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1751/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1751.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090421,"bill_number":"SB2639","title":"Crawfish farm; require a license to operate.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Crawfish Farming License; To Define Relevant Terms; To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Agriculture And Commerce Shall Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Oversee Crawfish Farming Licenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2639/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2639.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2090428,"bill_number":"HB1743","title":"Inmate Welfare Fund; require MDOC to produce an annual consolidated statement for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify What Monies Consists Of The Inmate Welfare Fund; To Require The Department Of Corrections To Produce An Annual Consolidated Statement Of The Inmate Welfare Fund; To Require The Department To Provide Independent Verification Of The Inmate Welfare Fund Through Direct Bank Verification; To Require The Commissioner Of The Department Of Corrections, The State Auditor And The Executive Director Of Peer To Jointly Certify The Annual Balance Of The Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1743/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1743.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090433,"bill_number":"HB1728","title":"Public property; authorize Department of Finance and Administration to sell certain real property in the City of Biloxi.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Finance And Administration To Sell Certain Real Property And Improvements Located In The City Of Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi; To Prescribe The Manner Of Sale; To Require Appraisal Of The Property; To Provide For The Disposition Of The Proceeds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1728/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1728.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2090438,"bill_number":"HB1735","title":"Study on Dyslexia among inmates; authorize MDOC to conduct.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of Inmates Under Its Jurisdiction To Determine The Prevalence Of Individuals With Dyslexia And Make A Report Thereon To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1735/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1735.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2090443,"bill_number":"SB2642","title":"Mississippi Cemetery Board; establish and empower within the Office of Secretary of State.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Cemetery Board Within The Office Of Secretary Of State; To Provide For The Composition Of The Board And To Direct The Secretary Of State To Provide Administrative Support For Its Operation; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Cemetery Board To Protect The Financial Interest Of The Public By Ensuring The Physical Care Of Cemeteries And The Regulation Of Those Companies Advertising Or Operating Perpetual Care Cemeteries In This State; To Authorize The Board To Issue Regulations Allowing Families To Create A Nonprofit Entity To Provide Lawn And Building Maintenance And Repairs At Their Cemeteries And Collect Funds And Donations Therefor; To Bring Forward And Amend Sections 41-43-31 Through 41-43-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Mississippi \"cemetery Law\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2642/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2642.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2090448,"bill_number":"HB1758","title":"Foster Youth Earned Benefits Protection for Success Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Establish The Foster Youth Earned Benefits Protection For Success Act; To Provide That When A Child Enters Into The Care And Custody Of The Department Of Child Protection Services (cps), The Department Shall Determine If A Child Is Eligible Or Receiving Earned Federal Benefits; To Provide That A Representative Payee May Be Appropriate In Certain Circumstances; To Require Cps To Conduct An Annual Review Regarding Eligibility Of Such Benefits For A Child; To Provide That Cps Shall Develop And Implement A Success Sequence Savings And Disbursement Plan For Each Child With Conserved Earned Benefits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1758/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1758.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2090453,"bill_number":"SB2658","title":"Pat Harrison Waterway District; allow to offer discounts for members of U.S. Armed Forces.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 51-15-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Pat Harrison Waterway District To Offer Discounts To Active-duty, Reserve, National Guard, As Well As Veteran Members Of The United States Armed Forces For The Use Of District Parks, Campgrounds, Facilities And Recreational Areas; To Provide Flexibility To The District In Setting The Rates And Terms Of Such Discounts; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2658/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2658.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2090458,"bill_number":"HB1732","title":"Public property; authorize Department of Finance and Administration to sell and convey.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety, To Sell And Convey The Facility Currently Used By The Highway Safety Patrol As Its Troop H Headquarters And Driver Service Bureau Facility, And Any Improvements Thereon, Located In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, To Compass Datacenters Jan I Llc; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1732/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1732.xml","sponsor":"Richard Bennett"},
{"bill_id":2090463,"bill_number":"HB1742","title":"Department of Corrections; require to provide body-worn cameras for its correctional officers.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Corrections To Provide Body-worn Cameras For Its Correctional Officers Under Certain Circumstances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1742/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1742.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090468,"bill_number":"HB1741","title":"Dept. of Corrections; require to provide monthly rodent and pest control services at state correctional facilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Corrections To Provide Monthly Rodent And Pest Control Services At All State Correctional Facilities; To Amend Section 47-5-94, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Health To Conduct Monthly Inspections Of Such Correctional Facilities For Rodent And Pest Control And To Provide Certain Reporting Concerning Such Inspections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1741/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1741.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090481,"bill_number":"HB1731","title":"ABC Warehouse in Gluckstadt; authorize the sale of.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration, Acting On Behalf Of The Department Of Revenue, To Transfer And Convey Certain Real Property Located In The City Of Gluckstadt, Mississippi, Including The Building And Relating Facilities Being Used, As Of The Effective Date Of This Act, By The Department Of Revenue For The Alcoholic Beverage Control Warehouse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1731/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1731.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2090486,"bill_number":"HB1724","title":"Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program; create for coordinated efforts across agencies.","description":"An Act To Create The Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program To Provide For The Coordinated Planning, Development, Implementation And Oversight Of Enterprise Information Technology Architecture For All State Agencies; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services With Certain Powers And Duties To Implement The Program; To Require Agencies To Comply With The Phased Implementation Of The Program; To Create The It Optimization Fund In The State Treasury For Funds Made Available For The Purposes Of The Program; To Amend Sections 25-41-17 And 25-61-11.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Records Created And Meetings Occurring Pursuant To The Provisions Of This Act That Contain Sensitive Information Are Not Subject To The Open Meetings And Public Records Requirements Of This State; To Bring Forward Section 25-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1724/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1724.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2090491,"bill_number":"HB1738","title":"Dept. of Corrections; require to convene unexpected fatality review team for certain inmate deaths.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Corrections To Convene An Unexpected Fatality Review Team Concerning Inmate Deaths Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide The Primary Purpose Of An Unexpected Fatality Review Is To Develop Recommendations For The Department And Legislature Regarding Changes In Practices To Prevent Certain Fatalities Pertaining To Inmates; To Provide That After A Review Is Conducted By A Team, The Department Shall Issue A Report On The Results Of A Review; To Require All Unexpected Fatality Review Reports Be Posted On A Public Website; To Require, Upon The Completion Of A Review, The Department To Implement Any Recommendations Made By The Review Team And To Require The Department To Implement A Corrective Action Plan; To Amend Section 25-61-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Certain Exemptions Of The Mississippi Public Records Acct Of 1983, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1738/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1738.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090497,"bill_number":"SB2643","title":"Memorial bridge, highway or road; designate various segments on the state highway system as.","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 550 Located In Lincoln County, Mississippi, As The \"lamar Smith Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 46 Located In Webster County, Mississippi, As The \"joe Eddie Lofton Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Segment Of Interstate 20 Frontage Road Located In Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, As The \"guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Marg Road\"; To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 322 Located In Quitman County, Mississippi, As The \"james 'jimmy' Clark Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 16 Located In Kemper County, Mississippi, As The \"samuel Tisdale, Sr., Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 19 Located In Neshoba County, Mississippi, As The \"dustin Pope Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 19 Located In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, As The \"staff Sergeant Michael Alan Greer Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 6 Located In Panola County And Lafayette County, Mississippi, As The \"robert H. 'bob' Dunlap Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 336 In Thaxton, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, As The \"o'neil Warren Memorial Highway\"; To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 490 In Winston County, Mississippi, As The \"robert Moody, Jr., Memorial Highway\"; To Designate The Bridge On U.s. Highway 61 That Spans Liberty Road In Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, As The \"larry L. 'butch' Brown, Sr., Memorial Bridge\"; To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 19 In Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, As The \"'miss Polly' Glover Heidelberg Boulevard\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2643/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2643.xml","sponsor":"Gary Brumfield"},
{"bill_id":2090502,"bill_number":"HB1725","title":"Office of State Aid Road Construction; revise authority for use and reallocation of forfeited funds for roads and bridges.","description":"An Act To Create The State Aid And Local System Bridge Forfeiture Reserve Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Holding And Reusing Bridge Monies Forfeited By Counties Due To Noncompliance Or Failure To Spend Funds; To Amend Sections 65-9-17, 65-9-27, 65-37-5, 65-37-7, 65-37-11, 65-37-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Strengthen And Standardize The Process By Which Forfeited Funds Are Redistributed To Counties That Are Eligible And Actively Reducing The Inventory Of Deficient Bridges Within Those Counties; To Update Allocation Formulas And Eligibility Rules Within The State Aid Road, Local System Road And Local System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Programs; To Bring Forward Sections 65-21-1 And 65-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Office Of State Aid Road Constructions' Authority To Enter Into Personal Service Contracts From The Oversight And Review Of The Public Procurement Review Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1725/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1725.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2090507,"bill_number":"HB1760","title":"Opioid Settlement Fund and Advisory Council; bring forward sections creating.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 27-103-305 And 27-103-305.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Created The Opioid Settlement Fund And Provides For The Expenditure Of Abatement Settlement Funds And Nonabatement Settlement Funds, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 41-153-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Created The Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Create The Mississippi Opioid Response Center Of Excellence Act To Establish And Fund A Coordinated System Of Evaluation And Technical Assistance For Mississippi Opioid Settlement Grantees; To Provide That The Mississippi Opioid Response Center Of Excellence (msorce) Is Created With And Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Public Health Institute; To Prescribe The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Center Regarding Opioid Abatement, Technical Assistance, And Data Evaluation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1760/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1760.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2090512,"bill_number":"HB1734","title":"\"Captain Justin James Whipps Correctional Safety and Wellness Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Captain Justin James Whipps Correctional Safety And Wellness Act; To Require Mandatory Weapons Screening Of Employees And Employee Vehicles At State And Private Correctional Facilities; To Require Mental Health, Wellness, And Leadership Development Training For Correctional Officers And Supervisory Staff; To Reduce Workplace Violence And Conflicts Among Correctional Employees; To Provide Enforcement Mechanisms And Reporting Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1734/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1734.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2090517,"bill_number":"SB2651","title":"MS Public Records Act; exempt data from development of certain highway projects from disclosure under.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-61-11.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983 Certain Information Compiled Or Collected For The Purpose Of Identifying, Evaluating Or Planning The Safety Enhancement Of Potential Accident Sites, Hazardous Roadway Conditions Or Railway Highway Crossings, Pursuant To Federal Law Or For The Purpose Of Developing Any Highway Safety Construction Improvement Project Which May Be Implemented Utilizing Federal-aid Highway Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2651/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2651.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2090522,"bill_number":"HB1744","title":"Department of Health and MDOC; require to establish Hepatitis C and HIV Treatment Program for state inmates.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Health And The Department Of Corrections' Comprehensive Healthcare Services Provider To Establish A Hepatitis C Program And A Hiv Treatment Program For State Inmates; To Provide That The Department Of Health And The Department Of Corrections Shall Develop A Plan For Improving The Health Of Female Inmates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1744/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1744.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090529,"bill_number":"HB1757","title":"MS Land Bank Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Land Bank Act\" To Promote Returning Blighted Or Abandoned Properties To Commerce Through The Creation Of Land Banks By Local Governments Acting Individually Or Cooperatively With Other Local Governments; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of Land Banks; To Authorize Land Banks To Acquire, Develop And Dispose Of Property; To Authorize Land Banks To Perform Certain Related Functions Such As Managing Property Owned By The Land Bank, Quieting And Confirming Title To Property, Establishing Redevelopment And Financing Structures, Including Those To Facilitate Tax Credits And Subsidiary Entities, Financing Redevelopment, Issuing Bonds And Accepting Tax Forfeited Properties From The Secretary Of State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1757/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1757.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":2090534,"bill_number":"SB2647","title":"Publication advertising lands for sale for taxes; raise to $3.00 and provide for increases.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-7-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Raise The Rate To $3.00 For Each Separate Publication Advertising Lands For Sales Taxes; To Provide That The Rate Shall Increase Each Year Starting July 1, 2027, At A Rate Comparable To The Consumer Price Index; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2647/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2647.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2090541,"bill_number":"SB2649","title":"Jackson Airport takeover; repeal provisions regarding.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 61-3-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority; To Amend Sections 61-3-3 And 61-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2649/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2649.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2090546,"bill_number":"SB2672","title":"Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services; bring forward code sections.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 25-53-1, 25-53-3, 25-53-5, 25-53-7, 25-53-9, 25-53-11, 25-53-13, 25-53-15, 25-53-17, 25-53-19, 25-53-21, 25-53-23, 25-53-25, 25-53-29, 25-53-51, 25-53-53, 25-53-55, 25-53-57, 25-53-59, 25-53-105, 25-53-107, 25-53-109, 25-53-111, 25-53-113, 25-53-113, 25-53-115, 25-53-117, 25-53-119, 25-53-121, 25-53-123, 25-53-125, 25-53-151, 25-53-171, 25-53-191, 25-53-193, 25-53-201, 25-53-231, 25-53-233, 25-53-235, 25-53-237, 25-53-239, 25-53-241, 25-53-251, 25-53-253, 25-53-255, 25-53-257, 25-53-261, 25-53-281, 25-53-301, And 25-53-101 For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 25-53-259, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2672/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2672.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2090552,"bill_number":"HB1720","title":"Artificial intelligence; prohibit use in provision of professional mental and behaioral health care.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Artificial Intelligence For Providing Professional Mental And Behavioral Health Care; To Prohibit A Person Licensed To Provide Professional Mental And Behavioral Health Care Using Artificial Intelligence In His Or Her Practice; To Provide An Exception For Licensees Using Artificial Intelligence For Certain Administrative And Supplementary Support Services; To Amend Sections 73-30-21, 73-31-21, 73-53-17, 73-54-29, 73-65-13 And 73-66-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensee Who Violates This Act Is Subject To Disciplinary Action By The Licensing Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1720/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1720.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2090558,"bill_number":"SB2628","title":"All-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles; allow tagging for operation on certain roads.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow All-terrain Vehicles And Recreational Off-highway Vehicles To Operate On County Rural, Gravel Or Paved Roads; To Require, For Such Operation, Compliance With Licensing And Tagging Requirements And Other Motor Vehicle Regulations, Except Those Requiring Equipping With Windshield Wipers; To Specify That A License Tag Shall Not Authorize The Use Of An All-terrain Vehicle Or Recreational Off-highway Vehicle For Towing, Or For Operation On An Interstate Highway Or Any Other Road For Which The Speed Limit Exceeds 40 Miles Per Hour, Except For Crossing Certain Roads; To Amend Section 27-19-99, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Monies Remitted Or Received As Registration Or Tag Fees From The Additional Rate Of $5.00 Shall, In The Case Of All-terrain Vehicles And Recreational Off-highway Vehicles, Be Paid To The County In Which The Vehicle Is Registered; To Amend Sections 27-19-3, 27-19-5, 27-19-43, 27-51-5, 63-3-103, 63-15-3 And 63-21-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2628/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2628.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2090564,"bill_number":"SB2671","title":"Maximum compensation for certain public officers and employees; bring forward code section concerning.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 25-3-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2671/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2671.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2090569,"bill_number":"SB2631","title":"The Mississippi Grain Indemnity Act; establish.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 75-46-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The \"mississippi Grain Indemnity Act\"; To Create New Section 75-46-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Relevant Terms Of This Act; To Create New Section 75-46-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Grain Indemnity Board; To Outline The Purpose, Composition And Duties Of The Board; To Create The Mississippi Grain Indemnity Trust Fund Within The State Treasury; To Create New Section 75-46-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Grain Indemnity Trust Fund Shall Be Administered By The Board; To Create New Section 75-46-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Beginning January 1, 2027, Grain Producers Will Be Charged An Assessment Equal To .2% Of All Marketed Grain That Is Sold To A First Purchaser Licensee; To Create New Section 75-46-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide How Grain Assessments Shall Be Collected; To Create New Section 75-46-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Grain Indemnity Trust Fund Shall Not Fall Below $20,000,000.00 At The End Of The Fiscal Year; To Create New Section 75-46-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That First Purchaser Licensees Must Maintain A Ledger Of All Assessments Collected; To Create New Section 75-46-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Participation In The Grain Indemnity Trust Fund Is Voluntary, And How To Notify The Department If A Producer Does Not Want To Participate In Any Given Year; To Create New Section 75-46-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Commissioner Shall Be Responsible For Determining When A First Purchaser Licensee Has Failed Or When A Failure Has Occurred; To Provide Procedure Regarding How Notice Shall Be Given; To Create New Section 75-46-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary For The Operation Of The Board And Adjudication Of Claims; To Create New Section 75-46-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Claims Submitted To The Board Shall Be Review By A Designee Or Designees; To Create New Section 75-46-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide How Claims For Storage Loss Shall Be Paid; To Create New Section 75-46-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When The Total Amount Of Eligible Claims Exceeds The Funds Available, The Board Shall Make Payments On A Pro Rata Basis; To Create New Section 75-46-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Commissioner Shall Have The Authority To Revoke The License Of First Purchaser Licensees For Failure To Timely Collect And Submit Assessments; To Create New Section 75-46-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner To Establish A Toll-free Hotline For Receiving Information Concerning The Failure Of A First Purchaser Licensee To Make Timely Payments For The Purchase Of Grain And Other Suspicions Of Fraudulent Activity By A First Purchaser Licensee; To Create New Section 75-46-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Board Records Are Subject To An Audit Performed By The State Auditor At Any Time; To Create New Section 75-46-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Claimants Who Are Fully Compensated Under This Chapter, Shall Have Subrogated All Claimants Rights On A Bond Or Other Pledged Financial Assets; To Create New Section 75-46-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Have The Authority To Adopt All Rules And Regulations Needed To Carry Out The Powers And Duties Of The Board; To Amend Sections 75-44-29, 75-44-31, 75-44-35, 75-45-304, 75-45-307 And 75-45-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2631/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2631.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2090574,"bill_number":"HB1747","title":"MDOC; authorize time limited pilot program to test data-driven operational intelligence tools to improve certain department functions.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Corrections (mdoc) To Conduct A Time Limited Pilot Project Utilizing Advanced Data Analytics And Decision Support Technology To Improve Safety, Health Outcomes, Staffing Efficiency And Compliance Risk Management; To Authorize Mdoc To Administer A Pilot Project With One Or More Qualified Data Analytics And Decision Support Vendors; To Prescribe The Scope Of Work For The Pilot; To Require Mdoc To Provide Certain Annual Reporting Regarding The Pilot; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1747/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1747.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2090584,"bill_number":"HB1753","title":"MS Medical Cannabis Act; bring forward provisions relating to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 41-137-3, 41-137-5, 41-137-7, 41-137-9, 41-137-11, 41-137-13, 41-137-15, 41-137-17, 41-137-19, 41-137-21, 41-137-23, 41-137-25, 41-137-27, 41-137-29, 41-137-31, 41-137-33, 41-137-35, 41-137-37, 41-137-39, 41-137-41, 41-137-43, 41-137-45, 41-137-47, 41-137-49, 41-137-51, 41-137-53, 41-137-55, 41-137-57, 41-137-59, 41-137-61, 41-137-63, 41-137-65 And 41-137-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1753/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1753.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2090589,"bill_number":"SB2654","title":"State Security Operations Center; create within the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services.","description":"An Act To Create A State Security Operations Center (ssoc) Within The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services; To Provide Services Rendered By The Center; To Provide The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Ssoc; To Outline The Responsibilities Of Agencies; To Grant The Executive Director Of The Department Certain Enforcement Powers; To Authorize The Ssoc To Collaborate With Certain Parties; To Establish An Annual Reporting Requirement; To Authorize The Executive Director Of The Department To Adopt Rules, Standards And Procedures Necessary To Carry Out This Act; To Create Certain Limitations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2654/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2654.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2090594,"bill_number":"SB2619","title":"MS Democratic Accountability in Board Appointments Act; allow appointing authority greater discretion regarding appointments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-1-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Mississippi Democratic Accountability In Board Appointments Act, Which Allows The Person Or Entity With Appointing Authority Greater Discretion When Making Appointments For A State Board Or Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2619/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2619.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2090599,"bill_number":"SB2636","title":"The Department of Cybersecurity; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Department Of Cybersecurity Act; To Require The Governor To Appoint, With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, An Executive Director Of The Department Of Cybersecurity; To Prescribe The General Powers And Duties Of The Department Of Cybersecurity And The Executive Director; To Authorize The Department Of Tourism To Have The Authority To Do What Is Necessary To Accomplish The Duties Prescribed Under This Act; To Create The Mississippi Department Of Cybersecurity Fund; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration, The Department Of Information Technology, And The State Personnel Board Shall Have The Powers Necessary In Carrying Out The Creation Of The Mississippi Department Of Cybersecurity Required By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-11","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2636/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2636.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2090604,"bill_number":"SB2659","title":"Lifetime conservationist legacy license; create for residents who are age 65 or older.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Resident Who Is 65 Years Of Age Or Older May Purchase A Lifetime Conservationist Legacy License To Support And Promote Conservation And To Leave A Legacy For Future Generations; To Set The Fee For A Lifetime Legacy License At Not Less Than $250.00; To Amend Section 49-7-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2659/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2659.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2090610,"bill_number":"HB1736","title":"Study on dyslexia among inmates; authorize MDOC to conduct.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Conduct A Comprehensive Study Of Inmates Under Its Jurisdiction To Determine The Prevalence Of Individuals With Dyslexia And Make A Report Thereon To The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1736/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1736.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2090615,"bill_number":"HB1716","title":"Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Act; revise certain provisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-78-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise And To Provide Certain Definitions Of Terms Under The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Act; To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Administration Of The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1716/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1716.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2090618,"bill_number":"HB1733","title":"State Correctional Facilities Monitoring Unit; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The State Correctional Facilities Monitoring Unit; To Provide That The Monitoring Unit Shall Be Within The Department Of Public Safety; To Provide That The Monitoring Unit Shall Provide Certain Investigation And Evaluation Of The State Correctional Facilities As Well As Any Private Correctional Facilities That Are Utilized By The State To House State Offenders; To Require The Monitoring Unit To Make Available Certain Reports Pertaining To Its Monitoring Of The State Correctional Facilities; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Contract With A Correctional Facility Expert Who Shall Provide Certain Training For The Monitors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1733/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1733.xml","sponsor":"Tracey Rosebud"},
{"bill_id":2090624,"bill_number":"SB2669","title":"Veterans assistance; prohibit unethical collection of fees in veterans benefits matters.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Unethical Conduct And Improper Collection Of Fees Relating To Assistance Or Referrals In Veterans Benefits Matters; To Provide That Any Person Who Receives Compensation For Assisting An Individual Regarding Any Veterans Benefits Is Held To The Same Ethical Standard As An Attorney; To Provide That A Violation Of This Act Shall Be Deemed A Deceptive Trade Practice Actionable By The Attorney General's Office Of Consumer Protection; To Amend Sections 75-24-5, 75-24-15 And 35-3-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2669/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2669.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2090633,"bill_number":"SB2665","title":"Wildlife; provide that a conservation officer needs probable cause and a warrant to search except on state WMAs or wildlife refuges.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Conservation Officer May Perform Certain Searches Without A Warrant Only Within State Wildlife Management Areas Or State Wildlife Refuges; To Provide That A Conservation Officer Must Have Probable Cause And A Warrant To Conduct Certain Searches In Areas Other Than State Wildlife Management Areas Or State Wildlife Refuges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2665/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2665.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2090638,"bill_number":"SB2673","title":"Occupational Licensure Boards Consolidation Study Committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"occupational Licensure Boards Consolidation Study Committee\" Created To Examine The Possibility And Effectiveness Of Consolidating State Licensure Boards Into The Department Of Occupational Licensure; To Require The Study Committee To Develop Recommendations To The Legislature Regarding The Benefits Of Consolidating, Which, If Any, Boards Could Feasibly Consolidate Within A Shared Department, A Timeline With Steps Needed For A Smooth And Successful Consolidation, Location Recommendations For The New Department And Anything Else The Committee Deems Necessary And Relevant To Create The Department Of Occupational Licensure; To Set The Membership Of The Study Committee; To Provide For Other Provisions Related Thereto, Including Per Diem And Voting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2673/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2673.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2090643,"bill_number":"HB1745","title":"Audits related to state correctional system, certain; require PEER Committee to enter into contract to perform.","description":"An Act To Require The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review (peer), Under Certain Circumstances, To Contract With A Certified Public Accounting Firm To Perform Certain Audits Related To The Correctional System Of The State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1745/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1745.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090648,"bill_number":"SB2615","title":"Radar; authorize sheriff and deputies to use in work zones and school zones.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Deputies In Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Units Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Where A Work Zone Or School Zone Is Designated; To Define The Terms \"work Zone\" And \"school Zone\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2615/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2615.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2090655,"bill_number":"SB2670","title":"\"Veterans' Assistance Lottery\"; establish under Mississippi Lottery Corporation.","description":"An Act To Codify Section 27-115-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A \"veterans' Assistance Lottery\" To Be Administered By The Mississippi Lottery Corporation; To Prescribe The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Corporation To Market And Advertise The Veterans' Lottery To Ensure That The Game Remains Competitive; To Provide For Sales Agents; To Create The Fund For Veterans' Assistance As A Special Fund In The State Treasury Which Shall Receive Proceeds From The Veterans' Lottery Which Shall Be Appropriated To The Mississippi Veterans' Affairs Board For The Support Of Veterans' Programs In Mississippi; To Amend Section 27-115-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Deposit Of Monies Received From The Sale Of Veterans' Lottery Tickets Into The Fund For Veterans' Assistance; To Amend Sections 27-115-5, 27-115-17 And 27-115-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2670/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2670.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2090661,"bill_number":"HB1718","title":"DeSoto County Regional Forensics Laboratory; establish as regional facility in the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory system.","description":"An Act To Establish The Desoto County Regional Forensics Laboratory As A Regional Facility In The Mississippi Forensics Laboratory System; To Bring Forward Section 45-1-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1718/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1718.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2090666,"bill_number":"SB2621","title":"Creating Logic for Efficiency and Accountability Reform (CLEAR) Act; create.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The Creating Logic For Efficiency And Accountability Reform (clear) Act; To Create New Section 5-3-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Peer Committee To Establish A Program Of Reviewing Selected Newly Adopted State Agency Administrative Rules; To Provide That Such Reviews Shall Produce A Report To The Legislature On Newly Adopted State Agency Administrative Rules And Their Conformity To The Intent Of The Law Authorizing Them, As Well As Any Other Matter The Committee Considers Appropriate; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Peer Committee Shall Conduct A Performance Evaluation Of The Medicaid Nonemergency Transportation Program Once Every Three Years To Evaluate The Administration Of The Program And The Providers Of Transportation Services To Determine The Most Cost-effective Ways Of Providing Nonemergency Transportation Services To The Patients Served Under The Program; To Create The State Board Of Health Professions; To Provide That The Members Of The Board Shall Be One Member From The Boards Of Medical Licensure, Pharmacy, Nursing, Chiropractic Examiners, Dental Examiners And Optometry, And Five Additional Members; To Provide That The Board Shall Evaluate The Need For Coordination Among The Health Regulatory Boards And Their Staffs, Evaluate All Health Care Professions And Occupations In The State And Consider Whether Each Such Profession Or Occupation Should Be Regulated And The Degree Of Regulation To Be Imposed, Serve As A Forum For Resolving Conflicts Among The Health Regulatory Boards, Advise The Governor And The Legislature On Matters Relating To The Regulation Or Deregulation Of Health Care Professions And Occupations, And Examine Scope Of Practice Conflicts Involving Regulated And Unregulated Health Care Professions And Occupations And Advise The Health Regulatory Boards And The Legislature Of The Nature And Degree Of Such Conflicts; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Annually Request A Budget For The State Board Of Health Professions And Shall Provide A Meeting Space And Administrative Support For The Board's Operations; To Amend Section 47-5-579, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That All Program Withholdings From Participants Of The Prison Industries Corporation's Work Initiative Program Shall Be Calculated Based Upon Participant Wages After Mandatory Deductions; To Require Accounting Of Any Dependent Support Payments, Fines, Restitutions, Fees Or Costs, As Ordered By The Court, Be Reported For Each Work Initiative Participant; To Require That The Remaining Sentence Length Of Such Participant Be Collected, Maintained And Reported; To Require That A Financial Account Creation Date Be Collected, Maintained And Reported For Each Participant; To Amend Section 5-3-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Criminal Penalties For Persons Who Fail To Comply With Subpoenas From The Peer Committee; To Create New Section 5-3-60, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Civil Enforcement Of Peer Committee Subpoenas; To Amend Sections 5-1-23 And 5-1-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That These Provisions Relating To Witnesses Before Legislative Committees Are Not Applicable To Subpoenas Issued By The Peer Committee; To Amend Section 5-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Sergeant-at-arms Of The Senate Shall Serve Peer Committee Subpoenas Upon Request; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2621/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2621.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2090671,"bill_number":"SB2630","title":"MS Grant and Subgrant Administration Transparency and Accountability of Non- Governmental Organizations Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Grant And Subgrant Administration Transparency And Accountability Of Non-governmental Organizations Act Of 2026; To Establish That This Act Shall Be Created To Establish Requirements That Enhance Oversight, Accountability And Transparency In Grant Administration Of State And Federal Funds; To Define Relevant Terms; To Establish Grant Program Performance Metrics And Requirements; To Establish Grant Administration, Financial Reporting And Leadership Disclosure Requirements; To Clarify What Constitutes Prohibited Activities For The Usage Of Grant Funds; To Provide Information That Shall Be Subject To Audits Of Non-governmental Organizations And Quasi-public Entities; To Require That Reports Required By This Act Shall Be Filed Within 180 Days After Fiscal Year End Of Year Osa Preforms Or Directs A Compliance Audit; To Authorize Dfa To Enforce The Policies And Procedures Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2630/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2630.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2090676,"bill_number":"SB2668","title":"\"Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act\"; provide restrictions on persons assisting with claims.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"preserving Lawful Utilization Of Services For Veterans Act Of 2026 (plus Act)\"; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That No Person May Receive Any Compensation For Services Rendered In Connection With Any Veteran's Claim Unless The Veteran Signs A Waiver That They Are Within The Allowable Time Period And Are Choosing To Deny Free Services Available; To Provide That Any Person Assisting On Veterans' Benefits Matters For Compensation Shall Provide Certain Disclosures At The Beginning Of The Business Relationship; To Prohibit Certain Practices By Businesses Assisting Veterans Benefits Matters For Compensation; To Provide Civil Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2668/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2668.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2090686,"bill_number":"SB2662","title":"Mississippi Minimum Wage Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact A Minimum Wage Law For The State Of Mississippi, With Annual Incremental Increases Over A Four-year Period; To Define Employers And Employees Subject To The Minimum Wage Law; To Empower The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security, Office Of The Governor, To Enforce And Administer The Provisions Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Provide Criminal Penalties And A Civil Cause Of Action Against Employers For Violations Of The Minimum Wage Law; To Amend Section 17-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipal And County Governing Authorities, In Their Discretion, To Mandate A Wage That Is More Than The State Minimum Wage; To Amend Section 25-3-40, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Sections 85-3-4 And 97-3-54.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 7-7-204, 23-15-239, 37-7-307, 37-33-175, 57-34-5 And 99-19-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2662/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2662.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2090691,"bill_number":"SB2653","title":"Mississippi IT Optimization Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi It Optimization Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program Which Shall Provide For The Coordinated Planning, Development, Implementation And Oversight Of The Enterprise Information Technology Architecture; To Provide For The Responsibilities Of The Department Of Information Technology In Effectuating The Program; To Require Each Agency's Executive Director Or Agency Head To Comply With This Act In Certain Ways; To Provide That The Technology Optimization Program Shall Be Managed By Its And Externally Supported By The Cio Council; To Provide That Sensitive Information, Records And Documentation Shall Be Exempt From The Requirements Of The Mississippi Public Records Act And The Open Meetings Act; To Provide That The Provisions Of This Act Shall Be Implemented By Phase; To Grant Permission To Certain Parties To Use Acquisitions Made On Behalf Of Or By Its For Purposes Of Shared Use; To Authorize Its To Receive Donations, Grants And Other Funding; To Authorize Its To Develop And Implement An Internship, Fellowship Or Other Related Program; To Provide For Funds Designated By Agencies For Procurement Of Information Technology; To Authorize Its To Exercise All Powers Necessary To Effectuate The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2653/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2653.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2090697,"bill_number":"SB2666","title":"Environmental protection; prohibit chemtrails.","description":"An Act To Declare Certain Legislative Findings Relating To Geoengineering; To Amend Section 49-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"geoengineering\" Within The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Law; To Amend Section 49-17-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Give The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Commission Authority To Issue, Modify Or Revoke Orders Related To Geoengineering; To Amend Section 49-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Geoengineering In Mississippi And To Create Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2666/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2666.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2090702,"bill_number":"SB2656","title":"White-tailed deer enclosures; prohibit registration fees and certain requirements related to chronic wasting disease testing for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-58.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That There Shall Be No Registration Fee For Any Enclosure Containing White-tailed Deer That Prevents The Free Egress Of The Deer From The Enclosed Area; To Delete Requirements For Testing Deer Within The Enclosure For Chronic Wasting Disease; To Amend Section 49-7-58.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Provisions Regarding Sampling Deer Harvested Or Dying From Nonhunting Related Causes Within An Enclosure; To Repeal Section 49-7-58.6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Provision Of Law That Requires White-tailed Deer Harvested Within Any Enclosure To Be Tested For Chronic Wasting Disease, Is Repealed; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2656/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2656.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2090708,"bill_number":"SB2644","title":"Homeowners associations; cap fees for estoppel certificates.","description":"An Act To Cap The Fees Homeowners Associations And Their Management Companies May Charge For Verifying Paid Assessments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2644/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2644.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2090713,"bill_number":"SB2637","title":"Northeast District; allow greater flexibility regarding where the livestock show may be held.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 69-5-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Greater Flexibility Regarding Where The Northeast District Livestock Show May Be Held; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2637/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2637.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2090719,"bill_number":"HB1746","title":"Private prisons that house state offenders; provide moratorium on the expansion of.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any Privately Operated Correctional Facility From Increasing Its Housing Capacity If The Facility Is Utilized By The State To House State Offenders; To Prohibit The State From Entering Into Any New Contractual Agreement With Any Private Entity For The Housing Of State Offenders; To Amend Sections 47-4-1, 47-4-3, 47-4-5, 47-4-11, 47-5-1105, 47-5-1109, 47-5-1115, 47-5-1207, 47-5-1211, 47-5-1213 And 47-5-1219, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1746/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1746.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2090724,"bill_number":"SB2664","title":"Lifetime sportsman hunting and fishing license; increase threshold for reduced issuance rate from 13 to 18 years of age.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-7-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From 13 To 18 Years Of Age The Threshold For The Reduced Issuance Rate For Lifetime Sportsman Hunting And Fishing Licenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2664/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2664.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2090729,"bill_number":"HB1726","title":"Child Protection Services; provide power to contract with private child placement agencies to assist with adoptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services Shall Have The Power To Enter Into Contracts With Licensed Private Child Placement Agencies To Assist The Department With Adoption Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1726/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1726.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2090735,"bill_number":"HB1750","title":"Kratom; add to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Kratom To Schedule Iii Of The Uniform Controlled Substances Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1750/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1750.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2090741,"bill_number":"SB2629","title":"Memorial highways; designate a segment of Mississippi Hwy 32 in Calhoun County as the \"Joe Tunnel Memorial Highway.\"","description":"An Act To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 32 Located In Calhoun County, Mississippi, As The \"joe Tunnel Memorial Highway\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-16","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2629/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2629.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2090746,"bill_number":"HB1723","title":"Artificial intelligence; define.","description":"An Act To Define The Term \"artificial Intelligence\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1723/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1723.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2090752,"bill_number":"HB1748","title":"Visitation to state correctional facilities by certain officials; remove advance notice requirement that is provided to commissioner.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Advance Notice Be Provided To The Commissioner Of The Department Of Corrections When Certain Officials Seek To Visit State Correctional Facilities For Certain Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1748/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1748.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2090757,"bill_number":"SB2616","title":"Ayden's Law; authorize sheriffs to use radar speed detection equipment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Deputies In Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Units Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Of The County Lying Outside Of The Limits Of Any Municipality, Village Or Hamlet; To Prioritize Usage In Certain Areas; To Limit The Number Of Radar Speed Detection Equipment Units In A County Based On Population; To Define And Prohibit Speed Traps; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2616/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2616.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2090762,"bill_number":"HB1730","title":"Public facilities; prohibit from being constructed with flat or low-slope roofs.","description":"An Act To Create Sections 31-11-37 And 31-11-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms Used Herein; To Prohibit The Design, Bidding, Permitting, Contracting For Or Construction Of Flat Or Low-slope Roof Systems In The New Construction Of Covered Public Facilities Funded In Whole Or In Part With Governmental Funds; To Establish A Minimum Roof Slope Standard Of Three-to-twelve For Primary Roof Planes; To Authorize Limited, Clearly Defined Exceptions For Incidental Roof Areas And Documented Engineering Constraints; To Require Certification Of Compliance As A Condition Precedent To Plan Approval, Contract Award, Funding, Reimbursement And Disbursement; To Authorize Suspension Or Recovery Of Funds For Noncompliance; To Authorize Rulemaking By The Department Of Finance And Administration For Implementation And Compliance Review; To Amend Section 31-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Condition The Department Of Finance And Administration's Approval, Supervision, And Expenditure Of Funds For Public Construction Projects On Compliance With The Roof Slope Prohibition And Certification Requirements; To Amend Section 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Condition Capital Project Approvals And Construction Authority Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning On Compliance With The Roof Slope Prohibition; To Amend Section 57-1-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Condition Grants, Loans, Bond-funded Assistance, Reimbursements, Matches And Other Financial Assistance Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority On Compliance With The Roof Slope Prohibition; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1730/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1730.xml","sponsor":"Gene Newman"},
{"bill_id":2090767,"bill_number":"HC42","title":"Constitution; amend to create State Suffrage Restoration Panel and add additional disenfranchising crimes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 253, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Create A State Suffrage Restoration Panel To Provide An Alternate Method For The Right To Vote To Be Restored To Eligible Persons Convicted Of A Nonviolent Disenfranchising Crime, And To Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Include Human Trafficking, Attempted Murder And Sexual Battery In The List Of Disenfranchising Crimes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC42/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0042.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2090772,"bill_number":"HB1719","title":"Prevention strategies on financial fraud; create a study committee.","description":"An Act To Create A Study Committee To Study Prevention Strategies On Financial Fraud And Other Related Scams, Improve Investor Education, And Recommend Certain Solutions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1719/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1719.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2090795,"bill_number":"SB2692","title":"Real estate wholesale and industrial buying of residential real estate; bring forward code for possible revision.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 73-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Revision Of Provisions Related To Real Estate Wholesale And Industrial Buying Of Residential Real Estate; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2692/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2692.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2090803,"bill_number":"HB1782","title":"Appropriation; Town of Sunflower for citywide street improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Sunflower To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Citywide Street Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1782/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1782.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2090808,"bill_number":"HB1784","title":"Appropriation; Sunflower County Consolidated School District for Leader in Me Program for workforce development.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Education Of The Sunflower County Consolidated School District To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The District's Leader In Me Program For The Promotion Of Workforce Development For Sunflower County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1784/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1784.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2090816,"bill_number":"SB2681","title":"Medicaid; seek federal waiver to provide for presumptive eligibility for children who need mental health or substance use services.","description":"An Act To Codify Section 43-13-115.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Enter Into Negotiations With The Federal Government To Obtain A Waiver Of Applicable Provisions Of The Medicaid Laws And Regulations To Provide Medicaid Benefits To Children Who Are In Need Of Mental Health Services Or Substance Use Disorder Services During A Presumptive Eligibility Period; To Provide That During The Presumptive Eligibility Period, The Medicaid Benefits Available For Those Individuals Will Be Limited To Mental Health Services Or Substance Use Disorder Services, As Applicable; To Provide For The Presumptive Eligibility Period, Qualified Entities, Notification Requirements, And A Requirement To Apply For Medicaid Benefits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2681/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2681.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2090823,"bill_number":"SB2687","title":"Mississippi Rural Attorney Program Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Rural Attorney Program Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Mississippi Rural Attorneys Program Within The Mississippi Bar For The Purpose Of Identifying And Recruiting Qualified Attorneys To Practice Law In Rural And Underserved Areas; To Establish The Mississippi Rural Attorneys Commission Within The Mississippi Bar; To Provide That The Commission Shall Be Directed By A Board; To Provide For The Composition And Procedures Of The Board; To Set Forth The Powers And Duties Of The Board; To Direct The Commission, Through The Use Of Generally Applicable Definitions, To Designate Areas Of The State As Rural And Underserved; To Provide An Application Procedure For Admission Into The Program; To Provide For A Minimum Number Of Admissions To The Program Each Year; To Provide That A Participant Admitted To The Program Shall Receive A Stipend From The Commission For The Purposes Of Establishing A Law Firm In A Rural And Underserved Area Of Mississippi; To Provide That When A Participant Practices Law In A Rural And Underserved Area Of Mississippi For Five Years The Stipend Shall Be Forgiven; To Require The Commission To Make Every Effort To Establish A Practice Support System And Mentorships For Participants In The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2687/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2687.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2090830,"bill_number":"SB2679","title":"Mississippi Land Bank Act; local government transfer vacant and abandoned property to.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Land Bank Act\" To Promote Returning Blighted Or Abandoned Properties To Commerce Through The Creation Of Land Banks By Local Governments, Acting Individually Or Cooperatively With Other Local Governments; To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of Land Banks; To Authorize Land Banks To Acquire, Develop, And Dispose Of Property; To Authorize Land Banks To Perform Related Functions, Such As Managing Property Owned By The Land Bank, Quieting And Confirming Title To Property, Establishing Redevelopment And Financing Structures (including Those To Facilitate Tax Credits And Subsidiary Entities), Financing Redevelopment, Issuing Bonds, And Accepting Tax Forfeited Properties From The Secretary Of State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2679/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2679.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2090835,"bill_number":"HB1787","title":"DeSoto County; authorize sheriff to use radar on county roads within school zones.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Desoto County, Mississippi, To Purchase Radar Speed Detection Equipment For Use By The Sheriff's Department Of The County In The Enforcement Of School Zone Speed Limits On The Roads And State Highways Of The County Outside The Corporate Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; To Provide That Any Funds Received Through Use Of Such Equipment Shall Be Used To Fund Resource Officers In The Desoto County Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1787/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1787.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2090841,"bill_number":"SB2695","title":"Medicare certified long-term acute care hospitals; exempt from the hospital provider assessment subject to approval by CMS.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Division May Exempt Medicare-certified Long-term Acute Care Hospitals From The Hospital Assessment Used For Funding The Medicaid Program If Such Exemption Is Approved By The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms) And Does Not Result In The State Receiving A Lower Federal Financial Participation Rate For Any Authorized Supplemental Payment Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2695/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2695.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2090848,"bill_number":"HB1776","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Delta Advantage Center with purchasing a C-Model Truck Mobile Market and related equipment.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Delta Advantage Center In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A C-model Truck Mobile Market And Related Equipment, And Food Staging And Preparatory Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1776/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1776.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2090856,"bill_number":"HB1785","title":"Appropriation; Bolivar County for the Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Bolivar County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The County's Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1785/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1785.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2090862,"bill_number":"SB2702","title":"State Insurance Innovation 1332 Waiver; authorize Commissioner of Insurance to apply.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-9-253, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Commissioner Of Insurance To Apply For A State 1332 Innovation Waiver, And For Other Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2702/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2702.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2090869,"bill_number":"HB1772","title":"Mississippi Department of Human Services; extend repealers on.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 43-1-1, 43-1-2, 43-1-3, 43-1-5 And 43-27-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealers On Those Statutes Creating And Relating To The Administration Of The Mississippi Department Of Human Services; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1772/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1772.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2090876,"bill_number":"SB2694","title":"Health insurance; require coverage for biomarker testing for certain purposes when supported by medical and scientific evidence.","description":"An Act To Require Each Health Benefit Plan, Contract Or Agreement That Is Entered Into Or Renewed On Or After July 1, 2026, To Offer Coverage For Biomarker Testing For The Purposes Of Diagnosis, Treatment, Appropriate Management, Or Ongoing Monitoring Of An Enrollee's Disease Or Condition When The Test Is Supported By Medical And Scientific Evidence; To Require An Insurer To Provide Specific Written Justification For Any Denied Claim For Coverage Of Testing That Is Supported By Such Evidence; To Authorize The Department Of Insurance To Conduct Periodic Audits And Reviews To Ensure Compliance With This Act; To Define \"biomarker Testing\" And Other Terms Used In This Act; To Amend Sections 43-13-117 And 83-5-907, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2694/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2694.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2090883,"bill_number":"SB2674","title":"Medicaid; require reimbursement for certain vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) surgical implant procedures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Division Of Medicaid Shall Reimburse For Vagus Nerve Stimulation (vns) Surgical Implant Procedures Performed In Hospitals On An Outpatient Basis And In Ambulatory Surgical Facilities And To Prescribe The Rates Of Reimbursement; To Provide That Contracts Entered Into Or Renewed On Or After The Effective Date Of This Act Between The Division And A Managed Care Organization Must Contain A Requirement That The Managed Care Organization Comply With Provision Regarding Reimbursement Rates For Vns Surgical Implant Procedures For Fee-for-service Providers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2674/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2674.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2090892,"bill_number":"HB1761","title":"Alcoholic beverages; extend repealers relating to festival wine permits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Holder Of A Native Wine Retailer's Permit To Make Retail Sales Of Native Wines At Any Tasting Room Locations Within The Same County As The Native Winery, To Have One Permanent Satellite Tasting Room Sales Location In Any Other Location In The State That Otherwise Allows The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages, And, When Selling To Consumers For On-premises Consumption, To Sell Alcoholic Beverages Produced By Other Suppliers; To Remove The Repealer On The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Issue A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date Of The Exception For Alcoholic Beverages Authorized To Be Sold By The Holder Of A Festival Permit To The Statute Requiring The Department Of Revenue To Serve As A Wholesale Distributor And Seller Of Alcoholic Beverages; To Amend Section 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date On The Authority Of A Distiller, Wine Manufacturer, Rectifier, Blender Or Bottler To Have A Financial Interest In A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Repealer On The Annual Privilege License Tax For A Festival Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1761/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1761.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2090897,"bill_number":"SB2684","title":"Blight; provide procedure for marketable title for properties forfeited to the state.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 7-11-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Meaning Of The Words \"blight\" Or \"blighted\"; To Amend Section 7-11-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Determine Whether Certain Lands Are Blighted Property Upon Petition Of A Tax Sale Purchaser; To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Assess A Fee; To Amend Section 15-1-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Period Of Adverse Possession For Lands Determined To Be Blighted Property By The Secretary Of State Shall Be One Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2684/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2684.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2090905,"bill_number":"SB2685","title":"Mississippi Fair Housing Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Fair Housing Act\"; To Define Certain Terms As Used In The Act; To Make Legislative Declaration That The Opportunity To Obtain Housing And Other Real Estate Without Discrimination Is A Civil Right; To Prohibit Certain Conduct In Real Estate Transactions With Exception; To Prohibit Certain Conduct In Real Estate Financing With Exception; To Prohibit Certain Representations In Real Estate Transactions; To Prohibit Retaliation; To Provide A Civil Remedy For Violations Of The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2685/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2685.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2090911,"bill_number":"SB2688","title":"Custody; create rebuttable presumption of joint custody with equal parenting time.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Rebuttable Presumption In Favor Of Joint Custody With Equal Parenting Time In All Custody Matters; To Provide That The Presumption Shall Be Rebuttable By A Preponderance Of The Evidence; To Provide That A Court Shall Consider The Safety And Well-being Of The Parties And Children; To Provide That The Presumption That Joint Custody And Equally Shared Parenting Time Is In The Best Interest Of The Child Shall Not Apply If A Domestic Abuse Protection Order Is Being Or Has Been Entered Against A Party By Another Party Or On Behalf Of A Child At Issue In The Custody Hearing; To Require A Court To Document The Reasons From Deviating From The Presumption Unless Both Parents Petition For A Deviation; To Clarify That This Section Shall Apply To All Custody Determinations; To Provide For The Calculation Of Child Support Where The Court Awards Joint Custody With Equally Shared Parenting Time; To Amend Section 43-19-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2688/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2688.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2090919,"bill_number":"SB2697","title":"Neglect and delinquency; bring forward sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-21-261, 43-21-351, 43-21-801, 43-27-20 And 45-33-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Adjudication Or Diversion Of Neglect And Delinquency Matters, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2697/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2697.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2090926,"bill_number":"SB2703","title":"Eye care services and materials for patients; provide requirements for insurers and vision benefit managers.","description":"An Act To Ensure Access To Eye Care Services And Materials For Patients Through Transparent And Fair Business Practices; To Provide Definitions; To Provide Transparency And Disclosure Requirements For Insurers And Vision Benefit Managers; To Provide For Covered And Noncovered Services And Material In Insurance Policies; To Prohibit Certain Coercive Tactics By Insurers And Vision Benefit Managers; To Provide For Credentialing And Contracting Requirements For Insurers Or Vision Benefit Managers; To Prohibit Changing The Terms Of Provider Agreements; To Authorize Eye Care Providers To Use Any Lab Or Supplier; To Prohibit Extrapolation; To Provide A Private Right Of Action For Eye Care Providers; To Provide For Enforcement Of This Act By The Mississippi Commissioner Of Insurance And The Attorney General; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2703/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2703.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2090932,"bill_number":"HB1771","title":"Energy efficiency standards on buildings; extend repealer on statute requiring certain buidlings to meet.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-39-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Requiring Certain Standards That Promote Efficient Energy Use To Be Implemented During The Design, Direction, Construction And Alteration Of Certain Buildings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1771/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1771.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2090939,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Charlie F. Myles; mourn the loss and commemorate the life, legacy and community service of.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Community Service Of Mr. Charlie Fred Myles, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-29","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR22/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0022.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":2090947,"bill_number":"SB2675","title":"Expungement of state criminal records; authorize in certain cases.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 9-23-23, 9-27-19, 21-23-7, 45-33-55, 99-19-71, 99-15-26, 99-15-57 And 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To Expungement Of Conviction, To Provide That A Judge Shall Expunge The Record Of Any Case In Which An Arrest Was Made And The Person Was Released And The Case Was Dismissed, Or The Charges Were Dropped, There Was No Disposition Of The Case, Or The Person Was Found Not Guilty At Trial; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2675/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2675.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2090954,"bill_number":"HB1786","title":"Appropriation; MS Delta Community College for addition to Allied Health/Nursing Building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of Mississippi Delta Community College To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A New Addition To The Greer-stafford Allied Health/nursing Building To Provide Additional Space For Advanced Training And Instruction In Nursing, Including A Nursing Simulation Lab For All Health Science Students, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1786/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1786.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2090961,"bill_number":"HB1777","title":"Appropriation; Delta Advantage Center for purchasing a mobile market truck and related equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Delta Advantage Center To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A C-model Mobile Market Truck And Related Equipment, And Food Staging And Preparatory Purposes, To Improve Access To Fresh Food In Rural Communities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1777/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1777.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2090967,"bill_number":"HB1781","title":"Appropriation; Sunflower County for purchasing two vehicles for the sheriff's department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Sunflower County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Two Vehicles For The Sheriff's Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1781/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1781.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2090975,"bill_number":"HB1780","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Indianola with purchasing a fire truck for its fire department.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Indianola In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A Fire Truck For The City's Fire Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1780/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1780.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2090982,"bill_number":"SB2701","title":"Insurance Fraud Detection Act; establish trust fund to assist Mississippi Insurance Department in cyber fraud.","description":"An Act To Create The Insurance Fraud Detection Act; To Create The Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund; To Amend Section 83-2-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The Insurance Department Fund To The Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund, To Increase The Total Contributions From $750,000.00 To $1,000,000.00 Annually, To Remove The Requirement These Monies Be Deposited In The General Fund; To Amend Section 83-5-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The Insurance Department Fund To The Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund, To Increase The Total Contributions From $750,000.00 To $1,000,000.00 Annually, To Remove The Requirement These Monies Be Deposited In The General Fund; And For Other Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-11","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2701/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2701.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2090989,"bill_number":"SB2698","title":"CCID inferior court; authorize additional staff.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-12-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Appointment Of One Additional Attorney To Serve As A Prosecuting Attorney For Any Cause Of Action Within The Jurisdiction Of The Capitol Complex Improvement District Inferior Court; To Authorize The Appointment Of A Full-time Criminal Investigator Within The Jurisdiction Of The Capitol Complex Improvement District Inferior Court; To Amend Section 25-32-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Appointment Of Two Additional Full-time Assistant Public Defenders Who Shall Perform Duties In Capitol Complex Improvement District Inferior Court; To Authorize Support Staff For The Additional Full-time Assistant Public Defenders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2698/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2698.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2090996,"bill_number":"HB1763","title":"Public land; extend repealer on statute prohibiting certain corporations and nonresident aliens from purchasing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 29-1-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Restrictions Imposed On The Purchase Of Public Lands By Certain Corporations And Nonresident Aliens; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1763/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1763.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2091003,"bill_number":"HB1770","title":"Fully autonomous vehicles; extend repealer on requirement that law enforcement interaction plan be submitted to DPS before operating.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-35-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Requirement That A Person Submit A Law Enforcement Interaction Plan To The Department Of Public Safety Before Operating A Fully Autonomous Vehicle On The Public Roads Of This State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1770/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1770.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2091010,"bill_number":"SB2699","title":"State Health Plan; extend repealer on authority of board to collect premium payments from participants in.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repealer On The Authority Of The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board To Collect Premium Payments From Participants In The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2699/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2699.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2091018,"bill_number":"HB1774","title":"ARPA Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program; extend repealer on exemption from certain Public Procurement Review Board requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-3-16.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Exemption From The Approval Requirements Of The Public Procurement Review Board For Personal Or Professional Services Contracts Entered Into By The State Department Of Health Under The Arpa Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act And To Extend The Date Of Other Exemptions In That Code Section Which Are Not Related To The Arpa Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program But Which Are Also Set To Expire In 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1774/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1774.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2091023,"bill_number":"SB2676","title":"Proxy Advisor Transparency Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Proxy Advisor Transparency Act; To Define \"proxy Advisor,\" \"proxy Advisory Service\" And Additional Terms Used In This Act; To Require Certain Disclosures To Shareholders When A Proxy Advisor Makes A Recommendation That Is Based Or Is Not Based On A Written Financial Analysis; To Provide That Violations Of This Act Constitute An Actionable Deceptive Trade Practice; To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2676/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2676.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2091031,"bill_number":"SB2690","title":"Property and casualty insurance; require blighted real property to be cleaned up before insurer pays insured certain damages.","description":"An Act To Require Property And Casualty Insurers To Require Blighted Real Property To Be Cleaned Up Before Paying More Than One-fourth Of The Damages Owed; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Enforce The Provisions Of This Act And Adopt Any Rules Or Regulations Necessary; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2690/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2690.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2091038,"bill_number":"HB1766","title":"Appropriation; MS Delta Community College for constructing a residence hall facility for training officers of the Law Enforcement Training Academy.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of Mississippi Delta Community College To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A New Residence Hall Facility To Accommodate Training Officers Of The College's Law Enforcement Training Academy For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1766/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1766.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2091046,"bill_number":"SB2691","title":"Civil actions; increase the noneconomic damages limitation other than medical malpractice.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-1-60, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Noneconomic Damages Limitation For Any Civil Action Other Than An Action For An Injury Based On Malpractice Or Breach Of Standard Of Care Against A Provider Of Health Care; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2691/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2691.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2091053,"bill_number":"HB1775","title":"City of Philadelphia; authorize a contribution to Philadelphia Transit.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Philadelphia, Mississippi, To Make A Contribution To Philadelphia Transit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1775/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1775.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2091059,"bill_number":"SB2682","title":"Athletes Agents Reform Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Athletes Agents Reform Act; To Require Athlete Agents To Make Certain Disclosures To Student-athletes Before Executing An Agency Contract Or Endorsement Contract; To Create The Student-athlete Protection Fund As A Special Fund Within The Treasury; To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Compensate Certain Student-athletes; To Provide That A Student- Athlete Has A Right Of Action Against An Athlete Agent For Damages Caused By A Violation Of This Act; To Authorize A Court To Direct Compensation From The Student-athlete Protection Fund; To Amend Section 73-42-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"athlete Agent\" To Include Attorneys, Marketers, Or Professional Advisors Of Student-athletes; To Amend Section 73-42-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fees For Registration And Renewal Of Licenses Under This Chapter; To Provide That 33% Of The Funds Collected For License Registration And Renewal Be Deposited Into The Student-athlete Protection Fund; To Amend Section 73-42-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Athlete Agents From Entering Into Agreements That Would Create Conflicts Of Interest Without Written Consent Of The Student-athlete; To Prohibit Athlete Agents From Entering Into Agreements That Result In Dual Representation Without Written Consent Of The Student-athlete; To Amend Section 73-42-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Acting As An Athlete Agent In This State Before Being Issued A Certificate Of Registration Is A Felony; To Amend Section 73-42-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Penalize Any Individual Acting As An Athlete Agent In This State Before Being Issued A Certificate Of Registration; To Amend Section 73–42–19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Direct Codification Of Certain Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2682/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2682.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2091066,"bill_number":"SB2700","title":"Length of Service Award Program for recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Extend The Repealer On The Mississippi Length-of-service Award Program (losap) For The Recruitment And Retention Of Volunteer Firefighters By Providing Paid Length-of-service Awards To Eligible Volunteer Firefighters; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2700/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2700.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2091074,"bill_number":"HB1778","title":"Appropriation; City of Indianola for upgrades and improvements to access road near entrance to airport and industrial park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Indianola To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Reconstruction, Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To An Access Road At And Near The Entrance To The Indianola Airport And Industrial Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1778/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1778.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2091080,"bill_number":"HB1764","title":"State and School Employees Life and Health Insurance Plan; extend repealer on statute governing premium payments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Creating The State And School Employees Insurance Fund In The State Treasury And Governing The Collection Of Premiums Under The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1764/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1764.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2091087,"bill_number":"SB2686","title":"Termination of parental rights; require appointment of guardian ad litem in all cases of with limited exception.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-15-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Appointment Of A Guardian Ad Litem For The Child In All Termination Of Parental Rights Proceedings Unless The Court Finds, On The Record, That The Appointment Of A Guardian Ad Litem Is Unnecessary To Protect The Best Interests Of The Child Due To The Nature Of The Proceedings, The Issues Presented, And The Absence Of Contested Factual Matters Affecting The Child's Welfare; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2686/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2686.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2091093,"bill_number":"HB1765","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Mississippi Delta Community College with addition to Allied Health/Nursing Building.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Mississippi Delta Community College In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A New Addition To The Greer-stafford Allied Health/nursing Building To Provide Additional Space For Advanced Training And Instruction In Nursing, Including A Nursing Simulation Lab For All Health Science Students; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1765/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1765.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2091102,"bill_number":"SB2704","title":"Association Self-Funded Health Benefit Plan Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Association Self-funded Health Benefit Plan Coverage Act; To Provide Additional Group Health Benefit Plan Coverage Options To Professional Associations And Trade Associations Located In The State Of Mississippi By Allowing Their Members To Purchase Coverage From Self-funded Association Plans That Are Subject To The Jurisdiction Of Another State Insurance Department Or The Federal Government; To Authorize The Mississippi Commissioner Of Insurance To Issue Regulations To Implement This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2704/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2704.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2091109,"bill_number":"HB1762","title":"Income tax; extend repealer on credit for certain railroad expenditures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute That Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Qualified Railroad Reconstruction Or Replacement Expenditures And Qualified New Rail Infrastructure Expenditures; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1762/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1762.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2091116,"bill_number":"SB2678","title":"Duration of weekly unemployment benefits; prescribe method of determining.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-5-507, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Method Of Determining The Weekly Unemployment Benefit Duration Based On The Average Regional Unemployment Rate Of The Individual; To Bring Forward Section 71-5-503, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Sets Forth The Mississippi Unemployment Compensation Law For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2678/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2678.xml","sponsor":"Lane Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2091123,"bill_number":"SB2696","title":"Justice court; increase limit of jurisdiction.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-11-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Jurisdiction Of Justice Court From $3,500.00 To $5,000.00; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2696/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2696.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2091130,"bill_number":"HB1783","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Sunflower with street improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Sunflower, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Citywide Street Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1783/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1783.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2091136,"bill_number":"SB2689","title":"Grandparents; authorize payment of support for assuming primary care of grandchildren.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize And Direct The Department Of Child Protection Services To Provide Payments To A Qualifying Grandparent Who Has Assumed The Primary Care Of His Or Her Grandchild; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2689/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2689.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2091144,"bill_number":"SB2677","title":"Mississippi Land Bank Act; local government transfer vacant and abandoned property to.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Land Bank Act\" To Promote Returning Blighted Or Abandoned Properties To Commerce Through The Creation Of Land Banks By Local Governments, Acting Individually Or Cooperatively With Other Local Governments; To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of Land Banks; To Authorize Land Banks To Acquire, Develop, And Dispose Of Property; To Authorize Land Banks To Perform Related Functions, Such As Managing Property Owned By The Land Bank, Quieting And Confirming Title To Property, Establishing Redevelopment And Financing Structures (including Those To Facilitate Tax Credits And Subsidiary Entities), Financing Redevelopment, Issuing Bonds, And Accepting Tax Forfeited Properties From The Secretary Of State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2677/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2677.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2091150,"bill_number":"SB2680","title":"Cash purchases; require merchants to round to the nearest five-cent denomination for.","description":"An Act To Require Merchants Engaged In The Business Of Selling Goods And/or Services In This State To Calculate The Price Of Goods And/or Services Sold, Less Discounts Or Deductions, And Subject To Any Applicable Taxes, To Individuals Paying With Cash By Rounding Such Total To The Nearest Five-cent Denomination; To Provide Exceptions For Transactions For Which The Total Amount Is Fewer Than 4¢ Or For Transactions For Which Payment Is Made By Any Demand Or Negotiable Instrument, Electronic Fund Transfer, Money Order, Credit Card, Debit Card, Electronic Payment Or Other Like Instrument; To Ensure That Any Taxes Imposed On The Purchase Shall Not Be Affected By Gains Or Losses Resulting From Rounding To The Nearest Five-cent Denomination; To Require The Executive Director Of The Department Of Finance And Administration To Promulgate Regulations To Implement This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2680/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2680.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2091157,"bill_number":"SB2693","title":"Mississippi Social Media Fraud Accountability and Consumer Protection Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Social Media Fraud Accountability And Consumer Protection Act; To Amend Section 77-3-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Person Or Business Shall Take Any Action Which Originates, Facilitates The Transmission Of, Or Delivers To A Recipient A Call That Falsely Identifies The Caller's Name Or Telephone Number When The Equipment Or Service Used By The Person Or Business Is Capable Of Transmitting The Caller's True Name Or Telephone Number; To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful To Block, Spoof, Or Otherwise Circumvent Caller Identification Services Or Call Screening Products In Connection With Any Electronic Advertisement Or Electronic Solicitation; To Amend Section 81-29-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Person Or Entity Shall Use The Name, Trade Name, Trademark, Logo, Phone Number, Or Internet Address Of Any Bank In Any Electronic Advertisement Or Solicitation Without The Consent Of The Bank; To Provide For Enforcement By The Attorney General; To Provide A Civil Action In A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction For Any Person Adversely Affected By Any Pattern Or Practice Which Violates This Act; To Amend Section 75-24-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Violation Of This Act Shall Be An Unfair Or Deceptive Trade Practice In Or Affecting Commerce; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2693/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2693.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2091163,"bill_number":"HB1779","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Indianola and Sunflower Consolidated School District with certain projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Indianola, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Reconstruction, Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To An Access Road At And Near The Entrance To The Indianola Airport And Industrial Park; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Sunflower County Consolidated School District In Paying Costs Associated With The District's Leader In Me Program For The Promotion Of Workforce Development; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1779/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1779.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2091171,"bill_number":"HB1767","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Bolivar County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The County's Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1767/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1767.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2091178,"bill_number":"HB1773","title":"Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-137-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1773/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1773.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2091183,"bill_number":"HB1768","title":"MS Medical Cannabis Act; extend repealers on exemptions to certain laws for Departments of Health and Revenue in relation to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Provision Of Law Excluding From The State Service Those Employees Of The State Department Of Health And The Department Of Revenue Whose Employment Is Solely Related To The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; To Amend Section 25-43-1.103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On Those Departments' Exemption From The Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law For Purposes Related To The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Exemption For Those Departments' Personal And Professional Service Contracts Relating To The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act From The Requirements Of The Public Procurement Review Board And To Extend The Date Of Other Exemptions In That Code Section Which Are Not Related To The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act But Which Are Also Set To Expire In 2026; To Amend Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Exemption From State Bid Requirements For Purchases Made By Those Departments In Connection With Their Responsibilities Under The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1768/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1768.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2091191,"bill_number":"SB2683","title":"Student-athlete agency contracts; amend provisions related to and create private cause of action.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-42-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit An Agency Contract Entered Into Between A Student-athlete And An Athlete Agent From Containing An Exclusivity Clause That Extends Beyond The Student-athlete's Period Of Eligibility; To Provide That An Agency Contract Shall Be Made Available For Review By The Educational Institution's Compliance Department Before Execution; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action In A Circuit Court Of Competent Jurisdiction For A Student-athlete Who Is Coerced, Defrauded Or Misled Into Entering An Agency Contract; To Bring Forward Section 73-42-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2683/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2683.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2091197,"bill_number":"HB1769","title":"Mississippi Debt Management Services Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Reenact Sections 81-22-1 Through 81-22-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Debt Management Services Act; To Amend Section 81-22-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Debt Management Services Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1769/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1769.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2091492,"bill_number":"SB2751","title":"Mississippi Deed Fraud Prevention Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Deed Fraud Prevention Act; To Authorize A Clerk To Refuse To Record A Suspicious Document, To Notify The Appropriate Law Enforcement Agency And To Notify A Notarial Officer; To Authorize A Person To Seek Declaratory Or Injunctive Relief Against A Chancery Clerk For The Refusal To Record A Document Under This Section; To Require Each Chancery Clerk In The State To Establish A Property Alert Notification System That Allows A Person To Enroll Real Property Owned By The Person In The System; To Authorize A Chancery Clerk To Establish A Document Alert Notification System That Allows A Notary Public To Enroll In The System; To Authorize A Chancery Clerk To Index Or By Other Means Create A Searchable Log That Includes The Certain Information For Each Document Recorded In The Chancery Clerk's Land Records; To Require The Mississippi Real Estate Commission To Consider Including Courses On Fraud And Cyber Security To Be Taken By Those Licensees Whose Practices May Require Knowledge In Combating Real Estate Related Fraud, Including Deed Fraud, Wire Fraud And Cyber Security; To Provide Causes Of Action For A Party Alleging Damages Arising From The Recording Of A Forged Deed Or Mortgage Against Certain Persons; To Authorize Certain Damages; To Bring Forward Sections 97-17-41 And 97-17-70, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2751/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2751.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2091498,"bill_number":"SB2750","title":"Acknowledgment of matrimony & paternity; revise related provisions, define certain terms & recognize a fundamental right of a parent.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-57-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Upon The Birth Of A Child, The Hospital, Birthing Center, Midwife Or Other Birth Attendant Shall Provide An Opportunity For The Child's Mother To Complete An Acknowledgement Of Matrimony And Paternity, Stating Whether She Is Married To The Child's Natural Father, Married To Someone Other Than The Child's Natural Father Or Unmarried; To Provide That If At The Time Of The Birth, The Child's Mother Acknowledges That The Child Is Born Out Of Lawful Matrimony Or If The Results Of Scientific Tests Indicate That The Husband Of The Child's Mother, If She Is Married, Is Not The Biological Father Of The Child, That The Child's Mother And Natural Father, If Present And Identifiable, Shall Be Provided An Opportunity To Complete An Acknowledgment Of Paternity As Specified In Section 93-9-28(4); To Amend Section 41-57-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Mirror Existing Statutory Language Regarding A Child Born Out Of Lawful Matrimony; To Amend Section 93-9-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 93-9-10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete A Necessary Finding To Be Granted Relief In A Petition For Disestablishment Of Paternity That The Child Was Not Conceived By Artificial Insemination While The Legal Father Ordered To Pay Support And The Child's Mother Were Married; To Create New Section 1-3-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"mother,\" \"father\" And \"parent\"; To Direct The State Department Of Health To Issue Rules; To Provide That The Liberty Of A Parent To Direct The Upbringing, Education, Health Care And Mental Health Of That Parent's Child Is A Fundamental Right And That Neither This State, Any Political Subdivision Of This State Nor Any Other Governmental Entity May Substantially Burden Such Right Without Demonstrating That The Burden Is Required By A Compelling Governmental Interest Of The Highest Order And Is The Least Restrictive Means Of Furthering That Compelling Governmental Interest; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2750/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2750.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2091505,"bill_number":"SB2739","title":"Workers' compensation; extend eligibility for first responders to 5 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-3-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For First Responders, Regardless Of Whether Notice Was Received, If No Payment Of Compensation Is Made And No Application For Benefits Filed With The Commission Within Five Years From The Date Of The Injury Or Death, The Right To Compensation Therefor Shall Be Barred; To Amend Section 71-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"first Responder,\" \"firefighter\" And \"law Enforcement Officer\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2739/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2739.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2091515,"bill_number":"SB2705","title":"Civil remedies; revise and provide for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-55-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In Any Action In Which Attorney Fees Are Awarded, There Is A Strong Presumption That A Lodestar Fee Is Sufficient And Reasonable; To Describe Circumstances In Which Such Presumption May Be Overcome; To Provide Certain Rules Of Procedure For Summary Proceedings Authorized In Law; To Provide That Either Party Is Entitled To The Summary Procedure Created In Section 2 Of This Act In Actions Brought For Declaratory Relief In State Or Federal Court To Determine Insurance Coverage After An Insurer Has Made A Total Coverage Denial; To Provide For Awards Of Reasonable Attorney Fees; To Require That Certain Actions Founded On Negligence Shall Commence Within Two Years Next After The Cause Of Action Accrued; To Provide That In Such Actions Involving Latent Injury Or Disease, The Cause Of Action Does Not Accrue Until The Plaintiff Has Discovered Or Reasonably Should Have Discovered The Injury; To Create Provisions Concerning Actions For Bad Faith Involving Liability Insurances Claims; To Provide For Failure To Tender The Lesser Of The Policy Limits Or The Amount Demanded By The Claimant; To Create Provisions Concerning Two Or More Third-party Competing Claims Arising Out Of A Single Occurrence; To Define Terms; To Allow Certain Evidence Offered To Prove The Amount Of Damages For Medical Treatment Or Services In Personal Injury Or Wrongful Death Actions; To Stipulate That There Is No Affirmative Duty To Seek A Reduction In Billed Charges To Which The Party Is Not Contractually Entitled; To Protect Individual Contracts Between Providers And Authorized Commercial Insurers From Discovery, Disclosure And Admission Into Evidence; To Require Claimants To Disclose Certain Information As A Condition Precedent To Asserting A Claim For Medical Expenses Rendered Under A Letter Of Protection In A Personal Injury Or Wrongful Death Action; To Create Provisions Concerning The Amount Of Damages That May Be Recovered By A Claimant In A Personal Injury Or Wrongful Death Action For The Reasonable And Necessary Cost Or Value Of Medical Care Rendered; To Define Terms; To Provide That Certain Owners Or Principal Operators Of A Multifamily Residential Property Have A Presumption Against Liability In Connection With Criminal Acts That Occur On The Premises Against Third Parties Who Are Not Employees Or Agents Of The Owner Or Operator; To Require Owners And Operators Of Multifamily Residential Property To Provide Proper Crime Deterrence And Safety Training To Its Employees; To Require Owners And Operators To Meet A Burden Of Proof In Order To Establish A Presumption Against Liability; To Amend Section 11-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In A Negligence Action Other Than An Action Brough For Personal Injuries, Or Where Such Injuries Have Resulted In Death, Any Party Found To Be Greater Than 50% At Fault May Not Recover Damages; To Provide That This Act Shall Not Impair Any Right Under An Insurance Contract In Effect On Or Before The Effective Date Of This Act; To Provide That This Act Applies To An Insurance Contract Issued Or Renewed After The Effective Date Of This Act; To Provide That This Act Shall Apply To Causes Of Action Filed After The Effective Date Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2705/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2705.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2091522,"bill_number":"SB2742","title":"Custody; create rebuttable presumption of joint custody with equal parenting time.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Rebuttable Presumption In Favor Of Joint Custody With Equal Parenting Time In All Custody Matters; To Provide That The Presumption Shall Be Rebuttable By A Preponderance Of The Evidence; To Provide That A Court Shall Consider The Safety And Well-being Of The Parties And Children; To Provide That The Presumption That Joint Custody And Equally Shared Parenting Time Is In The Best Interest Of The Child Shall Not Apply If A Domestic Abuse Protection Order Is Being Or Has Been Entered Against A Party By Another Party Or On Behalf Of A Child At Issue In The Custody Hearing; To Require A Court To Document The Reasons From Deviating From The Presumption Unless Both Parents Petition For A Deviation; To Clarify That This Section Shall Apply To All Custody Determinations; To Provide For The Calculation Of Child Support Where The Court Awards Joint Custody With Equally Shared Parenting Time; To Amend Section 43-19-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2742/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2742.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2091530,"bill_number":"SB2745","title":"Mississippi Freedom Boater Law; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Freedom Boater Law; To Provide That No Enforcement Officer Or Any Agent Of The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks Or The Department Of Marine Resources Shall Perform A Vessel Stop Or Board A Vessel For The Sole Purpose Of Performing A Safety Inspection; To Provide That A Violation Based On The Safety Equipment Carriage And Use Requirements Of A Vessel Is A Secondary Offense; To Provide That No Enforcement Officer Or Any Agent Of The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks Or The Department Of Marine Resources Shall Board Any Vessel Or Perform A Vessel Stop In This State Unless The Officer Or Agent Has Probable Cause That A Primary Offense Or Criminal Offense Has Occurred Or Is Occurring; To Require The Mississippi Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Create A \"mississippi Freedom Boater\" Safety Inspection Decal For Issue At Time Of Registration Or Renewal, Signifying That The Vessel Is Deemed To Have Met Safety Equipment Carriage And Use Requirements; To Amend Section 59-21-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2745/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2745.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2091538,"bill_number":"SB2740","title":"Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act; To Define Terms; To Prohibit Interactive Computer Service Providers From Attempting To Enter Into Any Contractual Agreement With A User Who Is A Minor Without The Prior Express Consent Of The Minor's Parent Or Legal Guardian; To Provide That If An Interactive Computer Service Provider Knowingly And Intentionally Commits Certain Acts, It Shall Be Liable For The Civil Penalties And Other Remedies Provided In This Act; To Provide Certain Exceptions; To Authorize The Attorney General To Bring An Action To Enjoin Violation Of This Chapter And Recover Civil Penalties; To Authorize The Attorney General To Recover Reasonable Attorney's Fees, Costs, And Reasonable Expenses Of Litigation Incurred In An Action Under This Chapter; To Direct Codification; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2740/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2740.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2091546,"bill_number":"SB2725","title":"Pawnbrokers; provide precious metal retention requirements and revise fingerprinting requirements for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Pawnbroker Shall Maintain On The Premises Precious Metal, Coins And Bullion For Three Business Days If The Pawnbroker Makes Available All Transactions Either Electronically Or On Computer Disc To The Appropriate Law Enforcement Agency; To Amend Section 75-67-323, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require An Applicant For A Pawnbroker License To Submit Fingerprints From A Local Law Enforcement Agency; To Direct The Commissioner To Cause A Criminal Background Check To Be Conducted By The Fbi To Determine Whether The Applicant Has A Disqualifying Record; To Provide That After Initial Licensing, Licensee Fingerprints Must Be Resubmitted Every Three Years Or In Accordance With Fbi Requirements To Determine Continued Suitability For License; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2725/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2725.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2091553,"bill_number":"SB2748","title":"Real estate brokers; revise various definitions and provisions related to licensees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"brokerage Agreement\" And Revise Additional Definitions Related To Real Estate Brokers; To Amend Section 73-35-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Upon Termination Of A Licensee's Agency, The Principal Broker Shall Within Three Days Acknowledge The Transfer Of The Licensee So That A New License May Be Issued; To Amend Section 73-35-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Written Notice For The Purpose Of Notifying A Licensee Of Failure To Pay His Or Her Renewal Fee Shall Be Delivered To The Licensee And, If Applicable, To His Or Her Responsible Broker, To The Email Address For The Licensee And Broker On File With The Mississippi Real Estate Commission; To Amend Section 73-35-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Meaning Of \"reasonable Time\" From The Next Banking Day To Two Banking Days Immediately Following The Date On Which A Licensee Comes Into Possession Of Monies Belonging To Others Or On Which A Responsible Broker Takes Or Receives Any Cash Or Checks From Procuring The Execution Of An Earnest Money Contract Or Option Or Other Contract; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2748/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2748.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2091562,"bill_number":"SB2741","title":"Firearms; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding and regulating.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A State Agency Or Political Subdivision To Enter Into Any Contract That Discriminates Against Certain Entities Or Trade Associations; To Amend Section 45-9-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A County Or Municipality From Entering Into Any Contract Or Rental Agreement That Restricts The Possession, Carrying, Transportation, Sale, Transfer Or Ownership Of Firearms; To Provide That State Agencies May Not Interfere With The Right Of Citizens To Possess Firearms; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action To Challenge Ordinances And Regulations In Violation Of That Right; To Exempt State Law Enforcement Agencies From Regulating Law Enforcement Officers In The Course Of Their Official Duties; To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2741/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2741.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2091569,"bill_number":"SB2754","title":"Child support; authorize continuation past the age of majority for certain disabled children.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-11-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Duty Of Support For A Child Who Is Incapable Of Self Support By Reason Of A Physical Or Mental Disability, If The Disability Existed During The Adult Child's Minority, To Continue Past The Child's Anticipated Age Of Majority If A Hearing Is Held By The Court And The Adult Child Is Placed In A Conservatorship Or A Less Restrictive Alternative Authorized Chapter 20, Title 93; To State Legislative Intent; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2754/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2754.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2091579,"bill_number":"SB2731","title":"Juvenile Justice Diversion Program; authorize diversion within the Division of Youth Services within DHS.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-27-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The \"adolescent Opportunity Program\" Within The Division Of Youth Services To The \"juvenile Justice Diversion Program\"; To Require The Juvenile Justice Diversion Program To Offer Alternatives To Detention During After School And Weekend Hours; To Provide That Subject To Availability Of Funds Appropriated Therefor By The Legislature, The Juvenile Justice Diversion Program May Operate As Pre-petition Diversion And As A Post-adjudication Diversion For The Purpose Of Diverting Juveniles From Detention; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2731/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2731.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2091587,"bill_number":"SB2734","title":"Uniform Public Expression Protection Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"uniform Public Expression Protection Act\"; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To Provide The Circumstances For Which This Act Applies; To Provide That This Act Does Not Apply To Any Cause Of Action Asserted Against A Governmental Unit Or Employee Of Said Unit Acting Or Purporting To Act In An Official Capacity; To Provide That This Act Does Not Apply To Any Cause Of Action Asserted By A Governmental Unit Or Employee Of Said Unit Acting Or Purporting To Act In An Official Capacity To Enforce A Law To Protect Against An Imminent Threat To Public Health Or Safety; To Provide That This Act Does Not Apply To Any Cause Of Action Asserted Against A Person Primarily Engaged In The Selling Or Leasing Of Goods If The Cause Of Action Arises Out Of A Communication Related To The Person's Sale Or Lease Of The Goods Or Services; To Provide For The Timeline To Respond To A Pleading That Asserts A Cause Of Action For Which This Act Applies; To Provide The Circumstances When Proceedings Between A Moving Party And A Responding Party Are Stayed Upon The Filing Of A Special Motion For Expedited Relief To Dismiss A Cause Of Action Or Part Of The Cause Of Action; And For Related Purposes; To Provide That A Court Shall Hear A Motion Brought Under This Act Within Sixty Days After The Filing Of The Motion Unless Discovery Is Allowed Or For Other Good Cause; To Clarify That In Ruling On A Motion Under Section 3 Of This Act That A Court Shall Consider Any Evidence That It Could Consider In Ruling On A Motion For Summary Judgment Under The Mississippi Rules Of Civil Procedure; To Provide The Grounds Upon Which A Court Shall Dismiss A Cause Of Action Subject To This Act; To Provide For The Effect Of A Prejudicial Or Non-prejudicial Voluntary Dismissal By A Responding Party On The Right Of A Moving Party To Obtain Costs And Attorney's Fees; To Provide That A Court Shall Rule On A Motion Under Section 3 Of This Act Not Later Than Sixty Days After A Hearing On Said Motion; To Authorize A Moving Party To Appeal From An Order Denying A Motion In Whole Or In Part Which Must Be Filed Not Later Than Thirty Days After Entry Of The Order; To Provide The Requirements For When A Court Shall Award Costs, Reasonable Attorney Fees, And Reasonable Litigation Expenses Related To A Motion Under Section Three Of This Act; To Provide That This Act Shall Be Broadly Construed And Applied To Protect First Amendment Rights Guaranteed By The United States Constitution And The Mississippi Constitution; To Provide That In Applying And Construing This Act Consideration Shall Be Given To The Need To Promote Uniformity Of The Law With Respect To Its Subject Matter Among States That Enact It; To Direct Codification; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2734/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2734.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2091597,"bill_number":"SB2708","title":"Postpartum depression; create new laws and revise existing provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Require Health Care Professionals To Screen Birth Mothers For Depression At The Time Of Birth; To Require Health Insurance Issuers To Cover Such Screening; To Provide Exemptions To Health Insurance Issuers That Are Required To Cover Such Screening; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Coverage And Reimbursement For Postpartum Depression Screening; To Create New Section 41-140-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms; To Create New Section 41-140-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Department Of Health To Develop And Promulgate Written Educational Materials And Information For Health Care Professionals And Patients About Maternal Mental Health Conditions; To Require Hospitals Providing Birth Services To Provide Such Educational Materials To New Parents And, As Appropriate, Other Family Members; To Require Such Materials Be Provided To Any Woman Who Presents With Signs Of A Maternal Mental Health Disorder; To Create New Section 41-140-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Health Care Provider Or Nurse Midwife Who Renders Postnatal Care Or Pediatric Infant Care To Ensure That The Postnatal Care Patient Or Birthing Mother Of The Pediatric Infant Care Patient, As Applicable, Is Offered Screening For Postpartum Depression And To Provide Appropriate Referrals If Such Patient Or Mother Is Deemed Likely To Be Suffering From Postpartum Depression; To Create New Section 83-9-48, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"insurer\" And Require Insurers To Provide Coverage For Postpartum Depression Screening; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2708/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2708.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2091604,"bill_number":"SB2735","title":"Medicaid; make various amendments to the provisions of the program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Certain Technical Amendments To The Provisions That Provide For Medicaid Eligibility And To Modify Age And Income And Eligibility Criteria To Reflect The Current Criteria; To Provide That Men Of Reproductive Age Are Eligible Under The Family Planning Program; To Conform With Federal Law To Allow Children In Foster Care To Be Eligible Until Their 26th Birthday; To Eliminate The Requirement That The Division Must Apply To Cms For Waivers To Provide Services For Certain Individuals Who Are End Stage Renal Disease Patients On Dialysis, Cancer Patients On Chemotherapy Or Organ Transplant Recipients On Antirejection Drugs; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Certain Technical Amendments To The Provisions That Provide For Medicaid Services To Comply With Federal Law; To Enable Rural Hospitals To Elect Against Reimbursement For Outpatient Hospital Services Using The Ambulatory Payment Classification (apc) Methodology; To Authorize The Division To Make Payment To Nursing Facilities And To Intermediate Care Facilities For Each Day, Not Exceeding 21 Days Per Year For Nursing Facilities Or 31 Days Per Year For Intermediate Care Facilities, That A Patient Is Absent From The Facility On Home Leave; To Require The Division To Update The Case-mix Payment System And Fair Rental Reimbursement System As Necessary To Maintain Compliance With Federal Law; To Authorize The Division To Implement A Quality Or Value-based Component To The Nursing Facility Payment System; To Require The Division To Reimburse Pediatricians For Certain Primary Care Services As Defined By The Division At 100% Of The Rate Established Under Medicare; To Authorize The Division To Reimburse Ambulatory Surgical Care (asc) Based On 85% Of The Medicare Asc Payment System Rate In Effect July 1 Of Each Year As Set By Cms; To Provide That The Division May Develop Alternative Models For Distribution Of Medical Claims And Supplemental Payments For Inpatient And Outpatient Hospital Services; To Authorize The Division To Contract With The State Department Of Health To Provide For A Perinatal High Risk-management/infant Services System For Any Eligible Beneficiary That Cannot Receive Such Services Under A Different Program; To Authorize The Division To Reimburse For Services At Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers; To Delete The Provision Of Law That Provides That The Division Shall Reimburse For Outpatient Hospital Services Provided To Eligible Medicaid Beneficiaries Under The Age Of 21 Years By Border City University-affiliated Pediatric Teaching Hospitals, Which Was Repealed By Operation Of Law In 2024; To Reduce The Length Of Notice The Division Must Provide The Medicaid Committee Chairmen For Proposed Rate Changes And To Provide That Such Legislative Notice May Be Expedited; To Authorize The Division, Effective July 1, 2027, To Reimburse Ambulance Transportation Service Providers That Provide An Assessment, Triage Or Treatment For Eligible Medicaid Beneficiaries; To Set Certain Reimbursement Levels For Such Providers; To Delete The Date Of The Repealer On Such Section; To Amend Section 43-13-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Division To Extend Its Medicaid Enterprise System And Fiscal Agent Services, Including All Related Components And Services, Contracts In Effect On June 30, 2026, For Additional Contract Periods At The Discretion Of The Division; To Authorize The Division To Enter Into A Two-year Contract Ending No Later Than June 30, 2028, With A Vendor To Provide Support Of The Division's Eligibility System; To Reduce The Length Of Notice The Division Must Provide The Medicaid Committee Chairmen For A Proposed State Plan Amendment And To Provide That Such Legislative Notice May Be Expedited; To Amend Section 43-13-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Third Party Payor Requires Prior Authorization For An Item Or Service Furnished To A Medicaid Recipient, The Payor Shall Accept Authorization Provided By The Division Of Medicaid That The Item Or Service Is Covered Under The State Plan As If Such Authorization Were The Prior Authorization Made By The Third Party Payor For Such Item Or Service; To Amend Section 43-13-117.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Division Shall Not Reimburse Or Provide Coverage For Gender Transition Procedures For Any Person; To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Quarterly Hospital Assessment May Exceed The Assessment In The Prior Quarter By More Than $3,750,000.00 If Such Increase Is To Maximize Federal Funds That Are Available To Reimburse Hospitals For Services Provided Under New Programs For Hospitals, For Increased Supplemental Payment Programs For Hospitals Or To Assist With State Matching Funds As Authorized By The Legislature; To Amend Section 43-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Medicaid Advisory Committee And Beneficiary Advisory Council In Accordance With Federal Law; To Provide That All Members Of The Previously Established Medical Care Advisory Committee Serving On January 1, 2026, Shall Be Selected To Serve On The Medicaid Advisory Committee, And Such Members Shall Serve Until July 1, 2029; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2735/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2735.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2091613,"bill_number":"SB2710","title":"Juvenile crime; revise provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Regarding The Jurisdiction Of The Circuit Court Concerning Certain Acts Attempted Or Committed By A Child While In Possession Of A Firearm Which Would Be A Crime Of Violence Pursuant To Section 97-3-2 If Committed By An Adult; To Amend Section 97-37-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Regarding The Transfer Of Firearms; To Create A Criminal Penalty For Shooting Or Discharging A Firearm Into A Group Of Two Or More People; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2710/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2710.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2091620,"bill_number":"SB2716","title":"Domestic abuse protection orders; revise provision to streamline emergency relief.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 93-21-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"abuse\"; To Amend Section 93-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Chancery Courts To Consider And Issue Emergency Domestic Abuse Protection Orders; To Amend Section 93-21-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Service Procedures For Emergency, Temporary, And Final Domestic Abuse Protection Orders; To Amend Section 93-21-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2716/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2716.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2091629,"bill_number":"SB2706","title":"Professional Engineers and surveyors; revise code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-13-1, 73-13-3, 73-13-5, 73-13-7, 73-13-9, 73-13-11, 73-13-13, 73-13-15, 73-13-17, 73-13-19, 73-13-21, 73-13-23, 73-13-25, 73-13-27, 73-13-29, 73-13-31, 73-13-33, 73-13-35, 73-13-37, 73-13-39, 73-13-41, 73-13-43 And 73-13-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Licensure Provisions For Engineers To Include Licensure For Land Surveyors; To Include Definitions Related To Surveying; To Provide The Members Of The Board Of Licensure For Professional Engineers And Surveyors; To Provide The Terms Of Office For The Newly Constituted Board Shall Be Six Years; To Revise The Qualifications Of The Board Members; To Provide That Members Of The Board Shall Hold Four Quarterly Meetings Each Year, And Failure To Attend Two Consecutive Quarterly Meetings May Result In Removal From The Board; To Increase The Application Fees, The Renewal Fees And Certificate Of Authority Fees For Licensure As A Professional Engineer Or Professional Surveyor; To Provide That A Sole Proprietorship, Owned And Operated By A Licensee, And A Professional Association Of Licensed Professional Engineers Or Licensed Professional Surveyors Shall Not Be Required To Obtain A Certificate Of Authority; To Create New Section 73-13-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Surveyor May Enter In Or Upon Certain Lands Without Criminal Liability For Trespass; To Provide Limited Civil Liability For The Surveyor; To Create New Section 73-13-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Applicability Of The Sections Related To Licensure Of Professional Engineers And Professional Surveyors And That Certain Activities Shall Not Be Prevented Or Affected As A Result Of Those Sections; To Repeal Sections 73-13-71 Through 73-13-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Licensure Of Land Surveyors; To Amend Sections 19-27-1, 73-63-5, 85-7-401, 97-17-85, 97-17-93 And 97-17-97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2706/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2706.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2091637,"bill_number":"SB2707","title":"Administrative Office of Courts and intervention courts; bring forward sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 9-21-1 Through 9-21-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establish The Administrative Office Of Courts, For Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 9-23-1 Through 9-23-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Enact The Alyce Griffin Clarke Intervention Court Act, For Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-23-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Drug Court Fund In The State Treasury, For Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 9-25-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Veteran Treatment Courts, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 9-27-1 Through 9-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Enact The Rivers Mcgraw Mental Health Treatment Court Act, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2707/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2707.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2091646,"bill_number":"SB2743","title":"Department of Employment Security; amend provisions concerning unemployment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 71-5-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Release Of Records; To Provide For The Release Of Records To Third Parties Under Certain Conditions; To Amend Section 71-5-133, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department To Hold A Hearing To Determine If Good Cause Exists For An Employer Failing To Respond To A Subpoena; To Authorize The Department To Assess A Penalty After A Hearing; To Authorize The Department To File A Petition In Circuit Court Upon The Failure Of The Employer To Pay Such Penalty; To Amend Section 71-5-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department To Schedule An Administrative Hearing For Good Cause Upon An Employer's Failure To Produce Records; To Grant The Department And Its Agents Authority To Perform Certain Actions; To Require Fines Collected To Be Deposited In The Mississippi Special Employment Security Administration Fund; To Authorize The Department To Seek The Assistance Of The Sheriff For Collection Of The Penalty; To Create New Section Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Electronic Payment Of Unemployment Insurance And Training Taxes; To Amend Section 71-5-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Grant The Department Discretion To Adjust Application Of Certain Rules Upon A Showing Of Good Cause Or A Showing Of Fraud Upon The Employer By Its Predecessor Or The Firm It Retained To File Tax Reports; To Authorize Employers To Submit A Written Request For Review And Redetermination Of Their Contribution Rates Setting Forth Good Cause For Failure To File Any Two Quarterly Reports Within The Qualifying Period; To Amend Section 71-5-365, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Review The Reasons Given For Failure To Make Contributions; To Authorize The Executive Director To Waive Unemployment And Training Taxes, Penalties, Interest And Process Costs Or Any Combination Thereof Upon A Finding Of Good Cause By The Department; To Amend Section 71-5-543, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Ineligibility Upon Certain Conditions; To Require All Waivers To Be Granted Based Upon A Consideration Of Ability To Repay, Good Cause, Equity And Good Conscience And Financial Impact Of The Waiver Upon The Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2743/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2743.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2091653,"bill_number":"SB2728","title":"The Mississippi Chancery Youth Court Act of 2026; enact to provide uniform youth court and extend automatic repealer on related sections.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Chancery Youth Court Act Of 2026; To Amend Section 43-21-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recognize The Uniform Rules Of Youth Court Practice; To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Terms \"youth Court,\" \"judge,\" And \"child In Need Of Supervision,\"; To Define The Terms \"youth Court Prosecutor,\" \"intake Officer,\" \"intake Unit,\" \"pre-petition Guardian,\" \"diversion\" And \"data Management System\"; To Delete The Term \"designee\" From And After January 1, 2028; To Amend Section 43-21-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That There Shall Be Additional Chancellors In Each Chancery Court District Provided In Chapter 5, Title 9, As Needed, To Be Determined Under This Section; To Delete The Authority For The Creation Of A Youth Court Division As A Division Of The Municipal Court In Any City If The Governing Authorities Of Such City Adopt A Resolution To That Effect; To Create New Section 43-21-108, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Transfer Of The Causes And Docket Of Each Regular Or Special Youth Court Referee No Later Than January 1, 2028; To Provide The Procedure For The Election Of Candidates For The Judicial Offices Created By Virtue Of This Act; To Repeal Section 43-21-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Regular Or Special Youth Court Referees On January 1, 2028; To Amend Section 43-21-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement For An Individual Youth Court Judge To Appoint A Person To Function As An Intake Unit; To Amend Section 43-21-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Youth Court Prosecutor Shall Represent The State In All Delinquency Proceedings; To Provide That The Child Welfare Agency Shall Represent The Petition In Child Welfare Matters; To Provide That The County Prosecuting Attorney In Delinquency Matters Shall Serve As The Youth Court Prosecutor; To Amend Section 43-21-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 43-21-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Guardian Ad Litem Shall Not Become Involved In Any Youth Court Matter Prior To Either A Written Custody Order Or The First Judicial Hearing; To Provide That Any Guardian Ad Litem Not Appointed By The Administrative Office Of Courts Shall Report All Fees Received To The Administrative Office Of Courts, Including In Termination Of Parental Rights Proceedings; To Amend Section 43-21-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Repeal Section 43-21-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Council Of Youth Court Judges; To Create New Section 43-21-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Family Services Forum For Mississippi Children, Youth, And Families; To Set Forth The Membership, Duties, And Procedure Of The Forum; To Amend Section 43-21-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Language That Prohibits The General Public From Youth Court Hearings; To Create New Section 43-21-204, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"youth Court Proceeding\"; To Provide That The General Public Shall Be Admitted To Any Hearing In A Youth Court Proceeding, Including, But Not Limited To, Any Adjudicatory Hearing Or Any Dispositional Hearing With Certain Exceptions; To Provide That The Court May Close A Youth Court Hearing Only After A Finding On The Record And Issuance Of A Signed Order Stating The Reason Or Reasons For Closing All Or Part Of A Hearing In A Youth Court Proceeding; To Amend Section 43-21-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 43-21-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement Of The Office Of Youth Services Within The Department Of Human Services To Maintain A State Central Registry; To Delete Language To Conform To The Repeal Of Section 43-21-267; To Direct The Appropriate Entity To Seek A Court Order To Place A Perpetrator On The Registry In Every Case In Which The Agency Is Involved And In Which The Court Substantiates Abuse Or Neglect; To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Disclosure Of Youth Court Records; To Delete Language Requiring A Court Order To Disclose Youth Court Records; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 43-21-263, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Expungement Of Records Involving Children; To Conform To The New Section 43-21-204; To Repeal Section 43-21-267, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates A Criminal Penalty For The Disclosure Of Certain Records; To Repeal Section 43-21-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes A Law Enforcement Officer To Stop And Question Certain Children In Public; To Amend Sections 43-21-307 And 43-21-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 43-21-351, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Delinquency Reports To Include Either A Law Enforcement Report Or A Sworn Affidavit; To Increase The Annual Required Hours Of Training For An Intake Officer; To Require The Training To Be Provided By The Administrative Office Of Courts; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Bring Forward Section 43-21-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Mandatory Reporting And Investigations By The Department Of Child Protection Services, For Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 43-21-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Youth Court Intake Officer Upon Receiving A Neglect Or Abuse Report To File A Recommendation And Give Notice To The Appropriate Entity Within A Certain Timeframe; To Require The Youth Court Prosecutor, Within A Certain Timeframe, In Delinquency Matters To Take Certain Actions; To Require The Department Of Child Protection Services Or The Youth Court Prosecutor, Within A Certain Timeframe, In Child Welfare Matters To Take Certain Actions; To Provide That A Case Closure Notice Shall Be Reviewable By The Youth Court For 30 Days After The Entry Of The Notice By The Court, The Youth Court Prosecutor, Or The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Amend Sections 43-21-405 And 43-21-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Create New Section 43-21-409, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Division Of Youth Services Of The Department Of Human Services To Establish And Administer A Youth Diversion Program That Seeks To Divert Youth From The Youth Justice System And Integrate Restorative Justice Practices; To Amend Section 43-21-451, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement Of Court Authorization To Draft And File A Petition; To Require The Same Timeframe For Filing A Petition For All Cases; To Amend Section 43-21-501, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Child Protection Services To Be Summonsed Only In Child Welfare Matters; To Amend Section 43-21-557, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Youth Court To Explain To The Parties The Full Range Of Possible Dispositional Alternatives At The Beginning Of Each Adjudicatory Hearing; To Amend Section 43-21-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Alternatives Of The Disposition Order In Neglect And Abuse Cases; To Amend Section 43-21-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Court To Conduct A Shelter Review Hearing Within A Certain Period Of Days Of Removal If There Has Been No Adjudication And Within A Certain Period Of Days Thereafter Until Adjudication; To Amend Section 43-21-621, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove An Outdated Reporting Requirement Of The Administrative Office Of Courts Related To Juveniles Reported To Principals; To Amend Section 43-21-625, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement Of The Department Of Human Services To Develop And Implement A Wilderness Training Program For First Time Youth Offenders By Deleting The Word \"shall\" And Inserting The Word \"may\" In Lieu Thereof; To Repeal Section 43-21-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prescribes The Required Duties Of The Mississippi Commission On A Uniform Youth Court System And Procedures To Study The Youth Court System And Report Any Proposed Changes By Certain Date; To Repeal Section 43-21-751, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Comprises The Teen Court Pilot Program Act; To Amend Section 43-21-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Youth Court Support Program To Provide That Subject To Appropriation By The Legislature The Administrative Office Of Courts Shall Provide Youth Court Intake Officers And One Court Administrator To Each Youth Court In The State; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 43-27-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Duties Of The Director Of The Office Of Community Services; To Revise The Duties Of The Division Of Youth Services; To Provide A Nondelegable Duty For The Office Of Community Services To Maintain Data Regarding The Division Of Youth Services; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 45-33-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Definition Of The Term \"data Management System\"; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 93-15-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In The Event That The Guardian Ad Litem Is Not Appointed By The Administrative Office Of Courts, The Guardian Ad Litem Fees Shall Be Determined In The Discretion Of The Court And Assessed By Order To The County And A Copy Of Such Assessment Shall Be Transmitted To The Administrative Office Of Courts; To Amend Section 93-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 9-5-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Chancery Clerk To Prepare And Forward Certain Information Related To Guardians Ad Litem For Every Case, Including Youth Court Cases, Where The Guardian Ad Litem Fee Exceeds $1,000.00; To Amend Sections 9-5-165 And 9-21-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2728/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2728.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2091664,"bill_number":"SB2730","title":"Civil immunity; provide for charitable organizations providing services related to an impending weather event.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Charitable Organization Shall Be Immune From Civil Liability For Any Act Or Omission Arising Out Of, Related To, Or Occurring In Connection With The Provision Of Services, Assistance, Aid, Shelter, Transportation, Communications, Logistics, Security, Utilities, Emergency Response, Or Other Related Activities During A Declared Emergency, A Government-ordered Emergency, Or An Impending Weather Event; To Provide That The Immunity From Civil Liability Granted Under This Act Shall Not Apply To Any Act Or Omission Arising Out Of Wanton, Willful, Or Intentional Misconduct; To Provide That The Immunity Granted Under This Act Shall Not Be Subject To Exception, Limitation, Or Qualification Based Upon The Nature Of The Conduct Giving Rise To The Claim Except As Provided In This Act; To Define The Terms \"impending Weather Event\" And \"charitable Organization\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2730/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2730.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2091672,"bill_number":"SB2713","title":"Real estate buyer's agent agreements; authorize showing of certain real property to prospective buyers without such agreement.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Consumer Who Is A Seller Or Buyer To Make An Affirmative Election Of A Specific Type Of Brokerage Service That Is Available From A Real Estate Company By Signing A Brokerage Agreement Under The Provisions Of Chapter 35, Title 73, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Require Such Agreement To Contain A Statement Of The Terms And Conditions Of The Brokerage Services That The Company Will Provide And Information On How The Company And Licensees Will Be Compensated For The Brokerage Services To Be Provided; To Provide That A Licensee Shall Not Be Required To Enter Into A Brokerage Agreement With A Customer Who Is A Prospective Buyer In Order For A Licensee To Provide A Tour Of A Property To That Prospective Buyer; To Set Forth When A Written Brokerage Agreement Shall And Shall Not Be Required; To Identify Types Of Real Property To Which The Preceding Provisions Apply And To Exclude Certain Transfers From Such Provisions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2713/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2713.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2091680,"bill_number":"SB2749","title":"Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-8-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Long-term Care Ombudsman Act; To Create New Section 43-8-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set Forth Legislative Purpose; To Create New Section 43-8-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms Used In The Act; To Create New Section 43-8-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The State Long-term Care Ombudsman Program (program) In The Mississippi Department Of Human Services (department) In The Division Of Aging And Adult Services (division); To Create New Section 43-8-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Identify The Purpose Of The Program And The Duties And Authority Of The State Long-term Care Ombudsman (state Ombudsman); To Create New Section 43-8-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The State Ombudsman To Designate Districts To Carry Out The Duties Of The Program Within Local Communities And To Set Forth Duties Of Representatives Of The Program; To Create New Section 43-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Ombudsman And Representatives Of The Program Are Not Mandatory Reporters Except Under Certain Circumstances; To Create New Section 43-8-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Conflicts Of Interest And Require Representatives To Certify Prior To Appointment And Annually That He Or She Does Not Have A Conflict Of Interest; To Create New Section 43-8-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Department, In Consultation With The State Ombudsman, To Adopt Rules Implementing State And Local Complaint Procedures; To Create New Section 43-8-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Representative Of The Program To Identify And Investigate Within A Reasonable Time Certain Complaints Made By Or On Behalf Of A Resident; To Create New Section 43-8-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Representative Of The Program To Conduct Periodic Onsite Facility Visits; To Create New Section 43-8-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Appropriate Remedial Action And The Establishment Of Target Dates For Such Action In Response To Certain Complaints; To Create New Section 43-8-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate Certain Information As Confidential; To Create New Section 43-8-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Office Of The State Long-term Care Ombudsman Program To Establish A Statewide Toll-free Telephone Number And E-mail Address For Receiving Complaints Concerning Matters Adversely Affecting The Health, Safety, Welfare Or Rights Of Residents; To Provide Information Related To The Program To Each Resident Or Representative Of A Resident Upon Admission To A Long-term Care Facility; To Create New Section 43-8-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Immunity; To Create New Section 43-8-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Long-term Care Facilities To Provide Representatives Of The Program With Access To Certain Records; To Create New Section 43-8-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Interference With A Representative Of The Program In The Performance Of Official Duties And To Establish Penalties For Violations; To Create New Section 43-8-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Meet The Costs Of The Program From Appropriated Funds; To Create New Section 43-8-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Program To Maintain A Statewide Uniform Reporting System To Collect And Analyze Data Relating To Complaints And Conditions In Long-term Care Facilities And To Residents For The Purpose Of Identifying And Resolving Complaints And To Annually Publish Information Pertaining To The Number And Types Of Complaints Received; To Create New Section 43-8-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Ombudsman Shall Ensure That Appropriate Training Is Provided To All Representatives Of The Program; To Repeal Sections 43-7-51 Through 43-7-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions Of Law That Constitute The Long-term Care Facilities Ombudsman Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2749/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2749.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2091688,"bill_number":"SB2721","title":"Real Property Owners Protection Act; revise provision of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 89-10-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete A Provision Of The Real Property Owners Protection Act Related To Squatters; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2721/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2721.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2091696,"bill_number":"SB2744","title":"Mental health treatment court; provide clear authorization for, revise eligibility for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 9-27-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"court\" Or \"mental Health Treatment Court\"; To Amend Section 9-27-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Presiding Judge Of Any Circuit, County Or Municipal Court To Establish A Mental Health Treatment Court; To Authorize A Mental Health Treatment Court To Operate Within An Existing Court Or Intervention Court; To Provide That Subject To Appropriation By The Legislature A Mental Health Treatment Court Shall Operate Using A Multidisciplinary Team; To Amend Section 9-27-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Eligibility Requirements Of A Mental Health Treatment Court; To Amend Section 9-27-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Court To Impose Sanction Or Terminate The Participation Of The Offender And Refer The Case To The Court Of Origin To Resume Criminal Proceedings If The Participant Fails To Comply With The Requirements Of A Mental Health Treatment Court; To Bring Forward Sections 9-27-1, 9-27-3, 9-27-9, 9-27-13, 9-27-15, 9-27-17 And 9-27-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Remaining Provision Within Chapter 27 Of Title 9, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2744/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2744.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2091703,"bill_number":"SB2724","title":"Towing companies; revise notice provisions to owners and lienholder, authorize civil penalty.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Notice Requirement Required To Be Given By Towing Companies To An Owner Or Lienholder Of A Towed Vehicle; To Authorize A Civil Penalty Imposed By The Department Of Insurance For Failure To Make A Good Faith Effort To Comply With The Requirements Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2724/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2724.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2091713,"bill_number":"SB2752","title":"Mississippi Patient Protection Act of 2026; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Patient Protection Act Of 2026\"; To Declare Legislative Intent; To Define Certain Terms Used In The Act; To Provide That A Health Insurer Shall Not Discriminate Against Any Provider Who Is Located Within The Geographic Coverage Area Of A Health Benefit Plan And Who Is Willing To Meet The Terms And Conditions For Participation Established By The Health Insurer; To Prohibit A Health Insurer From Imposing A Monetary Advantage Or Penalty That Would Affect A Beneficiary's Choice Among Those Health Care Providers Who Participate In The Health Benefit Plan; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Enforce The State's Any Willing Provider Laws; To Provide Injunctive Relief For Violations Of This Act; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Insurance To Adopt Regulations To Implement The Act; To Amend Section 83-41-409, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2752/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2752.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2091719,"bill_number":"SB2718","title":"Adjudication of noncommercial DUI offenses; provide equal treatment for CDL holders.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-11-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Nonadjudication Or Expunction Of Certain Offenses Under This Section For The Holder Of A Commercial Driver's License Or Commercial Learning Permit Who Was Not Operating A Vehicle That Required The Possession Of Such A License Or Permit At The Time Of The Offense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2718/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2718.xml","sponsor":"Gary Brumfield"},
{"bill_id":2091728,"bill_number":"SB2722","title":"Statewide Insurance Enrollment Assistance Program; establish within the Mississippi Department of Insurance.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Commissioner Of Insurance To Adopt Reasonable Rules And Regulations To Establish A Statewide Insurance Enrollment Assistance Program (sieap) Within The Mississippi Department Of Insurance To Offer Free, Unbiased Assistance With Health Insurance Choices, Applications, Benefits And Comparing Plans To Ensure Access To Necessary Care Through Personalized Guidance; To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Simplify Renewal And Verification Procedures; To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Insurance To Develop A County-by-county Uninsured Data Report To Identify Areas With The Greatest Health Insurance Need; To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Insurance To Develop A Program To Encourage Mississippi Employers To Participate In Existing Insurance Programs Through Incentives; To Amend Section 43-13-116, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2722/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2722.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2091736,"bill_number":"SB2738","title":"Service charge; increase for certain payments refused due to insufficient funds from $40 to $100.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-19-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From $40.00 To $100.00 The Service Charge For The Making, Drawing, Issuing, Uttering, Delivering, Or Initiation Of A Check, Draft, Order, Electronically Converted Check, Or Electronic Commercial Debit Payment Of Which Is Refused By The Drawee Due To Insufficient Funds In Or On Deposit With Such Bank, Corporation, Firm Or Person; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2738/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2738.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2091747,"bill_number":"SB2714","title":"Safe deposit boxes; create escheatment process for and revise certain portions of Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 7-7-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Fiscal Officer Shall Transfer Funds And Report Associated Payee Records For Any Cancelled Warrant To The Abandoned Property Fund Of The Unclaimed Property Division Of The State Treasury; To Delete The Requirement That Such Funds Shall Remain In Such Fund For Five Years; To Amend Section 89-12-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"last-known Address,\" \"lawful Charges\" And \"tangible Personal Property,\" And To Revise Certain Terms; To Amend Section 89-12-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Related To Abandoned Property; To Amend Section 89-12-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Tangible Personal Property Shall Be Presumed Abandoned If Conditions For A Presumption Of Abandonment Exist; To Create New Section 81-5-60, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Safe Deposit Box Escheatment Process; To Create New Section 81-5-60.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Reporting Requirements For Removal Of Safe Deposit Contents Prior To The Effective Date Of This Act; To Amend Section 89-12-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Circumstances In Which A Security Shall Be Presumed Abandoned; To Create New Section 89-12-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set Forth Conditions Under Which Property Held In A Safe Deposit Box May Be Presumed Abandoned And Subject To Reporting And Remittance In Accordance With Section 89-12-28; To Amend Section 89-12-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Treasurer To Offer For Sale Tangible Property Delivered Under Section 89-12-28; To Amend Section 89-12-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Protection From Liability To The State Treasurer And The State For Certain Damages; To Create New Section 89-12-44, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Retention Of Certain Records For Five Years; To Create New Section 89-12-28, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct Delivery Of A Report And Of Certain Property To The State Treasurer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2714/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2714.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2091753,"bill_number":"SB2719","title":"Adult performances; prohibit in a location where minors could view, create cause of action.","description":"An Act To Define The Terms \"adult Performance,\" \"performance Harmful To Minors,\" And \"obscenity\"; To Prohibit The Performance In Or Exhibition Of An Adult Performance On Public Property Or In A Location Where The Adult Performance Could Be Viewed By A Minor; To Prohibit A State Agency Or Political Subdivision From Exhibiting Or Funding, In Whole Or In Part With Public Funds, An Adult Performance; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action As A Remedy For Violation Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2719/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2719.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2091762,"bill_number":"SB2727","title":"Baby safety devices; provide for termination of parental rights and proceedings concerning the child.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-15-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Placement Of A Child In A Baby Safety Device Is A Termination Of Parental Rights And To Remove The Reference To A Person Designated By The Parent; To Amend Section 43-15-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Youth Court In The County Where A Baby Safety Device Is Located To Hold A Shelter Hearing Within 48 Hours Of The Department Of Child Protection Services Assuming The Care, Control And Custody Of The Child; To Amend Section 43-21-551, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include A Child That Has Been Surrendered To A Baby Safety Device To The Language Requiring An Adjudicatory Hearing To Be Held Within 90 Days After The Filing Of The Petition; To Amend Section 43-21-603, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Reasonable Efforts To Maintain A Child Within A Home Shall Not Be Required When A Child Has Been Surrendered To A Baby Safety Device; To Amend Section 43-21-451, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Proceedings When A Child Has Been Surrendered To A Baby Safety Device Shall Be Initiated By The Filing Of A Petition In Youth Court; To Amend Section 93-15-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Parent To Surrender A Child By Placing The Baby In A Baby Safety Device; To Amend Section 43-15-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2727/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2727.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2091770,"bill_number":"SB2732","title":"Credit security freeze; create procedure for freeze of a child's consumer credit report within 10 days of the birth of the child.","description":"An Act To Require Any Consumer Reporting Agency Transacting Business Within This State To Place, Free Of Charge, A Security Freeze On The Consumer Credit Report Of A Child Upon Receiving Such A Request From The Bureau Of Vital Statistics; To Amend Section 41-57-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Board Of Health To Promulgate Rules And Regulations For Parents In This State To Authorize The Bureau Of Vital Statistics To Request A Security Freeze For A Child Within Ten (10) Days Of The Birth Of The Child; To Direct The Provision Of A Form To Be Given To The Parent Or Parents Of A Child Born Within A Health Care Facility Before The Discharge Of The Child; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2732/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2732.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2091778,"bill_number":"SB2720","title":"Require Commissioner of Insurance to maintain a database of insurance producer licensees aged 65 or older.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 83-17-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Maintain A Database Of Insurance Producer Licensees Aged 65 Or Older Who Have Submitted An Affidavit Attesting To Their Qualifications To Be Exempt From Continuing Education Requirements; To Prohibit A Licensee From Being Required To Submit An Affidavit With Subsequent Applications For License Renewal If The Applicant Has Not Had An Interruption To Continuous Experience As A Licensed Insurance Producer; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2720/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2720.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2091786,"bill_number":"SB2736","title":"Compulsory motor vehicle liability security; limit civil recovery for failure to maintain.","description":"An Act To Provide A Limitation Of Damages In Any Cause Or Right Of Action Arising Out Of A Motor Vehicle Accident, For Such Injury Or Damages Occasioned By An Owner Or Operator Of A Motor Vehicle Involved In Such Accident Who Fails To Own Or Maintain A Compulsory Motor Vehicle Liability Security; To Define The Term \"compulsory Motor Vehicle Liability Security\"; To Provide Certain Exceptions To The Limitation On Damages; To Create An Affirmative Defense For The Limitation Of Recovery Provisions For Certain Persons; To Provide That Nothing In This Act Shall Preclude Passenger's Claim To Recover Damages For Injury, Death Or Loss; To Provide For The Rights Of Insurers; To Limit The Effects Of Issuances, Changes Or Adjustments Of Liability Security Or Insurance Policy Subsequent To Motor Vehicle Accidents; To Provide That The Provisions Of This Act Shall Not Apply To Any Vehicle Which Is Legally Parked At The Time Of The Accident; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2736/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2736.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2091794,"bill_number":"SB2709","title":"Virtual currency kiosks and civil forfeiture of property used in the course of crimes; create provisions concerning.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"money Transmission Modernization Act For Virtual Currency Kiosks\"; To Define Terms; To Provide Licensing Requirements For Virtual Currency Kiosk Operators; To Prohibit Virtual Operators From Using Any Sign Using The Words \"automatic Teller Machine\" Or \"atm\"; To Provide Disclosure Requirements; To Require Operators To Disclose All Material Risks Associated With Virtual Currency; To Require Specific Disclosures; To Provide For New Accounts And Initial Transactions; To Require Operators To Disclose To Customers The Terms And Conditions Of A Transaction; To Require Certain Terms And Conditions; To Require Operators To Ensure That Each Customer Acknowledges Receipt Of All Required Disclosures; To Provide For Receipt Requirements; To Limit The Total Amount Of A Fees And Commission Charge To Not More Than 15% Of The Amount Of The Virtual Currency Transaction; To Provide Daily Transaction Limits Per Customer; To Provide For Refunds For New Customers Upon Fraudulent Activity; To Require Customer Identification And Provide For Wallet Restrictions; To Require Operators To Use Blockchain Analytics Software; To Require Operators To Take Reasonable Steps To Detect And Prevent Fraud; To Require Operators To Offer Customer Service; To Provide Additional Protections For Elder Adults; To Require Operators To Designate And Employ A Chief Compliance Officer; To Provide Additional Powers To The Commissioner Under The Money Transmission Modernization Act; To Provide That All Property Used In The Couse Of Certain Crimes Is Subject To Civil Forfeiture; To Authorize The Attorney General Or Any Law Enforcement Agency To Seize Property According To Certain Conditions; To Provide For Issuance Of Warrants; To Provide For Release Of Seized Property Subject To Certain Requirements; To Provide For Return Of Stolen Property Upon Meeting Certain Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2709/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2709.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2091802,"bill_number":"SB2729","title":"Prohibited noises; provide requirement for certain retail establishments within a municipality.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-19 To Provide That The Department Of Public Safety Shall Have Jurisdiction To Enforce State Laws Within The City Of Jackson, Including Any Local Noise Ordinances; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2729/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2729.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2091811,"bill_number":"SB2753","title":"Human resource agencies; require disclosure of statutory authority and specify MTCA notice recipient.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-15-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Any Human Resource Agency Under This Chapter Publicly Disclose The Authority Under Which It Was Created, Including Citation; To Require That Such Disclosure Be Displayed In A Clear And Conspicuous Manner; To Stipulate That Notice Of A Tort Claim Shall Not Be Served Upon An Officer, Employee Or Executive Director Of Such Agency; To Provide For Proper Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2753/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2753.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2091819,"bill_number":"SB2726","title":"Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council; to amend provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-153-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Terms \"settlement Funds\" And \"fund\"; To Provide That The Legislature May Determine Which Of The Applicants From The List Of Recommended Grant Recipients Received From The Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council Shall Receive Settlement Funds And The Amount Each Applicant Shall Receive, If Any, By Separate Line Items In An Appropriation Bill; To Require The Advisory Council, When Developing Priorities To Guide The Selection Of Grant Recipients, To Align With Certain Strategy Pillars For Addressing Opioid Use Disorder And Overdose; To Direct The Advisory Council, By And Through The Office Of The Attorney General, To Solicit And Enter Into A Contract With A Qualified Third Party To Create And Administer An Online Platform For The Submission Of Grant Proposals, Provide Technical Assistance To Grant Applicants In Submitting Such Proposals, Provide An Initial Independent Assessment And Evaluation, Scoring And Categorization Of Proposals Using Standardized Criteria, Grant Administration And Provide Outcome Monitoring, Including The Review Of Quarterly Reports And Other Necessary Data, And The Reporting Of Such Data To The Advisory Council And To The Public On The Attorney General's Website; To Prohibit A Member Of The Advisory Council From, Directly Or Indirectly, Influencing, Seeking To Influence, Voting On, Or Participating In The Recommendation Of Grant Recipients Or The Recommendation To Allocate Funds For The Benefit Of Any Organization With Which The Member Has An Affiliation; To Require A Member Of The Advisory Council To Recuse On Such Matters; To Conform The Quorum Requirement Of The Advisory Council; To Revise The Reporting Requirements Related To Settlement Funds; To Reenact Section 27-103-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Opioid Settlement Fund; To Direct The Transfer Of Certain Funds Into The Opioid Settlement Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2726/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2726.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2091828,"bill_number":"SB2715","title":"Money Transmission Modernization Act; revise various provisions of and create new provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-16-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That All Funds Coming Into The Possession Of The Commissioner Of The Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance As A Result Of The Money Transmission Modernization Act Shall Be Deposited Into The Special Fund In The State Treasury Known As The \"consumer Finance Fund,\" And Shall Be Expended By The Commissioner Solely And Exclusively For The Administration And Enforcement Of The Act; To Amend Section 75-16-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Applications For A License To Contain A List Of The Applicant's Virtual Currency Kiosks In This State At Which It Proposes To Provide Virtual Currency Kiosk Transactions; To Amend Section 75-16-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Renewal Reports To Contain A List Of The Locations In This State Where The Licensee Or An Authorized Delegate Of The Licensee Engages In Virtual Currency Kiosk Transactions; To Amend Section 75-16-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Licensees To Submit Quarterly Reports Containing Certain Information About Locations At Which Money Services Are Provided And Of Virtual Currency Kiosks; To Amend Section 75-16-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensee's Written Contract Seeking To Conduct Business Through An Authorized Delegate Must Be Made Available To The Commissioner Upon Request Before The Licensee Is Authorized To Conduct Such Business; To Amend Section 75-16-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensee Shall Annually Provide Training Materials To Each Authorized Delegate Through Which It Engages In The Business Of Money Transmission On Recognizing Financial Abuse And Exploitation Of An Elder Adult; To Create New Section 75-16-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That A Licensee Provide Its Name And Mailing Address Or Telephone Number To The Purchaser In Connection With Each Money Transmission Or Kiosk Transaction Conducted By The Licensee Directly Or Through An Authorized Delegate; To Create New Sections To Be Codified As A New Chapter Within Title 75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, That May Be Cited As The \"data Security For Money Transmitters Act\"; To Define Terms; To Create Standards For Safeguarding Customer Information; To Set Forth Required Elements For Information Security Programs; To Require That A Licensee Provide Notification Of Certain Events To The Commissioner; To Provide Certain Exceptions; To Set Forth The Commissioner's Authority Related To The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2715/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2715.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2091836,"bill_number":"SB2733","title":"Guaranteed Issue Rights for Medicare Supplement Policies upon termination of coverage; require policies to provide.","description":"An Act To Expand Guaranteed Issue Rights For Mississippians To Apply For Medicare Supplement Policies Upon Loss Or Voluntary Termination Of Creditable Health Insurance Coverage; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2733/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2733.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2091844,"bill_number":"SB2747","title":"Foreign Third-Party Litigation Funders; require disclosure to the Attorney General.","description":"An Act To Require A Foreign Third-party Litigation Funder To Disclose Certain Information To The Attorney General; To Require Such Disclosure In Writing To The Attorney General; To Require The Disclosure No More Than 30 Days After Execution Of The Agreement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2747/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2747.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2091853,"bill_number":"SB2737","title":"Appeal bond for nonmonetary judgment; authorize for estimated monetary injury that would be incurred following a hearing.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 11-51-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize An Appeal Bond For Any Nonmonetary Judgment Following An Evidentiary Hearing In Which The Movant Proves By A Preponderance Of The Evidence The Estimated Monetary Injury That Would Be Incurred During The Pendency Of The Appeal, In The Amount Of The Estimated Monetary Injury, But Not To Exceed 50% Of The Net Worth Of The Appellant, And In No Event To Exceed A Certain Sum; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2737/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2737.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2091862,"bill_number":"SB2723","title":"Retiree Health Insurance Contribution Plan for state-certified law enforcement employees and support personnel; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish A Retiree Health Insurance Contribution Plan For State-certified Law Enforcement Employees And Support Personnel To Be Administered By The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To Make Contributions To Such Plan And To Prescribe The Amount Of Such Contributions Subject To Appropriation; To Amend Section 25-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board To Develop And Implement A Health Insurance Plan For State-certified Law Enforcement Employees, Designated Support Personnel And Eligible Retirees With Enhanced Benefits To Recognize The Cumulative Health Impacts Associated With Long-term Public Safety Service; To Provide For A Disciplinary Adjustment Provision; To Establish A State Public Safety Retiree Health Trust Fund Dedicated To Law Enforcement And Public Safety Support Personnel's Retiree Health Benefits To Be Coordinated With The Federal Medicare Program; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To Make Incremental Employer Contributions To The Enhanced Health Insurance Plan For Law Enforcement Positions During Active Employment; To Amend Section 25-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2723/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2723.xml","sponsor":"Gary Brumfield"},
{"bill_id":2091869,"bill_number":"SB2711","title":"Individual borrower files and individual servicer files; clarify and revise the required contents of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 81-18-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify And Revise The Required Contents Of Individual Borrower Files And Individual Servicer Files; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2711/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2711.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2091878,"bill_number":"SB2712","title":"Small Loan Regulatory Law; authorize licensee to charge fee for nonrecording insurance in lieu of recording cost.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 75-67-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Licensee Under The Small Loan Regulatory Law To Charge A Fee For The Purchase Of Nonfiling Or Nonrecording Insurance In Lieu Of The Actual Cost Of Recording An Instrument Executed As Security For A Loan; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2712/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2712.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2091887,"bill_number":"SB2717","title":"Youth court data; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 9-21-9, 43-21-261, 43-21-351, 43-21-801, 45-33-61 And 93-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Youth Court Data, Causes And Dockets, For Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2717/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2717.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2091896,"bill_number":"SB2746","title":"Older Mississippians Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 43-10-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The \"older Mississippians Act\"; To Create New Section 43-10-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Legislative Purpose; To Create New Section 43-10-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms Relating To This Act; To Create New Section 43-10-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The Division Of Aging And Adult Services (division) Of The Mississippi Department Of Human Services As The State Unit On Aging To Manage Certain Programs Related To The Older Adult Population; To Create New Section 43-10-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set Forth Duties And Responsibilities Of The Division And To Require The Division To Establish Certain Policies And Procedures; To Create New Section 43-10-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Division To Adopt Rules To Implement The Provisions Of This Act; To Repeal Sections 43-9-1 Through 43-9-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions Of Law That Constitute The Mississippi Old Age Security Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2746/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2746.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2091914,"bill_number":"SB2772","title":"Correctional employee due process act; create Independent Review Panel.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-9-131, Mississippi Code Of 1 972, To Create An Independent Review Panel Within The Employee Appeals Board To Hear Grievances Involving The Personnel Actions Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Ensure Fairness, Transparency And Consistency Of Personnel Actions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2772/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2772.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2091916,"bill_number":"SB2770","title":"Mississippi Workplace Safety Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Workplace Safety Act; To Define Relevant Terms; To Prevent Inspectors Authorized Under The Occupational Safety And Health Administration Or Other Applicable Law To Select A Nonemployee Representative Except Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide Requirements For Hiring Acceptable Nonemployee Representatives; To Provide Relief For Aggrieved Employers; To Allow Employers To Assert Violations Of This Act In Judicial Or Administrative Proceedings; To Institute A Fine For A Knowing Violation Of This Act; To Prohibit Use Of Sovereign Immunity As An Affirmative Defense In Any Action Pursuant To This Act; To Note That This Act Is Severable; To Provide For Judicial Decisions Naming This Act Invalid, Unduly Burdensome, Or Unconstitutionally Vague; To Allow The Legislature And The Governor To Intervene As A Matter Of Right In Any Case Where The Constitutionality Of This Act Is Challenged; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2770/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2770.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2091919,"bill_number":"SB2822","title":"Outlaw kratom.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Kratom To Schedule Iii Of The Uniform Controlled Substances Act; An Act To Repeal Section 27-72-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide An Excise Tax On The Sale Of Kratom Products; To Repeal Section 75-103-1 Through 75-103-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Kratom Products; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2822/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2822.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2091924,"bill_number":"SB2865","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for added tax revenue from certain nongaming capital investment projects at casinos.","description":"An Act To Provide An Income Tax Credit For Certain Gaming Licensees Making Expenditures Of At Least $2,000,000.00 On Behalf Of Growth Capital Investment Projects Constructing Or Expanding Nongaming Facilities At Existing Casino Properties, For The Purpose Of Increasing Economic Activity At Such Properties; To Provide That The Credit Shall Be For An Amount Equal To 50% Of The Incremental Gaming Taxes Paid By The Entity; To Define Incremental Gaming Taxes As The Difference Between An Entity's Gaming Taxes Paid Annually For The First 10 Years After The Opening Of The Growth Capital Investment Project And The Annualized Average Of The Entity's Gaming Taxes Paid For The Three-year Period Before The Opening Of Such Project; To Provide That The Amount Of The Credit That May Be Utilized By An Entity In Any Tax Year Shall Be Not Greater Than The Total Income Tax Liability Of The Entity, And The Total Amount Of The Credit Claimed For Any Project May Not Exceed The Cost Of That Project; To Allow An Unused Credit To Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years After The Credit Was Earned; To Provide That An Entity Shall Apply To The Mississippi Gaming Commission, Which Shall Determine The Eligibility Of An Expenditure To Qualify As A Growth Capital Investment Project For Purposes Of The Credit; To Provide That The Gaming Commission Shall Not Issue Certificates Of Eligibility Under This Act After December 31, 2030; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2865/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2865.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2091927,"bill_number":"SB2810","title":"Sexual misconduct by a psychotherapist; criminalize.","description":"An Act To Create The Felony Crime Of Sexual Misconduct By A Psychotherapist; To Prohibit Therapeutic Deception; To Provide Criminal Penalties; To Provide That Consent Is Not A Defense To Such Crimes; To Define Terms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2810/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2810.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2091930,"bill_number":"SB2861","title":"Income tax; increase amount of credit for approved reforestation practices.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of The Income Tax Credit Authorized For Approved Reforestation Practices; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2861/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2861.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2091935,"bill_number":"SB2881","title":"Alcoholic beverages; allow local authorities of wet jurisdictions to permit package retail sales on Sunday.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Any County, Municipality, Tribe Or Other Political Subdivision Of The State That Is Wet Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law To Authorize, By Local Ordinance, Permitted Package Retailers To Engage In Package Retail Sales On Sunday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2881/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2881.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2091938,"bill_number":"SB2846","title":"Tax Increment Financing Act; authorize optional taxpayer agreements to provide additional security for obligations under.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 21-45-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipalities To Enter Into Voluntary Taxpayer Agreements In Connection With Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Projects; To Provide For Optional Lien Security For Such Agreements; To Authorize Conduit Bond Financing Secured By Taxpayer Agreements; To Provide That Such Agreements Do Not Constitute Taxes, Public Debt Or Pledges Of Governmental Credit; To Amend Section 21-45-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"taxpayer Agreement\" And Revise The Definition Of \"redevelopment Project\" For Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2846/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2846.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2091942,"bill_number":"SB2807","title":"Motions for post-conviction collateral relief; revise where filed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Certain Motions For Post-conviction Collateral Relief To Be Filed In The Supreme Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2807/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2807.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2091945,"bill_number":"SB2799","title":"Witness tampering; revise penalty for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-9-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criminal Penalty For The Crime Of Tampering With A Witness To Be A Certain Percentage Of The Fine And Imprisonment Authorized In Law For The Subject Offense; To Define The Term \"subject Offense\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2799/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2799.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2091948,"bill_number":"SB2852","title":"West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program; establish with county governments, DFA and local development districts.","description":"An Act To Establish The West Mississippi Incubator Grant Program In Cooperation With The Mississippi Department Of Finance And Administration's Office Of Surplus Property, Local Development Districts And County Governments In Humphreys, Madison, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington And Yazoo Counties; To Set Forth The Purpose Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2852/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2852.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2091952,"bill_number":"SB2858","title":"Gas severance tax; include carbon dioxide within definition of \"gas.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-25-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Carbon Dioxide Within The Definition Of The Term \"gas\" For Purposes Of The Gas Severance Tax Laws; To Amend Section 27-25-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Section 27-25-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2858/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2858.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2091957,"bill_number":"SB2791","title":"Purple Angels Law; enact to create a persistent-domestic-violence-offender registry within the Department of Public Safety.","description":"An Act To Enact The Purple Angels Law; To Create A Registry Of Persistent Domestic Violence Offenders Within The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Define Terms; To Require The Court Of Conviction To Order Registration Upon Qualifying Convictions; To Require Clerks Of Court To Transmit Conviction Data; To Provide A Registration Fee Assessed Against Each Qualifying Offender; To Provide For The Distribution Of Funds To Support Domestic Violence Prevention And Intervention Services Through The State Department Of Health; To Establish Timeframes For Removal From The Registry; To Direct Codification Of The Act As A Chapter Within Title 45; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2791/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2791.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2091960,"bill_number":"SB2809","title":"MS Ag and Livestock Theft Officers; authorize to retain their personal firearm upon retirement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-9-133, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Agricultural And Livestock Theft Bureau Officers To Retain Their Personal Sidearm Upon Retirement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2809/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2809.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2091964,"bill_number":"SB2763","title":"Supplemental feeding for hunting; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 49-7-33 And 49-7-33.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Supplemental Feeding For Hunting, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2763/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2763.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2091966,"bill_number":"SB2789","title":"DNA Match Notification, Tracking, and Accountability Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Dna Match Notification, Tracking, And Accountability Act; To State The Purpose Of The Act To Ensure That All Reportable Dna Database Matches Generated By Accredited Forensic Laboratories Are Promptly Communicated To The Appropriate Entities And Receive Documented, Timely Follow-up; To Define Terms; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Establish And Maintain A Statewide Automated Dna Match Tracking System; To Provide Requirements For The Tracking System; To Provide A Procedure Upon Confirmation Of A Dna Database Match; To Provide That All Information Stored Or Transmitted Under This Act Shall Be Handled In Accordance With Applicable Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2789/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2789.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2091969,"bill_number":"SB2813","title":"Sexual activity between certain individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities; clarify.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-3-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Crime Of Sexual Activity Between Certain Individuals And Offenders Incarcerated In Correctional Facilities Or On Correctional Supervision; To Delete The Term \"offender\" And Include The Term \"person\"; To Clarify That The Crime Applies To Persons Otherwise In Custody; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2813/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2813.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2091973,"bill_number":"SB2804","title":"Capital human trafficking; create crime of.","description":"An Act To Require A Separate Proceeding On The Issue Of A Penalty For The Crime Of Capital Human Trafficking; To Amend Section 97-3-54.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Offense Of Capital Human Trafficking; To Authorize The Death Penalty; To Provide That If The Death Penalty Is Not Imposed Under This Act, Then Life Imprisonment Without Parole Shall Be Imposed; To Amend Section 97-3-54.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"sexual Exploitation\"; To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2804/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2804.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2091977,"bill_number":"SB2778","title":"Community Service Revolving Fund; extend repealer on authority to collect fees from paroled offenders for deposit into.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Authority Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Collect Monthly Fees From Offenders Who Are On Probation, Parole Or Any Other Field Supervision And To Deposit Those Fees Into The Community Service Revolving Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2778/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2778.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2091982,"bill_number":"SB2773","title":"\"Improving Mental Healthcare in the Re-Entry System Act of 2026\"; enact.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"improving Mental Healthcare In The Re-entry System Act Of 2026\"; To Authorize The Commissioner Of Corrections, With The Assistance Of The Attorney General, To Establish A Grant Program To Implement And Administer Mental Health Screenings To Individuals At Intake Into An Eligible Detention Center And Refer Such Individuals To Mental Healthcare Providers Before Or Immediately After Exit From An Eligible Detention Center, As Applicable, To Provide For The Employment Of Mental Health Liaison Staff At Each Eligible Detention Center; To Provide For Brief Mental Health Surveys For Such Individuals; To Provide For Mental Health Outreach Teams To Make Contact Attempts With Such Individuals; To Provide For Impact Evaluation Requirements; To Provide That Implementation Of The Grant Program Shall Be Through The Mississippi Department Of Corrections In Coordination With The Mississippi Department Of Mental Health; To Provide For Mandatory Psychiatric Evaluation And Voluntary Participation In Treatment Programs; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2773/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2773.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2091985,"bill_number":"SB2821","title":"Capital sexual battery; create crime of.","description":"An Act To Require A Separate Proceeding On The Issue Of A Penalty For The Crime Of Capital Sexual Battery; To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Capital Sexual Battery; To Authorize The Death Penalty; To Provide That If The Death Penalty Is Not Imposed Under This Act, Then Life Imprisonment Without Parole Shall Be Imposed; To Amend Sections 47-7-3, 93-21-25 And 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2821/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2821.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2091988,"bill_number":"SB2834","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance for various purposes.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The State Department Of Health; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Jackson Club; To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Forrest Health; To Prescribe An Additional Fee For The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Provide For The Distribution Of The Additional Fee Collected From The Issuance Of Such License Tags; To Amend Section 27-19-56.549, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Shower Power, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Eagle Home School, Inc., Madison-ridgeland Academy, Corinth School District, Mississippi Sound Estuary Program, Brown Missionary Baptist Church (bmbc) In Southaven, Heritage Christian Academy In Picayune, And Extra Table Feeds; To Amend Section 27-19-56.166, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of D'iberville High School; To Amend Section 27-19-56.306, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Kossuth High School; To Amend Section 27-19-56.482, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reauthorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Mississippi, Inc.; To Amend Section 27-19-56.535, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Authorization Period For The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Wildlife Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of Alternative Distinctive Tags To Supporters Of Wildlife Mississippi; To Provide That Such Alternative Tags Shall Have A Black Background And A White Pinstripe Border, And Shall Have \"mississippi\" Printed At The Top, And \"wildlife Mississippi\" Printed At The Bottom; To Amend Section 27-19-56.524, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle Tags To Persons Who Are Honorably Discharged Veterans Of The United States Space Force; To Amend Section 27-19-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Members Of The United States Armed Forces Discharged For A Reason Other Than Retirement Shall Present A Copy Of Their Dd Form 214 When Applying For The Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tag Authorized Under This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2834/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2834.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2091992,"bill_number":"SB2766","title":"\"Buddy Poppy Day\" in Mississippi; designate Friday before Memorial Day as.","description":"An Act To Provide That The Friday Before Memorial Day Is To Be Designated Annually As \"buddy Poppy Day\" In Mississippi In Honor Of The Official Memorial Flower Of The Veterans Of Foreign Wars (vfw); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2766/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2766.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2091995,"bill_number":"SB2824","title":"Ad valorem tax; extend deadlines for 50% exemption and lower fee-in-lieu minimum for certain projects and qualified businesses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-46.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Initial Construction Deadline For Purposes Of Eligibility Of Certain Energy Projects For Certain Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions Of Up To 50% Of The Total Assessed Value Of The Projects; To Extend The Deadline By Which Counties And Municipalities May Authorize Such Exemptions; To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date By Which A Fee-in-lieu Agreement May Be Entered With Certain Qualified Businesses For Purposes Of The Minimum Fee-in-lieu Amount Of 1/10 Of The Total Of All Ad Valorem Taxes Otherwise Payable As Annually Determined; To Extend The Date Of The Reverter On The Statute; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2824/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2824.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2092000,"bill_number":"SB2823","title":"First Steps Early Intervention Program under Part C of Federal IDEA; State Department of Education meet state compliance under.","description":"An Act To Designate The State Board Of Education As The Lead Agency To Implement The State's Early Intervention (ei) Program Under Section 618 Of The Federal Idea Part C Requiring Data About Infants And Toddlers, Ages Birth Through Two, Who Receive Early Intervention Services; To Authorize And Direct The State Board Of Education To Meet State Compliance Standards With Part C Requirements And Improve Access To Early Intervention Services; To Authorize And Direct The State Board Of Education To Develop Legislative Recommendations Regarding The Operation And Management Of The First Steps Early Intervention Program As Reported By The 2024 Mississippi Idea C Early Intervention Task Force Created By Senate Bill No. 2727, 2024 Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2823/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2823.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2092004,"bill_number":"SB2797","title":"The Mississippi Violent Crime Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Violent Crime Task Force To Examine Violent Crime Clearance Rates And Recommend Policies That Improve Public Safety And Justice Outcomes; To State Legislative Findings And Purpose; To Set Forth The Duties Of The Task Force, Its Membership, Organization And Administration; To Require The Task Force To Report To The Legislature; To Provide That The Task Force Shall Continue In Existence Until Otherwise Provided By Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2797/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2797.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2092007,"bill_number":"SB2814","title":"Nonviolent Firearm Offense Early Intervention Program Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Nonviolent Firearm Offense Early Intervention Program Act; To Define Terms; To Direct A Court To Construe The Term Nonviolent Firearm-related Offense Broadly; To Require The Sentencing Court To Order All Qualifying Offenders To Participate In A Program Unless The Court Determines An Exception Applies; To Provide That Satisfactory Program Attendance May, In The Discretion Of The Sentencing Court, Satisfy The Criminal Sentence Required In Lieu Of Any Other Criminal Penalty Or Fine Authorized By Law; To Create The Nonviolent Firearm Offense Early Intervention Program Within The Department Of Mental Health; To Set Forth Certain Requirements And Procedures For The Program; To Provide That A Parent Or Guardian Of An Offender Participating In The Program May Be Fined For Causing The Absence Of The Offender; To Provide That Funding For Rehabilitation Programs May Be Provided Through Federal Grants, Private Or Philanthropic Grants, Support From Existing Department Of Mental Health Funds And Specific Appropriation By The Legislature; To Provide That If A Certified Rehabilitation Program Is Not Available Within A Certain Distance Of An Offender's Residence, The Court Shall Allow Virtual Or Hybrid Participation; To Provide The Scope Of The Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2814/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2814.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2092010,"bill_number":"SB2792","title":"Expungement; authorize for arrest records in cases where charges were dropped, no disposition entered, or findings of not guilty.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 9-23-23, 9-27-19, 63-11-30, 99-19-71 And 99-15-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Judges Expunge The Record Of Any Case In Which An Arrest Was Made And The Person Arrested Was Released And The Case Was Dismissed Or The Charges Were Dropped; To Require Judges Expunge The Record Of Any Case In Which An Arrest Was Made And There Was No Disposition Of Such Case; To Require Judges Expunge The Record Of Any Case In Which An Arrest Was Made And The Person Was Found Not Guilty At Trial; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2792/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2792.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2092012,"bill_number":"SB2764","title":"Hunting and fishing licenses; bring forward provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 49-7-3, 49-7-5, 49-7-151, 49-7-153 And 49-7-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Hunting And Fishing Licenses, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2764/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2764.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2092015,"bill_number":"SB2762","title":"County garbage collection and liens; bring forward code sections.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 19-5-17, 19-5-21, 19-5-22, 21-19-2 And 27-41-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Concern County Garbage Collection And Liens, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2762/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2762.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2092019,"bill_number":"SB2870","title":"\"Stop Predatory Investing Act of 2026\"; deny tax deductions for large institutional real estate investors.","description":"An Act Entitled The \"stop Predatory Investing Act Of 2026\" To Limit Large-scale Corporate Purchases Of Single-family Homes By Denying Tax Deductions For Interest And Depreciation On Properties Owned By Institutional Real Estate Investors Holding 50 Or More Such Homes With Exceptions For Sales To Homebuyers Or Nonprofits; To Provide Definitions; To Amend Section 27-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Mississippi Income Tax Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2870/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2870.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2092023,"bill_number":"SB2775","title":"Feeding of prisoners; remove provision authorizing county to charge other entities for reimbursement.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-25-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision That Authorizes Counties To Charge Political Subdivisions For Housing, Feeding, And Caring For Prisoners Housed In The County Jail; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2775/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2775.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2092026,"bill_number":"SB2871","title":"Preschool and prekindergarten tax credit; expand for contributions to programs serving three-year-old children.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Qualified Contributions To Preschool Or Prekindergarten Programs Serving Children At Least Three Years Of Age Are Eligible For The Income Tax Credit Applying To Prekindergarten Program Support Contributions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2871/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2871.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2092033,"bill_number":"SB2882","title":"Homestead exemption; revise certain provisions regarding application for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Applicant Shall Be Required To Produce A Copy Of Any Closing Statement Or Disclosure In Order To Qualify For Homestead Exemption; To Provide That The Requirement To File A New Application For Homestead Exemption If Changes Have Occurred In The Status Of The Homestead Property Description, Ownership, Use Or Occupancy Since January 1 Of The Preceding Year, Shall Not Apply To Any Conveyance Of Homestead Property Whereby The Grantor Reserves A Life Estate Interest In The Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2882/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2882.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2092036,"bill_number":"SB2760","title":"Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality; remove the state geologist from certain surface mining provisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-2-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Changes To A Consolidation Plan Adopted By The Commission Must Be Approved By The Commission; To Amend Section 53-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Office Of Geology And Energy Resources Or Its Successor Office From The Definition Of Department; To Amend Section 53-7-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Head Of The Office Of Geology And Energy Resources To Participate In Certain Actions Taken By The Permit Board; To Expand The Powers Of The Executive Director For Certain Actions; To Amend Section 53-9-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Definition For State Geologist; To Amend Section 53-9-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Stipulate That The Amount Of Bond Shall Be Determined By The Permit Board After Consultation With Only The Department; To Amend Section 53-9-32, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Staff Of The Department To Prepare A Brief Upon Receipt Of A Complete Application For A Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Operation; To Amend Section 53-9-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Make An Assessment Of Certain Conditions Prior To Issuing A Permit Or Modification; To Amend Section 53-9-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Grant The Executive Director Or His Or Her Designee Sole Authority To Investigate Violations; To Amend Section 53-9-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Stipulate That The Staff Of The Department Shall Be Responsible For Surface Coal Mining Lands Review; To Amend Section 53-9-83, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Staff Of The Department To Consult With Surface Owners Whose Land Is Proposed To Be Included In Leasing Tracts; To Amend Section 53-9-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Establish And Maintain A State Reclamation Program For Abandoned Mines; To Amend Sections 57-21-9 And 7-5-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2760/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2760.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2092039,"bill_number":"SB2755","title":"ITS; create additional powers and responsibilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Additional Powers And Responsibilities For The Department Of Information Technology Services; To Authorize Its To Establish And Administer Procurement Lists For Certain Purposes; To Provide For Coverage Of Technology And Telecommunications Hardware Not Otherwise Available Through Procurement; To Authorize Award Of Certain Procurements Based On Best Value; To Require Its To Establish And Maintain A Manufacturer-based Procurement Framework For Cybersecurity Hardware, Cybersecurity Software, And Associated Services; To Provide For Establishment Of Cybersecurity Manufacturer-based Procurement Framework; To Provide That Any Cybersecurity Manufacturer Meeting Minimum Standards Shall Be Eligible For Inclusion In The Cybersecurity Manufacturer-based Procurement Framework; To Authorize Eligible Entities To Select Cybersecurity Products Or Services From Any Qualified Manufacturer Under The Framework; To Prescribe Eligible Users; To Stipulate That Procurements Under This Act Shall Remain Subject To Oversight By The Department Of Finance And Administration, The Public Procurement Review Board And The State Auditor; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2755/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2755.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2092044,"bill_number":"SB2796","title":"Mississippi Violent Crime Task Force; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Violent Crime Task Force; To Charge The Task Force With Studying Violent Crime Clearance Rates And Strategies To Improve The Investigation, Prosecution, And Deterrence Of Violent Crime; To Provide For Membership, Organization, Duties, And Reporting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2796/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2796.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2092047,"bill_number":"SB2759","title":"Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund; amend.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-501, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Economic Development And Infrastructure Fund To Allow Monies In The Fund To Be Used To Aid Existing Federal Aviation Administration-certificated Part 139 Commercial Service Airports In The State; To Remove A Provision Concerning Counties In Which Legal Gaming Is Being Conducted Or Is Authorized; To Authorize Certain Air Service Development Methods; To Authorize Action For Purposes Of Economic Development, Workforce Access, Tourism, Business Retention, And Business Recruitment; To Provide That Grants Shall Be Funded Through A Separate Appropriation From The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2759/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2759.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2092051,"bill_number":"SB2864","title":"Car tags; clarify privilege tax not paid on $1 tags for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-19-53 And 27-19-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That The Highway Privilege Tax Is Not Imposed On A Motor Vehicle Receiving A $1.00 License Tag Under The Provision Of Law Authorizing Such A Tag For A Person Rated As Having 100% Permanent Service-connected Disability Or At Least 70% Nonpermanent Service-connected Disability; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2864/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2864.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2092054,"bill_number":"SB2835","title":"Motor vehicle registration; parts dealers and scrap metal processors may use third-party vendors meeting DOR requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers And Scrap Metal Processors To Use Third-party Vendors That Meet The Requirements Of The Department Of Revenue, As An Alternative To Using The Department Of Revenue's Automated Statewide Motor Vehicle Registration System, For The Purpose Of Complying With Their Duty To Verify The Absence Of Any Lien On A Motor Vehicle Before It May Be Purchased Or Received For Scrapping, Dismantling Or Destruction; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2835/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2835.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2092058,"bill_number":"SB2860","title":"Income tax; provide credit for taxpayers claiming federal Earned Income Tax Credit.","description":"An Act To Provide A State Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Claiming The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit; To Provide The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That If The Amount Of Credit Claimed By A Taxpayer Exceeds The Amount Of Income Tax Imposed Upon The Taxpayer For The Taxable Year, Then The Taxpayer Shall Receive A Refund From The Department Of Revenue For The Amount Of Such Excess; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2860/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2860.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2092061,"bill_number":"SB2802","title":"School enrollment; criminalize enrollment without establishing domicile within the school district.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Criminalize The Willful Forging Or Falsifying Of A Residency Document To Enroll A Child Without Establishing Domicile Within The School District; To Provide Penalties; To Require The Department To Expel The Child Whose Enrollment Was The Basis Of The Conviction; To Require The Department, School District Or Any School Employee To Inform The Proper Law Enforcement Authority Of Violations Of This Provision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2802/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2802.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2092065,"bill_number":"SB2818","title":"Rehabilitation Incentive Program Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Rehabilitation Incentive Program Act; To Criminalize The Knowing Sale, Lend, Gift, Distribution, Or Trafficking To A Minor Of A Deadly Weapon; To Provide Criminal Penalties; To Order A Mental Health Assessment For Certain Offenders; To Create The Rehabilitation Incentive Program With The Department Of Corrections; To Provide Eligibility And Procedures For The Program; To Create A Special Fund With The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Rehabilitation Incentive Program Trust Fund; To Provide Eligibility In The Program To Certain Offenders; To Require Certain Person To Complete A Certified Safe Storage Education Program For Firearms; To Provide That This Act Shall Not Be Construed To Criminalize Lawful Adult Supervised Transfers For Hunting, Marksmanship, Recreational Shooting, Or Firearm Safety Instruction; To Amend Section 97-37-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2818/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2818.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2092069,"bill_number":"SB2845","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for contributions to state institutions of higher learning.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit, In An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000.00 Annually Per Taxpayer, For Contributions To One Or More State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Provide That Any Unused Portion Of The Credit May Be Carried Forward For The Five Succeeding Tax Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2845/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2845.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2092077,"bill_number":"SB2841","title":"Tax credits; authorize for business taxpayer contributions to certain charitable organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize A Credit Against Income And Insurance Premium Taxes For Voluntary Cash Contributions By Certain Business Enterprises To Certain Tax-exempt Organizations Operating As Members Of A Statewide Alliance, Offering Programs To Advance Mississippi Youth In Education Achievement, Physical Development And Social/emotional Development While Also Supporting Workforce Development; To Authorize A Credit Against Ad Valorem Taxes On Real Property For Such Contributions By Certain Business Organizations Not Operating As Corporations; To Limit The Amount Of The Credits; To Allow Excess Amounts Of The Credit To Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2841/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2841.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2092080,"bill_number":"SB2886","title":"Nursing homes & assisted living facilities; require rules & regulations regarding operation of during weather-related emergencies.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Board Of Health Shall Promulgate Rules, Regulations And Standards Regarding The Operation Of Nursing Homes And Assisted Living Centers During Any Period Of Time In Which The State Health Officer, Or His Or Her Designee, Determines That A Weather-related Crisis, Disaster Or Emergency Exists; To Require That Such Rules, Regulations And Standards Address, At A Minimum, Weather-related Crisis, Disaster And Emergency Inspections, Life Safety Standards, Minimum Standards Of Care, And Prepositioning Of Resources And Supplies When A Weather-related Crisis, Disaster Or Emergency Is Anticipated Based Upon Available Weather Forecast Data; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2886/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2886.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2092083,"bill_number":"SB2843","title":"Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund; revise definitions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definitions Of \"eligible Expenditures\" And \"site Development Improvements\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2843/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2843.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2092086,"bill_number":"SB2795","title":"Bail; authorize justice court judges to take recognizance or bond on capital offenses.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Justice Court Judges To Take Recognizance Or Bond Of A Person Charged With Capital Offenses; To Delete A Reference To The Municipal Judge; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2795/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2795.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2092089,"bill_number":"SB2771","title":"Fresh Start Act; revise.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 73-77-1, 73-77-3, 73-77-5, 73-77-7 And 73-77-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fresh Start Act; To Provide That The Fresh Start Act Shall Supersede Any Other Provision Of Law To The Contrary; To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Changes; To Amend Sections 19-5-353, 45-4-9, 45-6-11, 73-1-13, 73-3-339, 73-9-61, 73-11-57, 73-14-35, 73-15-29, 73-19-23, 73-21-97, 73-25-29, 73-27-13, 73-29-13, 73-29-31, 73-31-21, 73-34-109, 73-39-77, 73-42-9, 73-42-11, 73-53-8, 73-55-19, 73-65-13, 73-71-33, 73-73-7, 73-75-19, 75-76-131, 83-7-207, 83-39-15, 9-13-109, 21-27-131, 21-27-151, 27-109-5, 37-3-2, 41-29-303, 51-5-3, 67-1-57, 67-3-19, 73-2-7, 73-4-17, 73-6-13, 73-9-23, 73-11-51, 73-13-23, 73-13-77, 73-15-19, 73-15-21, 73-17-9, 73-17-11, 73-19-17, 73-21-85, 73-21-87, 73-21-111, 73-23-47, 73-23-51, 73-24-19, 73-24-21, 73-25-3, 73-26-3, 73-27-5, 73-27-12, 73-27-16, 73-29-19, 73-30-9, 73-31-13, 73-33-1, 73-38-9, 73-39-67, 73-39-71, 73-53-13, 73-54-13, 73-63-27, 73-67-21, 73-71-19, 75-27-305, 75-57-49, 75-60-31, 75-60-33, 75-76-67, 81-18-9, 83-17-75, 83-39-9, 73-69-7, 73-69-11, 75-67-323, 75-67-421, 75-67-509, 75-67-609, 27-115-55, 37-13-89, 37-9-17, 37-29-232, 73-3-41, 73-4-25, 73-6-19, 73-7-27, 73-17-15, 73-23-59, 73-30-21, 73-38-27, 73-53-17, 73-60-31, 73-67-27, 73-75-13, 75-60-19, 75-76-137, 77-8-25, 83-1-191, 83-17-71, 83-17-421, 83-17-519, 83-21-19, 83-49-11, 97-33-315 And 73-66-17 Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 73-15-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2771/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2771.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2092097,"bill_number":"SB2879","title":"Ad valorem taxes on mobile homes; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 27-53-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2879/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2879.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2092101,"bill_number":"SB2819","title":"Illegal dumping; increase penalties for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-15-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalties For Illegally Dumping Solid Waste Material; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2819/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2819.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2092104,"bill_number":"SB2829","title":"Motor vehicles; require proof of liability insurance before license tag or decal may be issued or renewed.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Tag Or Decal Shall Be Issued Or Renewed Unless The Owner Or Operator Of The Motor Vehicle First Presents Proof Of Coverage By A Motor Vehicle Liability Policy; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2829/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2829.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2092107,"bill_number":"SB2854","title":"Income tax; authorize credits for certain child care expenses and for Pre-K providers for care of certain children.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers In An Amount Equal To Child Care Expenses Paid By Taxpayers For Child Care For Their Children To Prekindergarten Providers Who Participate In The Early Learning Collaborative Act Of 2013; To Authorize A Tax Credit For Prekindergarten Providers Who Participate In The Early Learning Collaborative Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2854/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2854.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2092110,"bill_number":"SB2788","title":"Municipally owned energy distribution systems; expand oversight.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Ensure That Municipally Owned Or Operated Public Utilities Are Subject To The Provisions Of That Section; To Amend Section 77-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Stipulate That Municipally Owned Or Operated Public Utilities Shall Undergo Annual Audits Conducted By Third-party Firms; To Require That The Results Of Such Audits Be Reported To The Public Service Commission And The Public Utilities Staff; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2788/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2788.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2092114,"bill_number":"SB2862","title":"Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; bring forward code sections regarding certain projects.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 21-1-59, 27-31-1 And 57-75-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2862/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2862.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2092118,"bill_number":"SB2765","title":"Income verification system; bring forward code sections concerning.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-12-1, 43-12-3, 43-12-5, 43-12-7, 43-12-9, 43-12-11, 43-12-13, 43-12-15, 43-12-17, 43-12-19, 43-12-21, 43-12-23, 43-12-25, 43-12-27, 43-12-29, 43-12-31, 43-12-33, 43-12-35, 43-12-37, 43-12-39, 43-12-41, 43-12-43, 43-12-45, And 43-12-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2765/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2765.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2092123,"bill_number":"SB2828","title":"Money Transmission Modernization Act; require licensee to charge fee for 287(g) and General Fund, refundable via income tax credit.","description":"An Act To Require Licensees Under The Money Transmission Modernization Act To Collect A Fee Of $7.50 For Each Transaction Not In Excess Of $500.00 And 1.5% Of Any Amount In Excess Of $500.00; To Require The Fee To Be Remitted Quarterly To The Department Of Revenue; To Require The Department Of Revenue To Remit Half Of Such Fees To The Law Enforcement 287(g) Program Fund And The Other Half To The State General Fund; To Require Licensees To Post Notice That Fees Paid May Be Reimbursed Through An Income Tax Credit; To Provide For License Suspension And Claims On A Licensee's Surety Bond; To Provide That This Act Shall Not Apply To Transactions In Which The Funds Being Transferred Are Withdrawn From An Account Held In Or By A Federally Insured Financial Institution, Or Funded With A Debit Card Or A Credit Card Issued In The United States; To Provide For The Repeal Of The Above Provisions On July 1, 2029; To Create The Law Enforcement 287(g) Program Fund To Assist The Enforcement Efforts Of State And Local Law Enforcement Officers Partnering With U.s. Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ice) Through The 287(g) Program Under The Immigration And Nationality Act; To Create An Income Tax Credit For Fees Paid Under This Act During Calendar Year 2026 Or Any Calendar Year Thereafter; To Amend Section 75-16-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define \"commissioner\" As The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance, And \"department\" As The Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance, For Purposes Of The Money Transmission Modernization Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2828/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2828.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2092127,"bill_number":"SB2842","title":"Grocery Tax Elimination Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The State Sales Tax Retail Sales Of Groceries, Defined As Food Or Drink For Human Consumption Eligible For Purchase With Food Stamps Issued By The United States Department Of Agriculture Or Other Federal Agency; To Amend Sections 27-65-17, 27-65-75 And 27-67-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2842/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2842.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2092131,"bill_number":"SB2839","title":"Independent auto dealers; require continuing education for annual license renewal.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-17-76, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require At Least Six Hours Of Continuing Education Conducted By The Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association Within 12 Months Prior To Renewal Of A Used Motor Vehicle Dealer's License; To Require That At Least One Hour Of Continuing Education Be Related To Titling And Tags, And At Least Three Hours Be Onsite Training; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2839/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2839.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2092134,"bill_number":"SB2758","title":"MS Housing Infrastructure Support Program; create to provide grants and low-interest loans for certain public infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Housing Infrastructure Support Program\" To Assist Counties, Municipalities And Public Utility Authorities With The Cost Of Housing-related Infrastructure To Support Workforce And Affordable Housing Development Across The State; To Create The \"mississippi Housing Infrastructure Support Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That The Mississippi Home Corporation (corporation) Shall Administer The Program And Disburse Fund Monies In The Form Of Grants And Low-interest Loans Solely For Publicly-owned Or Publicly-regulated Infrastructure Directly Related To Housing Development; To Establish Maximum Grant Amounts Per Project And To Set Maximum Interest Rates And Terms For Low-interest Loans; To Require Eligible Applicants To Demonstrate Nonstate Matching Funds Equal To At Least 25% Of Total Project Costs; To Direct The Corporation To Give Priority To Certain Projects; To Prohibit A Local Governmental Entity That Is Awarded Funds Monies From Enforcing Or Implementing Any Lot And/or Home Size Restrictions For Project Areas; To Require The Corporation To Submit An Annual Report To The Governor, The Lieutenant Governor, The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives, And The Chairs Of The House And Senate Housing Committees That Comprehensively Details Certain Information Related To The Fund; To Require Public Disclosure Of All Funded Projects; To Define Terms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2758/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2758.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2092139,"bill_number":"SB2782","title":"BEAM; amend provisions concerning determination and award for funding.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-19-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Stipulate That A Final Determination And Award May Be Issued After Preliminary Determinations Are Published On Beam's Website; To Add Clarifying Language; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2782/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2782.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2092142,"bill_number":"SB2785","title":"Solar farms; allow local communities to join resources for.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Community Solar Act Of 2026; To Define Terms; To Require The Public Service Commission To Establish A Program That Affords Consumers The Opportunity To Participate In Community Solar Projects; To Establish Guidelines For Such Program; To Prescribe Rights And Privileges Of Community Solar Organizations; To Allow The Commission To Establish Certain Rules And Regulations Concerning Community Solar Facilities; To Require Electric Utilities To Accept Interconnection Applications For Community Solar Facilities; To Require The Commission To Establish An Interconnection Study Group; To Require Each Electric Utility To Submit A Standard Interconnection Agreement For Community Solar Facilities For Commission Review And Approval; To Establish Requirements For Such Interconnection Agreement; To Require Each Electric Utility To File A Data Access Program For Commission Review; To Prescribe Requirements For Such Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2785/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2785.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2092145,"bill_number":"SB2798","title":"Masks; prohibit entering upon public ways with the purpose of concealing the wearer.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Wearing Of Masks In A Public Place; To Define Terms; To Create Exemptions; To Place A Limitation On Enforcement; To Create Penalties; To Provide For Severability; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2798/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2798.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2092149,"bill_number":"SB2848","title":"Towing and sale of motor vehicles; revise records and notification requirements related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Towing Companies To Record Certain Information From Any Person Who Requests The Company's Services; To Amend Section 63-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Notification Required By Towing Companies Before Property Is Sold; To Authorize Third-party Vendors To Assist In Notification When No Claims Have Been Made To Vehicles; To Amend Section 63-23-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2848/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2848.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2092152,"bill_number":"SB2787","title":"School districts; require to test liquefied petroleum gas piping systems in their facilities.","description":"An Act To Require School Districts To Test Liquefied Petroleum Gas Piping Systems In Their Facilities; To Prescribe Applicability; To Define Terms; To Create A Duty To Conduct An Annual Pressure Test; To Provide For Conducting The Test; To Require The Test To Be Performed In Accordance With The National Fire Protection Association 54 And Such Rules And Regulations As May Be Issued By The State Liquefied Compressed Gas Board; To Describe The Requirements Of The Test; To Require Notice Of The Test To The School's Liquefied Petroleum Gas Distributor; To Require The Distributor To Maintain A Copy Of Such Notice Until The First Anniversary Of Receipt Of The Notice; To Provide For Discontinuance Of Service By A Distributor; To Stipulate That A Distributor Is Not Liable For Any Damages That Result From A Failure To Discontinue Service For A Facility Other Than A School District Facility; To Require That Results Of Annual Pressure Tests Be Reported To The Department Of Education Within Thirty Days Of Testing; To Require Reports Of Leakage; To Authorize The State Liquefied Compressed Gas Board, Subject To The Approval Of The Commissioner Of Insurance, To Promulgate Such Rules And Regulations As It Deems Necessary Or Appropriate For Implementation; To Stipulate That This Act Shall Be Codified In Chapter 57, Title 75, In A New Article 3 Entitled \"testing Of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Piping Systems In School Facilities\"; To Amend Section 77-11-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Relating To Natural Gas Testing; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2787/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2787.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2092155,"bill_number":"SB2851","title":"Income tax credit; revise definition of \"eligible charitable organization.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.48, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"eligible Charitable Organization,\" For Purposes Of An Individual And Business Income Tax Credit, To Include A 501(c)(3) Organization That Raises Funds For Qualified Tuition Programs Under Section 529 Of The Internal Revenue Code For The Children Of Employees Of A Mississippi County Sheriff's Department Or Municipal Police Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2851/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2851.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2092165,"bill_number":"SB2826","title":"Homestead exemption; increase.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Maximum Homestead Exemption From $7,500.00 To $20,000.00 Of The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property; To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2826/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2826.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2092168,"bill_number":"SB2872","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of feminine hygiene products, baby formula, baby wipes, children's and adult diapers, and diaper cream.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Formula, Baby Wipes, Children's And Adult Diapers, And Diaper Cream; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2872/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2872.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2092171,"bill_number":"SB2777","title":"Probation or post-release supervision of an inmate; clarify revocation.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-37.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Probation, Post-release Supervision, Or Suspension Of Sentence May Be Revoked Prior To Its Commencement If A New Felony Crime Is Committed Prior To Its Commencement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2777/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2777.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2092175,"bill_number":"SB2830","title":"Public accountancy; revise certain laws regulating the practice of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 73-33-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Education Requirements To Be Admitted To The Certified Public Accountant (cpa) Examination; To Require Passage Of All Sections Of The Uniform Cpa Examination And Certain Experience To Apply For Initial Issuance Of A Cpa License; To Amend Section 73-33-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Revised Education, Examination Passage And Experience Requirements For Practice Privileges For Certain Out-of-state Individuals Holding Cpa Licenses; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2830/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2830.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2092178,"bill_number":"SB2812","title":"Crime of distribution of obscene materials; delete exemption for public and private school libraries.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 97-29-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Exemption For Any Public Or Private School Library In This State From The Crime Of Distributing Obscene Materials; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2812/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2812.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2092180,"bill_number":"SB2808","title":"MDAC; authorize to issue subpoenas and apply to circuit courts for administrative inspections and search warrants.","description":"An Act To Create Section 69-1-401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce To Issue Administrative Subpoenas For Proceedings Before The Department; To Permit The Commissioner And Any Designated Agent To Administer Oaths And Affirmations, Examine Witnesses And Receive Evidence; To Create Section 69-25-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Bureau Of Plant Industry Within The Regulatory Office Of The Mississippi Department Of Agriculture And Commerce To Apply To Circuit Courts For Administrative Inspection And Search Warrants For Premises Of Entities Or Individuals That Are Licensed Or Regulated By The Bureau, Which Has Denied Access To The Department; To Prescribe The Circumstances By Which The Bureau May Facilitate The Issuance And Execution Of Administrative Inspection And Search Warrants; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2808/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2808.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2092185,"bill_number":"SB2816","title":"Criminal penalties; authorize enhancement for crime against employees of the Department of Child Protection Services.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 99-19-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include An Employee Of The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services Within The Class Of Persons For Which The Penalty For Any Felony Or Misdemeanor Shall Be Subject To Enhancement; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2816/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2816.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2092189,"bill_number":"SB2847","title":"Final amounts owed to state or political subdivisions; require to be rounded to nearest 5¢.","description":"An Act To Require That Any Amount Charged To A Member Of The Public By Any Governing Body Of The State Of Mississippi Or Any Of Its Political Subdivisions That Is Permitted To Be Satisfied By Cash Payment Shall Be Finally Calculated By Rounding The Amount Owed To The Nearest 5¢; To Specify That This Act Shall Not Be Construed As Prohibiting The Use Of Monetary Units Smaller Than 5¢ In Intermediate Calculations Of The Amount Owed Before Rounding; To Specify That Private Merchants Are Not Required To Round Sales, Use, Excise Or Other Transaction Taxes, Or Their Total Sales Price Including Such Taxes, To The Nearest 5¢ In Their Sales Transactions, But If They Elect To Remit Such Taxes To The Department Of Revenue In Cash, The Amount Owed To The Department Shall Be Finally Calculated By Rounding To The Nearest 5¢; To Amend Sections 25-3-21, 25-7-65, 27-15-153, 27-17-423, 27-19-81, 27-25-1, 27-31-79, 49-19-115, 65-1-46, 65-33-47, 69-7-263 And 69-10-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2847/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2847.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2092193,"bill_number":"SB2857","title":"Motor vehicles; require proof of liability insurance before license tag or decal may be issued or renewed.","description":"An Act To Create A New Code Section To Be Codified As Section 63-15-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Proof Of Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Or Other Form Of Financial Responsibility Before Receiving A Motor Vehicle License Tag; To Amend Section 27-19-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2857/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2857.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2092199,"bill_number":"SB2867","title":"Income tax credit; revise for employers providing dependent child care or child care stipends.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-73-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify The Conditions Under Which Certain Employers Providing Child Care Stipends May Be Eligible For An Income Tax Credit Under The Section; To Provide That The Credit Allowed May Not Exceed $3,000.00 Per Year For Each Child Of A Participating Employee; To Revise Certification Requirements Employers Must Meet; To Provide An Annual Aggregate Cap Of $1,000,000.00 On Credits That May Be Allocated Under This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2867/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2867.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2092202,"bill_number":"SB2790","title":"Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act To Prohibit The Purchase Of A Firearm By A Minor; To Define Terms; To Provide That It Is Unlawful For A Minor To Purchase A Firearm, Handgun, Ammunition Or Armor Piercing Ammunition; To Provide That It Is Unlawful To Sell A Minor A Firearm, Handgun, Ammunition Or Armor Piercing Ammunition; To Provide That The Sale Of A Firearm, Handgun, Ammunition Or Armor Piercing Ammunition Shall Comply With All Standards As Provided By Federal And State Law; To Provide Criminal Penalties For A Violation Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2790/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2790.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2092206,"bill_number":"SB2838","title":"Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of \"qualified resort area.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"qualified Resort Area\" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2838/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2838.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2092210,"bill_number":"SB2805","title":"MDCPS state central registry; revise provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 43-21-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Copy Of A Judgment To Be Sent To The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services Upon Criminal Conviction Or Adjudication Of A Child; To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Language Concerning The Continuing Physical Or Sexual Abuse Or Felonious Neglect Of A Child; To Authorize The Court To Place A Parent Or Guardian On The Department Of Child Protection Services' State Central Registry For Any Conviction Of A Crime Set Forth In This Section In Which The Parent Or Guardian Qualifies As A \"substantiated Perpetrator,\" As Defined In Section 43-21-257(3); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2805/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2805.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2092213,"bill_number":"SB2878","title":"Ad valorem taxes; authorize heavy equipment rental businesses to collect recovery fee from renters for payment of.","description":"An Act To Allow A Qualified Heavy Equipment Rental Business To Charge To A Renter A Recovery Fee In An Amount Not To Exceed 2% Of The Rental Charge For Each Item Of Heavy Equipment Rented In This State; To Provide That Such A Fee Shall Be Used To Pay Or As A Reimbursement For The Payment Of Any Ad Valorem Taxes Levied Or Assessed On The Qualified Rental Business's Heavy Equipment In The State; To Provide That Any Recovery Fees Collected That Exceed The Ad Valorem Taxes Levied Upon A Qualified Heavy Equipment Rental Business In Any Year May Be Held And Applied To Taxes Levied Or Assessed In Any Subsequent Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2878/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2878.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2092216,"bill_number":"SB2866","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for contributions to certain charitable organizations.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Voluntary Cash Contributions By Taxpayers To Qualifying Charitable Organizations; To Limit The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Provide That Unused Portions Of A Tax Credit May Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years From The Close Of The Tax Year In Which The Credit Was Earned; To Provide The Criteria That A Qualifying Charitable Organization Must Meet In Order For A Contribution To The Organization To Qualify For A Tax Credit Authorized By This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2866/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2866.xml","sponsor":"Lane Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2092219,"bill_number":"SB2875","title":"Federal Funding Transparency Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-103-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Enact The Federal Funding Transparency Act; To Revise The Information Required To Be Contained In The Report Provided By A State Agency, Department Or Institution With Its Annual Budget Request Submission; To Impose A Civil Penalty Of $100.00 Per Violation, Per Day, Plus All Reasonable Attorney's Fees And Costs In Circuit Court, On Any Agency Head Or Director, Or Individual Holding A Substantially Similar Position, Who Neglects To Annually Provide The Report Required; To Provide That The Individual Shall Be Personally Liable For These Amounts, And Sovereign Immunity Shall Not Be An Affirmative Defense; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2875/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2875.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2092223,"bill_number":"SB2855","title":"Industrial project; define and allow to enter 30-year agreement with municipality that municipality shall not annex.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-1-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define An Industrial Zone As A Project Whose Operator May Enter Into An Agreement With A Municipality, For A Period Not To Exceed 30 Years, Providing That The Municipality Shall Not Annex The Project Site Without Written Consent From The Operator Of The Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2855/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2855.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2092227,"bill_number":"SB2836","title":"Taxes; allow disabled veterans to recapture payments between disability effective date and receipt of VA's decision letter.","description":"An Act To Provide That A Taxpayer Who Has Received A Disability Determination From The United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Shall Be Allowed A Rebate For Any Paid Ad Valorem Taxes That Were Assessed On Or After The Effective Date Of The Disability And Before The Taxpayer's Receipt Of The Decision Letter, But Which Would Not Have Been Assessed Had The Disability Determination Been Available At The Time Of Assessment; To Specify The Submissions That Must Be Made To The Department Of Revenue Within 60 Days Of The Issuance Of The Decision Letter; To Provide That Rebate Payments Shall Be Made By The Department Of Revenue From Current Tax Collections; To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Administer The Rebate; To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude Rebate Payments Under This Act From The Definition Of Gross Income For Purposes Of The State Income Tax; To Amend Section 27-7-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A Taxpayer Who Has Received A Disability Determination From The United States Department Of Veterans Affairs To Apply To The Commissioner Of Revenue For Revision Of Any State Income Tax Return Filed On Or After The Effective Date Of The Disability And Before Receipt Of The Decision Letter, Insofar As The Mississippi Income Tax Liability Is Affected By The Disability Determination; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2836/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2836.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2092232,"bill_number":"SB2761","title":"Mississippi Lead-Based Paint Activity Accreditation and Certification Act; amend to conform with EPA.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-17-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform Definitions To Those Provided By The Environmental Protection Agency; To Amend Section 49-17-509, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Training To Include A Hands-on Portion; To Stipulate That Training Certificates Shall Be Valid For No More Than Three Years From The Date Of Training; To Amend Section 49-17-511, 49-17-513, 49-17-515, 49-17-516, 49-17-517, 49-17-518 And 49-17-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To Certification Requirements Established By The Environmental Protection Agency; To Amend Section 49-17-521, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Corrections; To Amend Section 49-17-525, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commission To Prescribe The Form For Project Notification And The Amount Of The Fee; To Amend Section 49-17-527, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Personnel To Be Certified Solely Through The Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2761/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2761.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2092235,"bill_number":"SB2769","title":"Market-Ready Homes Revolving Loan Program; create to assist homeowners with necessary home repairs and upgrades to increase listing price.","description":"An Act To Create The \"market-ready Homes Revolving Loan Program\" To Assist Homeowners With Making Necessary Repairs And Upgrades To Existing Homes To Establish An Enhanced Post-repair Listing Price With Lending Options For The Homeowner; To Create The \"market-ready Homes Revolving Loan Fund\" In The State Treasury; To Provide That The Program And Fund Shall Be Administered By The Mississippi Home Corporation; To Provide Eligibility And Conditions For Making Loans From The Fund; To Amend Section 43-33-717, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2769/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2769.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2092238,"bill_number":"SB2793","title":"Financial institution accounts fraud; create offense of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 97-45-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Offense Of Financial Institution Accounts Fraud; To Provide Criminal Penalties On A Scale Corresponding To The Total Value Of The Money, Property, Services, Or Other Thing Of Value Obtained Or Sought To Be Obtained; To Provide For The Venue Of The Crime; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2793/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2793.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2092241,"bill_number":"SB2853","title":"Ad valorem tax; provide for attachment of manufactured or mobile home property when access is blocked.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-53-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Blocking Access To A Manufactured Home Or Mobile Home So That Notice Of Sale May Not Be Served, Or Occupancy Status May Not Be Determined, Shall Be Prima Facie Evidence Of An Intent On The Part Of The Manufactured Or Mobile Homeowner To Avoid Payment Of Taxes, And The County Tax Collector Shall Attach The Property Immediately; To Bring Forward Section 27-53-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2853/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2853.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2092247,"bill_number":"SB2873","title":"Cigarettes and ENDS products; provide administrative forfeiture procedures for.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 75-101-7.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Administrative Forfeiture Procedures For Cigarettes; To Create New Section 75-102-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Administrative Forfeiture Procedures For Ends Products; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2873/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2873.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2092250,"bill_number":"SB2757","title":"Protecting Disabled Citizen Choice in Residential Access Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Protecting Disabled Citizen Choice In Residential Access Act; To State Legislative Purpose And Intent; To Define Terms; To Provide For Citizen Choice In Accessing The Benefits Of Single-family Residential Surroundings; To Amend Section 17-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2757/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2757.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2092254,"bill_number":"SB2880","title":"Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund; revise provisions related to increasing commercial air service.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-1-501, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Purposes For Which Grant Monies From The Economic Development And Infrastructure Fund May Be Used In Relation To Increasing Commercial Air Service; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2880/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2880.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2092258,"bill_number":"SB2869","title":"Income tax; rescind reduction of.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rescind The Reduction Of The State Income Tax; To Repeal Section 27-7-5.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Reduction Of The Tax On All Taxable Income In Excess Of $10,000.00, Under Certain Conditions, Beginning In 2031; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2869/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2869.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2092261,"bill_number":"SB2868","title":"Income tax; allow credit to employer providing individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) to employees.","description":"An Act To Provide An Income Tax Credit For Certain Small Employers Offering Their Employees An Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ichra) In Lieu Of A Traditional Employer-provided Health Insurance Plan; To Provide The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide A Reporting Requirement To The Department Of Revenue; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-28","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2868/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2868.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2092264,"bill_number":"SB2825","title":"MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; revise certification requirements and extend repealer on act and related incentives.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-117-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act; To Amend Section 57-117-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Certification Of An Area As A Health Care Industry Zone By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Bring Forward Sections 57-117-1, 57-117-3, 57-117-7 And 57-117-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Constitute The Remainder Of The Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Provision Of Law That Exempts From Sales Taxation Sales Of Materials Used In The Construction Of, Or Addition Or Improvements To, A Health Care Industry Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2825/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2825.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2092267,"bill_number":"SB2776","title":"Inmate request for parole; limit how often request may be made by inmate.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If An Offender Whose Petition For Parole Eligibility Has Been Denied By The Circuit Court, Then Such Offender Must Wait Two Years Before Filing A Successive Petition; To Delete The Repealer On This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2776/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2776.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2092272,"bill_number":"SB2883","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize for Wildlife Mississippi.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.535, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Authorization Period For The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Wildlife Mississippi; To Authorize The Issuance Of Alternative Distinctive Tags To Supporters Of Wildlife Mississippi; To Provide That Such Alternative Tags Shall Have A Black Background And A White Pinstripe Border, And Shall Have \"mississippi\" Printed At The Top, And \"wildlife Mississippi\" Printed At The Bottom; To Amend Section 27-19-44, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Before Either Tag May Be Issued, Wildlife Mississippi Must Submit Proof Satisfactory To The Department Of Revenue That At Least 100 Of Such Tags Will Be Purchased And Must Deposit With The Department An Amount Necessary To Purchase 100 Of Such Tags; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2883/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2883.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2092277,"bill_number":"SB2801","title":"Hand-held mobile telephones; increase civil penalties for texting while driving.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-33-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Civil Penalties For Writing, Sending, Or Reading A Text Message And Reading Or Posting To A Social Networking Site Using A Hand-held Mobile Telephone While Driving A Motor Vehicle; To Provide That No Law Enforcement Officer May Conduct A Traffic Stop Based Solely On A Violation Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2801/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2801.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2092281,"bill_number":"SB2803","title":"Nonviolent misdemeanors; require citations in lieu of arrest with limited exceptions.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Law Enforcement Officer From Arresting A Person When The Officer Has Probable Cause To Believe That A Person Has Committed A Misdemeanor Offense; To Require The Issuance Of A Citation In Lieu Of Arrest; To Provide For An Arrest For Violent Misdemeanors And In Certain Limited Situations; To Amend Sections 99-3-3 And 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2803/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2803.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2092283,"bill_number":"SB2817","title":"Department of Public Safety; consolidate offices and revise provisions related to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Consolidate Certain Offices Within The Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Section 19-5-371, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On Section 19-5-357, Which Is The Provision Of Law That Authorizes A Fee On Each Subscriber Service Line Within The State Of Mississippi To Fund Training By The Board Of Emergency Telecommunications Standards And Training; To Amend Section 41-61-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee Paid To The State Medical Examiner Per Completed Autopsy; To Amend Section 63-21-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Fee The Department Of Public Safety Charges For The Completion Of A Safety Inspection For The Purpose Of Requesting A Branded Title On A Vehicle With A Salvage Certificate Of Title; To Bring Forward Sections 45-3-21, 45-3-19, And 45-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2817/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2817.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2092290,"bill_number":"SB2779","title":"MDOC to conduct pilot project on advanced data analytics; authorize.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Conduct A Time-limited Pilot Project Utilizing Advanced Data Analytics And Decision-support Technology To Improve Institutional Safety, Health Outcomes, Staffing Efficiency, And Compliance Risk Management; To Prescribe The Scope Of Work For The Pilot Project; To Provide For Reporting And Evaluation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2779/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2779.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2092293,"bill_number":"SB2876","title":"Sales tax; distribute revenue from a municipal historical hamlet to the applicable county, to be spent solely in the hamlet.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 17-27-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Distribution Of State Sales Tax Revenue Generated Within The Boundaries Of A Municipal Historical Hamlet To The County In Which Such Hamlet Is Located; To Provide That The Board Of Supervisors Of Such County Shall Appropriate Such Revenue Solely Within The Boundaries Of Such Hamlet; To Provide That The Tax Assessor Of The County In Which A Hamlet Is Located Shall List All Businesses Within Such Hamlet Subject To The State Sales Tax And Shall Provide Such List To The Department Of Revenue Annually For Proper Distribution Of Sales Tax Revenue Generated Within Such Hamlet; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2876/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2876.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2092297,"bill_number":"SB2767","title":"Mailbox rule; bring forward code sections related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 13-1-245, 23-15-47, 23-15-79, 23-15-299, 23-15-631, 23-15-645, 25-1-107, 41-9-105, 53-3-7, 65-43-83, 69-35-11, 73-11-53, 83-9-5 And 97-19-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Related To The Mailbox Rule, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 65-43-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Technical, Nonsubstantive Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2767/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2767.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2092302,"bill_number":"SB2794","title":"Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund; delete prohibition for intentional harm.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-2-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"cause Of Death\"; To Delete Language That Prohibited The Payment From The Law Enforcement Officers And Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund Where The Death Was The Result Of Suicide Or Intentionally Self-inflicted Bodily Injury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2794/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2794.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2092305,"bill_number":"SB2837","title":"Property Tax Elimination and Replacement Study Committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Property Tax Elimination And Replacement Study Committee To Examine, Evaluate And Develop Recommendations Regarding The Means For And Effects Of Eliminating Ad Valorem Taxes On Real Property, And The Most Effective Ways Of Replacing The Revenue That Would Be Lost As A Result Of Such Elimination; To Provide For The Composition, Organization And Responsibilities Of The Committee; To Provide That The Committee Shall Report Its Findings And Recommendations To The Legislature No Later Than December 1, 2026; To Direct The Department Of Revenue To Provide Necessary Staff And Administrative Support To The Committee; To Allow For Additional Support From The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review (peer), Upon Request And Subject To Available Resources; To Provide For Compensation According To Law For Legislative Members And Travel Expense Reimbursement For Non-legislative Members; To Provide For The Dissolution Of The Committee On January 1, 2027, Or Upon The Submission Of Its Final Report, Whichever Is Earlier; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2837/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2837.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2092308,"bill_number":"SB2756","title":"Protecting Disabled Citizen Choice in Residential Access Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Protecting Disabled Citizen Choice In Residential Access Act; To State Legislative Purpose And Intent; To Define Certain Terms Relating To This Act; To Provide For Citizen Choice In Accessing The Benefits Of Single-family Residential Surroundings; To Amend Section 17-1-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2756/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2756.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2092311,"bill_number":"SB2800","title":"Mississippi Immigration Enforcement Act of 2026; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Immigration Enforcement Act Of 2026; To Impose A Fee On Certain Licensees Pursuant To The Mississippi Money Transmitters Act To Be Directed To The Department Of Revenue; The Department Of Revenue Shall Direct All Revenues Derived From This Fee Into The Illegal Immigration Enforcement Fund; To Create The Illegal Immigration Enforcement Fund As A Special Fund Within The State Treasury; To Set Forth The Purposes Of The Fund; To Create The Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit Within The Department Of Public Safety; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit Is To Enforce Immigration Laws As Authorized Pursuant To Federal Laws, Including Under Section 287(g) Of The Federal Immigration And Nationality Act, 8 Usc § 1357, And Pursuant To The Laws Of This State; To Provide For A Specific Appropriation To The Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit; To Require Each Law Enforcement Agency Operating A County Detention Facility Must Enter Into A Written Agreement With The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement To Participate In The Immigration Program Established Under Section 287(g) Of The Immigration And Nationality Act, 8 Usc § 1357 By A Certain Date; To Authorize The Governor To Remove From Office Any Sheriff Or Other Local Official Responsible For Operating A County Detention Facility For Neglect Or Failure To Perform The Duties Of The Office As Required By This Act; To Provide That A Governmental Entity May Not Execute, Amend, Or Renew A Contract With A Common Carrier Or Contracted Carrier If The Carrier Is Willfully Providing Any Service In Furtherance Of Transporting A Person Into The State Of Mississippi Knowing That The Person Is An Unauthorized Alien, Except To Facilitate The Detention, Removal Or Departure Of The Person From This State Or The United States; To Allow A Tax Credit Equal To The Amount Of All Money Transmission Fees Assessed Pursuant To Section 2 Of This Act And Paid By The Taxpayer During The Tax Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2800/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2800.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2092313,"bill_number":"SB2863","title":"Bayou Casotte Industrial Zone Establishment Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"bayou Casotte Industrial Zone Establishment Act\"; To Provide For Certain Legislative Findings; To Provide That A Municipality May Not Annex Any Portion Of The Area Comprising The Bayou Casotte Industrial Zone; To Amend Section 21-1-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 21-1-27, 21-1-29, 21-1-31, 21-1-33, 21-1-35, 21-1-37, 21-1-39 And 21-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of Law Relating To The Extension Or Contraction Of Municipal Corporate Boundaries, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Exempts Various Types Of Property From Ad Valorem Taxation, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-23","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2863/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2863.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2092316,"bill_number":"SB2833","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize for supporters of the Mississippi Sound Estuary Program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.549, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of The Mississippi Sound Estuary Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2833/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2833.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2092323,"bill_number":"SB2774","title":"Terms for certain conditional release; authorize MDOC to review for certain elderly inmates sentenced to life imprisonment.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 47-5-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Department Of Corrections May Set The Terms Of Conditional Release For An Inmate Who Has Received A Life Sentence For Capital Murer And Who Has Reached Age 65 Or Older And Has Served A Minimum Of 15 Years Of His Or Her Sentence; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2774/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2774.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2092326,"bill_number":"SB2840","title":"Inventory tax; require Department of Revenue to provide report containing certain 2025 information regarding.","description":"An Act To Require The Department Of Revenue To Collect Data From Each County Showing Total Revenue From The Inventory Tax For The 2025 Tax Year; To Require The Department To Provide To The Chairmen Of The Senate Finance Committee And The House Ways And Means Committee, No Later Than December 1, 2026, A Report Containing Information From The 2025 Tax Year Regarding Total Revenue From The Inventory Tax, Total Amount Of Credits Claimed For Inventory Tax Payments, Categorized By Entity Type, And Total Amount Of Credits Allocated For Inventory Tax Payments, Categorized By Entity Type; To Bring Forward Section 27-7-22.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2840/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2840.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2092331,"bill_number":"SB2884","title":"Property Tax Elimination and Replacement Study Committee; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Property Tax Elimination And Replacement Study Committee To Examine, Evaluate And Develop Recommendations Regarding The Means For And Effects Of Eliminating Ad Valorem Taxes On Real Property, And The Most Effective Ways Of Replacing The Revenue That Would Be Lost As A Result Of Such Elimination; To Provide For The Composition, Organization And Responsibilities Of The Committee; To Provide That The Committee Shall Report Its Findings And Recommendations To The Legislature No Later Than December 1, 2026; To Direct The Department Of Revenue To Provide Necessary Staff And Administrative Support To The Committee; To Allow For Additional Support From The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review (peer), Upon Request And Subject To Available Resources; To Provide For Compensation According To Law For Legislative Members And Travel Expense Reimbursement For Non-legislative Members; To Provide For The Dissolution Of The Committee On January 1, 2027, Or Upon The Submission Of Its Final Report, Whichever Is Earlier; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2884/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2884.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2092334,"bill_number":"SB2885","title":"Mississippi Work and Save Program; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Work And Save Program, Which Is A Retirement Savings Program Sponsored By The State For Certain Employers Who Do Not Already Offer A Retirement Plan That Will Allow Those Employers To Offer Eligible Employees The Voluntary Choice To Contribute To An Individual Retirement Account (ira) Through A Payroll Deduction; To Provide The Powers, Authority And Duties Of The State Treasurer; To Prescribe The Requirements For The Program; To Provide That The Ira To Which Contributions Are Made Will Be A Roth Ira And The Standard Package Will Be A Roth Ira With A Target Date Fund Investment And A Specified Contribution Percentage; To Provide Certain Protection From Liability For Employers In The Program And For The State; To Provide For The Confidentiality Of Participant And Account Information; To Create The Mississippi Work And Save Administrative Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Expended Upon Appropriation Of The Legislature, For The Purposes Authorized In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2885/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2885.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2092337,"bill_number":"SB2806","title":"Load carrying vehicles; increase penalties for violations of certain requirements.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-7-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Penalties For Failure To Cover Or Provide Sideboards For A Truck, Trailer Or Other Carrier; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2806/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2806.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2092340,"bill_number":"SB2783","title":"BEAM; amend definitions for \"applicant\" and \"eligible project\" and add \"retail end user.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-19-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Definitions For \"applicant\" And \"eligible Project,\" To Distinguish Between Projects Funding Services To Retail End Users And Projects Other Than Those Funding Services To Retail End Users; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2783/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2783.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2092345,"bill_number":"SB2849","title":"Strengthening Mississippi Academic Research Through (SMART) Business Act; extend repealer on.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 37-148-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repealer On The Strengthening Mississippi Academic Research Through (smart) Business Act; To Bring Forward Sections 37-148-1, 37-148-3, 37-148-5, 37-148-7 And 37-148-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Constitute The Smart Business Act, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2849/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2849.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2092349,"bill_number":"SB2781","title":"Mississippi Video Service Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 77-21-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Video Service Act; To Create New Section 77-21-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms; To Create New Section 77-21-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Franchising Authority And Application For Certificate Of Franchise Authority; To Provide For Modification Of Service Areas; To Prescribe Term Length Of A Certificate Of Franchise Authority; To Provide For Termination Of A Certificate Of Franchise Authority; To Create New Section 77-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Fees For A Certificate Of Franchise Authority; To Create New Section 77-21-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Holders Of Certificates Of Franchise Authority To Use Public Rights-of-way; To Prescribe A Video Service Provider Fee; To Provide For Payment Of Such Fee; To Stipulate That The Video Service Provider Fee Is A Percentage Of Gross Revenue Determined By A Political Subdivision; To Provide For Establishing, Increasing Or Lowering A Video Service Provider Fee; To Authorize A Political Subdivision To Conduct Audits Of Video Service Providers To Ensure Proper And Accurate Payment; To Require Video Service Providers To Keep Business Records Showing Gross Revenue; To Provide For Annexation Of Lands; To Create New Section, 77-21-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Certain Activities And Provide Remedies For Noncompliance; To Create New Section 77-21-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Customer Service Standards; To Create New Section 77-21-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Designation And Use Of Channel Capacity For Public, Educational Or Governmental Use; To Create New Section 77-21-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Applicability Of Other Laws; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2781/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2781.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2092353,"bill_number":"SB2859","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales at auction by the National Wild Turkey Federation, a 501(c)(3) entity.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The State Sales Tax Sales Of Tangible Personal Property At Auction By The National Wild Turkey Federation, So Long As Such Entity Is Exempt From Federal Income Taxation Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2859/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2859.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2092356,"bill_number":"SB2850","title":"Mississippi Advantage Jobs Act; expand conditions for certain qualified businesses or industries receiving incentive payments.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-62-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Certain Qualified Businesses Or Industries To Receive Incentive Payments Under The Mississippi Advantage Jobs Act For 10 Years Under Certain Conditions; To Bring Forward Sections 57-62-13, 57-114-5, 57-114-7 And 57-114-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2850/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2850.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2092360,"bill_number":"SB2844","title":"Sales tax revenue; divert 2% from activities at Coast Coliseum and State Fairgrounds for repairs to those entities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Divert 2% Of State Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Activities At The Mississippi Coast Coliseum And Convention Center To The Mississippi Coast Coliseum And Convention Trust Fund; To Provide That Such Funds Shall Be Spent Solely To Defray The Costs Of Capital Improvements Or Major Repairs To The Coliseum And Convention Center; To Divert 2% Of State Sales Tax Revenue Collected On Activities At The Mississippi State Fairgrounds To A Special Fund Managed By The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce For The Benefit Of The State Fairgrounds; To Provide That Such Funds Shall Be Spent Solely To Defray The Costs Of Capital Improvements Or Major Repairs To The State Fairgrounds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2844/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2844.xml","sponsor":"Scott DeLano"},
{"bill_id":2092363,"bill_number":"SB2856","title":"Motor vehicles; prevent perfection of security interest in when subject to statutory possessory lien.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 63-21-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Security Interest In A Motor Vehicle May Not Be Perfected While The Vehicle Is Subject To A Valid Statutory Possessory Lien; To Require A Secured Party Seeking To Perfect A Security Interest To Certify To The Department Of Revenue That No Such Possessory Lien Exists Or Obtain Written Consent From The Holder Of Such A Lien; To Provide That Any Security Interest Filed In Violation Of This Act Shall Be Unperfected Against The Holder Of The Possessory Lien And Subordinate In Priority To That Lien; To Bring Forward Sections 63-21-16, 75-9-333, 85-7-107 And 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2856/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2856.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2092367,"bill_number":"SB2815","title":"Storage of a firearm; create minimum duty of care and criminalize negligent storage.","description":"An Act To Define The Terms \"immediate Control\" And \"securely Stored Firearm\"; To Provide A Minimum Standard Of Care; To Create The Crime Of Negligent Storage Of A Firearm; To Provide Criminal Penalties; To Provide An Exception To Civil And Criminal Liability; To Provide For The Application Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2815/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2815.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2092373,"bill_number":"SB2831","title":"Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; require DD-214 as proof of discharge, except for alternative retirement proof.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Members Of The United States Armed Forces Discharged For A Reason Other Than Retirement Shall Present A Copy Of Their Dd Form 214 When Applying For The Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tag Authorized Under This Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2831/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2831.xml","sponsor":"Don Hartness"},
{"bill_id":2092376,"bill_number":"SB2827","title":"Bonds; create a rural counties and municipalities emergency infrastructure loan program and authorize issuance of bonds.","description":"An Act To Establish A Revolving Loan Program For The Purpose Of Making Loans To Assist Rural Counties And Municipalities In Paying Costs Associated With Emergency Repair, Maintenance, Construction, Reconstruction, Upgrades Of And Improvements To Infrastructure Projects; To Provide That The Mississippi Development Authority Shall Administer The Revolving Loan Program Created In This Act; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury, Designated As The \"rural Counties And Municipalities Emergency Infrastructure Improvements Fund\"; To Authorize The Issuance Of $10,000,000.00 Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The \"rural Counties And Municipalities Emergency Infrastructure Improvements Fund\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2827/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2827.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2092379,"bill_number":"SB2786","title":"Water districts; allow for dissolution and reorganization as association.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 19-5-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Utility Districts To Dissolve Whenever A Majority Of The Landowners Of Any Such District Sign And File With The Clerk Of The Chancery Court By Which Such District Was Organized, Or In The County In Which Such District Was Organized, A Petition For The Dissolution Of Such District; To Provide That If The Commissioners Of A Water District Wish To Establish A Water Association, The Court Order Of Dissolution Shall Also Decree That Commissioners Incorporate As A Water Association Under The Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Newly Formed Water District Assets And Liabilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2786/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2786.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2092383,"bill_number":"SB2811","title":"Firearms; prohibit firing in certain limited locations.","description":"An Act To Prohibit Any Person From Shooting Or Discharging Any Firearms Across, Or In, Any Public Road In This State, Within 500 Feet Of Any School Or Church, Within 500 Feet Of Any Dwelling House, Or In Any State, County Or Municipal Park In Areas Of Which The Discharge Of Firearms Is Prohibited; To Define The Term \"dwelling House\"; To Provide Exceptions For Persons Who Are Residents Or Authorized Guests Of A Dwelling House; To Provide That Violation Of This Section Shall Be A Misdemeanor; To Provide Criminal Penalties; To Provide Exceptions For Gun Repair Shops, Firearm Stores, And Indoor Shooting Ranges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2811/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2811.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2092386,"bill_number":"SB2874","title":"Gold and Silver Commemorative Coin Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Be Known As The \"gold And Silver Commemorative Coin Act\"; To Authorize The State Treasurer To Enter Into A Contractual Agreement With A Public Or Private Minting Company For The Purposes Of Minting One-ounce Gold State Commemorative Coins Or One-ounce Silver Commemorative Coins For The State Of Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2874/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2874.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2092389,"bill_number":"SB2768","title":"Revolving Fund; establish within the Mississippi Home Corporation.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"first-time Homebuyers Revolving Fund\" Administered By The Mississippi Home Corporation On A Pilot Program Basis To Make Necessary Repairs And Upgrades To Existing Single-family Rental Housing; To Provide Eligibility And Conditions For Making Loans From The Fund; To Amend Sections 43-33-717 And 21-49-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2768/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2768.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2092393,"bill_number":"SB2877","title":"Motor vehicle tags; remove portion of fees deposited to State General Fund, or rededicate to Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-19-99, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rededicate The Portion Of The Standard License Tag Fee Deposited Into The State General Fund, So That It Will Be Deposited Instead Into The Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund; To Amend Section 27-19-56.15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rededicate The Portion Of The Additional Fee Deposited Into The State General Fund From The Sale Of Distinctive License Tags Displaying The Emblems Of Certain Public Or Private Universities Located In Other States, So That It Will Be Deposited Instead Into The Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund; To Amend Section 27-19-56.24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rededicate The Portion Of The Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Distinctive License Tag Additional Fee To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund If There Is No Mississippi Chapter Of Ducks Unlimited, Inc., So That It Will Be Deposited Instead Into The Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund; To Amend Section 27-19-56.137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rededicate The Portion Of The Rebuild The Coast.org Distinctive License Tag Additional Fee To Be Deposited Into The State General Fund When Rebuild The Coast.org Is Dissolved, So That It Will Be Deposited Instead Into The Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund; To Amend Sections 27-19-45, 27-19-47, 27-19-47.1, 27-19-47.2, 27-19-48, 27-19-56.1, 27-19-56.2, 27-19-56.3, 27-19-56.5, 27-19-56.6, 27-19-56.11, 27-19-56.13 And 27-19-56.467, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Portions Of Other Distinctive License Tag Additional Fees That Are Currently Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 27-19-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Provision That Unexpended Amounts Above $500,000.00 In The Department Of Revenue License Tag Acquisition Fund Shall Lapse Annually Into The State General Fund, So That They Will Lapse Instead Into The Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund; To Amend Section 27-51-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Above; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2877/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2877.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2092396,"bill_number":"SB2780","title":"\"Captain Justin James Whipps Correctional Safety and Wellness Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Create The \"captain Justin James Whipps Correctional Safety And Wellness Act\"; To Require Mandatory Weapons Screening Of Employees And Employee Vehicles At State And Private Correctional Facilities; To Require Mental Health, Wellness, And Leadership Development Training For Correctional Officers And Supervisory Staff; To Reduce Workplace Violence And Conflicts Among Correctional Employees; To Provide Enforcement Mechanisms And Reporting Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2780/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2780.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2092399,"bill_number":"SB2784","title":"Telephone solicitors; revise certain provisions regarding Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 77-3-707, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Telephone Solicitor To Make A Telephone Solicitation Regarding A Medicare Advantage Plan Or Medicare Supplement Plan To A Person Who Has An Established Business Relationship With The Solicitor Or Who Has Requested A Call With The Company; To Amend Section 77-3-709, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct An Incorrect Reference To Another Section Of The Code; To Amend Section 77-3-711, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Exemption From The Requirements Of The Mississippi Telephone Solicitation Act For Insurance Agents; To Amend Section 83-9-110, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition Against Telephone Solicitations By Issuers Of Medicare Supplemental Policies Or Certificates; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2784/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2784.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2092402,"bill_number":"SB2820","title":"Misappropriation of funds; criminalize failure to pay utility services in accordance with lease.","description":"An Act To Prohibit A Person Who Has Received Payment In Accordance With A Lease To Pay Utility Services From Knowingly Failing To Pay Or Using An Agent Or Employee To Use Any Deception To Not Pay The Amount Owed To The Utility Service; To Provide Criminal Penalties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2820/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2820.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2092405,"bill_number":"SB2832","title":"Income tax; extend repealer on credit for certain railroad expenditures.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Qualified Railroad Reconstruction Or Replacement Expenditures And Qualified New Rail Infrastructure Expenditures, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2832/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2832.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2092422,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Recognize contributions of \"American Idol\" Jamal Roberts.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Positive Cultural Influence And Contribution Of Jamal Roberts, Sensational Soul/gospel Singer And American Idol Winner From Meridian, Mississippi, Who Sang The National Anthem At The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship, Bringing Honor To His Home State And Community.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR24/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0024.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2092426,"bill_number":"SB2895","title":"ARPA programs and funds; direct transfer of certain available and unexpended funds on September 30, 2026.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 1, Chapter 489, Laws Of 2025, Which Sets Forth The Agencies That Administer Certain Grant Funds Subject To A Reporting Requirement To The Department Of Finance And Administration, For Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 2, Chapter 489, Laws Of 2025, To Enumerate Which Entities Are Required To Report Under This Section; To Amend Section 4, Chapter 509, Laws Of 2024, As Amended By Section 3, Chapter 489, Laws Of 2025, To Direct Certain Agencies To Notify The Department Of Finance And Administration If A Subgrantee Has Not Made A Reimbursement Request In Two Consecutive Reporting Periods; To Authorize The Department Of Finance And Administration To Transfer Certain Available Funds To The Arpa-mdot Maintenance Project Fund; To Direct The State Fiscal Officer, On Or After September 30, 2026, To Determine The Amount Of Funds That Are Available Or Unexpended Under Certain Programs; To Direct The Transfer Of Available Or Unexpended Funds To Certain Funds Within The State Treasury; To Authorize The State Fiscal Officer To Classify And Transfer The Remaining Balance, If Any, Of The Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund To Assign Remaining Funds To Eligible Uses At The Direction Of The Governor In Order To Fully Expend All Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds By December 31, 2026; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Report On Certain Transfers And Remaining Funds; To Provide That In Carrying Out Certain Responsibilities For Any Contract Under The Purview Of The Public Procurement Review Board, The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Be Exempt From Any Requirement That The Public Procurement Review Board Approve Any Personal Or Professional Services Contracts Or Pre-approve Any Solicitation Of Such Contracts; To Create New Section 65-1-141.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Special Fund Within The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Arpa-mdot Project Lost Revenue Fund; To Create A Special Fund Within The State Treasury To Be Designated As The Arpa-dfa-office Of Insurance Lost Revenue Fund; To Amend Section 37-106-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Skilled Nursing Home And Hospital Nurses Retention Loan Repayment Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Amend Section 37-153-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds Provided By The American Rescue Plan Act (arpa) Workforce Development And Retention Act Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Amend Section 37-153-217, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds Provided By The American Rescue Plan Act (arpa) Nurse/allied Health Workforce Development And Retention Act Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Amend Section 37-185-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Independent Schools Infrastructure Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 37-185-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Mississippi Association Of Independent Colleges And Universities Infrastructure Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 41-3-16.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Arpa Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On A Subsection Within This Section; To Amend Section 41-9-371, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Mississippi Hospital Sustainability Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Amend Section 41-139-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Covid-19 Mississippi Local Provider Innovation Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Amend Section 41-14-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Covid-19 Hospital Expanded Capacity Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 49-2-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds In The Mississippi Municipality And County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On A Subsection Within This Section; To Amend Sections 57-123-7 And 57-123-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Funds Provided To Destination Marketing Organizations Shall Be Available Until A Certain Date; To Require Each Grant Recipient To Certify That If The Project Is Not Completed By A Certain Date That The Grant Recipient Will Complete The Project Through Other Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2895/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2895.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2092430,"bill_number":"SB2912","title":"MS Deferred Compensation; allow Roth and other after-tax accounts.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-14-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan And Trust To Offer Roth Accounts And Other After-tax Contribution Vehicles; To Provide That A Participant's Roth Or Other Allowable After-tax Contribution Into A Deferred Compensation Account Shall Be Treated By The Employer As Includable In The Participant's Income At The Time The Participant Would Have Received That Amount In Compensation If The Participant Had Not Made A Deferred Election; To Amend Section 25-14-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2912/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2912.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2092436,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Commend Calhoun City Wildcats Football Team for winning the 2025 Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Calhoun City Wildcats Football Team And Head Coach M.d. Jennings For Winning The 2025 Mhsaa Class 1a State Championship, Which Is Their Third State Title.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR23/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0023.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2092440,"bill_number":"SB2889","title":"MS Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council; prohibit members from influencing the allocation of funds to affiliated organizations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 41-153-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Member Of The Council From, Directly Or Indirectly, Influencing, Seeking To Influence, Voting On, Or Participating In The Recommendation Of Grant Recipients Or The Recommendation To Allocate Funds For The Benefit Of Any Organization With Which The Member Has An Affiliation; To Require A Member Of The Council To Recuse On Such Matters; To Conform The Quorum Requirement Of The Council; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2889/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2889.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2092446,"bill_number":"SB2904","title":"PERS Tier 5; reduce creditable service requirement for law enforcement officers and firefighters to retire at any age.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Persons Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi (pers) On Or After March 1, 2026, To Retire After Having Completed At Least 20 Years Of Creditable Service As Law Enforcement Officers Or Firefighters; To Provide For An Actuarial Reduction For Any Such Member Who Has Not Completed At Least 30 Years Of Creditable Service In Any Capacity; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2904/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2904.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2092451,"bill_number":"SB2903","title":"PERS; allow Tier 5 members to receive 3% COLA, but not to exceed $15,000.00 in any single year.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-112, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Member Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi Who Became A Member Of The System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Receive A 3% Cost-of-living Adjustment, Except That Such Amount Shall Not Exceed $15,000.00 In Any Year; To Provide That, Every Three Years, The Legislature May Evaluate Whether This Maximum Dollar Amount Shall Be Raised Due To The Rate Of Inflation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2903/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2903.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2092456,"bill_number":"SB2922","title":"Mississippi Energy Security and Agricultural Growth Act; enact.","description":"N Act To Establish The Mississippi Energy Security And Agricultural Growth Act; To Define Permissible Sources Of Clean And Renewable Energy To Include Advanced Natural Gas And Renewable Natural Gas; To Provide For The Protection Of Ratepayer Affordability; To Empower Agricultural Producers To Contribute To The State's Energy Grid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2922/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2922.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2092460,"bill_number":"SB2900","title":"MS Deferred Comp; allow Roth and other after-tax accounts, and comply with qualified domestic relations orders.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-14-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan And Trust To Offer Roth Accounts And Other After-tax Contribution Vehicles; To Provide That A Participant's Roth Or Other Allowable After-tax Contribution Into A Deferred Compensation Account Shall Be Treated By The Employer As Includable In The Participant's Income At The Time The Participant Would Have Received That Amount In Compensation If The Participant Had Not Made A Deferred Election; To Provide That The Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan And Trust Shall Comply With Any Qualified Domestic Relations Order Under The Internal Revenue Code Establishing The Right Of An Alternate Payee To All Or A Portion Of A Participant's Benefit Under The Plan; To Amend Section 25-14-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2900/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2900.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2092467,"bill_number":"SB2899","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Pearl for lighting project on U.S. Highway 80.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Pearl, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Paying Costs Associated With A Lighting Project On U.s. Highway 80 From Concourse Drive To The East City Limits For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2899/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2899.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":2092472,"bill_number":"SB2897","title":"State-Managed Disaster Assistance Program; establish.","description":"An Act Establishing The State-managed Disaster Assistance Program To Enable The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency To Administer State-funded Emergency Preparedness, Response, And Recovery; To Create The State-managed Disaster Assistance Trust Fund And Prescribe Eligibility For Funds; To Provide For Work Performed By Contract And The Advance Of Funds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2897/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2897.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2092478,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Commend Gulf Coast Community College Men's Golf Team.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Men's Golf Team For Winning A Second- Consecutive National Junior College Athletic Association Division Ii Men's Golf Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR21/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0021.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2092484,"bill_number":"SB2906","title":"PERS; repeal Tier 5, but provide a different COLA for new hires.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117 And 25-11-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Repeal The New Tier In The Mississippi Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi, Created In House Bill No. 1, 2025 Regular Session, For Employees Becoming Members Of The System On Or After March 1, 2026; To Provide That Employees Becoming Members Of The System On Or After July 1, 2026, Shall Be Eligible To Receive An Additional Benefit Equal To The Sum Of An Amount Equal To 1% Of The Annual Retirement Allowance Multiplied By The Number Of Full Fiscal Years In Retirement Before The End Of The Fiscal Year In Which The Member Reaches Age 65, Plus An Additional Amount Equal To 1% Compounded By The Number Of Full Fiscal Years In Retirement Beginning With The Fiscal Year In Which The Member Reaches Age 65, Multiplied By The Amount Of The Annual Retirement Allowance; To Repeal Section 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Includes A Defined Contribution Plan For Each Person Becoming A Member Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi On Or After March 1, 2026; To Authorize The Board Of Trustees Of The System To Promulgate Rules And Regulations As Needed To Reverse Any Actions Taken In Compliance With House Bill No. 1, 2025 Regular Session, If The Date Of Passage Of This Act Is On Or After March 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2906/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2906.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2092488,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Congratulate Gulfport High School Admirals Football Team for first-ever State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Gulfport High School Admirals Football Team And Coach Blake Pennock For Winning Their First-ever State Mhsaa 7a Title Game In A Thrilling Walk-off Victory And For The Most Wins In A Season.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR19/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0019.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2092494,"bill_number":"SB2905","title":"Legislature; allow PERS retirees to receive retirement allowance while serving as a member of.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 25-11-126.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Are Receiving A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Are Elected As A Member Of The Legislature After Retirement, And Members Of The Legislature Who Are Eligible To Receive A Retirement Allowance From The Public Employees' Retirement System While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature, May Receive A Retirement Allowance From The System While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature In Addition To Receiving The Regular Compensation For Members Of The Legislature; To Provide That Those Persons Shall Not Be Active Members Of The Retirement System And Shall Not Receive Any Creditable Service For The Period During Which They Receive A Retirement Allowance While Serving As A Member Of The Legislature; To Amend Section 25-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Those Persons To Pay The Full Amount Of The Employee's Contributions On The Amount Of Compensation Received For Serving As A Member Of The Legislature; To Provide That Those Persons Will Not Receive Any Additional Creditable Service In The Retirement System As A Result Of The Payment Of The Employee's Contribution; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2905/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2905.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2092499,"bill_number":"SB2919","title":"Ballot initiatives; bring forward code sections concerning.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Sections 23-17-1, 23-17-3, 23-17-5, 23-17-7, 23-17-8, 23-17-9, 23-17-11, 23-17-13, 23-17-15, 23-17-17, 23-17-19, 23-17-21, 23-17-23, 23-17-25, 23-17-27, 23-17-29, 23-17-31, 23-17-33, 23-17-35, 23-17-37, 23-17-39, 23-17-41, 23-17-42, 23-17-43, 23-17-45, 23-17-47, 23-17-49, 23-17-51, 23-17-53, 23-17-55, 23-17-57, 23-17-59, 23-17-60 And 23-17-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2919/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2919.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2092503,"bill_number":"SB2892","title":"Municipal annexation; require petition in annexed territory to approve.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Approval Of The Question Of Municipal Annexation In The Territory Proposed To Be Annexed Pursuant To A Petition Signed By Two-thirds Of The Electors Residing In The Territory Proposed To Be Annexed; To Prescribe The Conditions Of The Petition; To Amend Sections 21-1-29, 21-1-31, 21-1-33, 21-1-35, 21-1-37 And 21-1-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Question Of Municipal Annexation From Chancery Court Proceedings; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2892/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2892.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2092510,"bill_number":"SB2894","title":"Local Improvement projects; require return of unexpended funds and earned interest.","description":"An Act To Require The Return Of Unexpended, Local Improvement Project Funds And Unexpended Interest Earned On Those Funds To The Capital Expense Fund; To Provide A Procedure For Withholding A Certain Percentage Of The Payments And Allocations To A Municipality Or County Under Section 27-65-75 To Recover Funds Owed To The Capital Expense Fund Under This Act Where A County Or Municipality Fails To Return Such Funds; To Amend Sections 27-65-75, 27-104-371, 27-104-373 And 27-104-375, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2894/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2894.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2092514,"bill_number":"SB2907","title":"First Responders Retirement System; establish.","description":"An Act To Create A Separate Retirement System For First Responders, Including Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Services Providers, Emergency Management Personnel, And Public Safety Telecommunicators; To Define Eligibility For Membership In The System; To Provide For Employee And Employer Contributions To Fund The System; To Establish Benefits For Disability And Superannuation Retirement And Establish Death Benefits; To Establish A Cost-of-living Adjustment (cola) Tied To The Consumer Price Index For Urban Wage Earners And Clerical Workers(cpi-w); To Establish An Administrative Board To Assist With The Operation Of The System; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2907/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2907.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2092520,"bill_number":"SB2890","title":"Judicial System Operation Fund; repeal.","description":"An Act To Repeal Section 9-21-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Judicial System Operation Fund; To Amend Sections 9-9-11, 25-7-3, 25-7-9, 25-7-13, 27-19-56.534 And 99-19-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Reference To The Judicial System Operation Fund And Reference The State General Fund In Lieu Thereof; To Amend Section 25-3-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Sections 9-1-36, 9-9-13 And 25-9-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Judicial Funding, For Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2890/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2890.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2092525,"bill_number":"SB2916","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine in grocery stores.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"grocery Store\"; To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Issue Grocery Store Wine-only Retailer's Permits That Authorize The Holder Thereof To Sell Wine At Retail At A Grocery Store In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Premises Where Sold; To Provide That The Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit May Sell Other Products And Merchandise, Except Beer, But Must Derive At Least 50% Of The Revenue Of The Licensed Premises From The Retail Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Licensed Premises; To Authorize A Person To Own Or Control Any Interest In More Than Six Package Retailer's Permits; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The License Tax Required For Grocery Store Wine-only Retailer's Permits; To Amend Sections 67-1-41, 67-1-75, 67-1-83 And 67-1-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2916/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2916.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2092530,"bill_number":"SC516","title":"Constitution; amend Section 33 to authorize initiative procedure for new law.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 33, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That The Legislature By General Law May Provide For A Citizen Initiative Procedure For Proposing Amendments To Mississippi Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC516/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0516.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2092535,"bill_number":"SB2914","title":"Alcoholic beverages; authorize direct sales and shipments of distilled spirits to be made to residents in this state.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 67-1-301, 67-1-303, 67-1-305, 67-1-307, 67-1-309, 67-1-311, 67-1-313 And 67-1-317, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of Law That Authorize And Regulate The Selling And Shipping Of Wine Directly To Residents Of This State, To Authorize The Selling And Shipping Of Distilled Spirits Directly To Residents Of This State Under Similar Regulation; To Revise The Definitions Of Certain Terms And To Define The Term \"distilled Spirits\" For The Purposes Of Such Sections Of Law; To Amend Sections 27-71-5 And 27-71-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Privilege Tax Required For The Issuance Of A Direct Shipper's Permit Instead Of The Issuance Of A Direct Wine Shipper's Permit; To Levy A Tax On The Sales And Shipments Of Distilled Spirits Made By A Direct Shipper; To Amend Sections 27-71-15, 67-1-45, 67-1-51, 67-1-53, 67-1-55, 67-1-57 And 67-1-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2914/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2914.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2092540,"bill_number":"SB2911","title":"PERS; provide alternative return to work provisions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Required Separation Period For Retirees Returning To Work From 90 Days To 30 Days; To Create An Alternative Return-to-work Provision For Retirees Who Are Not Subject To An Actuarial Reduction In Their Retirement Allowances, Except As A Result Of Taking A Partial Lump-sum Distribution Or Any Other Optional Benefit Under Section 25-11-115; To Allow A Retiree To Return To Work For A Period Of Time As Agreed To Between The Employee And The Employer, At Compensation In An Amount Not To Exceed 80% Of The Salary In Effect For The Position At The Time Of Employment; To Require The Execution Of A Written Agreement After The Conclusion Of The Separation Period Providing Certain Details Of The Employment; To Provide That The Employer Shall Pay To The Board Of Trustees Of The System The Full Amount Of Both The Employer's And The Employee's Contributions On The Amount Of Compensation Received By The Retiree Returning To Work; To Specify That The Employee Shall Not Gain Any Additional Rights Or Benefits Toward Retirement From Returning To Work Under This Alternative Return-to-work Provision; To Specify That Employer Contributions For Employees Returning To Work Are Designed To Offset Any Pension Liability Created By This Provision; To Prohibit Retirees From Returning To Work As Elected Officials, K-12 School Superintendents, Or Administrators At Universities Or Community Or Junior Colleges Under This Provision; To Provide For The Repeal Of This Provision On July 1, 2036; To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Reduction In The Required Separation Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2911/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2911.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2092544,"bill_number":"SB2909","title":"PERS Tier 5; reduce creditable service requirement for retirement regardless of age from 35 to 30 years.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Creditable Service Requirement For Retirement Regardless Of Age From 35 Years To 30 Years For Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Became Members On Or After March 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2909/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2909.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2092556,"bill_number":"SC518","title":"Constitution; amend to provide that the people have the right to propose new statutes and amend or repeal existing statutes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing Amendments To Sections 33, 56, 61 And 72, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That The People Reserve To Themselves The Right To Exercise The Legislative Power Of The State To Propose New Laws And To Amend Or Repeal Existing Laws By Initiative, And To Approve Or Reject The Same In An Election Independent Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2026-01-19","last_action":"Tabled","last_action_date":"2026-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC518/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0518.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2092561,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Commend Charlie Kirk.","description":"A Resolution Commending Charlie Kirk For His Contributions To Conservative Grassroots Engagement, Free Speech Advocacy, And Youth Civic Participation, And Recognizing That September 10 Of Each Year Is \"charlie Kirk Day\" In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR22/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0022.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2092566,"bill_number":"SB2901","title":"Save Our Badge and Shield Act; enact to categorize first responders as if hired before March 1, 2026, for PERS purposes.","description":"An Act Enact The \"save Our Badge And Shield Act\"; To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Services Providers, Emergency Management Personnel, And Public Safety Telecommunicators Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Be Entitled To The Same Retirement Benefits And Conditions As Members Who Became Members Of The System On Or After July 1, 2011, But Before March 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2901/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2901.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2092571,"bill_number":"SC517","title":"Constitution; amend Section 273 to reinstate initiative process and revise initiative signature requirements.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 273, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Reinstate The Initiative Procedure Declared Invalid By The Mississippi Supreme Court; To Base The Number Of Signatures Required For An Initiative Petition On The Number Of Registered Voters; To Conform The Pro Rata Signature Requirements From Each Congressional District For An Initiative Petition To The Number Of Congressional Districts At The Time The Initiative Is Filed; To Specify That Petition Signature Requirements Shall Include Home Address; And To Provide That Only One Proposal Of Law And Matters Properly Connected Therewith Shall Be Contained In An Initiative Petition To Enable The Electors To Vote On That Proposal Separately.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC517/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0517.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2092576,"bill_number":"SC519","title":"Constitution; amend Section 273 to reinstate initiative process and revise initiative signature requirements.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 273, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Reinstate The Initiative Procedure Declared Invalid By The Mississippi Supreme Court; To Base The Number Of Signatures Required For An Initiative Petition On The Number Of Registered Voters; To Conform The Pro Rata Signature Requirements From Each Congressional District For An Initiative Petition To The Number Of Congressional Districts At The Time The Initiative Is Filed; To Specify That Petition Signature Requirements Shall Include Home Addresses; And To Provide That Only One Proposal Of Law And Matters Properly Connected Therewith Shall Be Contained In An Initiative Petition To Enable The Electors To Vote On That Proposal Separately.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC519/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0519.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2092582,"bill_number":"SB2887","title":"Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Triage Act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Behavioral Health And Substance Use Disorder Triage Act; To State Legislative Findings Concerning Behavioral Health Triage; To Provide The Purpose Of This Act; To Define Terms; To Provide Clinical Criteria For Substance Use Disorders; To Provide Clinical Criteria For Behavioral Health Services; To List Acceptable Frameworks; To Provide For Co-occurring Disorders; To Provide Applicability; To Require Payors To Align Their Utilization Management Prior Authorization; To Provide For Continuity Of Care And Coordination; To Provide For Fiscal Impact And Cost Impact; To Require The Designated State Agency To Establish Implementation Guidance, Monitor Provider And Payor Compliance, And Align Quality Reporting Standards; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2887/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2887.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2092586,"bill_number":"SB2913","title":"Native wineries and native distilleries; update tax and permit provisions, and allow in state direct shipment.","description":"An Act To Provide Legal Requirements To Be Observed By Native Wineries And Native Distilleries In Selling And Shipping Native Wines Or Native Spirits Directly To Residents In This State; To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Repealer On The Festival Permit; To Expand The Native Wine Retailer's Permit And The Native Spirit Retailer's Permit To Cover Up To Two Additional Tasting Rooms In This State; To Specify That A Separate Permit Is Required For Each Tasting Room; To Amend Sections 67-5-11 And 67-11-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Native Wine And Native Spirit Sales To Consumers At The Additional Tasting Rooms; To Specify That The 24.5% Additional Markup Does Not Apply To Native Wines Or Native Spirits Held At The Native Winery Or Native Distillery For On-site Pickup By Retailers; To Authorize Native Wineries And Native Distilleries To Sell And Ship Native Wines Directly To Residents In This State, Without Being Required To Transact The Sale And Shipment Through The Department Of Revenue's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division; To Amend Sections 67-1-41, 27-71-5 And 27-71-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2913/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2913.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2092590,"bill_number":"SB2910","title":"PERS; require any terminated plan to pay net pension liability to board in a lump sum before termination.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 25-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Terminated Plan Previously Approved By The Board Of Trustees Of The Public Employees' Retirement System To Pay To The Board Its Portion Of The Net Pension Liability As Of June 30, 2026, Or The Date Of Termination, Whichever Amount Is Greater, In A Lump Sum Before Termination, As Provided By Board Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2910/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2910.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2092597,"bill_number":"SC515","title":"Constitution; amend Section 273 to reinstate initiative process and revise initiative signature requirements.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 273, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Reinstate The Initiative Procedure Declared Invalid By The Mississippi Supreme Court; To Provide That The Initiative Process May Be Used To Amend The Mississippi Statutes Or To Amend The Mississippi Constitution; To Base The Number Of Signatures Required For An Initiative Petition On The Number Of Registered Voters; To Conform The Pro Rata Signature Requirements From Each Congressional District For An Initiative Petition To The Number Of Current Congressional Districts; To Specify That Petition Signature Requirements Shall Include Home Address; And To Provide That Only One Proposal Of Law And Matters Properly Connected Therewith Shall Be Contained In An Initiative Petition To Enable The Electors To Vote On That Proposal Separately.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC515/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0515.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2092602,"bill_number":"SB2898","title":"Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to.","description":"An Act To Direct The Transfer Of $20 Million Dollars From The Capital Expense Fund To The Disaster Assistance Trust Fund; To Direct The Transfer Of $125 Million Dollars From The Capital Expense Fund To The 2026 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2898/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2898.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2092608,"bill_number":"SB2902","title":"PERS; reform Tier 5.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-105, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-113, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-119, 25-11-127 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reform The Fifth Tier Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi; To Reduce The Vesting Period From Eight To Six Years; To Reduce The Required Years Of Service For Retiring Regardless Of Age From 35 To 30; To Allow Retirement When The Sum Of A Member's Age And Years Of Creditable Service Is At Least 80 Years; To Raise The Multiplier For The Defined-benefit Portion Of The Plan From 1% To 1.25% For Each Year Of Service Exceeding 20 Years Of Creditable Service; To Provide For A Cost-of-living Adjustment (cola) Tied To The Consumer Price Index For Urban Wage Earners And Clerical Workers (cpi-w) But Capped At 1.5%; To Provide That There Shall Be No Cola If The Cpi-w For The Past 12 Months Is Zero Or Less, Or If The Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability Of The System Is Greater Than 15%; To Require The Board To Cause To Be Published Online, On An Annual Basis, The Results Of Actuarial Surveys To Enable Lawmakers And The Public To Monitor The Fiscal Health Of The System; To Require The Board To Provide Annual Retirement Planning Seminars For All Members Of The System; To Provide For A Deferred Retirement Option Plan (drop); To Provide A Minimum Employer Match For The Defined-contribution Portion Of 3%, Or A Minimum Of 5% For First Responders; To Provide An Enhanced Match Of An Additional 1% For Every Additional Five Years Of Service As A First Responder; To Provide That The Employer Shall Contribute $2,000.00 To The Defined Contribution Account Of Every Employee Who Has Completed 10 Years Of Membership Service; To Allow First Responders Who Are Vested To Buy Back Up To Five Years Of Creditable Service For Service Rendered Before March 1, 2026; To Allow A Member To Retire At The Age Of 55 After 20 Years Of Service As A First Responder, Or After Having Completed At Least 25 Years Of Service As A First Responder; To Provide A Multiplier For The Defined-benefit Portion Of The Plan Of 1.5% For First Responders; To Provide A Partial Lump-sum Option (plso); To Provide Enhanced Disability Benefits And Survivor Benefits For First Responders; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2902/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2902.xml","sponsor":"Gary Brumfield"},
{"bill_id":2092613,"bill_number":"SB2920","title":"Initiative measure; create procedures for qualified elector to propose amendment to the Mississippi Code of 1972.","description":"An Act To Provide Procedures By Which Qualified Electors Of This State May Initiate Proposed Amendments To The Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Be Approved By The Electorate At The Next Statewide General Election; To Provide For The Manner And Time For Filing Initiative Petitions With The Secretary Of State; To Prescribe The Duties And Powers Of The Secretary Of State With Regard To Receiving, Filing And Certifying Initiative Measures And Petitions; To Prescribe The Form Of Initiative Petitions And The Form Of Such Measures For The Ballots; To Authorize Appeals From Adverse Findings Of The Secretary Of State Regarding Initiative Measures And Petitions; To Provide Criminal Penalties For Certain Conduct Prescribed As Unlawful Under The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2920/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2920.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2092618,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Commemorate the Centennial Celebration of St. Luke Church in Olive Branch, Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Commemorating The Centennial Celebration Of St. Luke Church Of Olive Branch, Mississippi, And Extending The Best Wishes Of The Mississippi Senate To The Congregation And Clergy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR20/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0020.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2092623,"bill_number":"SB2917","title":"Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds.","description":"An Act To Direct The State Treasurer To Transfer Certain Amounts From The Capital Expense Fund To The 2026 Local Improvements Projects Fund, The 2022 Ihl Capital Improvements Fund, The 2022 Community And Junior Colleges Capital Improvements Fund, The 2022 State Agencies Capital Improvements Fund, The Ms State University Veterinary School Fund, The Ms Site Development Grant Fund, Strategic Multi-modal Investments Fund, The 2022 Infrastructure Match Fund, The Mdot 2022 Capacity Project Fund, The Community Heritage Preservation Grant Fund, The Ms Historic Site Preservation Fund, The Ms Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, The Ms Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund, The Ms Major Economic Impact Authority Fund, The Small Municipalities And Limited Population Counties Fund, The Ms Business Investment Fund, The Ports/airports/rail Revolving Loan Fund, The Cancer Center Fund, And The Vicksburg National Military Park Fund; To Direct The State Treasurer To Transfer Certain Amounts From The Education Enhancement Fund To The 2022 Ihl Capital Improvements Fund, The Usm Science Research Fund, The Mississippi Cybersecurity Center Fund, The School District Emergency Bridge Loan Fund, And The State General Fund; To Direct The State Treasurer To Transfer A Certain Amount From The State Bp Settlement Fund To The New 2026 Local Improvements Projects Fund; To Direct The State Treasurer To Transfer A Certain Amount From The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund To The New Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program Fund; To Direct The State Treasurer To Transfer A Certain Amount From Law Enforcement Officers And Fire Fighters Training And Equipment Trust Fund To The New Fire Equipment Grant Fund; To Create The 2026 Local Improvements Projects Fund, The Usm Science Research Fund, The Cancer Center Fund, The Vicksburg National Military Park Fund, And The Mississippi Cybersecurity Center Fund As New Special Funds In The State Treasury; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2917/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2917.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2092629,"bill_number":"SC520","title":"Designate official \"Rockabilly Districts\" in certain Northeast Mississippi communities.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing The Establishment Of \"the Mississippi Hills Rockabilly Music Historical Trail\" And Designating Official \"rockabilly Districts\" In Certain Northeast Mississippi Communities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC520/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0520.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2092633,"bill_number":"SB2891","title":"Municipal annexation; require an election be held in the proposed annexation territory.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 21-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That An Election Be Held In Any Part Of A County Which Is The Subject Of A Municipal Annexation Or Removal Ordinance; To Provide That The Costs Of The Election Shall Be Paid By The Governing Authority Of The Municipality That Is Seeking The Annexation Or Removal Of The Proposed Territory In The County; To Amend Section 21-1-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Municipal Authorities To Pay Attorney's Fees And All Costs Of Court When Appealing The Election Results; To Amend Section 21-1-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Chancellor May Consider Election Results As Evidence; To Amend Sections 21-1-35 And 21-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Repeal Section 21-1-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires A Municipal Enlargement Or Contraction Petition To Be Filed In Chancery Court; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2891/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2891.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2092639,"bill_number":"SB2921","title":"Ballot initiative; require legislature to honor the intent and substance of citizen initative.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 23-17-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Legislature To Honor The Intent And Substance Of Ballot Initiatives Proposed By Citizens When Drafting An Alternative Initiative To Appear Concurrently On The Ballot; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2921/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2921.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2092644,"bill_number":"SB2915","title":"Alcoholic beverages; revise provisions concerning native wine retailer's permits and festival permits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Holder Of A Native Wine Retailer's Permit To Make Retail Sales Of Native Wines At Any Tasting Room Locations Within The Same County As The Native Winery, To Have One Permanent Satellite Tasting Room Sales Location In Any Other Location In The State That Otherwise Allows The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages, And, When Selling To Consumers For On-premises Consumption, To Sell Alcoholic Beverages Produced By Other Suppliers; To Remove The Repealer On The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Issue A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date Of The Exception For Alcoholic Beverages Authorized To Be Sold By The Holder Of A Festival Permit To The Statute Requiring The Department Of Revenue To Serve As A Wholesale Distributor And Seller Of Alcoholic Beverages; To Amend Section 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date On The Authority Of A Distiller, Wine Manufacturer, Rectifier, Blender Or Bottler To Have A Financial Interest In A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Repealer On The Annual Privilege License Tax For A Festival Permit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2915/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2915.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2092649,"bill_number":"SB2893","title":"Land use/zoning changes by local governments; revise procedure and time limitations.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 17-1-15 And 17-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure And Time Limitations For Notice Of Public Hearings By Counties And Municipalities To Make Zoning Changes In Such County Or Municipality; To Amend Sections 11-51-75, 11-51-77 And 11-51-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure And Time Limitations For Appeal Of The Decision Of A County Or Municipality Regarding Zoning Restrictions, Supplements, Ordinances, Amendments Or Regulations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2893/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2893.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2092655,"bill_number":"SB2908","title":"PERS; first responders hired after 3-1-26 may receive retirement allowance after 25 years of service.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Services Providers, Emergency Management Personnel, And Public Safety Telecommunicators Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance After 25 Years Of Service Regardless Of Age; To Establish A Cost-of-living Adjustment (cola) Tied To The Consumer Price Index For Urban Wage Earners And Clerical Workers (cpi-w) For Such First Responders; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2908/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2908.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2092659,"bill_number":"SB2896","title":"Department of Public Safety; revise salary schedule of MHP and MBN officers.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-1-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Salary Schedule Of Officers Of The Mississippi Highway Patrol And The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2896/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2896.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2092665,"bill_number":"SB2918","title":"Insurance Commissioner; prohibit campaign contributions from entities regulated by.","description":"An Act To Create New Section 83-1-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Commissioner Of Insurance, Candidates Running For Commissioner Of Insurance Or An Employee Of The Department Of Insurance, From Receiving Campaign Contributions From Entities For Which The Department Of Insurance Regulates; To Prohibit Covered Persons From Making A Campaign Contribution To The Commissioner Of Insurance, Candidates Running For Commissioner Of Insurance Or An Employee Of The Department Of Insurance; To Establish Penalties For Violations Of The Prohibitions Established By This Code Section; To Allow Any Person Who Unknowingly Receives A Campaign Contribution From A Prohibited Covered Person To Have 30 Days To Remit The Value Of The Unlawful Contribution To The Secretary Of State Once The Violation Has Been Determined, Or Be Subject To The Provided Penalties; To Define Relevant Terms; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2918/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2918.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2092669,"bill_number":"SB2888","title":"Towing, storage and sale of vehicles; bring forward code section related to.","description":"An Act To Bring Forward Section 85-7-251, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Storage And Sale Of Certain Towed Vehicles, For The Purposes Of Amendment Or Possible Repeal Related To Due-process Concerns; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2888/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2888.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2094537,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Brookhaven High School Football Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 5A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Brookhaven High School Panthers Football Team And Head Coach Darien Dorsey On Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR23/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0023.xml","sponsor":"Becky Currie"},
{"bill_id":2094587,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Commend Warren Central High School for 2025 6A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Warren Central High School Vikings Football Team And Head Coach Josh Morgan For Winning The 2025 Class 6a State Football Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR26/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0026.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2094635,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Commend Lamar School Raiders Football Team for MAIS 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Lamar School Raiders Football Team And Head Coach Jacob Land For Winning The Mais 4a Division 111 State Championship Which Was The Team's Seventh State Championship And First Title Since 2018.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-29","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2026-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR25/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0025.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2094685,"bill_number":"HB1789","title":"Appropriation; additional for DMR for prior-year projects.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation To The Department Of Marine Resources For Prior-year Projects For The Fiscal Year 2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1789/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1789.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":2094731,"bill_number":"HB1788","title":"Town of Meadville; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Meadville, Mississippi, To Levy A 3% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds From Room Rentals Of Hotels, Motels, And Bed And Breakfasts Within The Town, Excluding The Gross Proceeds Of Such Rentals Of 30 Days Or Longer, And To Utilize The Revenue From The Tax To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation; To Require That, Before Such Tax May Be Levied, An Election Be Held On The Question; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1788/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1788.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2094733,"bill_number":"HB1790","title":"MS Conveyance Safety Act; provide for inspections of private residence elevators.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 45-45-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Conveyance Equipment Which Is Not Applicable To The Provisions Of The Mississippi Conveyance Safety Act And To Prescribe Certain Inspections Which Are Applicable To Private Residence Elevators; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1790/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1790.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2095517,"bill_number":"HC43","title":"State of the State address of Governor Tate Reeves; call joint session.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Providing For A Joint Session Of The Mississippi Legislature To Hear The State Of The State Address Of Governor Tate Reeves.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC43/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0043.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":2095618,"bill_number":"SB2923","title":"Division of Medicaid; prohibit from collecting monies owed due to overpayments from a Greenwood hospital until after May 1, 2026.","description":"An Act To Prohibit The Division Of Medicaid From Collecting Or Taking Any Steps To Collect Monies Owed Due To Overpayments Received During The 2024 Fiscal Year From A Hospital In Greenwood Until After May 1, 2026, In Order To Ensure That Access To Critical Health Care Services Will Not Be Eroded Or Eliminated For Central And Eastern Regions Of The Mississippi Delta; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2923/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2923.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2100284,"bill_number":"HB1795","title":"Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations to residence halls at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs And Renovations To Two Student Residence Halls On The Campus Of Alcorn State University For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1795/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1795.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2100327,"bill_number":"HB1804","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to certain buildings at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Albert Lott Hall And Nursing Campus Residence Halls At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1804/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1804.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2100371,"bill_number":"HB1800","title":"Appropriation; IHL to support animal science and extension programs at Alcorn State.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Alcorn State University For The Support Of Animal Science Research And Extension Programs For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1800/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1800.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2100414,"bill_number":"HB1793","title":"Sales tax; exempt retail sales of firearm safes during annual Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend holiday.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Retail Sales Of Firearm Safes During The Annual Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend Holiday; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1793/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1793.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2100459,"bill_number":"HB1799","title":"Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations of facilities on campus of Alcorn State.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Making Repairs And Renovations Of Facilities And Other Structures On The Campus Of Alcorn State University For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1799/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1799.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2100503,"bill_number":"HB1798","title":"Appropriation; IHL to increase university faculty salaries closer to the SREB average.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees For State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Increasing University Faculty Salaries To An Amount Closer To The Southern Regional Education Board (sreb) Average For Those Salaries For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1798/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1798.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2100548,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"South Pike High School Powerlifting teams; commend on winning MHSAA state championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The South Pike High School Boys And Girls Powerlifting Teams For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 2a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR24/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0024.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2100593,"bill_number":"HB1791","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist DeSoto County with improvements to Mississippi Highway 305.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Desoto County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Improvements To Mississippi Highway 305 In Desoto County Including Five-laning The Portion Of Mississippi Highway 305 Running From At Or Near Belle Forest Drive To At Or Near College Road And/or Adding A Turn Lane At Or Near The Intersection Of Mississippi Highway 305 And Cedar Creek Drive; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1791/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1791.xml","sponsor":"Kimberly Remak"},
{"bill_id":2100634,"bill_number":"HB1796","title":"Appropriation; IHL for support of horticulture research and extension programs at Alcorn State.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Alcorn State University For The Support Of Horticulture Research And Extension Programs For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1796/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1796.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2100677,"bill_number":"HB1792","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for certain employers loaning employees to serve as instructors at community colleges.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Talent Exchange For Advancement Of Careers And Higher Education (teach) Credit Act; To Provide A State Income Tax Credit For Private Employers Who Loan Qualified Employees To Mississippi Community Colleges As Instructors In High-demand Career And Technical Education Disciplines; To Provide For Administration, Eligibility, And Reporting Requirements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1792/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1792.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2100721,"bill_number":"HB1801","title":"Appropriation; IHL to strengthen poultry science research and programs at Alcorn State.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Alcorn State University To Strengthen Support Of Poultry Science Research, Extension And Academic Programs For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1801/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1801.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2100765,"bill_number":"HB1802","title":"Appropriation; IHL for the support of Alcorn State University Land-Grant Research and Extension Programs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For The Support Of The Alcorn State University Agricultural Land-grant Research And Extension Programs For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1802/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1802.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2100809,"bill_number":"HB1805","title":"Appropriation; IHL for enhancing STEM-related facilities and prgrams at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Alcorn State University For Enhancing Campus Stem-related Facilities And Programs For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1805/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1805.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2100852,"bill_number":"HB1797","title":"Appropriation; IHL to strengthen environmental science research and extension programs at Alcorn State.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Alcorn State University To Strengthen Environmental Science Research And Extension Programs For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1797/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1797.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2100895,"bill_number":"HB1803","title":"Appropriation; MDA to provide funding to Alcorn State for expansion of research and production of shiitake mushrooms.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Alcorn State University For The Mississippi Small Farm And Agribusiness Center For Expansion Of Research And Production Of Shiitake Mushrooms For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1803/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1803.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2100937,"bill_number":"HB1794","title":"Appropriation; IHL for growth of new regional health care and medical sciences facilities of Alcorn State.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding For Strengthening And Enhancing The Growth Of New Regional Health Care And Medical Sciences Facilities Of Alcorn State University In The Southwest Mississippi River Region For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1794/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1794.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2101125,"bill_number":"SC521","title":"Extend congratulations of Legislature to Dr. John A. Peoples, Jr., President Emeritus of JSU and oldest living HBCU President.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Sincerest Congratulations Of The Mississippi Legislature To Dr. John A. Peoples, Jr., President Emeritus Of Jackson State University, And The Oldest Living Hbcu President.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC521/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0521.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2101249,"bill_number":"SC523","title":"LGBTQ Rainbow flag; prohibit Department of Finance and Administration from allowing display on state buildings.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Directing The Mississippi Department Of Finance And Administration To Prohibit The Display Of The Lgbtq Pride Movement (rainbow) Flag On Any State Building.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC523/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0523.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2101377,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Extend congratulations of MS Senate to Alice Marie Johnson of Olive Branch as the first \"Pardon Czar\" appointed by the President.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Commendation And Congratulations Of The Mississippi Senate To Alice Marie Johnson Of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Who Was Appointed By President Donald Trump As The First-ever White House \"pardon Czar\" To Review Clemency Cases And Supporting Those Transitioning From Prison.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR28/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0028.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2101506,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Urge Congress to enact the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE).","description":"A Resolution Calling Upon The United States Congress To Pass House Bill H.r. 589 And Senate Bill S. 223 Repealing The \"face\" Act And Commending President Trump For Issuing, On January 23, 2025, Presidential Pardons To 23 Pro-life Americans Unjustly Convicted Thereunder.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR27/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0027.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2101634,"bill_number":"SC522","title":"Paying tribute to Mississippi musical icon Guy Hovis, Jr.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute To The Memory And Legacy Of Mississippi Musical And Cultural Icon Guy Lee Hovis, Jr.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC522/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0522.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2101746,"bill_number":"HB1807","title":"Appropriation; Town of Marion for constructing and making improvements at and near a certain intersection.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Marion To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction, Reconstruction, Development, Upgrades And Other Improvements At And Near The Intersection Of Dale Drive And Ne Industrial Park Drive, Including, But Not Limited To, Adding Lanes To Dale Drive And To Ne Industrial Park Drive In The Town For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1807/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1807.xml","sponsor":"Keith Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2101856,"bill_number":"HB1808","title":"Sales tax; exempt retail sales of menstrual hygiene products.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Retail Sales Of Menstrual Hygiene Products; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1808/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1808.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2101969,"bill_number":"HB1806","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance of to assist Town of Marion with road improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Marion, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction, Reconstruction, Development, Upgrades And Other Improvements At And Near The Intersection Of Dale Drive And Ne Industrial Park Drive In The Town Of Marion; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1806/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1806.xml","sponsor":"Keith Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2102054,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Commend Daniel Wile as State Games of Mississippi 2025 Male Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Daniel Wile Of Meridian, Mississippi, As The State Games Of Mississippi 2025 Male Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR29/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0029.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2102132,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Commend Aubrey Lynn Atchison as State Games of Mississippi 2025 Youth Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Aubrey Lynn Atchison, A Senior At Biloxi High School, As The State Games Of Mississippi 2025 Youth Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR30/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0030.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2102210,"bill_number":"SC524","title":"Remembering Willie Totten and Jerry Rice who were nicknamed the Mississippi Valley State \"Satellite Express.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commemorating And Remembering The Legacy And Cultural Impact Of Willie \"the Satellite\" Totten And Jerry \"world\" Rice Who Played For The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils From 1981-1985 And Were Nicknamed The \"satellite Express.\"","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC524/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0524.xml","sponsor":"Justin Pope"},
{"bill_id":2102289,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Commend Kaytelyn Harris as State Games of Mississippi 2025 Female Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Kaytelyn Harris Of Quitman, Mississippi, As The State Games Of Mississippi 2025 Female Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR31/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0031.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2102571,"bill_number":"HB1812","title":"Appropriation; Community College Board for behavioral threat assessment and violence-prevention pilot program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Community College Board For The Purpose Of Implementing A Behavioral Threat Assessment And Violence-prevention Pilot Program At The State-supported Community Colleges For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1812/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1812.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2102631,"bill_number":"HB1811","title":"Noxubee County; extend repeal assessments in justice court used for county capital improvements.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 903, Local And Private Laws Of 2021, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Noxubee County, Mississippi, To Levy An Assessment, In Addition To Any Other Assessments And Court Costs, For Civil Cases Filed And Misdemeanor Convictions And/or Nonadjudications Obtained In Its Justice Court, To Be Placed In A Special County Fund Designated The \"noxubee County Capital Improvements Fund\" And Used To Fund Capital Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1811/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1811.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2102690,"bill_number":"HB1809","title":"Appropriation; IHL for behavioral threat assessment and violence-prevention pilot program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Implementing A Behavioral Threat Assessment And Violence-prevention Pilot Program At The State-supported Public Universities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1809/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1809.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2102747,"bill_number":"HB1810","title":"\"Mississippi Human Capital Supplemental Tax Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Human Capital Supplemental Tax Act\"; To Establish And Levy A Supplemental Tax On Artificial Intelligence Displacement Of Human Workers; To Provide For The Rate Of The Tax; To Create The \"mississippi Workforce Transition And Development Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide The Purposes For Which Monies In The Fund May Be Used; To Create The Ai Workforce Impact Advisory Council And To Provide For The Composition Of The Council; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1810/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1810.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2102749,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Commend Simpson Academy Lady Cougars Softball Team for winning MAIS 4A Division I State Softball Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Simpson Academy Lady Cougars Softball Team And Coach Matt Harrison For Winning The Mais 4a Division I State Softball Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR32/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0032.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2102883,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Commend Mississippi Forestry Commission on 100th Anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Mississippi Forestry Commission Upon The Occasion Of Its 100th Anniversary And Recognizing A Century Of Service To The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR33/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0033.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2103466,"bill_number":"HC44","title":"Gulfport High School Football Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 7A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Gulfport High School Admirals Football Team And Head Coach Blake Pennock On Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 7a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC44/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0044.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2103537,"bill_number":"SB2924","title":"Appropriation; additional for MEMA for purposes authorized under the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Disaster Assistance Trust Funds To The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency For The Purposes Of Defraying Expenses Related To The State Obligations For Disaster Response And Recovery, Including The Severe Weather Event Beginning On January 24, 2026, For The Period Beginning Upon Passage Of This Act, And Ending June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2924/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2924.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2103610,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Congratulate Vardaman Junior Eli Edmondson for winning Class 1A Individual Golf Championship.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Vardaman High School Junior Eli Edmondson For Winning The Mhsaa Class 1a Individual State Golf Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-04","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR34/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0034.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2103678,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Gulfport High School Football Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 7A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Gulfport High School Admirals Football Team And Head Coach Blake Pennock On Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 7a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR25/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0025.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2103868,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Mrs. LeShanda Johnson; commend upon being named Summit Elementary School's 2025 Teacher of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mrs. Leshanda Johnson Upon Being Named Summit Elementary School's 2025 Teacher Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR28/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0028.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2103983,"bill_number":"HB1814","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Olive Branch with Lick Creek Conservatory and Recreational Area Project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Olive Branch, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Creation And Development Of The Lick Creek Conservatory And Recreational Area; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1814/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1814.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2104092,"bill_number":"HB1813","title":"\"Mississippi Social Media Tax Act\"; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"mississippi Social Media Tax Act\"; To Levy A Tax On Social Media Platforms That Furnish Services To Users In Mississippi; To Provide For The Rate Of The Tax; To Create The \"social Media Platform Infrastructure Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide The Purposes For Which Monies In The Fund May Be Used; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1813/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1813.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2104207,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Jamal Roberts; commend and congratulate upon winning the 23rd season of American Idol.","description":"A Resolution Commending, Celebrating And Congratulating Jamal Roberts Upon Winning The Nationally Acclaimed 23rd Season Of American Idol And Wishing Him Many More Years Of Success In His Future Endeavors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR26/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0026.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Elliott"},
{"bill_id":2104319,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Lamar School Raiders Football Team; commend and congratulate upon winning 2025 MAIS 4A Division III State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Lamar School Raiders Football Team And Head Coach Jacob Land Upon Winning The 2025 Mid-south Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Class 4a Division Iii State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR27/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0027.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2104535,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"National Blood Donor Month in Mississippi; designate January 2026 as.","description":"A Resolution To Designate The Month Of January 2026 As National Blood Donor Month In Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR29/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0029.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2104818,"bill_number":"HB1820","title":"Appropriation; MDA for making awards under the Small Municipality Street and Infrastructure Improvement Pilot Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Making Awards Under The Small Municipality Street And Infrastructure Improvement Pilot Program Created Under House Bill No. 1499, 2026 Regular Session, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1820/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1820.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2104852,"bill_number":"HB1815","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Byram with Alixandria Drive pipe replacement.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Byram, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Replacement Of A Pipe And Related Work Under, Along And/or Near Alixandria Drive At The Lake Christine Subdivision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1815/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1815.xml","sponsor":"Ronnie Crudup"},
{"bill_id":2104883,"bill_number":"HB1816","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for improvements and upgrades at Sykes Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Repair, Renovation, Replacement And Improvement Of And Upgrades And Additions To Equipment, Facilities, Grounds And Infrastructure At Sykes Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1816/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1816.xml","sponsor":"Ronnie Crudup"},
{"bill_id":2104916,"bill_number":"HC45","title":"Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant; commend faith leadership, civic engagement and social justice organizing to uplift communities upon the occasion of the 2026 Legacy and Leadership Gala.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor Of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, For His Faith Leadership, Civic Engagement And Grassroots Organizing Upon The Occasion Of The 2026 Legacy And Leadership Gala.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC45/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0045.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2104949,"bill_number":"HB1822","title":"Appropriation; MDA for making grants under the Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Making Grants Under The Small Municipalities And Limited Population Counties Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1822/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1822.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2104983,"bill_number":"HB1818","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Jefferson County Nursing Home with repair of buildings.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Jefferson County Nursing Home In Paying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Its Buildings And Related Facilities In Jefferson County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1818/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1818.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2105014,"bill_number":"HB1817","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for acquisition, demolition and/or removal of blighted properties.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With The Acquisition, Demolition And/or Removal Of Blighted Properties In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1817/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1817.xml","sponsor":"Ronnie Crudup"},
{"bill_id":2105047,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Mrs. Juanita Pauline Smith Burns; commend and congratulate upon the occasion of the centennial anniversary of her birth.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Life, Motherhood And Wise Counsel Of Mrs. Juanita Pauline Smith Burns And Congratulating Her Upon The Occasion Of The Centennial Anniversary Of Her Birth On February 19, 2026.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR30/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0030.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":2105078,"bill_number":"HB1819","title":"Appropriation; City of Laurel for costs of certain projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities For The City Of Laurel To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Refurbishing Projects On Three Streets And Providing A Walking Track And Splash Pad For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1819/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1819.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2105111,"bill_number":"HB1821","title":"Appropriation; DFA for funding the MS Legislative District Project Allocation Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Mississippi Legislative District Project Allocation Program Created Under House Bill No. 1432, 2026 Regular Session, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1821/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1821.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2105142,"bill_number":"HB1823","title":"Appropriation; Dept. of Education for funding the Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Education For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project Established Under House Bill No. 1463, 2026 Regular Session, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1823/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1823.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2106360,"bill_number":"SC526","title":"Congratulate Ole Miss Rebels Football Team for outstanding 2025-2026 Sugar Bowl Season finishing No. 3 in Final Football Rankings.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The University Of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Football Team And Head Coach Pete Golding For Their Outstanding 2025-2026 Football Season Finishing With A Sugar Bowl Championship, No. 3 National Ranking, The Highest Ranked Sec Team In The Final Polls And With The Highest Ranking Since 1962.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-04","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC526/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0526.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2106373,"bill_number":"SB2928","title":"Lamar County; authorize to employ part-time county prosecuting attorney as full-time elected official.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lamar County, Mississippi, To Employ The Part-time County Prosecuting Attorney As A Full-time Elected Official During His Or Her Term Of Office And To Prescribe The Compensation For Such Attorney; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2928/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2928.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2106387,"bill_number":"HB1824","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Itta Bena with utility system improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Itta Bena, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Utility System And Metering Upgrades And Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1824/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1824.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2106402,"bill_number":"HB1825","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Itta Bena with tennis court repair.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Itta Bena, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Tennis Court Repair And Rehabilitation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1825/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1825.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2106415,"bill_number":"HB1827","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Itta Bena with heavy equipment acquisition.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Itta Bena, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Heavy Equipment Acquisition Including One Backhoe And One Bucket Truck; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1827/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1827.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2106429,"bill_number":"SC525","title":"Centennial Celebration of the founding of Delta State University; commemorate.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commemorating The Centennial Celebration Of The Founding Of Delta State University.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC525/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0525.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2106444,"bill_number":"SB2926","title":"City of Richland; extend date of repeal on hotel/motel tourism tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 906, Local And Private Laws Of 2018, As Amended By Chapter 904, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Richland, Mississippi, To Levy A 3% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Room Rentals From Hotels And Motels Within The City For The Purpose Of Promoting Tourism And Parks And Recreation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2926/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2926.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2106458,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Mississippi Communication Assocation; commend on occassion of 100th anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Mississippi Communication Association On The Occasion Of Its 100th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR31/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0031.xml","sponsor":"Jill Ford"},
{"bill_id":2106472,"bill_number":"SB2925","title":"City of Starkville; extend repeal date on economic development, tourism/convention tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 950, Local And Private Laws Of 1994, As Last Amended By Chapter 905, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The City Of Starkville's Economic Development, Tourism And Convention Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2925/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2925.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2106487,"bill_number":"SB2927","title":"City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 938, Local And Private Laws Of 1998, As Last Amended By Chapter 903, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repealer On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Richland, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Sales Of Bars And Restaurants In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Percent For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Promotion Of Tourism, Parks And Recreation Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2927/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2927.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2106498,"bill_number":"SB2929","title":"City of Horn Lake; extend the repeal date on the tax on hotel and motel room rentals.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 922, Local And Private Laws Of 2013, As Last Amended By Chapter 938, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Horn Lake, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon Hotel And Motel Room Rentals, Which Shall Be Used To Promote The City's Tourism And Economic Development; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2929/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2929.xml","sponsor":"Theresa Gillespie Isom"},
{"bill_id":2106513,"bill_number":"HB1833","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the City of Itta Bena repair and renoavations of municipal facilities.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Itta Bena, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Municipal Buildings And Facilities, Including The Library, Police Department, Public Works Building And L.t. Brazil Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1833/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1833.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2106528,"bill_number":"HB1831","title":"Humphreys County; authorize a contribution to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Humphreys County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1831/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1831.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2106541,"bill_number":"SB2930","title":"City of Southaven; extend repeal date on restaurant tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 955, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Last Amended By Chapter 933, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Law That Authorizes The City Of Southaven, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Beverages And Prepared Food At Restaurants Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2930/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2930.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2106556,"bill_number":"HB1830","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Itta Bena with staffing/personnel costs.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Itta Bena, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Staffing And Personnel Costs Related To Employing Two Full-time Certified Police Officers, One Full-time Dispatcher Position, And One Full-time Deputy Clerk Position; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1830/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1830.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2106568,"bill_number":"HB1826","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Itta Bena with road improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Itta Bena, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Road Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1826/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1826.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2106581,"bill_number":"HB1832","title":"Humphreys County; authorize to make contribution to Belzoni-Humphreys Development Foundation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Humphreys County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Belzoni-humphreys Development Foundation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1832/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1832.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2106596,"bill_number":"HB1828","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to the City of Itta Bena with purchasing motor vehicles.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Itta Bena, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Motor Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1828/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1828.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2106609,"bill_number":"HB1829","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Itta Bena with installation of security cameras and signage.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Itta Bena, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Installation Of Security Cameras And Signage Throughout The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1829/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1829.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2107876,"bill_number":"HB1834","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at Alcorn State University, Jackson State University and Mississippi Valley State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For Capital Improvements, And Repair, Renovation And Upgrading Of And Improvements To Campus Buildings, Facilities And Infrastructure, At Jackson State University, Alcorn State University And Mississippi Valley State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1834/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1834.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2107901,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Olivia Favero; commend for being crowned Miss Rodeo America 2026.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Miss Olivia Favero Upon Being Crowned Miss Rodeo America 2026 And Welcoming Her To The State Of Mississippi During The 2026 Dixie National Rodeo.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR34/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0034.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":2107930,"bill_number":"HB1835","title":"Income tax; increase aggregate amount of credits allowed for certain employees sponsoring skills training for employees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Employers Who Sponsor Skills Training For Employees, To Increase The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits That May Be Claimed By All Taxpayers Claiming A Credit In A Taxable Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1835/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1835.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2107954,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Abbey Harty; commend for being crowned Miss Rodeo Canada 2026.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Miss Abbey Harty Upon Being Crowned Miss Rodeo Canada 2026 And Recognizing Her Dedication To The Sport Of Rodeo And Western Heritage.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR33/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0033.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":2107982,"bill_number":"HB1836","title":"Appropriation; IHL for planning and constructing to a new dormitory at Jackson State University.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Providing Funding To Jackson State University For Phase 1 Of The Planning And Construction Of A New Dormitory On The Campus For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1836/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1836.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2108007,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Extend recognition and thanks of the Senate to Veterans OutReach of Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution To Extend The Recognition And Thanks Of The Mississippi Senate To \"veterans Outreach Of Mississippi\" For Its Outstanding Service And Dedication To The Veterans Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-10","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR35/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0035.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2108032,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Brinkley Boswell; commend for being crowned Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026.","description":"A Resolution Commending Miss Brinkley Boswell Upon Being Crowned Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-05","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR32/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0032.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":2110271,"bill_number":"HB1842","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with removal of dilapidated/blighted properties in House District 68.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition, Removal And Demolition Of Dilapidated And Blighted Properties Located In House District 68; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1842/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1842.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2110291,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Recognize Olivia Favero as Miss Rodeo America 2026.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing Olivia Favero From Taylor, Utah, As Miss Rodeo America 2026 And Welcoming Her To Mississippi On The Occasion Of The Dixie National Livestock And Rodeo Show.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-10","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR39/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0039.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2110312,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Celebrate 85th Birthday of Junior League of Jackson.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Junior League Of Jackson On The Celebration Of Its 85th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-10","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR36/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0036.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2110332,"bill_number":"HB1840","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with improvements to the Jackson Police Department Training Academy.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Hinds County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Upgrades And Improvements To The Jackson Police Department Training Academy In Jackson, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1840/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1840.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2110352,"bill_number":"SC527","title":"Paying tribute to the legacy of Mississippi Civil Rights icon James Howard Meredith on occasion of Lifetime Achievement Distinction.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Paying Tribute To The Legacy Of Mississippi Civil Rights Icon James Howard Meredith On The Occasion Of His Receipt Of The Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Distinction At The Fourth Annual Mississippi Pinnacle Awards.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC527/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0527.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2110370,"bill_number":"SB2932","title":"Noxubee County; extend repealer on assessments on misdemeanor convictions and nonadjudications for capital improvements.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 903, Local And Private Laws Of 2021, To Extend The Repealer On The Authority Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Noxubee County, Mississippi, To Levy An Assessment, In Addition To Any Other Assessments And Court Costs, For Civil Cases Filed And Misdemeanor Convictions And/or Nonadjudications Obtained In Its Justice Court, To Be Placed In A Special County Fund Designated The \"noxubee County Capital Improvements Fund\" And Used To Fund Capital Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2932/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2932.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2110391,"bill_number":"HB1844","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for improvements for Leavell Woods Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements For Leavell Woods Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1844/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1844.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2110411,"bill_number":"HB1839","title":"City of Natchez and Adams County; authorize contributions to Natchez, Incorporated.","description":"N Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Natchez, Mississippi, And The Board Of Supervisors Of Adams County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To Natchez, Inc., A Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Organized For Economic Development Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1839/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1839.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2110433,"bill_number":"HB1838","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with park improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements And Upgrades To Infrastructure At Jayne Avenue Park, Livingston Park And Va Legion Sports Complex In Jackson, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1838/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1838.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2110456,"bill_number":"HB1841","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with acquisition, demolition and removal of blighted properties.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition, Removal And Demolition Of Blighted Properties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1841/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1841.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2110475,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Dr. Charles F. McClelland; honor for outstanding leadership as Southwestern Athletic Conference Commissioner.","description":"A Resolution Honoring Southwestern Athletic Conference Commissioner Dr. Charles F. Mcclelland For His Outstanding Leadership As Commissioner Of The Southwestern Athletic Conference And Expanding The National Footprint Of The Conference.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR35/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0035.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2110496,"bill_number":"SB2931","title":"City of Natchez and Adams County; extend repealer on, and revise amounts of, authority to contribute annually to Natchez, Inc.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 901, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, By Extending The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Natchez, Mississippi, And The Board Of Supervisors Of Adams County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To Natchez, Inc., A Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Organized For Economic Development Purposes; To Revise Contribution Limits; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2931/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2931.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2110518,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Recognize Brinkley Boswell of Star, Mississippi, as \"Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026.\"","description":"A Resolution Recognizing Brinkley Boswell Of Star, Mississippi, As \"miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026\" On The Occasion Of The Dixie National Livestock And Rodeo Show.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-10","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR38/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0038.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2110538,"bill_number":"HB1837","title":"Noxubee County; authorize tax on short term rentals to promote tourism, parks and recreation within.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Noxubee County, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Short Term Rentals For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation Within The County; To Require An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1837/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1837.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2110556,"bill_number":"HB1845","title":"Tobacco tax; tax ENDS product and vapor products and use revenue for UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-69-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"tobacco\" Under The Tobacco Tax Law; To Define The Terms \"ends Product\" And \"vapor Product\" Under The Tobacco Tax Law; To Amend Section 27-69-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Levy An Excise Tax On Ends Product And Vapor Products; To Amend Sections 27-69-15, 27-69-27, 27-69-33 And 27-69-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 27-69-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Revenue Derived From The Excise Tax On Ends Products And Vapor Products Shall Be Deposited Into The University Of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Center And Research Institute Fund Created In This Act; To Bring Forward Section 27-69-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is A Section Of The Tobacco Tax Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Create The \"university Of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Center And Research Institute Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Used By The University Of Mississippi Medical Center, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, For The Support And Maintenance Of The University Of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Center And Research Institute; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1845/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1845.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2110577,"bill_number":"HB1843","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for removing dilapidated houses and blighted properties.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Removing Dilapidated Houses And Other Blighted Properties In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1843/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1843.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2110598,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Recognize Abbey Harty as Miss Rodeo Canada 2026.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing Abbey Harty From Edam, Saskatchewan, As Miss Rodeo Canada 2026 And Welcoming Her To Mississippi On The Occasion Of The Dixie National Livestock And Rodeo Show.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-10","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR37/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0037.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2111486,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Commend and honor \"Mississippi Links Day at the Capitol 2026\" for outstanding service.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Links, Incorporated, On The Occasion Of \"mississippi Links Day At The Capitol 2026,\" Honoring The Organization's Outstanding Service To The Community, This State And The Nation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-10","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR40/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0040.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2111524,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Recognize Commander Desmond Walker upon receipt of 45th Annual Vice Admiral Stockdale Leadership Award.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing Commander Desmond Walker Of Hollandale, Mississippi, Upon His Receipt Of The 45th Annual Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-10","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2026-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR41/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0041.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2111801,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Kaytelyn Harris; commend upon being named 2025 MS State Games Female Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Kaytelyn Harris Upon Being Named The 2025 State Games Of Mississippi Overall Female Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR37/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0037.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2111864,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Daniel Wile; commend upon being named 2025 MS State Games Male Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Daniel Wile Upon Being Named The 2025 State Games Of Mississippi Overall Male Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR36/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0036.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2111935,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Aubrey Lynn Atchison; commend upon being named 2025 MS State Games Youth Athlete of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Aubrey Lynn Atchison Upon Being Named The 2025 State Games Of Mississippi Overall Youth Athlete Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR38/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0038.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2112009,"bill_number":"HC46","title":"Dr. Kim Welch Hoover; commend for over 40 years of career excellence in the health care field.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending Dr. Kim Welch Hoover For Over 40 Years Of Career Excellence In The Health Care Field And Celebrating Her New Role As The Inaugural Senior Nurse Fellow For Mississippi State University School Of Nursing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC46/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0046.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2112797,"bill_number":"SB3004","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for certain roads in Supervisor District 3.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Washington County Board Of Supervisors To Defray Expenses Associated With The Repair, Resurfacing And Improvements To Certain Roads In Supervisor District 3 For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3004/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3004.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112799,"bill_number":"HB1847","title":"Bonds; authorize for Jefferson County Sheriff's Department motor vehicles and repairs to county jail.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Jefferson County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Motor Vehicles For The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department And For Repairs And Upgrades And Improvements To The County Jail; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1847/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1847.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2112801,"bill_number":"SB2963","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Crystal Springs for construction of the Chautauqua Amphitheater.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Crystal Springs For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Construction Of The Chautauqua Amphitheater, Including The Stage For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2963/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2963.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112803,"bill_number":"SB2958","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to D'Lo for repairs to the D'Lo Community House, streets, and water systems.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Town Of D'lo, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repair And Improvements To The D'lo Community House, Street Repair, And Water System Repair For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2958/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2958.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112805,"bill_number":"HB1851","title":"Appropriation; City of Olive Branch for costs of Lick Creek Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Olive Branch To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Creation Of The Lick Creek Conservatory And Recreational Area And Developing The Lick Creek Greenway For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1851/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1851.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2112807,"bill_number":"HB1846","title":"Appropriation; IHL for construction of athletic stadium for Jackson State University.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With The Construction Of An Athletic Stadium With A Minimum Combined Seating And Standing Capacity Of 40,000 For Jackson State University To Host The University's Sporting Events, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1846/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1846.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2112809,"bill_number":"SB2949","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Clay County for the repair and renovation of its county courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Clay County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of Its County Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2949/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2949.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2112811,"bill_number":"SB3025","title":"Bonds; authorize to assist Town of Anguilla in paying costs of construction of museum and visitor center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Anguilla, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Construction Of A Museum And Visitor Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3025/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3025.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112813,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Coach Larry Tyrone; commend upon induction into the Vicksburg-Warren School District Athletics Hall of Fame.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Coach Larry Tyrone Upon His Selection As An Inductee Into The Vicksburg-warren School District Athletics Hall Of Fame.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR39/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0039.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2112816,"bill_number":"SB3029","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Pearl with improvements to city hall.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Pearl, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Upgrades Of And Improvements To Its City Hall Building And Related Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3029/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3029.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":2112819,"bill_number":"SB3035","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Expansion Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The David L. Whitney (hper) Arena Complex And Wellness Center At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3035/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3035.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2112821,"bill_number":"SB2990","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MDOT for Town of Benoit for a walking trail.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For The Town Of Benoit, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Construction Of A Walking Trail For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2990/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2990.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112823,"bill_number":"SB2968","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Georgetown, Mississippi, for a fire station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Georgetown, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With A Fire Station For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2968/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2968.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112825,"bill_number":"SB3026","title":"Bonds; authorize to assist Village of Cary in paying costs of construction of fire station.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Village Of Cary, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Construction Of A Fire Station; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3026/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3026.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112827,"bill_number":"SB2955","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Magee for the city police department for the acquisition of vehicles and equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Magee For The City Police Department For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of Vehicles And Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2955/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2955.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112829,"bill_number":"SB3003","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Greenville for Mississippi River Museum.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Greenville To Defray Expenses Associated With The Design, Construction, Furnishing, And Equipping Of The Mississippi River Museum For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3003/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3003.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112831,"bill_number":"SB2998","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer improvement project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Metcalfe To Defray Expenses For The Town's Water And Sewer System For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2998/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2998.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112833,"bill_number":"SB3045","title":"Bonds; authorize to assist Humphreys County in paying costs of roadway, curb and gutter improvements in Westgate Subdivision.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Board Of Supervisors Of Humphreys County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Roadway, Curb And Gutter Improvements In Westgate Subdivision; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3045/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3045.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112837,"bill_number":"SB2985","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 5.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County To Defray Expenses Associated With Repairs, Resurfacing And Improvements To Streets Located In Supervisor District 5 For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2985/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2985.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112840,"bill_number":"SB3040","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for agricultural facilities infrastructure upgrade at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Agricultural Facilities Envelope And Infrastructure At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3040/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3040.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2112843,"bill_number":"SB3001","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Beulah for water and sewer improvement project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Beulah To Defray Expenses For The Improvement Of The Town's Water And Sewer System For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3001/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3001.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112845,"bill_number":"SB2953","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to VFW Post 4057 in Tupelo for renovations.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Vfw Post 4057 In The City Of Tupelo, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Associated With Repairs And Renovations To The Post For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2953/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2953.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2112847,"bill_number":"SB2979","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Baldwyn to defray costs associated with refurbishing of a municipal building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Baldwyn, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Refurbishing Of A Municipal Building, Which Serves As A Fire Station And A Polling Precinct Within The City Borders Of Baldwyn In Lee County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2979/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2979.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2112849,"bill_number":"SB3006","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Bolivar County for street repairs in Supervisor District 1.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Bolivar County To Defray Expenses Associated With Repairs, Resurfacing And Improvements To Streets Located In Supervisor District 1 For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3006/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3006.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112853,"bill_number":"SB2991","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Greenville for improvements to water and sewer infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Greenville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs In Repairing And Improving Water And Sewer Infrastructure For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2991/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2991.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112855,"bill_number":"SB2996","title":"General Fund; FY 2027 appropriation to Washington County for upgrades to Kermit the Frog Museum.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Upgrades, Renovations, And Improvements To The Kermit The Frog Museum For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2996/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2996.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112857,"bill_number":"SB3000","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Benoit for water and sewer improvement project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Benoit, Mississippi, To Defray Expenses For The Town's Water And Sewer System For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3000/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3000.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112859,"bill_number":"SB2946","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Greenwood Cemetery Association for restoration and repair.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Greenwood Cemetery Association For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Restoration And Repair Of The Cemetery For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2946/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2946.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2112862,"bill_number":"SB3016","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer improvement project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Metcalfe To Defray Expenses For The Improvement Of The Town's Water And Sewer System For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3016/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3016.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112864,"bill_number":"SB2980","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Mendenhall for field improvements and lighting upgrades for its city sports complex.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Mendenhall, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Making Field Improvements And Upgrading Lighting For The Mendenhall Sports Complex For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2980/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2980.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112866,"bill_number":"SB2936","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Tupelo City School District for security screening on windows and doors.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Tupelo City School District For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With A Pilot Program To Purchase Security Screening For All Windows And Doors On Tupelo High School Campus For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2936/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2936.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2112870,"bill_number":"SB3007","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 2.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County To Defray Expenses Associated With Repairs, Resurfacing And Improvements To Streets Located In Supervisor District 2 For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3007/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3007.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112872,"bill_number":"SB3050","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for Sharkey County and Town of Rolling Fork to assist in paying various disaster recovery costs.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Board Of Supervisors Of Sharkey County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Various Disaster Recovery Projects; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Various Disaster Recovery Projects; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3050/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3050.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112874,"bill_number":"SB3022","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Yazoo County in paying costs of drainage project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Board Of Supervisors Of Yazoo County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With A Drainage Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3022/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3022.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112876,"bill_number":"SB3047","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program In Humphreys, Madison, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington And Yazoo Counties; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3047/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3047.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112878,"bill_number":"SB3044","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Clay County in overlay of Waverly Road.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Board Of Supervisors Of Clay County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Overlay Of Waverly Road; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3044/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3044.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2112882,"bill_number":"SB2995","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Greenville for renovation and repair to the Mid-Delta Regional Airport.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Greenville, To Defray Expenses Associated With The Improvement, Renovation, Repair And Upgrade Of The Mid-delta Regional Airport For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2995/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2995.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112885,"bill_number":"HB1849","title":"Ad valorem tax and sales tax; authorize certain exemptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Any Leasehold Interest Or Sub-lease Thereof Conveyed To Any Nonprofit Organization For The Development, Support, Improvement, Administration Or Operation Of State Park Lands Under Section 55-3-47; To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Tangible Personal Property Or Services To Any Nonprofit Organization For Purposes Of Making Improvements Or Repairs To Lands Or Properties Subject To A Lease Or Sub-lease For The Development, Support, Improvement, Administration Or Operation Of State Park Lands Under Section 55-3-47; To Bring Forward Section 55-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Powers And Duties Of The Mississippi Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks Regarding State Parks, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1849/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1849.xml","sponsor":"Shanda Yates"},
{"bill_id":2112888,"bill_number":"SB3024","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for improvements to Rolling Fork Civic and Event Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Improvements To The Rolling Fork Civic And Event Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3024/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3024.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112890,"bill_number":"SB3034","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for preplanning improvements to Walter Washington Administration and Classroom Building at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Preplanning For Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Walter Washington Administration And Classroom Building At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3034/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3034.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2112892,"bill_number":"SB3014","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Clarksdale, Mississippi, for maintenance vehicles and equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Clarksdale, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Maintenance Vehicles And Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3014/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3014.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2112897,"bill_number":"SB2950","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Clinton/Raymond/Bolton Regional Wastewater project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Clinton/raymond/bolton Wastewater Authority For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Construction And Development Of The Clinton/raymond/bolton Regional Wastewater Project That Will Transport Treated Wastewater From The Members' Municipal Lagoons And Treatment Facilities To The Big Black River For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2950/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2950.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2112899,"bill_number":"SB3041","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a Hydroponics Research and Teaching Greenhouse at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A Hydroponics Research And Teaching Greenhouse At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3041/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3041.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2112901,"bill_number":"SB2984","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for improvements to Lake Washington weir.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To Lake Washington Weir To Maintain Water Levels For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2984/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2984.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112904,"bill_number":"SB2942","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Anguilla for the renovation of its town hall and construction of a multipurpose facility.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Anguilla, Mississippi For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Renovation Of Its Town Hall And Construction Of A Multipurpose Facility For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2942/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2942.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112906,"bill_number":"SB2988","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 1.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County To Defray Expenses Associated With Making Repairs, Resurfacing, And Making Improvements To Streets Located In Supervisor District 1 For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2988/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2988.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112908,"bill_number":"SB3010","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for renovations and upgrades to the parking lot at Delta Health System.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Upgrades, Renovations, And Improvements To The Parking Lot At Delta Health System, Including The Pavilion For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3010/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3010.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112910,"bill_number":"SB2969","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lawrence County for the James Givens Building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lawrence County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Renovating, Improving, Upgrading And Expanding The James Givens Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2969/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2969.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112913,"bill_number":"SB2975","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Longleaf Trace for paving and infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Longleaf Trace For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Paving And Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2975/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2975.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112915,"bill_number":"SB2974","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Crystal Springs for construction of a green room at the Chautauqua Amphitheater.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Crystal Springs For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Construction Of A Green Room At The Chautauqua Amphitheater For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2974/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2974.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112918,"bill_number":"SB3021","title":"Bonds; authorize to assist Town of Rolling Fork in paying costs of Muddy Waters memorial sculpture.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Acquisition And Placement Of A Muddy Waters Memorial Sculpture; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3021/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3021.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112920,"bill_number":"SB3018","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Sustainable Energy Partnership Program between JSU and Entergy.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Sustainable Energy Partnership Program For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3018/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3018.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112924,"bill_number":"SB2954","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lee County for renovation of polling precinct and Pratt's Community Center property.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of General Funds To Lee County To Defray Expenses Associated With The Renovation Of The Polling Precinct At Pratts Community Center And With The Improvement To Pratts Community Center Property, For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2954/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2954.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2112928,"bill_number":"SB3037","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation, Reconstruction And Restoration Of The Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3037/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3037.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2112930,"bill_number":"SB2956","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Monticello for a new Pearl River retaining wall.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Monticello, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Construction Of A New Pearl River Retaining Wall At Cooper's Ferry Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2956/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2956.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112932,"bill_number":"SB3033","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for housing improvements at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of New Buildings And Related Facilities For University Faculty And Staff Housing At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3033/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3033.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2112934,"bill_number":"SB2947","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Bude, Mississippi, for the purchase of police vehicles, cameras and equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Bude, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Police Vehicles, Cameras And Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2947/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2947.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2112937,"bill_number":"SB2972","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Bassfield for repairs, renovations, and upgrades to its water well.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Bassfield For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs, Renovations, And Upgrades To The Town's Water Well For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2972/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2972.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112939,"bill_number":"SB2948","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Pearl for installation of traffic signal at intersection of MS-468 and Murray Drive.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Pearl, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Traffic Signal Installation At The Intersection Of Murray Drive And State Highway 468 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2948/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2948.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":2112941,"bill_number":"SB2937","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Clay County for Waverly Road.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Clay County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Repair, Paving, And Improvements To Waverly Road For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2937/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2937.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2112943,"bill_number":"SB2973","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Bassfield for road repair and resurfacing.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Bassfield For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Road Repair And Resurfacing For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2973/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2973.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112945,"bill_number":"SB3019","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Greenville for repair and renovation of wastewater treatment plant.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Greenville To Defray Expenses Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of Its Wastewater Treatment Plant For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3019/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3019.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112952,"bill_number":"SB2982","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Greenville for repair, renovation, and improvement of small sewer mini-systems.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Greenville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Improvement Of Small Sewer Mini-systems That Have Excessive Inflow And Infiltration Within Low To Moderate Household Income Areas For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2982/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2982.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112953,"bill_number":"SB2943","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Pearl for the renovation of its city hall.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Pearl, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Renovation Of Its City Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2943/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2943.xml","sponsor":"Dean Kirby"},
{"bill_id":2112955,"bill_number":"SB2993","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Hollandale for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Hollandale For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2993/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2993.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112957,"bill_number":"SB2957","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Monticello for improvements to city facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Monticello, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To A Certain Building Purchased For Use As City Hall, A Police Department Annex, And Courtroom Space For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2957/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2957.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112959,"bill_number":"SB3042","title":"Bonds; authorize for construction of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math Center at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of A Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture And Math (steam) Outreach Center At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3042/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3042.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2112962,"bill_number":"SB2970","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Jefferson Davis County for road repair.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Jefferson Davis County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Road Repair For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2970/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2970.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112964,"bill_number":"SB2978","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lee County for construction of a fire station in certain communities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lee County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Construction Of A Fire Station In The Mooreville And Eggville Communities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2978/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2978.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2112966,"bill_number":"SB2977","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Claiborne County for radiological emergency preparedness.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Claiborne County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Radiological Emergency Preparedness For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2977/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2977.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2112968,"bill_number":"SB2935","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MS Home Corporation for the Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Home Corporation For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Small Municipalities And Limited Population Counties Grant Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2935/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2935.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2112970,"bill_number":"SB3049","title":"Bonds; authorize to assist Serenity on the Bayou in Anguilla renovate and equip building for Emmanuel Community Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Serenity On The Bayou In Anguilla, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Renovation And Equipping Of A Building To House The Emmanuel Community Center; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3049/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3049.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112974,"bill_number":"SB3020","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for structural repairs and renovations to the Luther Alexander Building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Structural Repairs And Interior Renovations To The Luther Alexander Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3020/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3020.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112978,"bill_number":"HB1850","title":"Appropriation; City of Olive Branch for Sylvan Lake Outflow Weir Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Olive Branch To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Installation Of A Weir Structure At The Outflow Of Sylvan Lake For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1850/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1850.xml","sponsor":"Justin Keen"},
{"bill_id":2112980,"bill_number":"SB3017","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Duncan for road improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Duncan, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Town's 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3017/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3017.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112983,"bill_number":"SB3048","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for Community Health and Wellness Center, Inc., health care facility renovations in Isola.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Community Health And Wellness Center, Inc., In Paying The Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of Its Health Care Facility In Isola, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3048/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3048.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112985,"bill_number":"SB2986","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to IHL for natural hair care school in Greenville, Mississippi.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Design, Creation, Construction And Equipment Of A Natural Hair Care School In Greenville, Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2986/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2986.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112988,"bill_number":"SB2983","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Greenville for improvements to downtown corridor.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Greenville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs In The Design, Construction, And Improvements To A Downtown Corridor For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2983/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2983.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112990,"bill_number":"SB3015","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 3.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County To Defray Expenses Associated With Repairs, Resurfacing And Improvements To Streets Located In Supervisor District 3 For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3015/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3015.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112992,"bill_number":"SB2992","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Gunnison for water and sewer improvement project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Gunnison To Defray Expenses For The Town's Water And Sewer System For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2992/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2992.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2112994,"bill_number":"SB2959","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Mercy House Adult and Teen Challenge for improvements and additions to certain facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Mercy House Adult And Teen Challenge For The Purpose Of Defraying Expenses Related To The Development Of Improvements And Additions To The Mercy House Adult And Teen Challenge Campus In Georgetown, Mississippi, The Planned Location Of The Mercy House Adult And Teen Challenge Short-term Drug And Alcohol Rehabilitation Center In Learned, Mississippi, And For The Acquisitions Of And Improvements To Mercy House Adult And Teen Challenge Third Phase And Aftercare Transitional Phase Residential Houses And Facilities Throughout Mississippi For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2959/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2959.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2112996,"bill_number":"SB3046","title":"Bonds; authorize to assist Canton Housing Authority in paying costs of redeveloping 100 public housing units.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Housing Authority Of The City Of Canton, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Redevelopment Of 100 Public Housing Units Located In The City Of Canton; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3046/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3046.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2112998,"bill_number":"SB3012","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Benoit for infrastructure and/or road improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Benoit, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To The Town's Infrastructure And/or Roads For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3012/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3012.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113000,"bill_number":"SB3002","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer system improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Metcalfe To Defray Expenses Associated With Improvements To Its Water And Sewer Systems For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3002/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3002.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113005,"bill_number":"SB2945","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Wiggins for sewer infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Wiggins, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Sewer Infrastructure Improvements From U.s. Highway 49 To The West Lagoon For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2945/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2945.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2113007,"bill_number":"SB2989","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Metcalfe for paving certain streets.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Metcalfe For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Paving, Resurfacing, And Improving Certain Streets For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2989/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2989.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113009,"bill_number":"SB2944","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Harrison County for U.S.ighway 49 corridor improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Harrison County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Corridor Improvement From U.s. Highway 49 West To The Intersection Of West Wortham Road/robinwood Drive And Old Highway 49 Intersection Along West Wortham Road In Harrison County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2944/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2944.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2113013,"bill_number":"SB3043","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Clay County in repair and overlay of Good Road and Pruitt Road.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Board Of Supervisors Of Clay County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Repair And Overlay Of Good Road And Pruitt Road In Supervisor District 3; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3043/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3043.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2113015,"bill_number":"HB1848","title":"Appropriation; Delta Health System for costs of an advanced robotic-assisted surgery platform.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The Delta Health System In Washington County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition And Installation Of And Training For An Advanced Comprehensive, Multi-specialty Robotic-assisted Surgery Platform For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1848/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1848.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2113019,"bill_number":"SB2938","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Clay County for improvements to certain roads.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Clay County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Repair, Paving, And Improvements To Good Road, Pruitt Road, And Roads In Supervisor District 3 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2938/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2938.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2113021,"bill_number":"SB2951","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to VFW Post 9832 for infrastructure needs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Vfw Post 9832 For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Of The Construction, Repair And/or Renovation Of Certain Infrastructure For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2951/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2951.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2113023,"bill_number":"SB2971","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Magee for infrastructure repair.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Magee, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Repair For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2971/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2971.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2113025,"bill_number":"SB2965","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Simpson County for road repair.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Simpson County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Road Repair For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2965/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2965.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2113027,"bill_number":"SB2964","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation for certain construction costs at Camp Kamassa.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Design, Preplanning, Construction, Furnishing And Equipping Of Buildings And Related Facilities At Camp Kamassa In Copiah County, Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2964/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2964.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2113032,"bill_number":"SB2940","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to DMH for additional ID/DD Home- and Community-Based Waiver slots and additional staff.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Mental Health For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Additional Id/dd Home- And Community-based Waiver Slots And Additional Staff To Support Such Slots For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2940/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2940.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2113034,"bill_number":"SB2939","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for construction of a community center and park in Pocahontas.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Hinds County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Construction Of A Community Center And Park In The Unincorporated Community Of Pocahontas For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2939/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2939.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2113037,"bill_number":"SB2994","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MDOT for Town of Gunnison for a walking trail.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For The Town Of Gunnison For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Construction Of A Lighted, Asphalt Walking Trail For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2994/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2994.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113039,"bill_number":"SB2962","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Crystal Springs for toilet facilities at the Chautauqua Amphitheater.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Crystal Springs For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Construction Of Toilet Facilities At The Chautauqua Amphitheater For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2962/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2962.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2113041,"bill_number":"SB3027","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for repair and renovation of Oakes African American Cultural Center.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying The Cost Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of The Oakes African American Cultural Center In Yazoo City, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3027/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3027.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2113043,"bill_number":"SB3032","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements at all Alcorn State University campuses.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Campus Buildings, Facilities And Infrastructure At The Lorman, Vicksburg And Natchez Campuses Of Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3032/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3032.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2113046,"bill_number":"SB3036","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for accessibility improvements at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Making Repairs And Renovations For Ada Compliance For Buildings And Facilities At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3036/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3036.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2113048,"bill_number":"SB2933","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Tupelo to construct a new fire station and emergency command center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Tupelo For The Purpose Of Defraying Expenses Related To The Construction Of A New Fire Station And Emergency Command Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2933/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2933.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2113050,"bill_number":"SB3038","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The K.l. Simmons Technology Building At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3038/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3038.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2113052,"bill_number":"SB2999","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation for repair, renovation and refurbishment of E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of General Funds To Defray Expenses Associated With The Repair, Renovation And Refurbishment Of The E.e. Bass Cultural Arts Center For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2999/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2999.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113054,"bill_number":"SB2952","title":"General Fund; FY2027; appropriation to City of Saltillo for construction of new fire station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Saltillo For The Purpose Of Defraying Expenses Related To The Construction Of A New Fire Station For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2952/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2952.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2113058,"bill_number":"SB3008","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Benoit for renovations to the library.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Benoit, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Associated With The Renovation, Repair, And Improvement Of The Town Library For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3008/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3008.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113061,"bill_number":"SB2941","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Yazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau for the restoration of certain property.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Yazoo County Convention And Visitors Bureau For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Preservation And Restoration Of The Manchester Historic Property Located In Yazoo County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2941/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2941.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2113065,"bill_number":"SB3028","title":"Bonds; authorize to assist Town of Anguilla in paying costs of improvements projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Anguilla, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Purchase And Installation Of New Signs And Lights On Main Street, The Renovation Of The Town Basketball Court, And The Purchase And Installation Of An Outdoor Flagpole And United States Flag; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3028/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3028.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2113067,"bill_number":"SB2960","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for construction of a new animal shelter.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Design, Construction And Equipping Of A New Animal Shelter For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2960/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2960.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113069,"bill_number":"SB2966","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Georgetown, Mississippi, for repair and construction of infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Georgetown, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Sidewalk Repair And Replacement, Walking Trail Construction, And Infrastructure Repair For The Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2966/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2966.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2113071,"bill_number":"SB2997","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2997/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2997.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113073,"bill_number":"SB2981","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Health to assist rural public hospitals at high financial risk.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Assisting Rural Public Hospitals At High Financial Risk For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2981/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2981.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113075,"bill_number":"SB3039","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to certain buildings at Alcorn State University.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Pay The Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Revels Hall And Robinson Hall At Alcorn State University; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3039/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3039.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2113078,"bill_number":"SB2976","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Stone County for the purchase and installation of fire hydrants in certain communities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Stone County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase And Installation Of Fire Hydrants In The Big Level And Magnolia Communities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2976/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2976.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2113080,"bill_number":"SB3005","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 4.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County To Defray Expenses Associated With Repairs, Resurfacing And Improvements To Streets Located In Supervisor District 4 For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3005/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3005.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113085,"bill_number":"HB1852","title":"Appropriation; provide additional funds for the Technology Innovation Fund.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Innovation Technology Fund For The Purpose Of Providing Additional Monies For The Fund For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1852/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1852.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2113087,"bill_number":"SB3009","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to DFA for United Way to support the 211 Mississippi helpline.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration To Provide Funding To The United Way Of The Capital Area, Inc., To Support The 211 Mississippi Helpline, A Statewide Resource And Referral Service That Connects Callers With A Variety Of Health And Human Service Resources Specific To Their Needs And Geographical Area, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3009/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3009.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2113089,"bill_number":"SB2934","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MDA for the Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Grant Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Small Municipalities And Limited Population Counties Grant Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2934/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2934.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2113091,"bill_number":"SB3031","title":"Income tax; suspend reductions until PERS is funded at 80%.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Suspend The Reduction Of The Tax On All Taxable Income Of Individuals In Excess Of $10,000.00 Until An Independent Actuary Hired By The Public Employees' Retirement System Of Mississippi Issues A Written Determination That The Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability Of The System Is Less Than 20%; To State The Intent Of The Legislature To Consider, Before The Income Tax Rate Decreases To 3%, Whether The Rate Will Be Further Decreased Below 3%; To Repeal Section 27-7-5.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Further Reduction Of The Tax On All Taxable Income Of Individuals In Excess Of $10,000.00 Under Certain Fiscal Conditions; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3031/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3031.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2113093,"bill_number":"SB2987","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer system improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Metcalfe To Defray Expenses Associated With Improvements To Its Water And Sewer Systems For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2987/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2987.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113095,"bill_number":"SB3011","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for ADA access to the Dept. of Health and Human Services building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Washington County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To The Parking Area And Ada Access To The Department Of Health And Human Services Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3011/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3011.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113098,"bill_number":"SB3030","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for repair, renovation or construction of Black Prairie Blues Museum in West Point.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Black Prairie Blues Museum In West Point, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Repair, Renovation Or Construction Of The Museum; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3030/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3030.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2113100,"bill_number":"SB2967","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Mendenhall, Mississippi, for repairs to water and sewer infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Mendenhall, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improving Water And Sewer Infrastructure For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2967/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2967.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2113102,"bill_number":"SB2961","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Yazoo for renovation of a building to be used as the Boys and Girls Club.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Yazoo, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Renovation Of A Building And Improvements To Its Parking Lot To Be Used As The Boys And Girls Club For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2961/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2961.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2113104,"bill_number":"SB3013","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to JSU for upgrades to its water system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Jackson State University For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of Repair, Renovation And/or Upgrades To The University's Water System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3013/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3013.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2113105,"bill_number":"SB3023","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance of general obligation bonds for repair and renovation of Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of The Triangle Cultural Center In Yazoo City, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3023/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3023.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2113113,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Jordan Anthony; commend for winning the 2025 Bowerman Award.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Jordan Anthony For Winning The 2025 Bowerman Award And For His Many Extraordinary Accomplishments.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR40/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0040.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":2113216,"bill_number":"HB1853","title":"Appropriation; City of Booneville for addressing drainage problems of East Lake Street.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Booneville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Addressing And Alleviating Drainage Problems On East Lake Street In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1853/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1853.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2113320,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Extend condolences of Senate to family of Mrs. Donna Jill Johnson of Meridian the first Republican Circuit Clerk.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Condolences Of The Mississippi Senate To The Family And Friends Of Mrs. Donna Jill Johnson Of Meridian, Mississippi, The First Republican Circuit Clerk Elected In The State Of Mississippi, Who Served With Integrity For 32 Years.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR42/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0042.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Tate"},
{"bill_id":2113409,"bill_number":"HB1854","title":"Appropriation; MDA for MS Main Street Revitalization Grant Program projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Making Grants Under The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program To Certain Main Street Designated Communities For Certain Projects For The Period Beginning Upon The Passage Of This Act And Ending June 30, 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1854/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1854.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2113495,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Recognize Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Recognition Of The Mississippi Senate To The Membership Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, For Its Civic And Financial Contributions And Lasting Impact To Our State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR43/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0043.xml","sponsor":"Theresa Gillespie Isom"},
{"bill_id":2113987,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"John T. Grant, Jr.; commend visionary leadership as Executive Director of the Cricket Celebration Bowl and the MEAC/SWAC.","description":"A Resolution Commending Mr. John T. Grant, Jr., As The Executive Director Of The Cricket Celebration Bowl, As A Highly Respected Business Leader In Atlanta And As One Of The Most Influential Figures In Black College Athletics.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR41/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0041.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2114027,"bill_number":"HC48","title":"Columbia High School Wildcats Football Team; commend and congratulate on winning 2025 MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Columbia High School Wildcats Football Team For Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC48/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0048.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2114065,"bill_number":"HC47","title":"Mississippi Forestry Commission; commend upon 100th anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Mississippi Forestry Commission Upon The Occasion Of Its 100th Anniversary And Honoring Its Century Of Service To The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC47/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0047.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2114107,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Parklane Academy Football Team; commend on winning back-to-back MAIS State Championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Parklane Academy Pioneers Football Team And Head Coach Ron Rushing On Winning Their Second Consecutive Midsouth Association Of Independent Schools State Football Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR42/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0042.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2114147,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Encouraging further economic ties with Taiwan.","description":"A Resolution Encouraging Further Economic Ties And Friendship Between The State Of Mississippi And The Republic Of China (taiwan).","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR44/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0044.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2114605,"bill_number":"HB1855","title":"City of Laurel; extend repeal date on hotel and motel tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 925, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2036, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Laurel, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Percent Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals For The Purpose Of Generating Revenue To Promote Tourism; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1855/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1855.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2114611,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Alcorn State University; commemorate and celebrate upon the occasion of its 155th anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commemorating And Celebrating The 155th Anniversary Of The Founding Of Alcorn State University, America's First Historically Black Land-grant University, The Oldest Land-grant Institution In The State Of Mississippi, And A Premier Research And Teaching Institution Of Higher Learning.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR43/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0043.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2114616,"bill_number":"HB1862","title":"Appropriation; Town of Summit to assist Summit Rural Fire Department with completing driveways and parking at fire station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Summit To Assist The Summit Rural Fire Department In Paying Costs Associated With Completing The Driveways And Parking At The Fire Station Located On The Southwest Mississippi Community College Campus For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1862/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1862.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2114623,"bill_number":"HB1857","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for improvements to tennis courts at Battlefield Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To The Tennis Courts At Battlefield Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1857/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1857.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2114628,"bill_number":"HB1868","title":"Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Homestead Exemption From Ad Valorem Taxes For Persons Who Are Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Older Or Who Are Totally Disabled; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1868/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1868.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2114634,"bill_number":"HB1860","title":"Appropriation; Health Dept. to provide racial sensitivity training to health care professionals.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Health To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Providing Racial Sensitivity Training To Health Care Professionals Throughout This State For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1860/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1860.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2114640,"bill_number":"HB1867","title":"Appropriation; provide additional funds for the Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Economic Development And Infrastructure Fund For The Purpose Of Providing Additional Monies For The Fund For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1867/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1867.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2114646,"bill_number":"HB1861","title":"Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Act; revise method of determining tax incentive for certain qualified economic development projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-114-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Method Of Determining The Total Amount Of The Initial Amount Of Mflex Tax Incentive Under The Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Act For A Certified Applicant With A Qualified Economic Development Project That Is Located Within A Federally Designated Qualified Opportunity Zone; To Amend Section 57-114-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Bring Forward Section 57-114-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is A Section Of The Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Act, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1861/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1861.xml","sponsor":"Ronnie Crudup"},
{"bill_id":2114651,"bill_number":"HB1866","title":"Appropriation; DFA for Knox Academy for costs of expanding its facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration For Allocation To Knox Academy In Ellisville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Improving, Upgrading And Expanding Its Facilities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1866/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1866.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2114656,"bill_number":"HB1865","title":"Appropriation; Jefferson County for repair and renovation of the Jefferson County Nursing Home.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Jefferson County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of The Jefferson County Nursing Home And Making Upgrades And Improvements To Its Buildings And Related Facilities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1865/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1865.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2114662,"bill_number":"HB1858","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for renovations and infrastructure improvements at Capitol Unit of Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Renovations And Infrastructure Improvements At The Capitol Unit Of The Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Mississippi For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1858/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1858.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2114667,"bill_number":"HB1863","title":"Appropriation; City of Natchez for replacement of the Canal Street Bridge.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Natchez To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Demolition, Reconstruction And Replacement Of The Canal Street Bridge In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1863/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1863.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2114672,"bill_number":"HB1859","title":"Appropriation; DEQ for purchasing a mobile air-quality monitoring van for community-based monitoring.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Environmental Quality To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A Mobile Air-quality Monitoring Van For The Air Division To Use For Community-based Monitoring For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1859/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1859.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2114678,"bill_number":"HB1864","title":"Appropriation; Jefferson County for motor vehicles for sheriff's department and repairs to the county jail.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Jefferson County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Motor Vehicles For The Sheriff's Department And Making Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To The County Jail For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1864/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1864.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2114681,"bill_number":"HB1856","title":"Appropriation; Hinds County for cleaning blighted property in House District 68.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Hinds County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Cleaning Blighted Property In House District 68 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1856/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1856.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2114688,"bill_number":"HB1869","title":"Appropriation; City of Vicksburg for Year 1 of the Vicksburg Blight Elimination Three-year Action Plan.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Vicksburg To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Year 1 Of The Vicksburg Blight Elimination Three-year Action Plan For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1869/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1869.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":2115102,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"MS Delta Days at the Capitol; commend the distinguished ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Dynamic Ladies Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, On The Auspicious Occasion Of Hosting Its Mississippi Delta Days At The Capitol On February 15-16, 2026.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR45/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0045.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2115411,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Jack and Jill of America Day at the Capitol; commend on the occasion of.","description":"A Resolution Honoring The Mississippi Chapters Of Jack And Jill Of America, Inc., For Its Exceptional Commitment To Cultivate The Leaders Of Tomorrow And Commending This Distinguished Organization Of Families On The Occasion Of Jack And Jill Of America, Inc.'s Legislative Day At The Capitol On February 16, 2026.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR44/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0044.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2115744,"bill_number":"HB1874","title":"Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for utility system and metering upgrades.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Itta Bena To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Utility System And Metering Upgrades And Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1874/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1874.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2115767,"bill_number":"HB1881","title":"Appropriation; City of Booneville for Booneville Sewer Restoration Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Booneville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Booneville Sewer Restoration Project To Upgrade A Collapsed Sewer System And Replace Damaged Water Pipes For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1881/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1881.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2115787,"bill_number":"HB1871","title":"Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for installation of security cameras and signage.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Itta Bena To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Installation Of Security Cameras And Signage Throughout The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1871/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1871.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2115810,"bill_number":"HB1887","title":"Humphreys County; authorize contribution to Improved Benevolent Protective Elks of the World Hill Lodge #811.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Humphreys County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Improved Benevolent Protective Elks Of The World Hill Lodge #811; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1887/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1887.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2115832,"bill_number":"HB1877","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Mississippi Military Department with purchasing land adjacent to/near Camp Shelby.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Mississippi Military Department In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Land Adjacent To And/or Near Camp Shelby, And Located In Forrest County And Perry County, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Using The Land For Training Areas And Buffer Zones At Camp Shelby; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1877/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1877.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2115853,"bill_number":"HB1882","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Rienzi with additions to city hall.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Rienzi, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Additions To City Hall; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1882/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1882.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2115877,"bill_number":"HB1880","title":"Appropriation; City of Rienzi for making additions to city hall.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Rienzi To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Additions To City Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1880/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1880.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2115899,"bill_number":"HB1875","title":"Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for tennis court repair and renovation.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Itta Bena To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Tennis Court Repair And Rehabilitation For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1875/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1875.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2115920,"bill_number":"HB1870","title":"Bolivar County; authorize to create utility district to own, control, operate and maintain Choctaw Sewer Association System.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Bolivar County, Mississippi, To Establish A Utility District Within The Community Of Choctaw For The Purpose Of Owning, Controlling, Operating And Maintaining The Choctaw Sewer Association System Facilities; To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of The Utility District; To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Bolivar County To Transfer Assets And Other Property To The District, And To Contribute Funds And Services For The Repair And Improvement Of The Sewer System Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1870/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1870.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2115943,"bill_number":"HB1872","title":"Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for staffing and personnel costs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Itta Bena To Assist In Paying Staffing And Personnel Costs Related To Employing Two Full-time Certified Police Officers, One Full-time Dispatcher Position And One Full-time Deputy Clerk Position For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1872/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1872.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2115965,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Enterprise High School; commend for achieving the highest accountability score in the State of Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Enterprise High School For Achieving The Highest Accountability Score In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR46/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0046.xml","sponsor":"Troy Smith"},
{"bill_id":2115986,"bill_number":"HB1873","title":"Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for acquisition of heavy equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Itta Bena To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of Heavy Equipment, Including One Backhoe And One Bucket Truck, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1873/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1873.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2116008,"bill_number":"HB1879","title":"Appropriation; City of Rienzi for replacing buildings over the city wells.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Rienzi To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Replacing The Two Buildings That Are Over The City Wells For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1879/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1879.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2116032,"bill_number":"HB1885","title":"Appropriation; Youth Court Support Fund for funding staff and equipment for youth courts.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Youth Court Support Fund For The Purpose Of Funding Staff And Equipment For Youth Courts In The State For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1885/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1885.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2116052,"bill_number":"HB1886","title":"Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for making repairs and improvements to city roads.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Itta Bena To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To And Asphalt Resurfacing Of City Roads For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1886/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1886.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2116074,"bill_number":"HB1884","title":"Appropriation; DHS to provide funding for the Mississippi Senior Games.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Human Services To Provide Funding For The 2026 Mississippi Senior Games Conducted On The Mississippi Gulf Coast For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1884/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1884.xml","sponsor":"Beth Waldo"},
{"bill_id":2116095,"bill_number":"HB1878","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Alcorn County with construction of the Fire Department Southwest Station No. 2.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Alcorn County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The New Construction Of The Fire Department Southwest Station No. 2 And Helipad; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1878/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1878.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2116115,"bill_number":"HB1876","title":"Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for repair and renovation of certain municipal buildings and facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Itta Bena To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Certain Municipal Buildings And Facilities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1876/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1876.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2116138,"bill_number":"HB1888","title":"Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for purchasing motor vehicles.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Itta Bena To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Two Motor Vehicles For The Police Department, Two Motor Vehicles For The Public Works Department And One Motor Vehicle For City Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1888/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1888.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2116158,"bill_number":"HB1883","title":"Appropriation; Alcorn County for new construction of the Fire Department Southwest Station No. 2 and helipad.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Alcorn County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The New Construction Of The Fire Department Southwest Station No. 2 And Helipad For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1883/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1883.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2116707,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Stone County Economic Development Partnership and city, county and business leaders; commend upon economic success of Stone County.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Stone County Economic Development Partnership And Elected City And County Leaders And Business Leaders Of Stone County Upon The County's Economic Success.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR47/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0047.xml","sponsor":"Steve Lott"},
{"bill_id":2116754,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Recognize Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Legislative Day at the Capitol.","description":"A Resolution Honoring The Mississippi Chapters Of Jack And Jill Of America, Inc., For Its Exceptional Commitment To Cultivate The Leaders Of Tomorrow And Commending This Distinguished Organization Of Families On The Occasion Of Jack And Jill Of America, Inc.'s, Legislative Day At The Capitol.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR45/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0045.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2116802,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Commend South Panola High School Air Force JROTC Drone Team for third consecutive Grand Championship in a single season.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The South Panola High School Air Force Jrotc Drone Team For Its Third Consecutive Grand Championship In A Single Season.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR47/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0047.xml","sponsor":"Justin Pope"},
{"bill_id":2116847,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Commend South Panola Junior Varsity Cheer Team for first UCA National Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The South Panola High School Tigers Junior Varsity Cheerleaders For Winning Their First Uca National Cheer Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR46/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0046.xml","sponsor":"Justin Pope"},
{"bill_id":2116849,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Commemorate 155th Anniversary of Alcorn State University.","description":"A Resolution Commemorating And Celebrating The 155th Anniversary Of The Founding Of Alcorn State University, America's First Historically Black Land Grant University, The Oldest Land Grant College Or University In The State Of Mississippi, And The Second-oldest State-supported Institution Of Higher Learning In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-02-17","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR48/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0048.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2116939,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Copiah-Lincoln Community College Lady Wolves Softball Team; commend on winning 2025 NJCAA Division II World Series.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Copiah-lincoln Community College Lady Wolves Softball Team And Head Coach Meleah Howard On Winning The 2025 National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Division Ii Softball World Series.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR48/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0048.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":2117406,"bill_number":"HB1926","title":"Appropriation; Capital Post-Conviction Counsel, Office of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Office Of Capital Post-conviction Counsel Of The State Of Mississippi For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1926/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1926.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2117409,"bill_number":"HB1928","title":"Appropriation; Legislative expenses.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Paying The Expenses And Providing Contingent Funds For The Legislature, The Expenses Of The Joint Legislative Budget Committee, The Expenses Of The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review, The Expenses Of The Joint Legislative Reapportionment Committee, The Expenses Of The Joint Committee On Compilation, Revision And Publication Of Legislation, Paying The Monthly Expense Allowance Of The Members Of The Legislature, Paying The State's Share Of Various Assessments, And For Related Purposes, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1928/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1928.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2117411,"bill_number":"HB1913","title":"Appropriation; Medical Licensure, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Medical Licensure For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1913/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1913.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117415,"bill_number":"HB1906","title":"Appropriation; Child Protection Services, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Child Protection Services For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1906/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1906.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117418,"bill_number":"HB1904","title":"Appropriation; Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1904/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1904.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117420,"bill_number":"HB1891","title":"Appropriation; Environmental Quality, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Department Of Environmental Quality; And For Related Purposes, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1891/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1891.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117424,"bill_number":"HB1912","title":"Appropriation; Medicaid, Division of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governor's Office-division Of Medicaid For The Purpose Of Providing Medical Assistance Under The Mississippi Medicaid Law And Defraying The Expenses Of The Administration Of That Law For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1912/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1912.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117426,"bill_number":"HB1943","title":"City of Jackson Revitalization Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The \"city Of Jackson Revitalization Act\"; To Amend Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales Of Component Materials To A Developer For Use In The Development Of Blighted Property Under Section 27-7-22.51; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Certain Improvements In The City; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Acquisition, Demolition And/or Removal Of Blighted Properties In The City; To Amend Section 75-76-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"project\" Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act; To Amend Section 75-76-129, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Revenue Collected From Certain Additional License Fees Imposed And Levied Under Section 75-76-183 Shall Be Deposited Into The City Of Jackson Development Fund Created In This Act; To Amend Section 75-76-183, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Impose And Levy Additional Fees For A License To Conduct Gaming As A Licensed Gaming Establishment That Is Part Of A Project Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Establish A Program To Provide Loans And Grants To Assist With The Development Of Buildings And Other Facilities And Infrastructure For The Establishment Of New Business Enterprises And Expansion Of Existing Business Enterprises In The City Of Jackson, Mississippi; To Provide An Application Process For Entities That Desire To Participate In The Program; To Create The City Of Jackson Development Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The City Of Jackson Development Fund Shall Be Disbursed By The Department Of Finance And Administration, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, To Provide Loans And Grants For The Purposes Described In This Act; To Provide That For The First Full State Fiscal Year During Which A Licensed Gaming Establishment That Is Part Of A Project Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act Is Operating And Remitting License Fees Imposed And Levied Under Sections 75-76-177 And 75-76-195, And For Each Of The Four Immediately Succeeding State Fiscal Years, If The Total Amount Of Revenue Distributed To The City Of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Or Warren County, Mississippi, As The Case May Be, For Each Such Fiscal Year Under Section 75-76-197 And Chapter 965, Local And Private Laws Of 1993, Is Less Than The Average Total Amount Of Such Revenue Distributed Annually To The City Or County For The Three State Fiscal Years Immediately Preceding The Full State Fiscal Year During Which The Licensed Gaming Establishment Began Operating And Remitting Such License Fees, Then The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Disburse Funds To The City Of Vicksburg Or Warren County, As The Case May Be, For The Amount Of Such Revenue Shortfall For Each Such Fiscal Year; To Provide That A Portion Of The Revenue Collected From Certain License Fees Collected From A Licensed Gaming Establishment That Is Part Of A Project Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act Shall Be Used Temporarily For Certain Purposes; To Bring Forward Sections 75-76-33, 75-76-67, 75-76-77, 75-76-89 And 75-76-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of The Mississippi Gaming Control Act, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 19-3-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That This Section Does Not Apply To A Person, Corporation Or Other Legal Entity Applying For A License For A Gaming Establishment That Is Part Of A Project Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act; To Amend Sections 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Legal Gaming In A Licensed Gaming Establishment That Is Part Of A Project Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act; To Bring Forward Section 27-109-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Defines The Terms \"cruise Vessel\" And \"vessel\" For Certain Purposes, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 95-3-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Various Forms Of Illegal Gambling, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"qualified Resort Area\" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Amend Section 67-1-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Project As Defined Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act Shall Be A Leisure And Recreation District Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Provide That Any Owner Or Operator Of A Licensed Gaming Establishment Licensed Before January 1, 2026, That Makes Capital Improvements To The Licensed Gaming Establishment In An Aggregate Amount Of At Least $100,000,000.00 Shall Be Allowed A Credit Against License Fees Imposed Under The Mississippi Gaming Control Act; To Provide The Time Period Within Which The Capital Improvements Must Be Made; To Provide For The Amount Of The Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1943/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1943.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2117429,"bill_number":"SB3106","title":"City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants, Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Bureau; To Authorize An Additional Tax Of 1% On The Sales Of Hotels And Motels And 1/2% On The Sales Of Restaurants; To Require That An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3106/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3106.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2117433,"bill_number":"HB1900","title":"Appropriation; Public Service Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Public Service Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1900/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1900.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117436,"bill_number":"HB1915","title":"Appropriation; Nursing, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1915/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1915.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117440,"bill_number":"HB1944","title":"Taxation; revise credits authorized for contributions to certain eligible charitable organizations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides An Income Tax Credit, Insurance Premium Tax Credit And Ad Valorem Tax Credit For Contributions Made By Certain Taxpayers To Certain Eligible Charitable Organizations, To Include Within The Definition Of \"eligible Charitable Organization\" A Special-purpose School As Defined By The State Department Of Education That Is Organized To Serve Students With Physical, Intellectual, Developmental Or Emotional Disabilities And That Is Not For Profit; To Provide The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits That May Be Allocated By The Department Of Revenue Annually For Contributions To Such Schools; To Provide The Maximum Amount Of Credits That May Be Allocated Annually For Contributions To Any Single Eligible Charitable Organization And/or School Location; To Reduce The Percentage Of Credits That May Be Allocated To A Single Educational Services Charitable Organization Certified By The Department Of Revenue During A Calendar Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1944/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1944.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2117442,"bill_number":"HB1905","title":"Appropriation; Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1905/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1905.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117445,"bill_number":"HB1910","title":"Appropriation; Fire Academy.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Fire Academy For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1910/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1910.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117448,"bill_number":"HB1938","title":"Appropriation; Transportation, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, For The Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1938/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1938.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":2117451,"bill_number":"HB1911","title":"Appropriation; Insurance, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Insurance For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1911/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1911.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2117455,"bill_number":"HB1932","title":"Appropriation; Veterans' Home Purchase Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Veterans' Home Purchase Board And Making New Home Loans As Authorized By Law For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1932/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1932.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2117458,"bill_number":"HB1895","title":"Appropriation; Port Authority, State.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Port Authority At Gulfport For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1895/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1895.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117461,"bill_number":"SB3108","title":"City of Pass Christian; authorize municipal law enforcement to use one radar speed detection device on U.S. Highway 90.","description":"An Act To Authorize The City Of Pass Christian, Mississippi, Through Its Municipal Law Enforcement, To Operate And Use One Radar Speed Detection Device To Enforce The Motor Vehicle Speed Limits On Those Portions Of U.s. Highway 90 That Are Located Within The Corporate Limits Of The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3108/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3108.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2117464,"bill_number":"HB1889","title":"Appropriation; Archives and History, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Department Of Archives And History, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1889/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1889.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117468,"bill_number":"HB1922","title":"Appropriation; Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, Board of Examiners for.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Board Of Examiners For Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1922/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1922.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117470,"bill_number":"HB1902","title":"Appropriation; Soil and Water Conservation Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Soil And Water Conservation Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1902/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1902.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117472,"bill_number":"HB1896","title":"Appropriation; Marine Resources, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Department Of Marine Resources For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1896/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1896.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117475,"bill_number":"SB3107","title":"City of Laurel; extend repealer on authority for tax on hotels and motels to promote tourism.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 925, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, Extend The Repealer On The Law Authorizing The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Laurel, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax In An Amount Not To Exceed 3% Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals For The Purpose Of Generating Revenue To Promote Tourism; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3107/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3107.xml","sponsor":"Juan Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2117480,"bill_number":"HB1890","title":"Appropriation; Engineers and Land Surveyors, Board of Registration for Professional.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Registration For Professional Engineers And Land Surveyors For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1890/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1890.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117483,"bill_number":"HB1916","title":"Appropriation; Optometry, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Optometry For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1916/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1916.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117486,"bill_number":"HB1940","title":"Appropriations; additional appropriations for FY26 & FY27.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Capital Expense Funds, Education Enhancement Funds And Special Funds For Fiscal Years 2026 And 2027 To Defray The Expenses Of The Office Of The Attorney General; The Department Of Public Safety; The Department Of Finance And Administration; The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency; The Mississippi State Supreme Court - Administrative Office Of Courts; The Mississippi Board Of Medical Licensure; The Department Of Marine Resources; The Department Of Education; The Board Of Examiners For Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists; The Department Of Human Services; The Department Of Health; The Mississippi Office Of Student Financial Aid; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1940/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1940.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2117489,"bill_number":"HB1919","title":"Appropriation; Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Certification Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Real Estate Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1919/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1919.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117492,"bill_number":"HB1907","title":"Appropriation; Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Cosmetology And Barbering For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1907/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1907.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117497,"bill_number":"HB1937","title":"Appropriation; Library Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Mississippi Library Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1937/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1937.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":2117500,"bill_number":"HB1921","title":"Appropriation; Rehabilitation Services, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Department Of Rehabilitation Services For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1921/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1921.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117503,"bill_number":"HB1933","title":"Appropriation; reappropriation, DFA - Bureau of Building - FY 2027.","description":"An Act Making A Reappropriation To The Department Of Finance And Administration To Reauthorize The Expenditure Of Capital Expenses And Special Funds Previously Appropriated For Construction And/or Repair And Renovation Projects At Various State Agencies And Institutions, For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1933/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1933.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2117505,"bill_number":"HB1909","title":"Appropriation; Human Services, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Human Services For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1909/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1909.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117509,"bill_number":"HB1894","title":"Appropriation; Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1894/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1894.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117513,"bill_number":"HB1934","title":"Appropriation; Arts Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Arts Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1934/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1934.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":2117517,"bill_number":"HB1923","title":"Appropriation; Athletic Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Athletic Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1923/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1923.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2117519,"bill_number":"HB1936","title":"Appropriation; Educational Television, Authority for.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Authority For Educational Television For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1936/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1936.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":2117521,"bill_number":"HB1941","title":"Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund; increase amount of monies in fund that may be used to defray board of trustees expenses in carrying out duties.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 49-39-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Amount Of Monies In The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund That May Be Used By The Board Of Trustees Of The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund And The Department Of Finance And Administration To Defray The Board's Expenses In Carrying Out Its Duties Under The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1941/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1941.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2117524,"bill_number":"HB1935","title":"Appropriation; Education, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Funding K-12 And Other Related Educational Activities, Including Certain Agencies And Programs, In The State Of Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1935/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1935.xml","sponsor":"Karl Oliver"},
{"bill_id":2117528,"bill_number":"HB1930","title":"Appropriation; State Public Defender, Office of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Office Of State Public Defender Of The State Of Mississippi For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1930/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1930.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2117531,"bill_number":"HB1914","title":"Appropriation; Nursing Home Administrators, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Nursing Home Administrators For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1914/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1914.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117534,"bill_number":"HB1925","title":"Appropriation; Auctioneers Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Auctioneers Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1925/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1925.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2117538,"bill_number":"HB1939","title":"Appropriations; additional appropriations for various state agencies.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Capital Expense Funds, And Special Funds For Fiscal Years 2026 And 2027 To Defray The Expenses Of The Governor's Office Division Of Medicaid; The Department Of Child Protection Services; The Department Of Agriculture And Commerce; The Office Of The Attorney General; And The Mississippi Development Authority; The Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board; The Board Of Animal Health; The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1939/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1939.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2117540,"bill_number":"HB1931","title":"Appropriation; Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and trial judges services.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Supreme Court Which Is Comprised Of The Supreme Court, The Office Of The Supreme Court Clerk And The State Law Library And To Pay Expenses Of Special Judges, Chancellors And Circuit Judges, And For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Administrative Office Of Courts And Certified Court Reporters, Continuing Legal Education, Court Of Appeals And The Board Of Bar Admissions, For The Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1931/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1931.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2117544,"bill_number":"HB1918","title":"Appropriation; Psychology, Board of.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Psychology For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1918/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1918.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117546,"bill_number":"HB1929","title":"Appropriation; Public Employees' Retirement System.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Administrative Expenses Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Public Employees' Retirement System And For The Maintenance And Operation Of The Retirement System Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1929/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1929.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2117549,"bill_number":"HB1898","title":"Appropriation; Pat Harrison Waterway District.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Pat Harrison Waterway District For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1898/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1898.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117552,"bill_number":"HB1903","title":"Appropriation; Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Tombigbee River Valley Water Management District For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1903/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1903.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117556,"bill_number":"HB1892","title":"Appropriation; Foresters, Board of Registration for.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Registration For Foresters For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1892/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1892.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117559,"bill_number":"HB1920","title":"Appropriation; Real Estate Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Real Estate Commission For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1920/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1920.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117563,"bill_number":"HB1924","title":"Appropriation; Attorney General.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Office Of The Attorney General For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Veto Sustained","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1924/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1924.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2117565,"bill_number":"HB1927","title":"Appropriation; District attorneys and staff.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Paying Salaries And Travel Expenses Of District Attorneys And Assistant District Attorneys Of The State And Paying Office Expenses Of District Attorneys For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1927/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1927.xml","sponsor":"Sam Mims"},
{"bill_id":2117568,"bill_number":"HB1942","title":"Tax Increment Financing Act; authorize conduit bond issuance to finance redevelopment projects.","description":"An Act To Create A New Code Section To Be Codified As Section 21-45-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Municipalities To Issue Bonds, Notes Or Other Obligations As A Conduit Issuer To Finance The Costs Of A Redevelopment Project Under The Tax Increment Financing Act, And To Secure Such Financing By Taxpayer Agreements; To Authorize Municipalities To Enter Into Taxpayer Agreements In Connection With Tax Increment Financing Of Redevelopment Projects For The Purpose Of Securing Such Financing; To Provide For Optional Lien Security For Taxpayer Agreements; To Provide That Taxpayer Agreements Do Not Constitute Taxes, Public Debt Or Pledges Of Governmental Credit; To Amend Section 21-45-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term \"taxpayer Agreement\" And To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"redevelopment Project\" Under The Tax Increment Financing Act; To Bring Forward Sections 21-45-5, 21-45-7, 21-45-9, 21-45-11, 21-45-13, 21-45-15, 21-45-17, 21-45-19 And 21-45-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of The Tax Increment Financing Act, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1942/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1942.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2117571,"bill_number":"HB1917","title":"Appropriation; Physical Therapy Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Physical Therapy For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1917/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1917.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117574,"bill_number":"HB1899","title":"Appropriation; Pearl River Valley Water Supply District.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1899/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1899.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117578,"bill_number":"HB1908","title":"Appropriation; Health, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Department Of Health For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1908/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1908.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2117580,"bill_number":"HB1897","title":"Appropriation; Oil and Gas Board.","description":"An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Oil And Gas Board For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1897/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1897.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117582,"bill_number":"HB1901","title":"Appropriation; Public Utilities Staff.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From General Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Public Utilities Staff For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1901/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1901.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117585,"bill_number":"HB1893","title":"Appropriation; Forestry Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The State Forestry Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1893/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1893.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2117590,"bill_number":"HB1945","title":"Income tax; authorize a credit for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain charitable organizations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Income Tax Credits And Ad Valorem Tax Credits For Voluntary Cash Contributions By Individual Taxpayers To Qualifying Charitable Organizations And Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations, To Authorize Income Tax Credits For Voluntary Cash Contributions By Certain Other Taxpayers To Qualifying Charitable Organizations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1945/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1945.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2117915,"bill_number":"HB1950","title":"Appropriation; Calhoun County for purchasing a ladder truck for county volunteer fire department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Calhoun County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A New Ladder Truck For The Calhoun County Volunteer Fire Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1950/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1950.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117919,"bill_number":"HB1978","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with repairing and paving County Roads 308 and 409.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Calhoun County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repairing And Paving County Roads 308 And 409; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1978/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1978.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117923,"bill_number":"HB1983","title":"Appropriation; Calhoun County for purchasing extrication tools for the Slate Springs Volunteer Fire Department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Calhoun County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Extrication Tools For The Slate Springs Volunteer Fire Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1983/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1983.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117927,"bill_number":"HB1957","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Vardman with playground and walking track at town park.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Vardaman, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction And Development Of A Playground And Walking Trail At The Town Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1957/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1957.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117930,"bill_number":"HB1977","title":"Appropriation; Calhoun County for repairing County Road 102.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Calhoun County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repairing And Resurfacing County Road 102 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1977/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1977.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117934,"bill_number":"HB1949","title":"Appropriation; Town of Big Creek for purchasing certain equipment for volunteer fire department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Big Creek To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Fire Turnout Clothing And A Defibrillator For The Big Creek Volunteer Fire Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1949/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1949.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117938,"bill_number":"HB1967","title":"Appropriation; Town of Bruce for renovations to town square.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Bruce To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Renovations To The Town Square For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1967/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1967.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117942,"bill_number":"HB1961","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with repair of County Road 235.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Calhoun County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair Of County Road 235; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1961/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1961.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117945,"bill_number":"HB1970","title":"Appropriation; Town of Bruce for water shut-off replacements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Bruce To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Water Shut-off Replacements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1970/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1970.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117951,"bill_number":"HB1972","title":"Appropriation; Town of Bruce for various improvement projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Bruce To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Various Improvement Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1972/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1972.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117955,"bill_number":"HB1946","title":"Appropriation; Military Department for purchasing land adjacent to or near Camp Shelby.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Military Department To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Land Adjacent To And/or Near Camp Shelby And Located In Forrest County And Perry County For The Purpose Of Using The Land For Training Areas And Buffer Zones At Camp Shelby For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1946/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1946.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2117959,"bill_number":"HB1971","title":"Appropriation; Town of Derma for purchase of new truck bed for town fire department truck.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities For The Town Of Derma To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A New Truck Bed And Related Equipment For Use On A Town Fire Department Truck For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1971/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1971.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117962,"bill_number":"HB1951","title":"Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for paving roads in the town.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Vardaman To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Paving Roads In The Town For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1951/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1951.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117967,"bill_number":"HB1984","title":"Appropriation; Calhoun County for repairing and paving County Roads 308 and 409.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Calhoun County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repairing And Paving County Roads 308 And 409 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1984/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1984.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117971,"bill_number":"HB1973","title":"Appropriation; Town of Bruce for general sewage repairs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Bruce To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With General Sewage Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1973/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1973.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117973,"bill_number":"HB1963","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Bruce with certain fencing and lighting improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Bruce, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Fencing Improvements At The Town Park, Fencing Improvements At The Old National Guard Armory, And Lighting For Soccer Fields; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1963/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1963.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117977,"bill_number":"HB1982","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Vardaman acquisition of a fire truck.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Vardaman, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of A Fire Truck; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1982/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1982.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117983,"bill_number":"HB1964","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with purchasing truck bed for Calhoun County Volunteer Fire Department.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Calhoun County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A New Truck Bed And Related Equipment For The Calhoun County Volunteer Fire Department For Use On A Department Truck; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1964/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1964.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117987,"bill_number":"HB1966","title":"Appropriation; Town of Bruce for acquisition of a fire truck.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Bruce To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Acquisition Of A Fire Truck For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1966/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1966.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117990,"bill_number":"HB1968","title":"Appropriation; Calhoun County for improvements to Bruce High School.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Calhoun County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repair, Renovation And Upgrades Of And Improvements To Bruce High School For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1968/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1968.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117995,"bill_number":"HB1948","title":"Appropriation; Calhoun County for purchasing roll-out garbage cans.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Calhoun County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Roll-out Garbage Cans For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1948/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1948.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2117999,"bill_number":"HB1979","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with repairing County Road 102.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Calhoun County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repairing And Resurfacing County Road 102; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1979/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1979.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118003,"bill_number":"HB1953","title":"Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for constructing playground and walking trail at the town park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Vardaman To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction And Development Of A Playground And Walking Trail At The Town Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1953/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1953.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118006,"bill_number":"HB1989","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of utilities to certain nonprofit organizations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales To Certain Nonprofit Organizations Of Utilities That Are Utilized On Property That Is Primarily Used For Agricultural Exhibits, Livestock Shows, Carnival Rides, Horse Racing And Various Types Of Other Entertainment, And On Which Are Located Facilities That Provide For Temporary Lodging Accommodations; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1989/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1989.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2118009,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"\"Heal Mississippi Day\"; establish as May 18th.","description":"A Resolution Acknowledging May 18 As \"heal Mississippi Day\" In Recognition Of Jamal Roberts' Inspiring Performance Of His Song \"heal\" On American Idol And Dedicating This Day To Prayer, Reflection, Unity And Restoration.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR50/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0050.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2118017,"bill_number":"HB1947","title":"Appropriation; Calhoun County for purchasing a tractor.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Calhoun County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A Tractor For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1947/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1947.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118020,"bill_number":"HB1976","title":"Appropriation; Calhoun County for repairing County Road 235.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Calhoun County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repairing And Resurfacing County Road 235 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1976/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1976.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118023,"bill_number":"HB1962","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Webster County with improvements to Old Dancey Road.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Webster County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Repairs, Upgrades, And Improvements To Old Dancey Road; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1962/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1962.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118028,"bill_number":"HB1960","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Bruce with various projects.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Bruce, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Replacement Of A Sprinkler System And Making Lot Improvements As Part Of Its Town Square Renovation Project, Water Shut Off Replacements, Acquisition Of A Fire Truck, Fencing Improvements At The Town Park And The Old National Guard Armory, Lighting For Soccer Fields, Water System Line Repairs, And Sewer System Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1960/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1960.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118031,"bill_number":"HB1988","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County School District with constructing a new fieldhouse at Vardaman High School.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Calhoun County School District In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing, Furnishing And Equipping A New Fieldhouse At Vardaman High School; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1988/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1988.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118035,"bill_number":"HB1980","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with repairing County Roads 418 and 433.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Calhoun County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repairing And Resurfacing County Road 418 And Repairing And Resealing County Road 433; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1980/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1980.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118039,"bill_number":"HB1975","title":"Appropriation; Calhoun County for reparing County Roads 418 and 433.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Calhoun County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repairing And Resurfacing County Road 418 And Repairing And Resealing County Road 433 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1975/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1975.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118042,"bill_number":"HB1954","title":"Appropriation; Calhoun County for the County Road 306 mill, overlay and striping project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Calhoun County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The County's County Road 306 Mill, Overlay And Striping Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1954/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1954.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118047,"bill_number":"HB1991","title":"Appropriation; Hinds county for repaving McCluer Road.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Hinds County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repaving And Making Upgrades And Improvements To Mccluer Road For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1991/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1991.xml","sponsor":"Ronnie Crudup"},
{"bill_id":2118051,"bill_number":"HB1981","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with County Road 306 project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Calhoun County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The County's County Road 306 Mill, Overlay And Striping Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1981/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1981.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118054,"bill_number":"HB1974","title":"Appropriation; Town of Bruce for certain fencing improvements and lighting.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Bruce To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Certain Fencing Improvements And Lighting For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1974/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1974.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118058,"bill_number":"HB1956","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with purchasing a new ladder truck for Calhoun County Volunteer Fire Department.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Calhoun County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A New Ladder Truck For The Calhoun County Volunteer Fire Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1956/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1956.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118063,"bill_number":"HB1952","title":"Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for purchasing a new fire truck.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Vardaman To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of A New Fire Truck For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1952/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1952.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118066,"bill_number":"HB1987","title":"Appropriation; Webster County for repairs and improvements to a segment of Old Dancey Road.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Webster County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction, Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To An Approximately Four-mile Long Segment Of Old Dancey Road In The County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1987/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1987.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118070,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Growing Retirement Security Crisis; recognize and urge improvement for all citizens.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Growing Retirement Security Crisis Facing American Workers, To Highlight Its Contributing Factors And Consequences, And To Urge Efforts To Improve Retirement Security For All Citizens.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR49/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0049.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2118074,"bill_number":"HB1969","title":"Appropriation; Town of Bruce for general water system line repairs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Bruce To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With General Water System Line Repairs For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1969/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1969.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118079,"bill_number":"SC528","title":"Honor the Mississippi members of the Seattle Seahawks NFL Super Bowl LX Champions.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring The Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Lx Champions With Ties To Mississippi: Derick Hall Of Gulfport; Charles Cross Of Laurel And Mississippi State University; Cam Akers Of Clinton; Chris Paul, Jr., Linebacker At Ole Miss; A.j. Finley, Safety At Ole Miss; Jared Ivey, Linebacker At Ole Miss; And Coach Leslie Frazier Of Columbia And Alcorn State University, For Their Outstanding Contributions To The Team's Victory And Their Pride In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC528/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0528.xml","sponsor":"Albert Butler"},
{"bill_id":2118083,"bill_number":"HB1990","title":"Appropriation; Calhoun County for cost of truck bed for truck of county volunteer fire department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Calhoun County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A New Truck Bed And Related Equipment For The Calhoun County Volunteer Fire Department For Use On A Department Truck For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1990/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1990.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118087,"bill_number":"HB1965","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the Town of Derma with purchasing a new truck bed for town fire department truck.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Derma, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A New Truck Bed And Related Equipment For Use On A Town Fire Department Truck; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1965/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1965.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118091,"bill_number":"HB1955","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Big Creek with purchasing turnout clothing and defibrillator for Big Creek VFD.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Big Creek, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Fire Turnout Clothing And A Defibrillator For The Big Creek Volunteer Fire Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1955/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1955.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118094,"bill_number":"HB1985","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist with paving roads.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Vardaman, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Paving Roads In The Town; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1985/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1985.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118098,"bill_number":"HB1959","title":"Appropriation; Town of Derma for water tank renovations.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Derma To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Water Tank Renovations For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1959/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1959.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118103,"bill_number":"HB1986","title":"Appropriation; Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department for purchasing a fire truck.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department In Calhoun County, Mississippi, To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A Fire Truck For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1986/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1986.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118106,"bill_number":"HB1958","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with purchasing extrication tools for the Slate Springs VFD.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Calhoun County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Extrication Tools For The Slate Springs Volunteer Fire Department; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1958/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1958.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2118133,"bill_number":"HB1996","title":"Mississippi Qualified Opportunity Zone Investment Incentive Program; establish.","description":"An Act To Establish The Mississippi Qualified Opportunity Zone Investment Incentive Program; To Provide Ad Valorem Tax, Income Tax And Sales Tax Incentives For Qualifying Businesses Locating Or Expanding Operations Within Federally Designated Qualified Opportunity Zones; To Prescribe Eligibility Requirements, Benefits, Compliance, And Termination Provisions; To Bring Forward Section 27-7-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is A Section Of The State Income Tax Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-65-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Certain Industrial Sales Tax Exemptions, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1996/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1996.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2118149,"bill_number":"HB1994","title":"Appropriation; Monroe County for Tenn-Tom Bike Trail Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Monroe County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Tenn-tom Bike Trail Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1994/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1994.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2118169,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Veterans Outreach; recognize and commend for services provided to veterans.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Tremendous Work Of Veterans Outreach And Commending The Organization's Efforts To Improve The Lives Of Our American Heroes Through Service And Fellowship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR52/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0052.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2118187,"bill_number":"HB1993","title":"Appropriation; MS Volunteer Firefighter Length-of-Service Awards Program Fund.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter Length-of-service Awards Program Fund For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1993/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1993.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2118203,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"West Lauderdale High School Knights Cheerleading Squad; commend on winning second consecutive MHSAA 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The West Lauderdale High School Knights Cheerleaders And Head Coach Courtney Smith On Winning Their Second Consecutive Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR53/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0053.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2118219,"bill_number":"HB1992","title":"Appropriation; City of Booneville for repair of and upgrades to the VFW Post 4877 building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Booneville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Vfw Post 4877 Building In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1992/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1992.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2118234,"bill_number":"HB1995","title":"Appropriation; Monroe County for Egypt Road Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Monroe County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Egypt Road Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1995/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1995.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2118251,"bill_number":"HB1997","title":"Appropriation; MDA to establish Rural Broadband Pilot Grant Program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority For The Purpose Of Establishing A Rural Broadband Pilot Grant Program To Assist Small Towns And Municipalities With Costs Associated With Implementing Broadband Services For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1997/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1997.xml","sponsor":"Justin Crosby"},
{"bill_id":2118267,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Raleigh High School Football Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 3A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Raleigh High School Football Team For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 3a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR51/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0051.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":2118275,"bill_number":"SB3120","title":"Homestead exemption; grant unremarried surviving spouse of totally disabled homeowner same exemption as deceased.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Grant The Unremarried Surviving Spouse Of A Totally Disabled Homeowner The Same Homestead Exemption That Was Held By The Deceased Spouse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3120/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3120.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2118279,"bill_number":"SB3083","title":"Appropriation; Counselors, Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Examiners For Licensed Professional Counselors For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3083/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3083.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118281,"bill_number":"SB3075","title":"Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Pharmacy For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3075/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3075.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118286,"bill_number":"SB3109","title":"Taxes; exempt leases and subleases of state park lands to nonprofits.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 55-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Leasehold Interests Or Subleases Thereof Conveyed To Nonprofit Organizations For The Development, Support, Improvement, Administration And/or Operation Of State Park Lands From All State And Local Ad Valorem Taxes; To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3109/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3109.xml","sponsor":"David Blount"},
{"bill_id":2118289,"bill_number":"SB3084","title":"Appropriation; Accountancy, Board of Public.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Public Accountancy For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3084/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3084.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118292,"bill_number":"SB3057","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3057/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3057.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118297,"bill_number":"SB3076","title":"Appropriation; Transportation, Department of - State Aid Road Construction, Office of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Office Of State Aid Road Construction Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3076/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3076.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118300,"bill_number":"SB3056","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Mississippi Agricultural And Forestry Experiment Station For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3056/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3056.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118303,"bill_number":"SB3113","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to Beauvoir.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Sales Of Tangible Personal Property And Services, Including Utilities, To Beauvoir, The Jefferson Davis Home And Presidential Library, From The State Sales Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3113/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3113.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Seymour"},
{"bill_id":2118306,"bill_number":"SB3100","title":"Appropriation; Debt Service-Gen. Obli.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Payment Of Service Charges To Banks For Acting As Agents Of The State In Paying Full Faith And Credit Bonds And Interest Of The State Of Mississippi, From The Effective Date Of This Act Until Such Bonds Shall Be Paid Or Until June 30, 2027, Whichever Shall First Occur; And For The Payment Of Maturing Bonds And Interest On The Full Faith And Credit Bonds Of The State Of Mississippi Falling Due During Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-23","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3100/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3100.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118309,"bill_number":"SB3079","title":"Appropriation; Funeral Services Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds In The State Treasury To Defray The Expenses Of The State Board Of Funeral Services For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3079/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3079.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118313,"bill_number":"SB3119","title":"Sales tax; reduce to 1/2% for groceries, and adjust distribution to avoid impact on municipalities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Tax Retail Sales Of Groceries At 1/2% From And After July 1, 2026; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform, And To Adjust The Distribution Of Sales Tax Revenue In Order To Maintain The Distribution To Municipalities As If The Grocery Tax Had Not Been Reduced; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3119/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3119.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2118315,"bill_number":"SB3115","title":"Sales tax; authorize levy of additional 1% by counties within the metropolitan planning area of an MPO.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Boards Of Supervisors Of Certain Counties To Impose A Special Sales Tax Of Not More Than 1% On The Gross Proceeds Of All Sales Or The Gross Income Of Businesses In The County Derived From Activities Taxed At The Current Rate Of 7% Or More Under The Mississippi Sales Tax Law; To Provide Certain Exemptions From The Special Sales Tax Authorized By This Act; To Provide That The Special Sales Tax Shall Not Be Levied Unless Authorized By At Least 60% Of The Votes Cast At An Election Called And Held For Such Purpose; To Provide The Purposes For Which The Revenue Collected From The Special Sales Tax May Be Used And Expended; To Provide For The Expiration Of The Tax Every Four Years Unless Renewal Of The Tax Is Approved By The Voters In An Election Held Before The Expiration Of The Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3115/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3115.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2118319,"bill_number":"SB3102","title":"Appropriation; Tourism, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Tourism For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3102/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3102.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118324,"bill_number":"SB3098","title":"Appropriation; Secretary of State.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Office Of The Secretary Of State For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3098/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3098.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118327,"bill_number":"SB3122","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to Clay County to assist in county courthouse repair and renovation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Board Of Supervisors Of Clay County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of The County Courthouse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3122/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3122.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2118330,"bill_number":"SB3093","title":"Appropriation; Animal Health, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Board Of Animal Health For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Board For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3093/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3093.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118335,"bill_number":"SB3121","title":"Retailer Tax Fairness act; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The \"retailer Tax Fairness Act\"; To Define Certain Terms Relating To Electronic Payment Transactions; To Provide That A Merchant Or Seller Collecting State Taxes Or Local Taxes From A Purchaser In Any Electronic Payment Transaction For Which The Merchant Or Seller Pays Or Is Charged An Interchange Fee Will Be Entitled To A Credit Against Such Taxes; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3121/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3121.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2118337,"bill_number":"SB3059","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Veterinary Medicine, College of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The College Of Veterinary Medicine At Mississippi State University For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3059/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3059.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118342,"bill_number":"SB3061","title":"Appropriation; IHL - University of Mississippi Medical Center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The University Of Mississippi Medical Center For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3061/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3061.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118345,"bill_number":"SB3052","title":"Appropriation; Governor's Office and Mansion.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For Expenses Of The Executive Department, Being The Governor's Office And Staff, And For Expenses Incidental To The Proper Operation Of The Governor's Mansion And Residence Of The Governor For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-23","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3052/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3052.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118348,"bill_number":"SB3066","title":"Appropriation; Judicial Performance Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Commission On Judicial Performance Of The State Of Mississippi For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3066/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3066.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118353,"bill_number":"SB3073","title":"Appropriation; Chiropractic Examiners, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi State Board Of Chiropractic Examiners For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3073/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3073.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118357,"bill_number":"SB3096","title":"Appropriation; Military Department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi National Guard For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3096/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3096.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118360,"bill_number":"SB3070","title":"Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Development Authority For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3070/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3070.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118363,"bill_number":"SB3068","title":"Appropriation; Tax Appeals Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Board Of Tax Appeals For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3068/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3068.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118368,"bill_number":"SB3118","title":"Income tax; implement pilot program authorizing credit for educational expenses, awarded by lottery system.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Eligible Educational Expenses Paid By A Parent Or Legal Guardian On Behalf Of A Dependent K-12 Student; To Specify A Maximum Amount Of The Credit Per Student; To Provide That Any Unused Portion Of The Credit May Be Carried Forward For The Five Succeeding Tax Years; To Provide That The Amount Of The Credit That May Be Utilized In Any Tax Year Shall Not Exceed The Total State Income Tax Liability Of The Taxpayer For That Year; To Provide That The Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits That May Be Awarded Under This Section In Any Calendar Year Shall Not Exceed $20,000,000.00; To Prescribe The Content Required In The Application For The Credit; To Provide That The Department Shall Establish A Lottery System For Selecting Taxpayers To Be Awarded The Credit; To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Promulgate Regulations As Needed To Administer This Act; To Specify That This Act Creates A Pilot Program And That No Credits Shall Be Authorized Under This Act For Eligible Expenses Incurred In Any Calendar Year Other Than 2026; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3118/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3118.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2118370,"bill_number":"SB3062","title":"Appropriation; Community and Junior College Board - Administrative expenses.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Administrative Expenses Of The Mississippi Community College Board For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3062/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3062.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118375,"bill_number":"SB3082","title":"Appropriation; Motor Vehicle Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3082/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3082.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118377,"bill_number":"SB3072","title":"Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Mental Health For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3072/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3072.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118380,"bill_number":"SB3074","title":"Appropriation; Dental Examiners, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To The Mississippi State Board Of Dental Examiners For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3074/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3074.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118383,"bill_number":"SB3064","title":"Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3064/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3064.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118387,"bill_number":"SB3095","title":"Appropriation; Information Technology Services, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3095/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3095.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118393,"bill_number":"SB3114","title":"Car tags; allow a veteran to receive regular or military tag at no cost, or special tag at cost only of additional fee.","description":"An Act To Allow An Honorably Discharged Member Of The United States Armed Forces, Upon Presentation To The Issuing Official Of A Valid Dd Form 214, To Receive At No Cost One Regular Or Military License Tag, Or A Special Or Personalized Tag At Only The Cost Of The Additional Fee; To Amend Sections 27-19-5, 27-19-11 And 27-19-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Sections 27-19-35 And 27-19-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3114/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3114.xml","sponsor":"Gary Brumfield"},
{"bill_id":2118397,"bill_number":"SB3055","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Alcorn State - Agricultural programs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Alcorn State University Agricultural Research, Extension And Land-grant Programs For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3055/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3055.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118400,"bill_number":"SB3080","title":"Appropriation; Geologists, Board of Registered Professional.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Board Of Registered Professional Geologists For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3080/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3080.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118403,"bill_number":"SB3092","title":"Appropriation; Fair and Coliseum Commission - Livestock shows.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Agriculture And Commerce For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Dixie National Livestock Show; A Roundup For Junior Exhibitors Of Livestock And Goats; Supplemental Funds For Livestock Premiums; County Livestock Shows In Offering And Paying Prizes Or Awards To Competitors In Approved County Livestock Shows; The Five District Livestock Shows; The Five State Dairy Shows; The Mississippi High School Rodeo; And To Provide How Said Money Shall Be Paid Out Of The State Treasury For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3092/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3092.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118405,"bill_number":"SB3099","title":"Appropriation; Treasurer's Office.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The State Treasurer's Office For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3099/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3099.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118409,"bill_number":"SB3081","title":"Appropriation; Massage Therapy, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Massage Therapy, For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3081/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3081.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118414,"bill_number":"SB3094","title":"Appropriation; Gaming Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Gaming Commission For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3094/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3094.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118417,"bill_number":"SB3060","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Student Financial Aid.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For The Support And Maintenance Of Financial Aid Scholarship, Loan And Grant Programs And The Mississippi Office Of Student Financial Aid, For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3060/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3060.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118421,"bill_number":"SB3058","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Incurred In The Maintenance And Operation Of The Forest And Wildlife Research Center For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3058/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3058.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118424,"bill_number":"SB3111","title":"Alcohol taxes, markups and other charges; exempt up to 10 cases of wine donated annually by a permittee to nonprofits.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-71-7 And 27-71-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Alcohol Taxes, Markups And Other Charges Up To 10 Cases Of Wine Annually That Are Donated By A Permittee To A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization Registered With The Mississippi Secretary Of State; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3111/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3111.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2118427,"bill_number":"SB3091","title":"Appropriation; Agriculture and Commerce, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Department Of Agriculture And Commerce For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3091/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3091.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118432,"bill_number":"SB3117","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of labor performed by mechanics on motor vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Sales Of Labor Performed By Mechanics On Motor Vehicles From The State Sales Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3117/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3117.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2118436,"bill_number":"SB3087","title":"Appropriation; Audit, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Department Of Audit For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3087/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3087.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118440,"bill_number":"SB3088","title":"Appropriation; Corrections, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3088/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3088.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118443,"bill_number":"SB3077","title":"Appropriation; Architecture, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The State Board Of Architecture And Landscape Architecture Advisory Committee For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3077/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3077.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118445,"bill_number":"SB3116","title":"Ad valorem tax; add categories for energy projects and enterprises for purposes of certain exemptions.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"project\" To Include Facilities Storing Energy Using Battery Energy Storage Systems, For Purposes Of A County's Authority To Grant Certain Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions Of Up To 50% Of The Total Assessed Value Of Certain Projects; To Amend Section 27-31-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Battery Energy Storage System Facilities, For Purposes Of A County's Or A Municipality's Authority To Grant Certain Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions; To Extend The Date Of The Reverter On The Statute; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3116/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3116.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2118450,"bill_number":"SB3086","title":"Appropriation; Veterinary Examiners, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Veterinary Examiners For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3086/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3086.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118452,"bill_number":"SB3078","title":"Appropriation; Banking and Consumer Finance, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds For The Support Of The State Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3078/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3078.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118456,"bill_number":"SB3090","title":"Appropriation; Revenue, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Revenue, Including The Homestead Exemption Division, The Motor Vehicle Comptroller Functions, The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division Liquor Distribution Center, The Enforcement Division, And For The Purpose Of Reimbursing The Counties, County Districts And Municipal Separate School Districts For Tax Losses Incurred By Reason Of The Exemption Of Homes From Certain Ad Valorem Taxes, And For The Purpose Of Purchasing Motor Vehicle License Tags For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3090/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3090.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118460,"bill_number":"SB3101","title":"Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Veterans Affairs Board And The Mississippi State Veterans Homes For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3101/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3101.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118465,"bill_number":"SB3067","title":"Appropriation; Public Safety, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Public Safety For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3067/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3067.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118467,"bill_number":"SB3085","title":"Appropriation; Contractors, Board of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi State Board Of Public Contractors For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3085/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3085.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118470,"bill_number":"SB3071","title":"Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Authority.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation And A Reappropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority To Authorize And Reauthorize The Expenditure Of Gulf Coast Restoration Funds Previously Appropriated For Projects For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2026-04-13","last_action":"Partially Vetoed By Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3071/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3071.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118474,"bill_number":"SB3063","title":"Appropriation; Community and Junior College Board - Support for community and junior colleges.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Aid And Support Of The Public Community And Junior Colleges Of The State Of Mississippi For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3063/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3063.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118477,"bill_number":"SB3112","title":"Income tax; authorize credit for fuel tax paid by commercial and charter boaters for fuel used on water rather than roads.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Taxes Paid Under Sections 27-55-519 And 27-55-521 By A Charter Boat Operator Or A Commercial Fisherman On The Purchase Of Fuel Used On Bodies Of Water, Rather Than On Roads Or Highways; To Provide That Any Unused Portion Of The Credit May Be Carried Forward For The Five Succeeding Tax Years; To Provide That The Amount Of The Credit That May Be Utilized In Any Tax Year Shall Not Exceed The Total State Income Tax Liability Of The Taxpayer For That Year; To Prescribe The Content Required In The Application For The Credit; To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Promulgate Regulations As Needed To Administer This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3112/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3112.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2118480,"bill_number":"SB3089","title":"Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, And For The Purpose Of Establishing A Disaster Relief Reserve Fund And Defraying The Costs Related To Certain Disaster Assistance Programs For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3089/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3089.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118485,"bill_number":"SB3053","title":"Appropriation; IHL - General support.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For Support Of The Eight Universities For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3053/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3053.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118488,"bill_number":"SB3110","title":"Tax credits; authorize for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain hospitals.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit, Insurance Premium Tax Credit And Ad Valorem Tax Credit For Voluntary Cash Contributions By Certain Taxpayers To Certain Eligible Hospitals; To Provide The Criteria That A Hospital Must Meet In Order For A Contribution To The Hospital To Qualify For The Tax Credit Authorized By This Act; To Limit The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That Unused Portions Of A Credit May Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years From The Close Of The Tax Year In Which The Credit Was Earned; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3110/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3110.xml","sponsor":"Lane Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2118491,"bill_number":"SB3103","title":"Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund; FY2027 reappropriate to certain agencies.","description":"An Act Making A Reappropriation To Certain Agencies To Reauthorize The Expenditure Of Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds Previously Appropriated For Certain Projects For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3103/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3103.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118494,"bill_number":"SB3069","title":"Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3069/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3069.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118499,"bill_number":"SB3051","title":"Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Finance And Administration For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-13","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3051/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3051.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118501,"bill_number":"SB3097","title":"Appropriation; Personnel Board.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The State Personnel Board For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3097/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3097.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118505,"bill_number":"SB3065","title":"Appropriation; Ethics Commission.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Ethics Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3065/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3065.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118507,"bill_number":"SB3054","title":"Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning For Support Of The Eight Universities' Designated Institutes, Laboratories And Programs For Which They Are Responsible And The Executive Office Of The Board Of Trustees For Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3054/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3054.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2118745,"bill_number":"SB3152","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Winona for the city's water treatment plant rehabilitation.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Winona, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The City's Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3152/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3152.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2118747,"bill_number":"SB3124","title":"Pregnancy Resource Act; revise tax credits authorized for contributions to certain charitable organizations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"eligible Charitable Organization\" Under The Pregnancy Resource Act; To Make The State Income Tax Credit Under The Act Available To Taxpayers That Are Not Business Enterprises; To Revise The Requirements Of An Eligible Charitable Organization's Written Certification; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3124/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3124.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2118751,"bill_number":"SB3141","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Jackson for road and infrastructure improvements in Northwest Jackson.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Road And Infrastructure Improvements In Northwest Jackson For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3141/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3141.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2118753,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"David Hoke; commend for delivering Bibles to the Mississippi Legislature and continued dedication to spreading the Word of God.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending David Hoke Of Understanding The Word Ministries For Delivering Bibles To The Mississippi Legislature And For His Continued Dedication To Spreading The Word Of God.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR54/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0054.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2118757,"bill_number":"SB3158","title":"City of Clinton; extend repealer on authority for tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 950, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Authority Of The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Clinton, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3158/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3158.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2118760,"bill_number":"SB3131","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation for Camp Kamassa roads.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Supporting The Repair And Paving Of Roads Located Within And Surrounding Camp Kamassa In Copiah County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3131/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3131.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2118763,"bill_number":"SB3157","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Carroll County Sheriff's Department for the purchase of patrol vehicles.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Carroll County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Patrol Vehicles For The County's Sheriff Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3157/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3157.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2118766,"bill_number":"SB3123","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Education for wearable panic alert system at each school facility.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Education For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Implementing A Wearable Panic Alert System At Each School Facility Capable Of Integrating With Local Public Safety Answering Point Infrastructure To Transmit 911 Calls And Mobile Activations For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3123/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3123.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2118769,"bill_number":"SB3144","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hattiesburg for improvements in its veteran district.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements In Its Veterans District Area Of Its Downtown, Including, But Not Limited To, Veterans Facilities, Roads, Drainage, Sidewalks, Stormwater Detention, Land Acquisition, Utility Relocation And Lighting For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3144/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3144.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2118773,"bill_number":"SB3125","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Sandersville Volunteer Fire Department for renovation and expansion of its fire station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Sandersville Volunteer Fire Department For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Renovation And Expansion Of Its Fire Station For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3125/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3125.xml","sponsor":"Don Hartness"},
{"bill_id":2118777,"bill_number":"SB3142","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for improvements to and equipping of certain volunteer fire departments.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Hinds County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To And Equipping Of Certain Volunteer Fire Departments For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3142/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3142.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2118780,"bill_number":"SB3136","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for road and infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Hinds County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Road And Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3136/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3136.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2118783,"bill_number":"SB3156","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Walthall County for the construction of an additional courtroom.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Walthall County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Construction And/or Renovation Of An Additional Courtroom For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3156/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3156.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2118787,"bill_number":"SB3153","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of North Carrollton for the construction and equipping of a multipurpose complex.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of North Carrollton, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Construction And Equipping Of The Carroll County Multipurpose Complex For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3153/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3153.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2118791,"bill_number":"SB3155","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Marion County for paving and street improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Marion County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Paving And Street Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3155/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3155.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2118793,"bill_number":"SB3145","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hattiesburg for the installation of Wi-Fi hotspots.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Installation Of Wi-fi Hotspots For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3145/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3145.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2118798,"bill_number":"SB3149","title":"Appropriation; Town of Learned for repairs and improvements to town infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Learned, Mississippi, To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To The Infrastructure Of The Town For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3149/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3149.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2118802,"bill_number":"SC529","title":"Recognize Anniversary of \"Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act\" and Prison Fellowship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Affirming The Importance Of Religious Liberty Protections For Incarcerated Individuals Under The Religious Land Use And Institutionalized Persons Act Of 2000 (rluipa) On The Occasion Of Its 25th Anniversary And Recognizing The Faith-based Rehabilitation Contributions Of The Prison Fellowship Program On The Occasion Of Its 50th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC529/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0529.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2118804,"bill_number":"SB3154","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Kosciusko for certain infrastructure projects and purchases.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Kosciusko, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects And Purchases For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3154/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3154.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2118808,"bill_number":"SB3143","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for the purchase and installation of security cameras for homeowner's associations.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Hinds County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase And Installation Of Security Cameras For Homeowner's Associations For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3143/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3143.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2118811,"bill_number":"SB3140","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for sewer and drainage improvements in Presidential Hills.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Hinds County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Sewer And Drainage Improvements In Presidential Hills For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3140/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3140.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2118815,"bill_number":"SB3134","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Webb for demolishing a building and constructing a new town hall.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Webb, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Demolishing A Building And Constructing A New Town Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3134/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3134.xml","sponsor":"Justin Pope"},
{"bill_id":2118818,"bill_number":"SB3139","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Edwards for the purchase of certain equipment and paving and resurfacing of a parking lot.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Edwards, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Equipment For The Town's Police Department And For Paving And Resurfacing Of The Community Center's Parking Lot For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3139/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3139.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2118822,"bill_number":"SB3151","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Winona for the rehabilitation of a water treatment plant.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Winona, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Rehabilitation Of A Water Treatment Plant For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3151/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3151.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2118825,"bill_number":"HB1999","title":"Town of Oakland; extend repeal date on tax on restaurants and prepared food at convenience stores.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 908, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Oakland, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of The Sales Of Restaurants And Sales Of Prepared Food At Convenience Stores, Which Shall Be Used To Promote Tourism, Parks And Recreation Within The Town; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1999/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1999.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2118829,"bill_number":"SB3133","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Itta Bena for its citywide water main repair project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Itta Bena, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Its Citywide Water Main Repair Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3133/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3133.xml","sponsor":"Justin Pope"},
{"bill_id":2118833,"bill_number":"SB3137","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the State Department of Health for an infant mortality reduction initiative.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With An Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3137/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3137.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2118836,"bill_number":"SB3126","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Leflore County for resurfacing and improving County Road 527.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Leflore County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Resurfacing And Improving County Road 527 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3126/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3126.xml","sponsor":"Justin Pope"},
{"bill_id":2118840,"bill_number":"SB3147","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Sandersville for the purchase and installation of a new water well and controls.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Sandersville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase And Installation Of A New Water Well And Controls For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3147/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3147.xml","sponsor":"Don Hartness"},
{"bill_id":2118843,"bill_number":"HB4000","title":"Grenada County; authorize to create the Grenada County Utility Authority.","description":"An Act To Authorize Grenada County, Mississippi, To Create The Grenada County Utility Authority; To Provide That The Authority Shall Be Governed By A Board Of Directors Of The Authority; To Provide For The Membership Of The Board Of Directors Of The Authority; To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of The Authority And The Board Of The Authority; To Authorize The Authority To Acquire, Construct, Maintain, And Operate Wastewater Collection And Treatment Systems And Water Systems Within The Authority's Service Area; To Authorize Service Providers To Contract With The Authority; To Authorize The Authority To Issue Revenue Bonds To Provide Funds Necessary To Achieve The Purposes Of This Act; To Authorize The Authority To Enter Into Contracts With The Owners Of Property To Provide Improvements Necessary To Provide Wastewater And Water Services; To Provide That The Authority May Issue Special Assessment Bonds To Finance Such Improvements And To Authorize The Authority To Levy And Collect Special Assessments Against The Property Benefited Thereby To Retire Such Bonds; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4000/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4000.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2118846,"bill_number":"SB3135","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Greenville for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Greenville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3135/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3135.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2118849,"bill_number":"SC530","title":"Congress; urge to call convention to propose an amendment to U.S. Constitution to provide congressional term limits.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The United States Congress To Call A Convention Of The States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States House Of Representatives And To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States Senate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC530/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0530.xml","sponsor":"Don Hartness"},
{"bill_id":2118852,"bill_number":"SB3150","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Department of Health for public health programs to provide access to postpartum care.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi State Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Public Health Programs To Provide Access To A Minimum Of 12 Months Of Postpartum Care, Including Mental Health And Substance Use Treatment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3150/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3150.xml","sponsor":"Theresa Gillespie Isom"},
{"bill_id":2118857,"bill_number":"SB3146","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Ellisville for infrastructure improvements to drainage structures.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Ellisville For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Improvements To Drainage Structures For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3146/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3146.xml","sponsor":"Don Hartness"},
{"bill_id":2118861,"bill_number":"SB3129","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Petal for wastewater infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Petal, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3129/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3129.xml","sponsor":"Don Hartness"},
{"bill_id":2118865,"bill_number":"SB3138","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Bolton for infrastructure improvements to certain structures.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Bolton, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Improvements To Certain Structures For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3138/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3138.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2118868,"bill_number":"SB3128","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department for the renovation and expansion of its fire station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Renovation And Expansion Of Its Fire Station For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3128/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3128.xml","sponsor":"Don Hartness"},
{"bill_id":2118872,"bill_number":"SB3130","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Ellisville for wastewater infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Ellisville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3130/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3130.xml","sponsor":"Don Hartness"},
{"bill_id":2118876,"bill_number":"SB3148","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Pat Harrison Waterway District for infrastructure improvements at Big Creek Water Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Pat Harrison Waterway District For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Improvements At The Big Creek Water Park, Including Purchase Of Equipment, Upgrades Of Roads And Parking Lots, And Renovation Of Guest Cabins For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3148/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3148.xml","sponsor":"Don Hartness"},
{"bill_id":2118880,"bill_number":"SB3132","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Charleston for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Charleston, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3132/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3132.xml","sponsor":"Justin Pope"},
{"bill_id":2118883,"bill_number":"SB3127","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Columbia for the expansion of, renovation of, and improvement to its sports complex.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Columbia, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Expansion Of, Renovation Of, And Improvement To The City Of Columbia Sports Complex For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3127/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3127.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2118890,"bill_number":"HB4003","title":"City of Southaven; extend repeal date on restaurant tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 955, Local And Private Laws Of 2011, As Last Amended By Chapter 933, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Law That Authorizes The City Of Southaven, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Beverages And Prepared Food At Restaurants Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4003/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4003.xml","sponsor":"Jeff Hale"},
{"bill_id":2118910,"bill_number":"HB4008","title":"Appropriation; Rankin County for construction of the bridge over the Meridian Speedway.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Rankin County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction Of The Grade Separation/bridge Over The Meridian Speedway Railroad For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4008/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4008.xml","sponsor":"Lee Yancey"},
{"bill_id":2118935,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"South Jones High School Band; commend for winning the 2025 Bands of America Grand National Championship.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending The South Jones High School \"band Of Braves\" Marching Band For Winning The 2025 Bands Of America Class A Grand National Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR56/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0056.xml","sponsor":"Charles Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2118958,"bill_number":"HB4005","title":"City of Ripley; extend repeal date on hotel/motel and restaurant tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 956, Local And Private Laws Of 2008, As Last Amended By Chapter 913, Local And Private Laws Of 2021, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer From October 1, 2026, To October 1, 2030, On The Act Authorizing The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Ripley, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon The Gross Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals And Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Certain Restaurants For The Purpose Of Generating Revenue To Enhance Tourism, For Industrial And Economic Development And For The Provision Of Parks And Recreation Facilities; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4005/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4005.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2118986,"bill_number":"HB1998","title":"Town of Byhalia; extend date of repeal on town's hotel/motel tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 944, Local And Private Laws Of 2010, As Last Amended By Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Town Of Byhalia, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax At A Rate Not To Exceed 2% Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Room Rentals For Hotels Or Motels In The Town; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1998/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1998.xml","sponsor":"Bill Kinkade"},
{"bill_id":2119007,"bill_number":"HB4007","title":"Homestead Exemption; increase for certain lineal descendants of previous owners of homestead property.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Qualified Homeowner Who Is A Lineal Descendant Of Previous Owners Of The Property For Which Homestead Exemption Has Been Claimed For No Less Than Fifteen Years Shall Be Allowed An Additional Exemption On Certain Ad Valorem Taxes On The Increase In The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property Resulting From A Subsequent Update In Valuation Of The Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4007/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4007.xml","sponsor":"Bob Evans"},
{"bill_id":2119032,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Calhoun City High School Football Team; commend on winning 2025 MHSAA State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Calhoun City High School Wildcats Football Team And Head Coach M.d. Jennings On Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 1a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR55/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0055.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2119057,"bill_number":"HB4001","title":"Appropriation; City of Petal for wastewater infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Petal To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction And Development Of Additions And Improvements To And Expansion Of The City's Wastewater Infrastructure Necessary For The Purpose Of Transporting Wastewater To The City Of Hattiesburg's Sewer Lagoon For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4001/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4001.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2119081,"bill_number":"HB4004","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt certain tractors, agricultural implements and equipment, and vehicles.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation Tractors, Agricultural Implements And Equipment, And Vehicles, Not Exempt Under Section 27-51-41(2), While In The Hands Of A Bona Fide Dealer As Merchandise On A Floor Plan, Consignment Or Other Basis; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4004/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4004.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2119104,"bill_number":"HB2000","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Petal with wastewater infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Petal, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Construction And Development Of Additions And Improvements To And Expansion Of The City's Wastewater Infrastructure Necessary For The Purpose Of Transporting Wastewater To The City Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Sewer Lagoon; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB2000/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB2000.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2119131,"bill_number":"HB4002","title":"Appropriation; Forrest County for making critical emergency-staging upgrades at The Center at Forrest County.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Forrest County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Critical Emergency-staging Upgrades At The Center At Forrest County To Enhance The Center's Capabilities To Serve As A Centralized Emergency Staging Site For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4002/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4002.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2119155,"bill_number":"HB4006","title":"Appropriation; Town of Summit for installation of an additional weather siren.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Summit To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Installation Of An Additional Weather Siren For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4006/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4006.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2119180,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Congratulate 17-year-old Rachel McAlpin from Brandon for winning gold medal at swimming championship in Romania.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Commendation And Congratulations Of The Mississippi Senate To 17-year-old Rachel Mcalpin From Brandon, Mississippi, For Winning The Gold Medal In The 50-meter Breaststroke At The 2025 World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championship In Otopeni, Romania.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR49/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0049.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2119207,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Blackburn Middle School Panthers Football Team; commend for winning the Middle School Football Championship Game.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending The Blackburn Middle School Panthers Football Team For Winning The Middle School Football Championship Game.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR64/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0064.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2119228,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Edwin Jerome \"Jerry\" Wilburn; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Service Of Former State Representative Edwin Jerome \"jerry\" Wilburn, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family, Friends And Community Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR62/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0062.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2119250,"bill_number":"HC49","title":"Derick Hall; commend Gulfport native's contribution to Seattle's Super Bowl win.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Commending Derick Hall Upon A Successful Season With The Seattle Seahawks And Becoming A Super Bowl Lx Champion.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC49/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0049.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2119271,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"MS House of Representatives Softball Team; commend for winning the Battle of Tombigbee.","description":"A Resolution Honoring And Commending The Mississippi House Of Representatives Softball Team And Coach Troy Smith For Winning The Battle Of The Tombigbee.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-18","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR63/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0063.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2119292,"bill_number":"HB4009","title":"Sales tax; exempt admissions charged at athletic games or contests between universities or colleges.","description":"* An Act To Amend Section 27-65-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Admissions Charged At Any Athletic Games Or Contests Between Universities Or Colleges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4009/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4009.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2119314,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Mark Anthony Smith, Sr.; commend life and legacy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Distinguished Athletic And Community Service Of Mr. Mark Anthony Smith, Sr., And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR58/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0058.xml","sponsor":"Oscar Denton"},
{"bill_id":2119336,"bill_number":"HB4011","title":"City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax 1/2% restaurant tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants, Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Bureau; To Authorize An Additional Tax Of 1% On The Sales Of Hotels And Motels And 1/2% On The Sales Of Restaurants; To Require That An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4011/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4011.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2119355,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Jaribu Hill; commend upon 30th year anniversary with the MS Workers' Center for Human Rights.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Honoring Attorney Jaribu Hill Upon The Outstanding Occasion Of Her 30th Year Anniversary With The Mississippi Workers' Center For Human Rights.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR60/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0060.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2119378,"bill_number":"HB4012","title":"City of Clinton; extend repeal date on restaurant tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 950, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, By Extending The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Clinton, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4012/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4012.xml","sponsor":"Clay Mansell"},
{"bill_id":2119400,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Republic of China (Taiwan); encourage further economic ties and friendship with State of Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Encouraging Further Economic Ties And Friendship Between The State Of Mississippi And The Republic Of China (taiwan).","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR57/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0057.xml","sponsor":"Larry Byrd"},
{"bill_id":2119419,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Simpson Academy Lady Cougars Softball Team; commend upon winning 2025 MAIS 4A Division I State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Simpson Academy Lady Cougars Softball Team And Head Coach Matt Harrison Upon Winning The Mais Class 4a Division I State Softball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR59/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0059.xml","sponsor":"Price Wallace"},
{"bill_id":2119441,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"\"Rest Y'all Mississippi Collective Day of Rest\"; acknowledge March 20th, the first day of spring as annual observation of.","description":"A Resolution Acknowledging The Observation Of The \"rest Y'all Mississippi Collective Day Of Rest\" To Be Recognized Annually On March 20, The First Day Of Spring, Throughout The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR61/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0061.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2119464,"bill_number":"HB4010","title":"Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Act; revise definition of \"qualified economic development project\" and \"qualified project\" under.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-114-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"qualified Economic Development Project\" And \"qualified Project\" For Purposes Of The Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4010/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4010.xml","sponsor":"Ronnie Crudup"},
{"bill_id":2119817,"bill_number":"SB3159","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Canton for the revitalization of its multipurpose center and parks.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Canton, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Revitalization Of The City's Multipurpose Complex And Improvements To Parks Citywide For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3159/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3159.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2119861,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Port Gibson Middle School Basketball Team; commend upon winning the 2025-2026 state championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Port Gibson Middle School Basketball Team And Head Coach Terence Parker Upon Completing An Undefeated Season And Winning The 2025-2026 Championship Tournament Title.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR65/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0065.xml","sponsor":"Jeffery Harness"},
{"bill_id":2119907,"bill_number":"SB3161","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Pickens for the purchase of industrial equipment and a service vehicle.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Pickens, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Industrial Equipment And A Service Vehicle For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3161/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3161.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2119952,"bill_number":"HB4013","title":"City of Moss Point; extend date of repeal on city's restaurant tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 958, Local And Private Laws Of 2018, As Amended By Chapter 921, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Moss Point, Mississippi, To Levy An Additional Sales Tax Of Not More Than Two Percent Upon The Gross Proceeds Derived From The Sale Of Prepared Foods By Restaurants In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4013/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4013.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2119999,"bill_number":"SB3160","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Canton for the design, construction and equipping of a real-time crime center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Canton, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Design, Construction And Equipping Of A Real-time Crime Center And For Training Personnel To Staff The Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3160/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3160.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2120047,"bill_number":"HB4016","title":"Appropriation; Wilkinson County for bridge and other road improvements on Pinckneyville Road.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Wilkinson County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Construction Of Or Making Repairs To A Bridge On Pinckneyville Road And Making Other Improvements On Pinckneyville Road For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4016/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4016.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2120094,"bill_number":"HB4018","title":"Appropriation; Buffalo Water Association for replacing the water line across the Buffalo River.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Buffalo Water Association In Wilkinson County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Replacing The Water Line Across The Buffalo River For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4018/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4018.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2120140,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Demarcus \"Shoutout 2 D Ford\" Ford; commend musical accomplishments and artistry of.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Demarcus \"shoutout 2 D\" Ford Upon His Musical Artistry And Success As An Ambassador And Cultivator Of The Southern Soul Soundscape.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR67/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0067.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2120189,"bill_number":"HB4019","title":"Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations to the Rose McCoy Auditorium at JSU.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs And Renovations To The Rose Mccoy Auditorium At Jackson State University For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4019/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4019.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2120239,"bill_number":"HB4017","title":"Appropriation; Town of Centreville for purchasing a fire truck.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Centreville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A Fire Truck For The Town For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4017/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4017.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2120288,"bill_number":"HB4014","title":"Income tax; exclude NIL compensation from gross income.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"gross Income\" Under The State Income Tax Law To Exclude Nil Compensation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4014/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4014.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2120332,"bill_number":"HB4015","title":"Appropriation; MDOT for building a bypass on MS Hwy 24 around the Town of Liberty.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Building A Bypass On Mississippi Highway 24 Around The Town Of Liberty In Amite County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4015/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4015.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2120378,"bill_number":"HB4020","title":"Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations to the T.B. Ellis Building at JSU.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs And Renovations To The T.b. Ellis Building At Jackson State University For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4020/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4020.xml","sponsor":"Angela Cockerham"},
{"bill_id":2120432,"bill_number":"HB4023","title":"Appropriation; Washington County for road repairs in Supervisor District 4.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Washington County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repairs, Resurfacing And Improvements To Roads Located In Supervisor District 4 For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4023/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4023.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2120443,"bill_number":"HB4033","title":"Agricultural land; impose tax on sale of certain foreign owned.","description":"An Act To Impose A Tax On The Sale Of Land That Is Used For Agricultural Purposes And Owned Or Possessed In Majority Part By Any Nonresident Alien At The Time Of Sale; To Provide The Rate Of The Tax; To Amend Section 27-35-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner Of Determining The True Value For Ad Valorem Tax Purposes Of Land That Is Used For Agricultural Purposes And Owned Or Possessed In Majority Part By Any Nonresident Alien; To Define The Terms \"nonresident Alien\" And \"majority Part\" For The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Failed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4033/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4033.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2120453,"bill_number":"HB4024","title":"Appropriation; Washington County for upgrades and improvements to the parking lot at Delta Health System.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Washington County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Upgrades, Renovations, And Improvements To The Parking Lot At Delta Health System, Including The Pavilion, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4024/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4024.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2120463,"bill_number":"HB4031","title":"Appropriation; IHL for funding MVSU's Student Success and Workforce Readiness Strategy.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions To Provide Funding To Mississippi Valley State University For Carrying Out The Purposes Of The Student Success And Workforce Readiness Strategy For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4031/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4031.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2120475,"bill_number":"HB4025","title":"Appropriation; Prentiss County for repairing and upgrading a county access road to U.S. Highway 45.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Prentiss County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With A Joint Venture Of The County And The City Of Booneville To Repair And Upgrade A County Access Road To U.s. Highway 45 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4025/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4025.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2120485,"bill_number":"HB4028","title":"Appropriation; City of Greenville for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Greenville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4028/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4028.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2120496,"bill_number":"HB4027","title":"Appropriation; Washington County for repairs of certain roads in Supervisor District 3.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Washington County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repairs, Resurfacing And Improvements To Certain Roads In Supervisor District 3 For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4027/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4027.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2120507,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Cyrus R. Flaherty; commend upon acceptance to West Point Military Academy.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Cyrus R. Flaherty Upon The Impressive Occasion Of Being Accepted Into West Point Academy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR68/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0068.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2120517,"bill_number":"HB4029","title":"Appropriation; City of Greenville for repairs and renovation of city's wastewater treatment plant.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Greenville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of The City's Wastewater Treatment Plant For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4029/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4029.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2120529,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"East Webster High School Football Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 2A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The East Webster High School Wolverines Football Team And Head Coach Ron Price On Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 2a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR66/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0066.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2120539,"bill_number":"HB4026","title":"Appropriation; Washington County for road repairs in Supervisor District 2.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Washington County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repairs, Resurfacing And Improvements To Roads Located In Supervisor District 2 For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4026/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4026.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2120549,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"East Webster High School Varsity Cheer Team; commend upon winning the MHSAA 2025 1-4A Non-Tumbling State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The East Webster High School Varsity Cheer Team Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) 2025 1-4a Non-tumbling State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR69/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0069.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2120561,"bill_number":"HB4022","title":"Appropriation; Lowndes County Port Authority to provide rail access at both east and west bank ports.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Directors Of The Lowndes County Port Authority To Asist In Paying Costs Associated With Expanding Port Operations By Providing Rail Access At Both The East And West Bank Ports For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4022/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4022.xml","sponsor":"Andy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2120572,"bill_number":"HB4030","title":"Appropriation; Town of Metcalfe for improvement of town's water and sewer system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Metcalfe To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Improvement Of The Town's Water And Sewer System For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4030/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4030.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2120584,"bill_number":"HB4032","title":"Tax credits; authorize for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain hospitals.","description":"An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit, Insurance Premium Tax Credit And Ad Valorem Tax Credit For Voluntary Cash Contributions By Certain Taxpayers To Certain Eligible Hospitals; To Provide The Criteria That A Hospital Must Meet In Order For A Contribution To The Hospital To Qualify For The Tax Credit Authorized By This Act; To Limit The Amount Of The Credit; To Provide That Unused Portions Of A Credit May Be Carried Forward For Five Consecutive Years From The Close Of The Tax Year In Which The Credit Was Earned; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-28","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4032/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4032.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2120592,"bill_number":"HB4021","title":"Appropriation; Golden Triangle Regional Airport Authority to purchase a tract of land for future development.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Directors Of The Golden Triangle Regional Airport Authority To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A Tract Of Land Adjacent To Or Near The Current Property Of The Golden Triangle Regional Airport That Will Allow Future Development With Adjoining Airport Access For A Future Tenant, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4021/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4021.xml","sponsor":"Andy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2120959,"bill_number":"SB3164","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Mize for improvements to its water system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Mize, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Its Water System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3164/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3164.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2120963,"bill_number":"SB3189","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Polkville for renovations to its multipurpose center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Polkville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Renovations, Repair, And Improvements To Its Multipurpose Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3189/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3189.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2120967,"bill_number":"SB3177","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of West Point for renovations to its Water and Light Department administrative building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of West Point, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Renovations To Its Water And Light Department Administrative Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3177/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3177.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2120970,"bill_number":"SB3182","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Grenada County for road improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Grenada County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Road Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3182/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3182.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2120974,"bill_number":"SB3171","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hattiesburg for infrastructure improvements in a certain area of the city.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements In The Wsf Tatum Boulevard, Bonhomie Road, And Parkway Boulevard Area Of The City, Including, But Not Limited To, Roads, Bridges, Sewer, Drainage, Sidewalks, Stormwater Detention, Land Acquisition, Utility Relocation And Lighting For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3171/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3171.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2120979,"bill_number":"HB4038","title":"City of Greenwood; authorize to establish a Vacant and Abandoned Structure Registration Program.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Greenwood, Mississippi, To Establish A Vacant And Abandoned Structures Registration Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4038/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4038.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2120984,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Recognize tenure of Ole Miss Business Dean Ken Cyree on the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Lasting Impact Of Dean Ken Cyree Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As The Second-longest-serving Business Dean In University Of Mississippi History And The Longest-serving Dean Of A Business School In The Southeastern Conference.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR51/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0051.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2120987,"bill_number":"HB4037","title":"City of Greenwood; authorize to establish a Vacant and Abandoned Structures Registration Program.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Greenwood, Mississippi, To Establish A Vacant And Abandoned Structures Registration Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4037/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4037.xml","sponsor":"Solomon Osborne"},
{"bill_id":2120990,"bill_number":"SB3185","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist West Point in paying costs of phase-two renovations to city hall.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of West Point, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Phase-two Renovations To City Hall; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3185/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3185.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2120994,"bill_number":"SB3162","title":"Homestead exemption; provide on full value of home for homeowners 65 & older, unremarried spouses, and military.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow An Exemption From All Ad Valorem Taxes On The Assessed Value Of The Homestead Property For A Qualified Homeowner Who Is An American Veteran Who Has Been Honorably Discharged From Military Service, For A Qualified Homeowner Who Has Reached 65 Years Of Age And His Or Her Unremarried Surviving Spouse, And For An Active-duty Member Of The United States Armed Forces; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3162/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3162.xml","sponsor":"Don Hartness"},
{"bill_id":2120996,"bill_number":"SB3170","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Smith County for countywide infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Smith County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Countywide Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3170/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3170.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2121000,"bill_number":"HB4036","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Alliance Training, Inc., with improvements to its worksite training facility.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Access Training, Inc., In Paying Certain Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To Its Worksite Training Facility; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4036/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4036.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2121004,"bill_number":"SB3168","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Richland for repairs and improvements to its drainage and infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Richland, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs And Improvements To Its Drainage And Infrastructure For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3168/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3168.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2121009,"bill_number":"SB3172","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Education for grants to provide teletherapy services to students in Grades 5-12.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Education For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Grants To School Districts, Public Charter Schools And Nonpublic Schools For The Provision Of Teletherapy Services To Students In Grades 5 Through 12 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3172/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3172.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2121013,"bill_number":"SB3169","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Rankin County for improvements to a flyover bridge at the Highway 18 railroad crossing.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Rankin County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To A Flyover Bridge Located At The Highway 18 Railroad Crossing For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3169/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3169.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2121016,"bill_number":"SB3181","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Taylorsville for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Taylorsville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3181/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3181.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2121019,"bill_number":"SB3183","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Olive Branch for upgrades to and the widening of Highway 305.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Olive Branch, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Upgrades To And The Widening Of Highway 305 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3183/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3183.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2121025,"bill_number":"SB3176","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Clay County for repairs, resurfacing and improvements to Clisby Road.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Clay County To Defray Expenses Associated With Repairs, Resurfacing And Improvements To Clisby Road Located In Supervisor District 2 For Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3176/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3176.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2121028,"bill_number":"SB3178","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of West Point for renovations to its city hall.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of West Point, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Renovations To Its City Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3178/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3178.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2121033,"bill_number":"SC532","title":"Urge United States Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell decision and restore marriage rights to states.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Calling Upon The Supreme Court Of The United States To Overturn The Obergefell V. Hodges Decision, And To Restore The Rights Of The State To Prescribe The Conditions For Marriage And The Dissolution Of Marriage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC532/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0532.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2121036,"bill_number":"HB4035","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Greenwood with acquiring essential vehicles and reducing existing debt incurred to acquire vehicles.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Greenwood, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of Essential Municipal Vehicles For Certain City Departments And Retiring Or Reducing Existing Long-term Debt Obligations Incurred To Acquire And Maintain Municipal Vehicles; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4035/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4035.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2121040,"bill_number":"SB3165","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Raleigh for improvements to its water and sewer systems.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Raleigh, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To Its Water And Sewer Systems For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3165/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3165.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2121044,"bill_number":"SB3188","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Lowndes County in paying costs of wastewater and sewer upgrades in Supervisor District 4.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Board Of Supervisors Of Lowndes County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Wastewater And Sewer Upgrades In Supervisor District Four, Within The Boundaries Of Mississippi Senate District 16; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3188/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3188.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2121047,"bill_number":"SB3173","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Pelahatchie for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3173/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3173.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2121050,"bill_number":"SB3175","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Florence for a water well.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Florence, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Purchasing And Installing A New Water Well For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3175/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3175.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2121055,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Recognize music contributions of Mississippi Gospel and Blues Artist Castro \"Mr. Sipp\" Coleman from McComb, Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Music Contributions Of Mississippi Gospel And Blues Artist Castro \"mr. Sipp\" Coleman From Mccomb, Mississippi, Grammy-winning Guitarist With The Williams Brothers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR50/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0050.xml","sponsor":"Gary Brumfield"},
{"bill_id":2121058,"bill_number":"HB4034","title":"Appropriation; City of Greenwood for acquiring essential vehicles and reducing existing debt incurred to acquire vehicles.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Greenwood To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of Essential Municipal Vehicles For Certain City Departments And Retiring Or Reducing Existing Long-term Debt Obligations Incurred To Acquire And Maintain Municipal Vehicles For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4034/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4034.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2121063,"bill_number":"SB3184","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lamar County for renovations and improvements to its tax office complex.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lamar County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Renovations And Improvements To Its Tax Office Complex For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3184/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3184.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2121067,"bill_number":"SB3174","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Puckett for the purpose of water and sewer infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Village Of Puckett, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Water And Sewer Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3174/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3174.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2121071,"bill_number":"SB3167","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Brandon for improvements to the municipal complex.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Brandon, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To The Municipal Complex For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3167/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3167.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2121074,"bill_number":"SB3186","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Clay County in paying costs of resurfacing Clisby Road in Supervisor District 2.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Board Of Supervisors Of Clay County, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Resurfacing Clisby Road In Supervisor District Two; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3186/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3186.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2121077,"bill_number":"SC531","title":"Recognize retirement security concern facing American workers and urge improvement.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Recognize The Growing Retirement Security Concern Facing American Workers, To Highlight Its Contributing Factors And Consequences, And To Urge Efforts To Improve Retirement Security For All Citizens.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC531/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0531.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2121081,"bill_number":"SB3179","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lowndes County for wastewater and sewer system upgrades in Supervisor District 4.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lowndes County To Defray Costs Associated With Improvements And Upgrades To Wastewater And Sewer Systems Located In Supervisor District 4 Within The Boundary Of Senate District 16 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3179/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3179.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2121085,"bill_number":"SB3187","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist West Point in paying costs of renovations to Water and Light Department Administrative Building.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of West Point, Mississippi, In Paying The Costs Associated With Renovations To The Water And Light Department Administrative Building; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3187/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3187.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2121088,"bill_number":"SB3163","title":"Inventory tax; eliminate, and reimburse lost revenue to local governments through legislative appropriations.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation The Entire Assessed Value Of Commodities, Raw Materials, Works-in-process, Products, Goods, Wares And Merchandise Held For Resale By A Manufacturer, Distributor, Wholesale Or Retail Merchant; To Provide That Such Assessed Value May Be Determined By Physical Count Or Book Value, At The Option Of The Manufacturer, Distributor, Wholesale Or Retail Merchant; To Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation The Entire Assessed Value Of Eligible Personal Property That Is Owned By A Business Enterprise And Used By The Business Enterprise Solely On The Premises Of The Business Enterprise In The Operation Of The Enterprise; To Specify That \"eligible Personal Property\" Means Furniture, Fixtures Or Equipment Classified As Personal Property For Purposes Of Ad Valorem Taxation But Does Not Include Motor Vehicles Or Class Iv Property As Defined In Section 112 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890; To Create A New Code Section To Express The Intent Of The Legislature That Any Loss Of Revenue Incurred By A County, Municipality, Or School District Resulting From The Elimination Of The Inventory Tax Be Reimbursed To The Respective Local Government Entity Through Legislative Appropriation; To Require That The Amount Of County, Municipal And School District Inventory Tax That Would Have Been Levied Be Certified To The Department Of Revenue, Which Shall Compile The Data And Report It To The Legislature No Later Than November 1 Of Each Year; To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Administer These Reporting Provisions; To Bring Forward Section 27-7-22.5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides An Income Tax Credit For Ad Valorem Taxes Paid On Commodities, Raw Materials, Works-in-process, Products, Goods, Wares And Merchandise Held For Resale By Any Manufacturer, Distributor, Wholesale Or Retail Merchant, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-35-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Method Of Assessing Personal Property, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3163/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3163.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2121091,"bill_number":"SB3166","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Sylvarena for improvements to its community center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The To The Village Of Sylvarena, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs, Renovations, And Improvements To Its Community Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3166/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3166.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2121094,"bill_number":"SB3180","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Star for startup expenses.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Star, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Startup Expenses Of Being A Newly Incorporated Municipality For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3180/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3180.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2122118,"bill_number":"HB4042","title":"Appropriation; City of Amory for economic revitalization of Amory Main Street.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Amory To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Economic Revitalization Of Amory Main Street To Support Downtown Recovery And Small Businesses For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4042/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4042.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2122129,"bill_number":"HB4044","title":"Ad valorem tax; revise certain homestead exemption eligibility provisions, revise distribution of portion paid on certain homestead property.","description":"An Act To Amend Sections 27-33-51 And 27-33-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Claimant For Homestead Exemption Has Failed To Comply, Or The Claimant's Spouse Has Failed To Comply, With The Income Tax Laws Of This State, The Claimant Shall Be Eligible For Homestead Exemption, But The Amount Of The Exemption Determined For The Property Shall Not Be Deducted From The Ad Valorem Taxes Due On The Property; To Provide That For Ad Valorem Taxes Collected On Such Property, The Amount Of The Ad Valorem Taxes Collected, That Is Equal To The Homestead Exemption Amount That Was Not Deducted From The Ad Valorem Taxes Due On The Property, Shall Be Remitted By The Tax Collector To The Department Of Revenue, Not To Exceed The Amount Of The Obligation For Which The Taxpayer Or Taxpayer's Spouse Has Failed To Comply With The Income Tax Laws Of This State; To Provide That The Department Of Revenue Shall Apply The Amount Remitted By The Tax Collector Against The Taxpayer's Or Taxpayer's Spouse's Income Tax Obligation; To Amend Section 27-33-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"tax Loss\" Under The Homestead Exemption Law; To Bring Forward Sections 27-33-75, 27-33-77 And 27-33-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of The Homestead Exemption Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-41-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Disposition Of Excess Proceeds Resulting From The Sale Of Land For Nonpayment Of Ad Valorem Taxes, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 27-45-1 And 27-45-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Redemption Of Land Sold For Nonpayment Of Ad Valorem Taxes, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4044/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4044.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2122144,"bill_number":"HB4040","title":"Agriculture and timber economic development; issue bonds and establish program for.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Agriculture And Timber Economic Development Fund Created In This Act; To Require The Mississippi Development Authority To Establish A Program To Recruit Agriculture And Timber Related Economic Development To Mississippi That Will Provide New Markets And Additional And Increased Access To Existing Markets For The Sale Of Mississippi's Agriculture And Timber Commodities; To Create The \"mississippi Agriculture And Timber Economic Development Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Administered By The Mississippi Development Authority; To Provide That Monies In The Special Fund Shall Be Used By The Mississippi Development Authority, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature, For The Purposes Provided In This Act; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Portion Of The State Sales Tax Revenue Collected From The Retail Sales Of Farm Tractors And Parts And Labor Used To Maintain And/or Repair Such Tractors, And Farm Implements Taxed At The Rate Of 1.5% Under Section 27-65-17, Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Agriculture And Timber Economic Development Fund Created In This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4040/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4040.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2122156,"bill_number":"HB4045","title":"Economic development; revise incentives relating to certain projects.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Income Tax Exemption For Income Arising From Certain Data Center Projects Shall Not Apply To Any Calendar Year After Calendar Year 2026; To Amend Section 57-75-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term Project Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act; To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For Any Project With A Capital Investment In Excess Of $2,000,000,000.00 For Which A Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Tax Agreement Is Entered Into After July 1, 2026, A Portion Of The Sum Allowed As A Fee-in-lieu On The Portion Of The Project In Excess Of $1,000,000,000.00 Shall Be Deposited Into The Mississippi Strategic Development Fund Created In This Act; To Extend The Date Of The Reverter On The Section Of Law; To Create The \"mississippi Strategic Development Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide The Purposes For Which Monies In The Fund Shall Be Expended By The Mississippi Development Authority, Upon Appropriation By The Legislature To Bring Forward Section 27-31-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes County Boards Of Supervisors And Municipal Authorities To Grant A Fee-in-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes For Expansions Of Facilities Or Properties, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 19-9-151, 19-9-153 And 19-9-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of Payments Made By A Nuclear Generating Plant In-lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes; To Amend Section 27-35-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Formula Providing For The Allocation Of The Proceeds Of The Nuclear In-lieu Tax Paid To The Department Of Revenue By The Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4045/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4045.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2122168,"bill_number":"HB4043","title":"Sales tax; impose on portion of cigarette increased cost to wholesaler or cost to the retailer included in sales price.","description":"An Act To Impose A Tax On The Sale Of Cigarettes At Wholesale Or Retail, As The Case May Be, On The Amount Of The Increase In Cost To Wholesaler Or Cost To The Retailer, As The Case May Be, Under The Unfair Cigarette Sales Law As Provided For In This Act; To Amend Section 75-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"cost To Wholesaler\" Under The Unfair Cigarette Sales Law To Phase In An Increase In The Presumed Cost Of Doing Business By The Wholesaler; To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"cost To The Retailer\" Under The Unfair Cigarette Sales Law To Phase In An Increase In The Presumed Cost Of Doing Business By The Retailer; To Amend Section 27-65-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Sales Tax Revenue Collected From The Tax Imposed Under This Act Shall Be Deposited Into The General Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4043/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4043.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2122180,"bill_number":"HB4039","title":"Income tax; revise credit for employers providing dependent/child care for employees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-73-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Employers Providing Dependent Care For Employees During Work Hours And For Employers That Provide A Child Care Stipend To Be Used For Child Care During Employees' Work Hours, To Reduce The Amount Of The Required Stipend And To Provide For The Stipend To Be For Direct Payments To A Licensed Or Registered Entity, Or Other Governmental, Or Accrediting Agency Or Entity Providing Dependent Child Care; To Provide That The Tax Credit Allowed May Not Exceed $3,000.00 Per Year For Each Child Of A Participating Employee; To Provide That In Lieu Of Claiming A Tax Credit, A Taxpayer May Elect To Claim A Rebate In The Amount Of 75% Of The Amount That Would Be Eligible To Claim As A Credit; To Provide That The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of Credits And Rebates That May Be Used By A Taxpayer In A Taxable Year Cannot Exceed $50,000.00; To Provide That The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits And Rebates That May Be Awarded Cannot Exceed $5,000,000.00 For Any One Taxable Year; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-28","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4039/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4039.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2122193,"bill_number":"HB4041","title":"Appropriation; City of Amory for constructing a community center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Amory, Which Shall Be Used Together With Funding From The Land And Water Conservation Fund (lcwf) Grant Program To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A Community Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4041/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4041.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2122234,"bill_number":"HB4053","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Moorhead with street repairs and infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The Town Of Moorhead, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Street Repairs And Infrastructure Improvements In The Town; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4053/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4053.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122264,"bill_number":"HB4048","title":"Appropriation; City of Ruleville for improvements and upgrades to certain streets in the city.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Ruleville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements And Upgrades To Byron, Lf Packer And Elm Streets In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4048/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4048.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122295,"bill_number":"HB4047","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Ruleville with improvements and upgrades to certain streets.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Ruleville, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements And Upgrades To Byron, Lf Packer And Elm Streets In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4047/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4047.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122326,"bill_number":"HB4051","title":"Appropriation; Town of Inverness for improvements to public facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Inverness To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Improvements To Public Facilities And Maintenance Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4051/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4051.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122355,"bill_number":"HB4046","title":"Appropriation; Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation for improvements to its facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation In Ruleville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To Its Facilities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4046/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4046.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122389,"bill_number":"HB4054","title":"Appropriation; Town of Moorhead for street repairs and infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities For The Town Of Moorhead To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Street Repairs And Infrastructure Improvements In The Town For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4054/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4054.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122419,"bill_number":"HB4050","title":"Appropriation; LSR Volunteer Fire Department for upgrades to the facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Lsr Volunteer Fire Department In Shaw To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Upgrades To The Facilities And Purchasing Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4050/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4050.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122449,"bill_number":"HB4056","title":"Appropriation; City of Indianola for street improvements projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Indianola To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Street Improvements Projects For Various Streets In The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4056/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4056.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122478,"bill_number":"HB4052","title":"Appropriation; B.B. King Museum for expansion and improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The B.b. King Museum And Delta Interpretive Center In Indianola To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Expansion Of The Facilities, Making Upgrades To Exhibits And Making Parking Lot Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4052/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4052.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122507,"bill_number":"HB4055","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Indianola with street improvements.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Indianola, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Street Improvements Projects For Various Streets In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4055/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4055.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122538,"bill_number":"HB4057","title":"Appropriation; Sunflower County Economic Development District for demolition of a building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Directors Of The Sunflower County Economic Development District To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Demolition And Site Preparation Of The Old Delta Pride Catfish Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4057/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4057.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122566,"bill_number":"HB4049","title":"Appropriation; City of Ruleville for purchasing a street sweeper vehicle.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Ruleville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A Public Works Street Sweeper Vehicle For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4049/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4049.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2122570,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Adeline Bailey; commend on winning third MHSAA 3A-4A Individual State Golf Championship and emerging success.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Adeline Bailey Of New Albany On Winning Her Third Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) 3a-4a Individual State Golf Championship And Her Emerging Success As A Junior Golfer.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR71/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0071.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2122580,"bill_number":"HB4059","title":"City of Fulton; extend repeal date on restaurant tax and authorize issuance of bonds for tourism and parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 915, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2036, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Fulton, Mississippi, To Levy An Additional Sales Tax Of Not More Than Three Percent Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of The Sales Of Restaurants; For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism, Parks And Recreation Within The City, To Authorize The City To Issue General Obligation Bonds Or Incur Other Indebtedness In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not In Excess Of An Amount For Which Debt Service Is Capable Of Being Funded By The Proceeds Of The Special Sales Tax Levied Under This Act; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4059/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4059.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2122590,"bill_number":"SB3105","title":"Appropriation; additional to certain state agencies and boards for FY2026 and FY2027.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Capital Expense Funds And Special Funds For Fiscal Years 2026 And 2027 To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Development Authority; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3105/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3105.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2122601,"bill_number":"SB3104","title":"Appropriation; additional appropriations for various state agencies for FY2026 and FY2027.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Special Funds For Fiscal Years 2026 And 2027 To Defray The Expenses Of The Office Of The Mississippi Board Of Medical Licensure; The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency; Department Of Child Protection Services; Mississippi Department Of Insurance; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3104/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3104.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2122608,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"New Albany High School Girls Volleyball Team; commend for winning MHSAA 4A Volleyball State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending The New Albany High School Bulldogs Girls Volleyball Team For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 4a Volleyball State Championship, The First In School History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR70/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0070.xml","sponsor":"Sam Creekmore"},
{"bill_id":2122619,"bill_number":"SB3190","title":"Sales tax; exempt retail sales of firearm safes.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Retail Sales Of Firearm Safes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3190/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3190.xml","sponsor":"Lane Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2122630,"bill_number":"HB4061","title":"Appropriation; Western Line School District for establishing a Star Academy.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The Western Line School District To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Establishing A Star Academy Program, Which Is An All-encompassing Acceleration Program For Selected 7th And 8th Grade Students, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4061/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4061.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2122638,"bill_number":"HB4058","title":"Income tax; revise provisions regarding tax credit for employers providing child care for employees.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-73-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Employers Providing Dependent Care For Employees During Work Hours And For Employers That Provide A Child Care Stipend To Be Used For Child Care During Employees' Work Hours, To Reduce The Amount Of The Required Stipend And To Provide For The Stipend To Be For Direct Payments To A Licensed Or Registered Entity Providing Dependent Child Care; To Provide That The Tax Credit Allowed May Not Exceed $3,000.00 Per Year For Each Child Of A Participating Employee; To Bring Forward Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Office Of Workforce Development And The Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4058/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4058.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2122647,"bill_number":"HB4060","title":"Sales tax; exempt sales of lime for agricultural purposes, reduce rate on retail sales of fencing materials for containment of livestock.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Retail Sales Of Lime Used For Agricultural Purposes; To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Retail Sales Of Fencing Materials For The Containment Of Livestock Shall Be Taxed At The Rate Of 1.5% When Made To Commercial Farmers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4060/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4060.xml","sponsor":"Bill Pigott"},
{"bill_id":2122657,"bill_number":"HB4062","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt property within the Bayou Casotte Industrial Zone if annexed by a municipality.","description":"An Act To Create The Bayou Casotte Industrial Zone; To Provide For Certain Legislative Findings; To Amend Section 27-31-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Municipality Changes Its Boundaries So As To Include Within The Boundaries Of The Municipality Any Portion Of The Area Comprising The Bayou Casotte Industrial Zone, All Real And Personal Property That Is Within The Zone And Within The Boundaries Of Such Municipality Shall Be Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation; To Bring Forward Sections 21-1-27, 21-1-29, 21-1-31, 21-1-33, 21-1-35, 21-1-37, 21-1-39, 21-1-41 And 21-1-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of Law Relating To The Extension Or Contraction Of Municipal Corporate Boundaries, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4062/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4062.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":2122667,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights; commend on 30th anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating The Mississippi Workers' Center For Human Rights On The Occasion Of Its 30th Anniversary And Commending The Organization For Its Contributions To Improving The Lives Of Fellow Mississippians.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR72/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0072.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2122677,"bill_number":"SB3191","title":"Sales tax; exclude processing or interchange fees charged for electronic payment transactions from \"gross proceeds of sales.\"","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-65-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exclude The Amount Of Any Debit Card, Credit Card Or Other Processing Or Interchange Fee Charged For An Electronic Payment Transaction From The Definition Of \"gross Proceeds Of Sales\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3191/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3191.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2122741,"bill_number":"SB3213","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Georgetown for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Georgetown, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3213/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3213.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2122745,"bill_number":"SB3215","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lincoln County for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lincoln County For The Purpose Of Defraying The Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3215/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3215.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2122749,"bill_number":"SB3210","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Monticello for improvements to its water system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Monticello, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To Its Water System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3210/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3210.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2122753,"bill_number":"HB4072","title":"Appropriation; Town of Terry for repairing water well and equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Terry To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repairing The Water Well And Equipment Behind Terry City Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4072/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4072.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2122758,"bill_number":"SB3198","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Forest for the renovation of Gaddis Park facilities and equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Forest, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Renovation Of Gaddis Park Facilities And Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3198/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3198.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122763,"bill_number":"HB4069","title":"Mississippi Severe Winter Storm of 2026 Electric Utility Customer Relief and Electric Utility System Restoration Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Severe Winter Storm Of 2026 Electric Utility Customer Relief And Electric Utility System Restoration Act\"; To Establish A Mechanism By Which The Mississippi Public Service Commission May Authorize And Certify An Electric Utility Financing Order And The State May Issue General Obligation Bonds To Pay The Costs Of Repairing Damage To The Systems Of Electric Utilities Caused By The Mississippi Severe Winter Storm Of 2026; To Authorize Electric Utilities To Petition The Public Service Commission For The Issuance Of A Financing Order Which, When Transmitted To The State Bond Commission By An Electric Utility, Authorizes The Issuance Of Bonds To Pay The Costs Associated With Restoring The System Of The Electric Utility; To Provide The Contents Of Such A Petition; To Authorize The Public Utilities Staff To Conduct An Independent Investigation Of The Petition; To Establish The Duties Of The Public Service Commission With Regard To Such Petitions; To Provide For The Contents Of Financing Orders; To Provide That The Financing Order Shall Require The Electric Utility To Collect A System Restoration Charge From Its Retail Customers Sufficient To Pay The Debt Service On Any Bonds Issued Pursuant To The Financing Order; To Provide For Annual Adjustments To The System Restoration Charges To Ensure That The Charges Are Sufficient To Pay The Debt Service On Any Bonds Issued Pursuant To This Act; To Provide The Method For Appealing Decisions Of The Public Service Commission With Respect To A Financing Order; To Provide For The Duration Of A Financing Order; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds In An Amount Not To Exceed The Amount Specified In The Financing Order To Be Utilized By An Electric Utility To Pay The Cost Of Repairs Necessitated By The Mississippi Severe Winter Storm Of 2026; To Authorize The Creation Of Sinking Funds Into Which System Restoration Charges Collected By The Electric Utility Shall Be Deposited And To Provide That Money In The Sinking Funds Shall Be Utilized To Pay The Debt Service On Bonds Issued Pursuant To A Financing Order; To Bring Forward Section 27-65-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is A Section Of The Mississippi Sales Tax Law, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-28","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4069/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4069.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2122768,"bill_number":"HB4064","title":"Appropriation; City of Cleveland for the North Bayou Avenue improvement project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Cleveland To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The North Bayou Avenue Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4064/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4064.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2122772,"bill_number":"SB3206","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Coahoma County for improvements to railroad tracks to meet FRA standards.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Coahoma County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To Railroad Tracks To Comply With Standards Set By The Federal Railroad Administration For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3206/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3206.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2122776,"bill_number":"SB3229","title":"Bonds; authorize revenue bonds to be issued to pay for damage to electric utilities caused by the 2026 winter storm.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi 2026 Severe Winter Storm Electric Utility Customer Relief And Electric Utility System Restoration Act; To Establish A Mechanism By Which The Mississippi Public Service Commission May Authorize And Certify An Electric Utility Financing Order And The State May Issue Bonds To Pay The Costs Of Repairing Damage To The Systems Of Electric Utilities Caused By The 2026 Winter Storm; To Authorize Electric Utilities To Petition The Public Service Commission For The Issuance Of A Financing Order Which, When Transmitted To The State Bond Commission By An Electric Utility, Authorizes The Issuance Of Bonds To Pay The Costs Associated With Restoring The System Of The Electric Utility; To Provide The Contents Of Such A Petition; To Authorize The Public Utilities Staff To Conduct An Independent Investigation Of The Petition; To Establish The Duties Of The Public Service Commission With Regard To Such Petitions; To Provide For The Contents Of Financing Orders; To Provide That The Financing Order Shall Require The Electric Utility To Collect A System Restoration Charge From Its Retail Customers Sufficient To Pay The Debt Service On Any Bonds Issued Pursuant To The Financing Order; To Provide For Annual Adjustments To The System Restoration Charges To Ensure That The Charges Are Sufficient To Pay The Debt Service On Any Bonds Issued Pursuant To This Act; To Provide The Method For Appealing Decisions Of The Public Service Commission With Respect To A Financing Order; To Provide For The Duration Of A Financing Order; To Authorize The Issuance Of Bonds In An Amount Not To Exceed The Amount Specified In The Financing Order To Be Utilized By An Electric Utility To Pay The Cost Of Repairs Necessitated By The 2026 Winter Storm; To Authorize The Creation Of Sinking Funds Into Which System Restoration Charges Collected By The Electric Utility Shall Be Deposited And To Provide That Money In The Sinking Funds Shall Be Utilized To Pay The Debt Service On Bonds Issued Pursuant To A Financing Order; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3229/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3229.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2122780,"bill_number":"SB3219","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lawrence County for the repair and renovation of the county courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lawrence County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of The County Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3219/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3219.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2122784,"bill_number":"SB3203","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Newton Municipal School District for security/safety upgrades and certain renovations.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Newton Municipal School District For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Security And Safety Upgrades At The Elementary School And At The Football Field And For Renovations To A Gymnasium And An Auditorium For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3203/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3203.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122788,"bill_number":"SB3221","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation for assistant district attorneys within the Sixth Circuit Court District.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Paying Salaries And Travel Expenses Of Assistant District Attorneys And Paying Office Expenses Of The District Attorney Within The Sixth Circuit Court District For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3221/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3221.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2122792,"bill_number":"SB3227","title":"Qualified equity investment tax credits; authorize Governor to designate winter storm recovery zones for.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-105-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Governor Of Mississippi To Designate One Or More Counties Of The State As Eligible Recovery Zones In Response To The State Of Emergency Declared By The Governor On January 22, 2026, For The Purpose Of Qualified Equity Investment Income Tax And Insurance Premium Tax Credits; To Provide That Such Authority Shall Expire After June 30, 2027; To Provide That, Through June 30, 2027, A Qualified Community Development Entity May Make A Qualified Low-income Community Investment In A Business, And Such Business Shall Qualify As A Qualified Active Low-income Community Business, Even If Not Located In A Low-income Community, If It Is Located In A Recovery Zone And Otherwise Satisfies The Requirements Of The Section, And An Executive Officer Of Such Business Certifies That The Qualified Low-income Community Investment Will Be Used For Recovery From The State Of Emergency; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3227/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3227.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2122797,"bill_number":"HB4068","title":"Ad valorem tax; exempt portion of true value of certain land.","description":"An Act To Provide That If The True Value Of Certain Land Is Determined In A Manner Other Than That For Agricultural Land, The Amount Equal To The Difference Between The True Value Determined For The Land And What The True Value Of The Land Would Have Been If Determined For Agricultural Land, Shall Be Exempt From Ad Valorem Taxation; To Bring Forward Section 27-35-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Determination Of True Value Of Property For Purposes Of Ad Valorem Taxation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4068/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4068.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2122802,"bill_number":"SB3231","title":"Noxubee County; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Noxubee County, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds From Room Rentals Of Hotels, Motels, And Bed And Breakfasts Within The County, Excluding The Gross Proceeds Of Such Rentals Of 30 Days Or Longer, And To Utilize The Revenue From The Tax To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation; To Require That, Before Such Tax May Be Levied, An Election Be Held On The Question; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3231/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3231.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2122807,"bill_number":"HB4067","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance for various purposes.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds For The Purpose Of Making Capital Improvements For State Institutions Of Higher Learning, Community And Junior Colleges And State Agencies; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Small Municipalities And Limited Population Counties Grant Fund; To Amend Section 57-1-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Site Development Grant Fund; To Amend Section 57-1-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 57-61-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act; To Amend Section 57-61-36, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Bond Proceeds That The Mississippi Development Authority May Utilize Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act To Make Grants Or Loans To Municipalities Through An Equipment And Public Facilities Grant And Loan Fund To Aid In Infrastructure-related Improvements, The Purchase Of Equipment And In The Purchase, Construction Or Repair And Renovation Of Public Facilities; To Amend Section 57-61-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of Bond Proceeds That The Mississippi Development Authority May Utilize Under The Mississippi Business Investment Act To Make Loans To Counties, Municipalities, Or State, County Or Municipal Port And Airport Authorities Through A Port, Airport And Rail Revitalization Revolving Loan Fund For The Improvement Of Port And Airport Facilities, Or For Publicly Owned Freight Rail Service Projects, To Promote Commerce And Economic Growth; To Amend Section 57-75-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued Under The Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act For Projects Designed To Enhance Facilities That Are At Risk For Closure Pursuant To The Defense Base Closure And Realignment Act Of 1990 Or Other Applicable Federal Law; To Amend Section 25, Chapter 533, Laws Of 2010, As Last Amended By Section 8, Chapter 503, Laws Of 2025, To Increase By $1,000,000.00 The Amount Of General Obligation Bonds That May Be Issued For The Mississippi Industry Incentive Financing Revolving Fund; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund Created In House Bill No. 1393, 2026 Regular Session; To Bring Forward Section 27-7-22.41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides An Income Tax Credit, Insurance Premium Tax Credit And Ad Valorem Tax Credit For Contributions Made By Certain Taxpayers To Certain Eligible Charitable Organizations, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Various Sales Tax Exemptions, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Failed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action":"Died In Conference","last_action_date":"2026-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4067/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4067.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2122813,"bill_number":"SB3200","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Newton County for repaving Chunky Duffee Road.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Newton County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repaving Chunky Duffee Road For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3200/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3200.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122816,"bill_number":"SB3201","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Union for the purchase of equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Union, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3201/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3201.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122821,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Matt McDonnell; comend upon retirement as Executive Director of the MS Coast Coliseum and Convention Center.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Matt Mcdonnell Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As Executive Director Of The Mississippi Coast Coliseum And Convention Center.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR73/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0073.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2122824,"bill_number":"HB4070","title":"Appropriation; Town of Terry for body cameras, in-car cameras and GPS for police department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Terry To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Body Cameras, In-car Cameras And Gps Equipment For The Town's Police Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4070/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4070.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2122829,"bill_number":"HB4065","title":"Mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety (MS ROSS) Act; create to provide funding to local law enforcement agencies.","description":"An Act To Establish The \"mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety (ms Ross) Act\" For The Purpose Of Authorizing The Department Of Public Safety To Assist Local Law Enforcement Agencies And School Governing Bodies With The Cost Of Employing A School Resource Officer (sro) At Each School Campus Within The Jurisdictions Of Their Law Enforcement And Governing Authorities; To Define Terminology; To Provide That The Assistance Of Employing Sros Shall Be Made Available To Public And Private Elementary And Secondary Schools; To Provide That The Department Shall Allocate A Percentage Of The Cost For The Employment Of One Sro For Each School Campus; To Require The Local Law Enforcement Agency And/or The School Governing Board To Provide The Remaining Percentage Of The Cost For The Employment Of One Sro For Each School Campus Within Their Jurisdiction Of Control; To Require Local Law Enforcement Agencies And School Governing Bodies To Make Joint Application To The Department For The Approval Of Allocation Of Funds; To Specify The Information To Be Included In The Application; To Prescribe The Details Of The Program Including The Requirement Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Or Interlocal Agreement Between A Local Law Enforcement Agency And A School Governing Body; To Amend Section 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Create The Mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety (ms Ross) Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Special Fund Shall Be Used To Provide Funds To Local Law Enforcement Agencies And School Governing Bodies For The Purposes Described In This Act; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety (ms Ross) Fund; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4065/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4065.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2122833,"bill_number":"SB3207","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Pope for sewer infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Pope, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Sewer Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3207/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3207.xml","sponsor":"Justin Pope"},
{"bill_id":2122837,"bill_number":"SB3212","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Wesson for road rehabilitation, remote water meter equipment, and a police vehicle.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Wesson, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Road Rehabilitation And Resurfacing, The Purchase Of Remote Water Meter Equipment For Its Water System, And The Purchase Of A Police Vehicle For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3212/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3212.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2122841,"bill_number":"SB3217","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Pike County for the US 51 Railroad Bridge Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Pike County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Us 51 Railroad Bridge Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3217/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3217.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2122849,"bill_number":"SB3220","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Amite County for infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Amite County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3220/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3220.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2122852,"bill_number":"SB3204","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Golden Triangle Regional Airport for land acquisition.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Golden Triangle Regional Airport For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Land Acquisition For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3204/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3204.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2122857,"bill_number":"SB3192","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Morton for purchasing police vehicles & equipment and for police department renovations.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Morton, Mississippi, For The City's Police Department For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Police Vehicles And Equipment And For Renovations To Its Police Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3192/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3192.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122861,"bill_number":"SB3214","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Franklin County for infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Franklin County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3214/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3214.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2122866,"bill_number":"HB4066","title":"Qualified equity investment tax credit; temporarily authorize additional investments for which credits may be allocated.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 57-105-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Program That Authorizes The Mississippi Development Authority To Allocate Income Tax Credits And Insurance Premium Tax Credits For Taxpayers Holding Certain Qualified Equity Investments, To Temporarily Authorize Additional Investments For Which Tax Credits May Be Allocated Under The Program; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4066/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4066.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2122869,"bill_number":"SB3194","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Hickory for certain renovations and purchases related to law enforcement.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Hickory, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Renovations To The Police Station And The Purchase Of Law Enforcement Vehicles And Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3194/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3194.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122874,"bill_number":"HB4063","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with North Bayou Avenue improvement project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Cleveland, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The North Bayou Avenue Improvement Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4063/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4063.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2122878,"bill_number":"SB3230","title":"Greenwood Leflore Hospital; authorize to petition for debt relief under Chapter 9, Title 11, United States Code.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Commissioners Of Greenwood Leflore Hospital, A Public Community Hospital, To Petition For Relief From Debts And Financial Obligations Of The Hospital Under Chapter 9 Of Title 11, United States Code; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action":"Law W/out Governor's Signature","last_action_date":"2026-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3230/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3230.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2122884,"bill_number":"SB3208","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Ethel for infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Ethel, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3208/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3208.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2122888,"bill_number":"SB3228","title":"Income tax credits; increase aggregate amount for certain employers sponsoring employee skills training, and extend repealer.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Employers Who Sponsor Skills Training For Employees, To Increase The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits That May Be Claimed By All Taxpayers Claiming A Credit In A Taxable Year; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Section; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3228/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3228.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2122893,"bill_number":"SB3216","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Brookhaven for a public safety complex.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Brookhaven, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Land Acquisition For, Design And Engineering Of, Construction And Site Development Of, And Equipping Of A Public Safety Complex For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3216/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3216.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2122898,"bill_number":"SB3209","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation the City of Magee for wastewater lagoon and city drainage improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Magee, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Wastewater Lagoon And City Drainage Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3209/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3209.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2122904,"bill_number":"HB4071","title":"Appropriation; Town of Terry for new main extension of a waterline.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Terry To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With A New Main Extension Of The Water Line From Volley Campbell Road South To The Generators Shop For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4071/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4071.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2122908,"bill_number":"SB3193","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Morton for paving projects within the city.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Morton, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Paving Projects Within The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3193/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3193.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122913,"bill_number":"SB3205","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lowndes County for moving Old Macon Road to make room for a new railroad spur at the port.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lowndes County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Moving Old Macon Road To Make Room For A New Railroad Spur At The Port For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3205/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3205.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2122918,"bill_number":"SB3218","title":"General fund; FY2027 appropriation to Brookhaven for a traffic signal at Biglane Drive and Highway 51.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Brookhaven, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of A Traffic Signal At Biglane Drive And Highway 51 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3218/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3218.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2122923,"bill_number":"SB3222","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Scenic Rivers Development Alliance for infrastructure in certain counties.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Scenic Rivers Development Alliance For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Site Development, Facility Equipment, Parking And Road Improvements, Building Improvements, River And Lake Access, Erosion Control And Repairs, Utility Improvements, Trail Improvements And Other Facility Related Upgrades In Franklin County, Walthall County, Pike County, Amite County, And Wilkinson County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3222/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3222.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2122927,"bill_number":"SB3197","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Forest for the completion of its sewer rehabilitation project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Forest, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Completion Of Its Sewer Rehabilitation Project Throughout The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3197/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3197.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122931,"bill_number":"SB3199","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Newton County School District for the Newton County CTE Center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Newton County School District For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Newton County Cte Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3199/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3199.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122935,"bill_number":"SB3196","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Forest Police Department for vehicles and equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Forest, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Acquisition Of Law Enforcement Vehicles And Equipment For Its Police Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3196/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3196.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122940,"bill_number":"SB3211","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Crystal Springs for certain projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3211/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3211.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2122944,"bill_number":"SB3195","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Sebastopol for paving projects within the municipal limits.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Sebastopol, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Paving Projects Within The Municipal Limits For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3195/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3195.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122948,"bill_number":"SB3202","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Scott County for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Scott County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3202/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3202.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2122963,"bill_number":"SB3281","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lee County for the purchase of fire trucks for use in the county.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lee County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Seven Fire Trucks For Use Both County Wide And Within Certain Fire Districts In The County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3281/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3281.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2122966,"bill_number":"SB3314","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Bolivar County for the Terrene Landing River Park expansion project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Bolivar County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Related To The Terrene Landing River Park Expansion Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3314/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3314.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2122971,"bill_number":"SB3299","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Bassfield for repairs to its community center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Bassfield, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs To Its Community Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3299/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3299.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2122976,"bill_number":"SB3273","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Mound Bayou for repair and improvements to the water-well pump.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Repair And Improvements To The Water-well Pump For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3273/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3273.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2122983,"bill_number":"SB3232","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Neshoba County General Hospital for a nursing school in conjunction with MUW.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Neshoba County General Hospital For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With A Nursing School In Conjunction With The Mississippi University For Women For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3232/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3232.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2122986,"bill_number":"SB3268","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Ruleville for repaving, repairing, and improving Byron Street.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Ruleville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repaving, Repairing, And Improving Byron Street For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3268/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3268.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2122989,"bill_number":"SB3242","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Mississippi Delta Community College for the purchase and equipping of vehicles.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of Mississippi Delta Community College For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase And Equipping Of Certain Law Enforcement Vehicles For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3242/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3242.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2122993,"bill_number":"SB3235","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Indianola for purchase of a fire truck and fire safety equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Indianola, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of A Fire Truck And Fire Safety Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3235/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3235.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2122997,"bill_number":"SB3269","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Ruleville for repaving, repairing, and improving Elm Street.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Ruleville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repaving, Repairing, And Improving Elm Street For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3269/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3269.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2122999,"bill_number":"SB3298","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lawrence County for repair and renovation of the county courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lawrence County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of The County Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3298/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3298.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2123002,"bill_number":"SB3305","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Newton for purchase of body cameras, tasers, and related law enforcement equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Newton, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Body Cameras, Tasers, And Related Law Enforcement Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3305/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3305.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2123006,"bill_number":"SB3287","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Bolivar County for purchasing and equipping vehicles for the sheriff's department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Bolivar County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Purchasing And Equipping Vehicles For The Bolivar County Sheriff's Office For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3287/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3287.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123013,"bill_number":"SB3284","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Mound Bayou for demolition and reconstruction of the community center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Demolition Of The Existing Community Center And Construction Of A New Community Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3284/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3284.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123014,"bill_number":"SB3254","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Bolivar County to defray costs associated with the Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Bolivar County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project (choctaw To Shaw) For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3254/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3254.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123017,"bill_number":"SB3264","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Renova for the Hill Circle Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Renova, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Hill Circle Improvement Project From Mcknight Road To The Terminus Of Hill Circle For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3264/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3264.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123020,"bill_number":"SB3292","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Drew for certain projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Drew, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3292/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3292.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123028,"bill_number":"SB3303","title":"ST: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Newton County Volunteer Fire Departments for the purchase of equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Newton County Volunteer Fire Departments For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Equipment To Be Equally Divided Among All Volunteer Fire Departments In Newton County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3303/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3303.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2123029,"bill_number":"SB3262","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Renova for the Second Street Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Renova, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Second Street Improvement Project From Mcknight Road To The Terminus Of Second Street For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3262/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3262.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123033,"bill_number":"SB3237","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Indianola for the purchase of public works vehicles.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Indianola For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Public Works Safety, Including The Purchase Of Vehicles For The Public Works Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3237/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3237.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123036,"bill_number":"SB3249","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Webb for the Webb Community Center Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Webb, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Webb Community Center Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3249/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3249.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123040,"bill_number":"SB3315","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Marshall County for the purchase of equipment needed by any Marshall County fire service.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Marshall County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Equipment Needed By Any Marshall County Fire Service For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3315/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3315.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2123043,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Recognize Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Mississippi Alpha Network on its 55th Anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., And Mississippi Alpha Network On The Occasion Of Its 55th Anniversary As The First Intercollegiate Fraternity For African American Men.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR52/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0052.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2123047,"bill_number":"SB3285","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Mound Bayou for city road improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs And Improvements To City Roads For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3285/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3285.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123052,"bill_number":"SB3304","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Scott County Volunteer Fire Departments for the purchase of equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Scott County Volunteer Fire Departments For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Equipment To Be Divided Equally Among All Volunteer Fire Departments In Scott County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3304/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3304.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2123055,"bill_number":"SB3225","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Moss Point for the State Highway 63 natural gas pipeline extension from Moss Point.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Moss Point, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The State Highway 63 Natural Gas Pipeline Extension From Moss Point For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3225/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3225.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2123057,"bill_number":"SB3278","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lee County for construction of the Lee County Juvenile Detention Learning Center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lee County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Construction Of The Lee County Juvenile Detention Learning Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3278/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3278.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2123060,"bill_number":"SB3250","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Webb for the design and construction of a new town hall.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Webb, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Design And Construction Of A New Town Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3250/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3250.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123062,"bill_number":"SB3307","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Pascagoula for water system upgrades.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Pascagoula, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Water System Upgrades For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3307/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3307.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2123069,"bill_number":"SB3276","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Moorhead for the renovation of city hall and a stand-alone police station.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Moorhead, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of Moorhead City Hall And The Expansion And Addition Of A Stand-alone Police Station, Including A Jail, Sally Port And Increased Space With Dedicated Parking For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3276/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3276.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123072,"bill_number":"SB3247","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Sunflower for citywide street improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Sunflower, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Citywide Street Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3247/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3247.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123075,"bill_number":"SB3271","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Shaw for improvements to and renovation of a city building on U.S. Highway 61.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Shaw, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To And Renovation Of A City Building On U.s. Highway 61 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3271/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3271.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123078,"bill_number":"SB3301","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Eudora Volunteer Fire Department for a fire truck.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Eudora Volunteer Fire Department For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Acquisition Of A Fire Truck For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3301/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3301.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2123082,"bill_number":"SB3241","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the MDCC for expansion of the law enforcement training academy.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Delta Community College For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To And Expansion Of The Law Enforcement Training Academy For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3241/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3241.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123086,"bill_number":"SB3274","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Mound Bayou for repairs, renovations, and improvements to its water system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Mound Bayou For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs, Renovations, And Improvements To Its Water System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3274/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3274.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123088,"bill_number":"SB3267","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Ruleville for repaving, repairing, and improving L F Packer Drive.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Ruleville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repaving, Repairing, And Improving L F Packer Drive For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3267/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3267.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123091,"bill_number":"SB3226","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation for water upgrades.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Jackson County Economic Development Foundation For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Water Upgrades At And Around The Jackson County Aviation Technology Park Within The Trent Lott Airport For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3226/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3226.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2123097,"bill_number":"SB3294","title":"Special funds; FY2027 appropriation to MDES for funding Summer Youth Employment Programs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security For The Purpose Of Funding Summer Youth Employment Programs Throughout The State For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3294/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3294.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123099,"bill_number":"SB3293","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Drew for the renovation of municipal buildings.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Drew, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Renovation Of Municipal Buildings For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3293/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3293.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123102,"bill_number":"SB3256","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress for the construction of an emergency storm shelter.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Sunflower-humphreys Counties Progress, Inc., For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Construction Of An Emergency Storm Shelter For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3256/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3256.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123104,"bill_number":"SB3286","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Cleveland for North Bayou Avenue Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Cleveland, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The North Bayou Avenue Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3286/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3286.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123109,"bill_number":"SB3283","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Mound Bayou for repairs, renovations, upgrades and construction to City Hall.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs, Renovations, Upgrades And Construction To The Mound Bayou City Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3283/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3283.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123112,"bill_number":"SB3295","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Shelby for the cleanup of abandoned properties.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Shelby, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Cleanup Of Abandoned Properties For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3295/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3295.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123114,"bill_number":"SB3279","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lee County for the interior renovation of the Old Lee County Courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lee County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Interior Renovation Of The Old Lee County Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3279/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3279.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2123122,"bill_number":"SB3233","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Department of Education for public school districts to fund autism specialists.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Education To Defray Costs Associated With Assisting Public School Districts In Funding Autism Specialists, Evidence-based Professional Development For Educators Of Exceptional Children And Sensory And Instructional Supports For Exceptional Children For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3233/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3233.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123126,"bill_number":"SB3266","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Drew for road repair.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Drew, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Road Repair For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3266/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3266.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123129,"bill_number":"SB3223","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Gautier for utility relocation to provide for widening of U.S. Highway 90.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Gautier, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Utility Relocation To Provide For Widening Of U.s. Highway 90 By The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3223/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3223.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2123134,"bill_number":"SB3290","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to American Legion Montgomery Green Post #220 for repairs and upgrades.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The American Legion Montgomery Green Post #220 In Mound Bayou, Mississippi, To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs And Upgrades To The American Legion Building And The Surrounding Property For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3290/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3290.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123136,"bill_number":"SB3251","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Inverness for purchase of emergency power generation equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Inverness, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Emergency Power Generation Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3251/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3251.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123139,"bill_number":"SB3238","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Indianola for law enforcement safety equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Indianola For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Law Enforcement Safety, Including The Purchase And Installation Of Cameras And Equipment, Police Safety Equipment, And Equipment And Outfitting For The Special Response Team Group For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3238/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3238.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123142,"bill_number":"SB3239","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Indianola for the city's Proposed Street Project Initiative.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Indianola, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The City Of Indianola, Mississippi, Proposed Street Project Initiative For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3239/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3239.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123147,"bill_number":"SB3308","title":"Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Pascagoula for 11th Street infrastructure improvements.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Pascagoula, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With 11th Street Infrastructure Improvements For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3308/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3308.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2123150,"bill_number":"SB3265","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Drew for sewer system rehabilitation.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Drew, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Sewer System Rehabilitation For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3265/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3265.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123155,"bill_number":"SB3243","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MS Delta Community College for expansion of its law enforcement training academy.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Mississippi Delta Community College For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To And Expansion Of The Law Enforcement Training Academy For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3243/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3243.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123158,"bill_number":"SB3224","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Ocean Springs for utility relocation to provide for widening of Highway 90.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Utility Relocation To Provide For Widening Of U.s. Highway 90 By The Mississippi Department Of Transportation For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3224/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3224.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2123161,"bill_number":"SB3310","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Jackson County for construction of a fire department near Old Fort Bayou Rd. & Eglin Rd.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Jackson County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Construction Of A Fire Department In West Jackson County Near Old Fort Bayou Road And Eglin Road For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3310/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3310.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2123164,"bill_number":"SB3248","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Boyle for the Memorial and Oakridge Sewer Extension Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Boyle, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Memorial And Oakridge Sewer Extension Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3248/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3248.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123167,"bill_number":"SB3261","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Renova for the Old Highway 61 Road Rehabilitation Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Renova, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Old Highway 61 Road Rehabilitation Project From Mcknight Road To Renova City Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3261/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3261.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123170,"bill_number":"SB3309","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Centreville for repair of its town hall and equipment for its playground.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Centreville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of Its Town Hall And The Acquisition Of Equipment For Its Playground For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3309/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3309.xml","sponsor":"Gary Brumfield"},
{"bill_id":2123178,"bill_number":"SB3246","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Shelby for its municipal building improvement project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Shelby, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Its Municipal Building Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3246/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3246.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123181,"bill_number":"SB3296","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Bassfield for repairs to its water infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Bassfield, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs To Its Water Infrastructure For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3296/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3296.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2123185,"bill_number":"SB3302","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Delta Compass for construction of and improvements to campus properties.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Delta Compass For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Construction Of And Improvements To Campus Properties Used To Promote Economic And Workforce Development For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3302/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3302.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123189,"bill_number":"SB3288","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Mound Bayou for an automated water meter system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, For Costs Associated With Acquiring And Installing An Automated Water Meter System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3288/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3288.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123194,"bill_number":"SB3282","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Mound Bayou for the purchase of certain emergency vehicles.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Law Enforcement Vehicles And A Fire Emergency Vehicle For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3282/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3282.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123196,"bill_number":"SB3263","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Boyle for certain water and wastewater infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Boyle, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With A Critical Water Infrastructure Project And A Wastewater Infrastructure Project For The Extension Of Sewer Lines Along Oakridge Road And Memorial Drive For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3263/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3263.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123201,"bill_number":"SB3245","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Shelby for installing a cool-down pad at the city park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Shelby, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Installing A Cool-down Pad At The City Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3245/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3245.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123204,"bill_number":"SB3280","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lee County for storm shelters at various community centers.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Lee County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Storm Shelters At Various Community Centers For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3280/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3280.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2123208,"bill_number":"SB3255","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Bolivar County for the Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Bolivar County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project From Green Road To State Highway 448 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3255/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3255.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123211,"bill_number":"SB3300","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Copiah County for road repairs.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Copiah County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Road Repairs For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3300/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3300.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2123215,"bill_number":"SB3258","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Renova for the Isola Street Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Renova, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Isola Street Improvement Project From Payne Street To Mcknight Road For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3258/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3258.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123217,"bill_number":"SB3289","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Shelby for the purchase of a backhoe and four-wheel drive vehicles.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Shelby, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of A Backhoe And Four-wheel Drive Vehicles For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3289/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3289.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123220,"bill_number":"SB3291","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Drew for a multipurpose municipal building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Drew, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With A Multipurpose Municipal Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3291/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3291.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123228,"bill_number":"SB3244","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation the City of Shelby for replacing outdated water meters.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Shelby, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Replacing Outdated Water Meters For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3244/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3244.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123231,"bill_number":"SB3253","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Education for accommodations and sensory supports for certain students.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Department Of Education To Defray Costs Associated With Sensory Supports, Rooms Or Equipment, For Students Whose Individualized Education Program Or 504 Plan Identifies A Need In Order To Ensure Access To Education For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3253/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3253.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123234,"bill_number":"SB3297","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Simpson County for the purchase of equipment for its fire departments.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Simpson County, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Equipment For Its Fire Departments For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3297/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3297.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2123238,"bill_number":"SB3236","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Indianola for the construction of a public safety municipal complex.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Indianola For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Construction Of A Public Safety Municipal Complex To House The City's Fire Station, Police Department And Municipal Court At The Intersection Of State Highway 82 And State Highway 49 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3236/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3236.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123242,"bill_number":"SB3234","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Boyle for a 2026 community welcome sign.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Boyle, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With A 2025 Community Welcome Sign For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3234/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3234.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123246,"bill_number":"SB3277","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Cleveland for roadway improvements and infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Cleveland, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Roadway Improvements And Infrastructure For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3277/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3277.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123251,"bill_number":"SB3257","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Renova for the Third Street Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Renova, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Third Street Improvement Project From Mcknight Road To The Terminus Of Third Street For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3257/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3257.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123255,"bill_number":"SB3260","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Renova for the Tolliver Cove Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Renova, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Tolliver Cove Improvement Project From Happy Street To The Terminus Of Third Street For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3260/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3260.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123259,"bill_number":"SB3313","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Marshall County for repair and renovation of the county's courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Marshall County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of The County's Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3313/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3313.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2123262,"bill_number":"SB3275","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Mound Bayou for community security cameras.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Acquisition And Implementation Of Community Security Cameras For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3275/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3275.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123265,"bill_number":"SB3240","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MS Delta Community College for a new residence hall for its officer training academy.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Mississippi Delta Community College To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A New Residence Hall Facility To Accommodate Training Officers Of The College's Law Enforcement Training Academy For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3240/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3240.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123270,"bill_number":"SB3311","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Marshall County for preliminary studies on improvements to its highway infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Marshall County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Completion Of Certain Preliminary Studies On The Improvements To The County's Highway Infrastructure For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3311/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3311.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2123273,"bill_number":"SB3259","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Renova for the Daisy Street Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Renova, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Daisy Street Improvement Project From Payne Street To Mcknight Road For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3259/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3259.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123276,"bill_number":"SB3312","title":"Ad valorem tax assessment; revise provision concerning inflation factor for commercial and solar wind facilities.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-35-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Department Of Revenue, When Promulgating Its Annual Table Of Inflation Factors For Industrial Property, To Include Commercial Solar And Wind Facilities As A Separate Category Of Industrial Property; To Provide That, If The Department Has Not Provided A Separate Inflation Factor For Commercial Solar And Wind Facilities For A Particular Year, Whether Based On Marshall Valuation Service Or As Otherwise Determined By The Department, The Department Shall Set Such Inflation Factor At 1.000; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3312/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3312.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2123279,"bill_number":"SB3272","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Mound Bayou for the inspection of its water tank.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Inspection Of Its Water Tank For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3272/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3272.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123284,"bill_number":"SB3270","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Ruleville for the city's 2026 Street Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Ruleville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The City's 2026 Street Improvement Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3270/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3270.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123286,"bill_number":"SB3252","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Inverness for the purchase of police communication equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Inverness, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of Police Communication Equipment For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3252/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3252.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2123289,"bill_number":"SB3306","title":"Appropriation; to MDOT to assist certain cities with the relocation of utilities along U.S. Highway 90.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Assist The Cities Of Gautier And Ocean Springs, Mississippi, With The Relocation Of Utilities Along U.s. Highway 90 In Order To Immediately Commence The Widening Project On U.s. Highway 90 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3306/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3306.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2123306,"bill_number":"SB3318","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to University of Mississippi for the Center for Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The University Of Mississippi For The Purpose Of Funding The Center For Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3318/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3318.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2123311,"bill_number":"SB3335","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for infrastructure improvements in Bolton, Edwards and Brownsville.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Hinds County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Improvements In The Towns Of Bolton And Edwards, Mississippi, And In Brownsville, Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3335/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3335.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2123315,"bill_number":"SB3345","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Calhoun City for certain projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Calhoun City, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3345/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3345.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123321,"bill_number":"SB3334","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Coffeeville for repairing and repaving its town streets.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Coffeeville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairing And Repaving Its Town Streets For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3334/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3334.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123327,"bill_number":"HB4074","title":"Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act; create.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To Provide That \"online Race Book\" And \"online Sports Pool\" Betting Shall Be Legal In This State; To Require A Platform That Operates An Online Sports Pool Or Online Race Book To A Manufacturer's And Distributor's License; To Authorize Licensed Gaming Establishments To Contract With No More Than One Platform; To Provide That A Platform Shall Only Accept Wagers From Players Located In Mississippi; To Require The Platform Contract For Geofencing And Age Verification; To Prohibit Play By Any Person Under The Age Of 21; To Impose An Additional Tax On All Gross Revenue From A Platform Operating An Online Race Book Or An Online Sports Pool On Behalf Of The Holder Of A Gaming License; To Amend Sections 97-33-17, 75-76-5 And 75-76-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 75-76-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Inclusion Of Online Race Book And Sports Book For Gaming Licensing; To Amend Section 75-76-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Licensed Gaming Establishment To Display The License Of The Platform It Is Contracted With; To Amend Section 75-76-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception For An Office In This State For Platforms; To Bring Forward Sections 75-76-211, 75-76-55, 75-76-205 And 75-76-175, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Corporate Gaming Establishments, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 75-76-177, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Gaming Gross Revenue License Fee Imposed On Gaming Licensees; To Amend Sections 75-76-101 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Certain Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 97-33-305 And 97-33-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Gaming Establishments, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 97-33-25, 75-76-129 And 75-76-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Provisions For Gaming; To Bring Forward Sections 97-33-1 And 97-33-7, Which Restrict Certain Types Of Wagers, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 7-11-11, 29-1-107, 29-15-1, 29-15-3, 29-15-5, 29-15-9, 29-15-10, 29-15-13 And 59-7-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate The Authority Of The Secretary Of State Regarding Tidelands, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 59-15-1, 75-76-67, 87-1-5, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Related To The Powers Of The Gaming Commission, For Internal Statutory Updates; To Amend Section 43-19-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Gaming Commission To Collaborate With The Department Of Human Services To Establish Rules To Withhold Gaming Winnings Of Persons With Outstanding Child Support Arrearages; To Create New Section 43-19-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Procedure To Encumber Gaming Winnings For The Payment Of Child Support; To Amend Sections 75-76-33 And 93-11-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4074/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4074.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":2123332,"bill_number":"SB3350","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Derma for repairs and upgrades to its streets.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Derma, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs And Upgrades To Its Streets For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3350/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3350.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123338,"bill_number":"SB3349","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Vardaman for repair and resurfacing of its streets.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Vardaman, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repair And Resurfacing Of Its Streets For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3349/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3349.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123344,"bill_number":"SB3321","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MDCPS for temporary hotel placement and contracted care provider.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Temporary Hotel Placement And Contracted Care Provider For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3321/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3321.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2123350,"bill_number":"SB3333","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for the purchase of a landfill located at 4680 Hood Road.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Quitman County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of A 56.4-acre Landfill Located At 4680 Hood Road In Marks, Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3333/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3333.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2123356,"bill_number":"SB3323","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MS Valley State University for infrastructure improvements to its campus and facilities.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Mississippi Valley State University For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Improvements To Its Campus And Facilities For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3323/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3323.xml","sponsor":"Justin Pope"},
{"bill_id":2123360,"bill_number":"SB3336","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Pontotoc County for E911 Emergency Management Center upgrades.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Pontotoc County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Upgrades To Its E911 Emergency Management Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3336/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3336.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123364,"bill_number":"SB3328","title":"City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants, Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Bureau; To Authorize An Additional Tax Of 1% On The Sales Of Hotels And Motels And 1/2% On The Sales Of Restaurants; To Require That An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3328/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3328.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2123373,"bill_number":"SB3338","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Pontotoc for city street repairs & improvements to city hall & farmers market.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Pontotoc, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairing And Repaving Its City Streets, For Improvements And Repairs To Its City Hall, And For Improvements To Its Farmers Market For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3338/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3338.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123378,"bill_number":"SB3348","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Calhoun County for the repair and resurfacing of County Road 306.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Calhoun County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Repair And Resurfacing Of County Road 306 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3348/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3348.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123383,"bill_number":"SB3347","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Houston for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Houston, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3347/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3347.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123387,"bill_number":"SB3341","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Woodland for the construction of the Woodland Community Center Safe House.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Village Of Woodland, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Construction Of The Woodland Community Center Safe House For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3341/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3341.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123392,"bill_number":"SB3346","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Calhoun County for the repair, upgrade and resurfacing of County Road 102.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Calhoun County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Repair, Upgrade And Resurfacing Of County Road 102 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3346/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3346.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123398,"bill_number":"SB3332","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for improvements to the Amtrak Station located in Marks, Mississippi.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Quitman County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To The Amtrak Station Located In Marks, Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3332/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3332.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2123404,"bill_number":"SB3330","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for renovations to the county jail and the Sheriff's Office.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Quitman County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Renovations To The County Jail Facility And The Quitman County Sheriff's Office For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3330/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3330.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2123411,"bill_number":"SB3344","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Oakland for the purchase of a new fire truck and repairing & repaving its streets.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Oakland, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of A New Fire Truck And With Repairing And Repaving Its Town Streets For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3344/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3344.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123416,"bill_number":"SB3319","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the DeSoto County Regional Utility Authority for a new regional wastewater treatment system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Desoto County Regional Utility Authority For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Purchases For And Construction Of A New Regional Wastewater Treatment System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3319/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3319.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2123422,"bill_number":"SB3316","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Walls for flood study and certain drainage projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Walls, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With A Comprehensive Flood Study And Engineering Assessment For The Town And The Design And Construction Of Drainage And Roadway Projects Identified Through The Study For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3316/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3316.xml","sponsor":"Theresa Gillespie Isom"},
{"bill_id":2123427,"bill_number":"SB3352","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Calhoun County for upgrades and improvements to the county jail.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Calhoun County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Upgrades And Improvements To The County Jail For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3352/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3352.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123431,"bill_number":"SB3331","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for improvements and upgrades to county roads.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Quitman County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements And Upgrades To County Roads For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3331/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3331.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2123437,"bill_number":"SB3327","title":"Appropriation; Town of Learned for repairs and improvements to town infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Learned, Mississippi, To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs, Upgrades And Improvements To The Infrastructure Of The Town For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3327/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3327.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2123445,"bill_number":"SB3329","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Quitman County for renovations, repairs and improvements to the county courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Quitman County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Renovations, Repairs And Improvements To The County Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3329/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3329.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2123449,"bill_number":"SB3324","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Desoto County for widening HWY 305 from Church Road to I 269.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Desoto County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Widening State Highway 305 From Church Road To U.s. Interstate 269 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3324/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3324.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2123454,"bill_number":"SB3342","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Pittsboro for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Village Of Pittsboro, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3342/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3342.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123460,"bill_number":"SB3343","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Water Valley for electric system & library repairs & for water/sewer system upgrades.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Water Valley, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Upgrades And Repairs To Its City Electric System Caused By The Recent Winter Storm, For Necessary Repairs To Its City Library, And For Necessary Upgrades To Its Water And Sewer System For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3343/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3343.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123465,"bill_number":"SB3337","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Horn Lake for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Horn Lake, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3337/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3337.xml","sponsor":"Theresa Gillespie Isom"},
{"bill_id":2123471,"bill_number":"SB3326","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Arkabutla Community Center for renovations and improvements to its facility.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Arkabutla Community Center In Coldwater For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Renovations And Improvements To Its Facility For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3326/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3326.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2123475,"bill_number":"SB3340","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yalobusha County for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Yalobusha County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3340/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3340.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123483,"bill_number":"HB4073","title":"Mississippi Work and Save Program; create; revise certain PERS provisions.","description":"An Act To Create The Mississippi Work And Save Program, Which Is A Retirement Savings Program Sponsored By The State For Certain Employers Who Do Not Already Offer A Retirement Plan That Will Allow Those Employers To Offer Eligible Employees The Voluntary Choice To Contribute To An Individual Retirement Account (ira) Through A Payroll Deduction; To Provide The Powers, Authority And Duties Of The State Treasurer; To Prescribe The Requirements For The Program; To Provide That The Ira To Which Contributions Are Made Will Be A Roth Ira And The Standard Package Will Be A Roth Ira With A Target Date Fund Investment And A Specified Contribution Percentage; To Provide Certain Protection From Liability For Employers In The Program And For The State; To Provide For The Confidentiality Of Participant And Account Information; To Create The Mississippi Work And Save Administrative Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Expended Upon Appropriation Of The Legislature, For The Purposes Authorized In The Mississippi Work And Save Program; To Amend Section 25-14-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan And Trust To Offer Roth Accounts And Other After-tax Contribution Vehicles; To Provide That A Participant's Roth Or Other Allowable After-tax Contribution Into A Deferred Compensation Account Shall Be Treated By The Employer As Includable In The Participant's Income At The Time The Participant Would Have Received That Amount In Compensation If The Participant Had Not Made A Deferred Election; To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi Work And Save Administrative Fund; To Amend Section 25-14-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 25-11-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Terminated Plan Previously Approved By The Board Of Trustees Of The Public Employees' Retirement System To Pay To The Board Its Portion Of The Net Pension Liability As Of June 30, 2026, Or The Date Of Termination, Whichever Amount Is Greater, In A Lump Sum Before Termination, As Provided By Board Regulations; To Amend Section 25-11-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of \"average Compensation\" For Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Became Members On Or After March 1, 2026; To Amend Section 25-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce The Creditable Service Requirement For Retirement Regardless Of Age From 35 Years To 30 Years For Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System Who Became Members On Or After March 1, 2026; To Amend Section 25-11-127, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Required Separation Period For Retirees Returning To Work From 90 Days To 30 Days; To Create An Alternative Return-to-work Provision For Retirees Who Are Not Subject To An Actuarial Reduction In Their Retirement Allowances, Except As A Result Of Taking A Partial Lump-sum Distribution Or Any Other Optional Benefit Under Section 25-11-115; To Allow A Retiree To Return To Work For A Period Of Time As Agreed To Between The Employee And The Employer, At Compensation In An Amount Not To Exceed 80% Of The Salary In Effect For The Position At The Time Of Employment; To Require The Execution Of A Written Agreement After The Conclusion Of The Separation Period Providing Certain Details Of The Employment; To Provide That The Employer Shall Pay To The Board Of Trustees Of The System The Full Amount Of Both The Employer's And The Employee's Contributions On The Amount Of Compensation Received By The Retiree Returning To Work; To Specify That The Employee Shall Not Gain Any Additional Rights Or Benefits Toward Retirement From Returning To Work Under This Alternative Return-to-work Provision; To Specify That Employer Contributions For Employees Returning To Work Are Designed To Offset Any Pension Liability Created By This Provision; To Prohibit Retirees From Returning To Work As Elected Officials, K-12 School Superintendents, Or Administrators At Universities Or Community Or Junior Colleges Under This Provision; To Provide For The Repeal Of This Provision On July 1, 2036; To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Reduction In The Required Separation Period; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4073/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4073.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2123487,"bill_number":"SB3320","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee For The Purpose Described In Section 41-137-63 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3320/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3320.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2123493,"bill_number":"SB3317","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Walls for the construction and design of a new town hall.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Walls, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Construction And Design Of A New Town Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3317/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3317.xml","sponsor":"Theresa Gillespie Isom"},
{"bill_id":2123498,"bill_number":"SB3325","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hernando for improvements to the Commerce Street and I-55 interchange overpass.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Hernando For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To The Commerce Street And U.s. Interstate 55 Interchange Overpass For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3325/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3325.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2123503,"bill_number":"SB3339","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Bruce for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Bruce, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3339/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3339.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123507,"bill_number":"SB3351","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Chickasaw County for improvements to the county's Historical and Genealogical Society.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Chickasaw County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To The Chickasaw County Historical And Genealogical Society To Upgrade And Construct Handicap Parking Places And Walkways And To Purchase New Display Cases And Improve Interpretative Signage For Indoor And Outdoor Exhibits For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3351/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3351.xml","sponsor":"Benjamin Suber"},
{"bill_id":2123511,"bill_number":"SB3322","title":"General Fund; additional appropriation to the Desoto County School District to defray its expenses.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation To The Desoto County School District Of General Funds For The Fiscal Years 2026 And 2027 To Defray Its Expenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3322/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3322.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2123668,"bill_number":"HB4078","title":"Prentiss County; authorize assessments on convictions for maintenance and renovations of courthouse.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Prentiss County, Mississippi, To Levy An Assessment, In Addition To Any Other Assessments And Court Costs, For Convictions Obtained In Its Justice, County And Circuit Courts, To Be Used To Fund Repairs, Maintenance And Renovations Of The Historic Prentiss County Courthouse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4078/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4078.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2123671,"bill_number":"HB4096","title":"Appropriation; Lafayette County for repair and renovation of county jail.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Lafayette County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Lafayette County Jail For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4096/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4096.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2123673,"bill_number":"HB4081","title":"Appropriation; Access Training, Inc., to provide financial assistance for students that are training there.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Access Training, Inc., In Jackson For The Purpose Of Providing Financial Assistance For Students That Are Training There For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4081/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4081.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2123676,"bill_number":"HB4086","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for repair and maintenance of bridges and sidewalks and other infrastructure projects in the Belaire neighborhood.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Repair And Maintenance Of The Bridge On Queensroad Avenue Near Beacon Place And Overbrook Road And Other Bridges And Sidewalks And Other Infrastructure Projects In The Belaire Neighborhood For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4086/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4086.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2123680,"bill_number":"HB4076","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for making improvements to Grove Park and the Belaire neighborhood in Ward 4.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Improvements To Grove Park And Its Recreational Facilities And The Belaire Neighborhood In Ward 4 Of The City For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4076/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4076.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2123683,"bill_number":"SB3354","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Pearl River County for necessary upgrades to the 1903 courthouse.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Pearl River County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Ada Compliance And Other Necessary Upgrades To The 1903 Courthouse For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3354/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3354.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2123686,"bill_number":"HB4087","title":"Appropriation; Town of Belmont for paving Washington Street.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Belmont To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Paving Washington Street For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4087/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4087.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2123688,"bill_number":"HB4084","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson to assist with costs of certain economic development projects in Northwest Jackson.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Certain Economic Development And Growth Projects In Northwest Jackson For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4084/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4084.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2123692,"bill_number":"HB4093","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Lafayette County with improvements to county jail.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist Lafayette County, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With Repair And Renovation Of And Upgrades And Improvements To The Lafayette County Jail; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4093/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4093.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2123695,"bill_number":"HB4077","title":"Appropriation; Hinds County for expanding broadband Internet access in the north and western parts of the county.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Hinds County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Expanding Broadband Internet Access To Residents Of The North And Western Part Of The County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4077/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4077.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2123699,"bill_number":"SB3355","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Wiggins for the purchase of a new fire truck.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Wiggins, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of A New Fire Truck For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3355/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3355.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2123706,"bill_number":"HB4075","title":"Appropriation; Town of Calhoun City for purchasing a building for community use.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Calhoun City To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing And Making Improvements To A Building For Community Use For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4075/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4075.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2123709,"bill_number":"HB4085","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for installation of surveillance cameras around intersection of Bailey Avenue and West Northside Drive.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Installation Of Surveillance Cameras In Strategic High Crime Public Places Around The Intersection Of Bailey Avenue And West Northside Drive For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4085/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4085.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2123713,"bill_number":"HB4082","title":"Appropriation; Hinds County for constructing a community center in Town of Pocahontas.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Hinds County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Constructing A Community Center In The Town Of Pocahontas In North Hinds County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4082/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4082.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2123716,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Ricky Hood; recognize and commend service to the Boys and Girls Clubs of East Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Mr. Ricky Hood, Chief Executive Officer For The Boys And Girls Clubs Of East Mississippi, For His Continuous Hard Work And Dedicated Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR74/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0074.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Elliott"},
{"bill_id":2123717,"bill_number":"SB3353","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Pearl River County for construction of a fire station to support Pearl River Community College.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Pearl River County In Conjunction With The City Of Poplarville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Construction Of A New Fire Station To Support Pearl River Community College And To Improve The City's Fire Rating For That Area For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3353/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3353.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2123723,"bill_number":"HB4094","title":"Appropriation; City of Oxford for North Lamar Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Oxford To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The City's North Lamar Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4094/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4094.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2123726,"bill_number":"SB3358","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Jackson for certain projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3358/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3358.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2123729,"bill_number":"HB4089","title":"Appropriation; Town of Belmont for purchase of new fire truck.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Belmont To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of A New Fire Truck For The Town For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4089/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4089.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2123733,"bill_number":"HB4095","title":"Appropriation; City of Oxford for expansion of MTrade Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Oxford To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Expansion Of Mtrade Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4095/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4095.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2123736,"bill_number":"SB3356","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Picayune for improvements to Friendship Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Picayune, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To Friendship Park For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3356/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3356.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2123742,"bill_number":"SB3360","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Jackson for infrastructure repairs and street lights within Ward 5.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Jackson For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Repairs And Installation And Repair Of Street Lights Within Ward 5 For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3360/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3360.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2123746,"bill_number":"HB4079","title":"Jackson County; extend repeal date on county's hotel/motel tourism tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 932, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, As Last Amended By Chapter 926, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon Hotel And Motel Room Rentals In The County With The Revenue From Such Tax Being Used By The Board Of Supervisors For The Promotion Of Tourism Or Paid To The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau To Be Used For The Promotion Of Tourism On The Mississippi Gulf Coast In The Discretion Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4079/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4079.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2123749,"bill_number":"HB4080","title":"Jackson County; extend repealer on authority to contribute to Junior Auxiliary of Pascagoula-Moss Point.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 941, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, By Extending The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Junior Auxiliary Of Pascagoula-moss Point; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4080/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4080.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2123754,"bill_number":"SB3357","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to JSU for infrastructure within the CCID.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Jackson State University For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Within The Capitol Complex Improvement District For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3357/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3357.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2123759,"bill_number":"HB4091","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Oxford with North Lamar Boulevard Corridor improvements project.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Oxford, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The City's North Lamar Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4091/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4091.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2123761,"bill_number":"HB4092","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Oxford with expansion of MTrade Park.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds To Assist The City Of Oxford, Mississippi, In Paying Costs Associated With The Expansion Of Mtrade Park; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4092/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4092.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2123765,"bill_number":"HB4090","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for the 2026 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The 2026 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund Established In Senate Bill No. 2632, 2026 Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4090/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4090.xml","sponsor":"Clay Deweese"},
{"bill_id":2123769,"bill_number":"SB3359","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for the acquisition, demolition and/or removal of blighted properties.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Hinds County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Acquisition, Demolition And/or Removal Of Blighted Properties For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3359/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3359.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2123773,"bill_number":"HB4088","title":"Appropriation; City of Booneville for repairs and upgrades to George E. Allen Library.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Booneville To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Making Repairs To Roof Of The George E. Allen Library And Making Other Various Repairs And Upgrades To The Library For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4088/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4088.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2123775,"bill_number":"HB4083","title":"Appropriation; City of Jackson for making compliance repairs to the West Bank Interceptor of the city's sewer system.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson To Assist In Paying The Costs Associated With Making Compliance Repairs To The West Bank Interceptor Of The City's Sewer System, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4083/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4083.xml","sponsor":"Bo Brown"},
{"bill_id":2123788,"bill_number":"HB4099","title":"Income tax; exclude NIL compensation from gross income.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 27-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term \"gross Income\" Under The State Income Tax Law To Exclude Nil Compensation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4099/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4099.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2123799,"bill_number":"SB3377","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Piney Woods Water Association for repairs and maintenance to water lines and infrastructure.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Piney Woods Water Association For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Repairs And Maintenance To Water Lines And Water Association Infrastructure For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3377/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3377.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2123810,"bill_number":"SB3376","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Kemper County for improvements and renovations to the Kemper Springs Community Center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Kemper County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements, Upgrades And Renovations To The Kemper Springs Community Center For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3376/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3376.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2123822,"bill_number":"SB3366","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Walnut for infrastructure improvements to Industrial Road.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Walnut, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Infrastructure Improvements To Industrial Road For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3366/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3366.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2123832,"bill_number":"SB3368","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Marion for construction of a new city hall.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Marion, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Construction Of A New City Hall For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3368/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3368.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2123842,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Earl \"Big E\" Sanders, Jr.; commend upon induction into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Earl \"big E\" Sanders, Jr., Upon His Induction Into The College Baseball Hall Of Fame And Recognizing His Extraordinary Contributions To Collegiate Athletics And The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR78/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0078.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2123853,"bill_number":"HB4108","title":"Appropriation; Leake County for purchasing certain new equipment for constables of the county.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Leake County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Certain New Equipment For The Constables Of The County, And Training And Certification For Use Of The Equipment, For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4108/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4108.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2123865,"bill_number":"SB3365","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Blue Mountain University for equipment for and enhancement of its nursing program.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Blue Mountain University For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Equipment For And Enhancement Of The University's Nursing Program For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3365/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3365.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2123875,"bill_number":"SB3375","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Kemper County for the purchase of a new firetruck.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Kemper County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of A New Firetruck For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3375/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3375.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2123887,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Beth Israel Congregation; condemn arson attack upon.","description":"A Resolution Condemning The Arson Attack Upon Beth Israel Congregation On January 10, 2026.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR76/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0076.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2123898,"bill_number":"SB3367","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Corinth for residency program training facility at Magnolia Hospital.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Corinth, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Design, Construction And Equipping Of A Residency Program Training Facility At Magnolia Hospital For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3367/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3367.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2123909,"bill_number":"HC50","title":"Beth Israel Congregation; condemn arson attack upon.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Condemning The Arson Attack Upon Beth Israel Congregation On January 10, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC50/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0050.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2123920,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"European Union Deforestation Regulation; urge Congress to adopt resolution and legislation discouraging implementation of policies required by.","description":"A Resolution Calling Upon The United States Congress To Pass Legislation Prohibiting The Implementation Of The European Union Deforestation Regulation In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR75/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0075.xml","sponsor":"Vince Mangold"},
{"bill_id":2123933,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Recognize Katie Blount on the occasion of her retirement as Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Dedication, Expertise And Commitment To Excellence Of Katie Blount On The Occasion Of Her Retirement As Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Archives And History.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR53/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0053.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2123945,"bill_number":"SB3364","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Farmington for purchasing equipment and vehicles for the police department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Farmington, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Purchasing Equipment And Vehicles For The Police Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3364/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3364.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2123956,"bill_number":"HB4104","title":"Appropriation; Leake County Development Association for marketing initiatives for workforce development.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Leake County Development Association In Carthage To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Marketing Initiatives For Workforce Development In The County For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4104/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4104.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2123969,"bill_number":"SB3361","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Alcorn County for further engineering studies on extending the Kimberly Clark Parkway.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Alcorn County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Further Engineering Studies Regarding An Extension Of The Kimberly Clark Parkway For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3361/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3361.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2123980,"bill_number":"SB3374","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Louisville for renovating and revitalizing the Strand Theater.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Louisville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Renovating And Revitalizing The Strand Theater For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3374/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3374.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2123993,"bill_number":"SB3369","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Noxubee County for District 4 building, purchasing and repairing the supervisor's workshop.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Noxubee County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With District 4 Building, Purchasing And Repairing The Supervisor's Workshop For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3369/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3369.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2124006,"bill_number":"HB4098","title":"Bonds; authorize issuance to provide funds for the Mississippi County Sheriffs Radar Speed Detection Equipment Loan Fund.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of State General Obligation Bonds To Provide Funds For The Mississippi County Sheriffs Radar Speed Detection Equipment Loan Fund Created In This Act; To Create The \"mississippi Sheriffs Radar Speed Detection Equipment Loan Fund\" As A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Administered By The Department Of Finance And Administration; To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Establish A Program To Provide Loans To Counties To Use To Assist County Sheriffs Departments With The Purchase Of Radar Speed Detection Equipment For Use By The Departments As Authorized In Section 63-3-519; To Amend Section 63-3-519, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Sheriff And His Or Her Deputies In Any County To Use Radar Speed Detection Equipment Upon The Public Streets, Roads And Highways Where A Work Zone Or School Zone Is Designated; To Define The Terms \"work Zone\" And \"school Zone\"; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4098/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4098.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2124018,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Nonprofit Day at the Capitol; proclaim March 5, 2026, as.","description":"A Resolution Proclaiming March 5, 2026, As Nonprofit Day At The Capitol And Encouraging All Citizens Of The State To Support The Work Of Nonprofit Organizations In Our Communities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR77/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0077.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2124030,"bill_number":"SB3362","title":"General Fund FY2027 appropriation to Alcorn County for the repair, renovation, and improvement of the VFW Post 3962 building.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Alcorn County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With The Repair, Renovation, And Improvement Of The Vfw Post 3962 Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3362/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3362.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2124042,"bill_number":"SB3371","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Shuqualak for street resurfacing.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Shuqualak, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Street Resurfacing For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3371/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3371.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2124054,"bill_number":"HB4106","title":"Appropriation; City of Kosciusko for sewage system upgrade and new vehicles for police department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Kosciusko To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Completing The Upgrade Of The Sewage System And Purchasing New Vehicles For The Police Department And Necessary Equipment To Outfit The Vehicles For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4106/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4106.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2124066,"bill_number":"HB4102","title":"Appropriation; Leake County for repairing and maintaining county roads.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Leake County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Repairing And Maintaining County Roads And Infrastructure Needs For All Districts For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4102/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4102.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2124077,"bill_number":"HB4101","title":"Appropriation; Leake County for road maintenance equipment.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Leake County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing Equipment To Be Used To Maintain And Repair County Roads For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4101/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4101.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2124089,"bill_number":"HB4103","title":"Appropriation; City of Carthage for certain purchases for the police department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Carthage To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Certain Purchases For The Police Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4103/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4103.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2124102,"bill_number":"HB4097","title":"Appropriation; Pass Christian Public School District for construction and development of a Performing Arts Center.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Trustees Of The Pass Christian Public School District To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Construction And Development Of A Dedicated Performing Arts Center And Specialized Classroom Spaces And Making Other Building Improvements Of Current Spaces For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4097/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4097.xml","sponsor":"Carolyn Crawford"},
{"bill_id":2124114,"bill_number":"HB4105","title":"Appropriation; Town of Lena for fire truck and equipment for Lena Volunteer Fire Department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Lena To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With The Purchase Of A Fire Truck And Various Equipment For The Lena Volunteer Fire Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4105/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4105.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2124124,"bill_number":"SB3363","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Corinth for improvements to the pavillion at Trailhead Park.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Corinth, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Improvements To The Pavilion At Trailhead Park, Including The Replacement And/or Repair Of The Pavilion Roof For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3363/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3363.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2124135,"bill_number":"HB4107","title":"Appropriation; Leake County for purchasing new fire truck for Marydell Volunteer Fire Department.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Board Of Supervisors Of Leake County To Assist In Paying Costs Associated With Purchasing A New Fire Truck For The Marydell Volunteer Fire Department For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4107/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4107.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2124147,"bill_number":"SB3372","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Noxubee County for Courthouse Renovations.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Noxubee County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Courthouse Renovations For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3372/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3372.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2124157,"bill_number":"HB4100","title":"DeSoto County; authorize sheriff to use radar on county roads.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Desoto County, Mississippi, To Purchase Radar Speed Detection Equipment For Use By The Sheriff's Department Of The County In The Enforcement Of Speed Limits On The Roads And State Highways Of The County Outside The Corporate Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; To Provide That Any Funds Received Through Use Of Such Equipment Shall Be Used To Fund Resource Officers In The Desoto County Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4100/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4100.xml","sponsor":"Justin Keen"},
{"bill_id":2124170,"bill_number":"SB3370","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Winston County for courthouse renovations.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Winston County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Courthouse Renovations For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3370/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3370.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2124180,"bill_number":"SB3373","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation the City of Louisville for industrial development projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The City Of Louisville, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Industrial Development Projects For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3373/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3373.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2125230,"bill_number":"SC534","title":"Urge Congress to authorize reliability report on Marine Highway 65.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Urge The Congress Of The United States To Authorize A Comprehensive Reliability Report On Marine Highway 65 In The Water Resources Development Act Of 2026.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC534/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0534.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2125276,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Simpson Academy Lady Cougars Basketball Team; commend on winning MAIS 4A Division I State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Simpson Academy Lady Cougars Basketball Team And Coach Linda Dear On Winning The 2026 Midsouth Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Class 4a Division I State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR79/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0079.xml","sponsor":"Price Wallace"},
{"bill_id":2125324,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Commend dedicated military service of Colonel William L. Henry on occasion of Camp Shelby Change of Command Ceremony.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Commendation Of The Mississippi Senate To Colonel William L. Henry, Commander Of Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, On The Occasion Of His Official Change Of Command Ceremony Following 34 Years Of Dedicated Military Service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR54/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0054.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2125368,"bill_number":"HB4109","title":"Jackson County; authorize contributions to Friends of Art, Culture and Education (F.A.C.E).","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Friends Of Arts, Culture And Education (f.a.c.e.); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4109/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4109.xml","sponsor":"Manly Barton"},
{"bill_id":2125413,"bill_number":"SC535","title":"LGBTQ Rainbow Flag; prohibit Department of Finance and Administration from allowing display on state or political subdivision buildings.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Directing The Mississippi Department Of Finance And Administration To Prohibit The Display Of The Lgbtq Pride Movement (rainbow) Flag On Any State Or Political Subdivision Building.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC535/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0535.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2125459,"bill_number":"SC533","title":"Extend the sympathy of the Legislature to the family of national civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Sympathy Of The Legislature To The Family Of National Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., On His Passing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC533/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0533.xml","sponsor":"Hillman Frazier"},
{"bill_id":2125505,"bill_number":"SB3379","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Jackson County for certain infrastructure projects.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To Jackson County For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Certain Infrastructure Projects To Promote And Secure Development In The Gulf Park Estates Area For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3379/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3379.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2125550,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Commend Sumrall High School Boys Soccer Team for first-ever State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Sumrall High School Bobcats Soccer Team And Coach Jared Lee For Winning Their First-ever Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR56/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0056.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2125595,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Commend Loyd Star High School Girls and Boys Golf Teams for 2025 Class 2A State Golf Championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Loyd Star High School Girls And Boys Golf Teams And Coach Jonathan Breakfield For Winning Both The Girls And Boys 2025 Class 2a State Golf Championships.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR55/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0055.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2125641,"bill_number":"SC536","title":"Commend Crime Victims Survivors Program and recognize \"Crime Survivors Speak Mississippi Day.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Participants In The Crime Victims Survivors Program And Recognizing March 11, 2026, As \"crime Survivors Speak Mississippi Day\" At The Mississippi State Capitol.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC536/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0536.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2125687,"bill_number":"SB3378","title":"General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Prentiss for road repair and resurfacing.","description":"An Act Making An Appropriation To The Town Of Prentiss, Mississippi, For The Purpose Of Defraying Costs Associated With Road Repair And Resurfacing For The Fiscal Year 2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-02-25","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3378/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3378.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2125992,"bill_number":"HB4110","title":"Oktibbeha County; authorize the establishment of the Oktibbeha County Reserve and Trust Fund for deposit of net proceeds from sale of certain medical center.","description":"An Act To Authorize And Direct The Board Of Trustees Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, To Establish A Reserve And Trust Fund; To Provide That Not Less Than 80% Of The Proceeds From The Sale Of Och Regional Medical Center, Which Is Owned By The County, Shall Be Deposited Into The Fund; To Provide For The Establishment Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Reserve And Trust Fund And Provide That Its Membership Shall Be The Members Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Oktibbeha County; To Require The Trustees To Contract With A Qualified Institution Fiduciary To Provide Investment Management And Advisory Services For The Fund; To Prescribe Certain Earnings And Annual Distributions Of The Fund; To Provide That A Certain Percentage Of The Earnings May Be Transferred To The Oktibbeha County Och Proceeds Fund For Appropriation By The Board Of Supervisors For Any Lawful County Purposes, Including General Operations, Maintenance And Capital Improvements; To Provide Strict Limitations For Withdrawals From The Corpus; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4110/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4110.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2127364,"bill_number":"SB3380","title":"Jackson County; extend repeal date on tax on hotels and motels for promotion of tourism.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 932, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, As Last Amended By Chapter 926, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon Hotel And Motel Room Rentals In The County, To Be Used For The Promotion Of Tourism In The County Or Paid To The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3380/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3380.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2128126,"bill_number":"SB3383","title":"Lee County; authorize sheriff to use radar on county roads within school zones.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lee County, Mississippi, To Purchase Radar Speed Detection Equipment For Use By The Sheriff's Department Of The County In The Enforcement Of School Zone Speed Limits On The Roads And State Highways Of The County Outside The Corporate Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3383/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3383.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2128188,"bill_number":"SB3382","title":"City of Tupelo; restore special sales tax in support of Northeast Mississippi Regional Water Supply District.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 920, Local And Private Laws Of 1988, As Last Amended By Chapter 903, Local And Private Laws Of 2007, To Restore The Special Sales Tax Within The City Of Tupelo For Providing Certain Funding For The Northeast Mississippi Regional Water Supply District To Service Debt And Pay The Cost Of Facilities Necessary To Serve Its Municipal, Residential, Commercial And Industrial Customers, Including, But Not Limited To, The Wellspring Project; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3382/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3382.xml","sponsor":"Chad Mcmahan"},
{"bill_id":2128253,"bill_number":"SB3384","title":"Clay County; authorize sheriff to use radar speed detection equipment.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Clay County, Mississippi, To Purchase Radar Speed Detection Equipment For Use By The Sheriff's Department Of The County In The Enforcement Of Speed Limits On The Roads And State Highways Of The County Outside The Corporate Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3384/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3384.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2128313,"bill_number":"SB3381","title":"City of Moss Point; extend repeal date on restaurant tax for tourism and parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 958, Local And Private Laws Of 2018, To Extend The Date Of Repeal As Amended By Chapter 921, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Moss Point, Mississippi, To Levy An Additional Sales Tax Of Not More Than Two Percent Upon The Gross Proceeds Derived From The Sale Of Prepared Foods By Restaurants In The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3381/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3381.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2128377,"bill_number":"HC51","title":"United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for congressional term limits.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Applying For A United States Constitution Article V Amendments Convention Specifically Relating To Congressional Term Limits.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC51/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0051.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2128441,"bill_number":"HB4111","title":"Hancock County; provide that the Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau shall be held inactive with its activities held in abeyance.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 1019, Local And Private Laws Of 1996, As Last Amended By Chapter 910, Local And Private Laws Of 2025, To Provide That Due To Financial Constraints, The Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau Shall Be Inactive With Any And All Of Its Activities Held In Abeyance Until Reactivated By The Hancock County Board Of Supervisors; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4111/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4111.xml","sponsor":"Brent Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2128501,"bill_number":"SB3385","title":"Marshall County; extend repealer on, and raise annual amount of, authority to contribute to Byhalia Area Arts Council.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 946, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Authority Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Marshall County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Byhalia Area Arts Council; To Increase The Authorized Contribution Amount; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3385/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3385.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2128563,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Commend MBI Special Agent Milton Williams, Jr., for his receipt of the Northern Region Special Agent citation.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Law Enforcement Service And Community Leadership Of Mbi Special Agent Milton Williams, Jr., Upon His Receipt Of The Prestigious Northern Region Special Agent Citation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-13","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR57/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0057.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2129516,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Lamar School \"Raiders\" Boys Soccer Team; commend and congratulate on winning 2025-2026 MAIS Class 4A Division II State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Lamar School \"raiders\" Boys Soccer Team And Head Coach Rusty Warden Upon Winning The 2025-2026 Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools Class 4a Division Ii State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR80/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0080.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2129528,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"JoHelen \"Joey\" Walker; commend on being first female and African-American elected Oktibbeha County Tax Assessor/Collector.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Johelen \"joey\" Walker On Her Historic Election As The First Woman And African American To Serve As Tax Assessor And Collector Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR81/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0081.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2129538,"bill_number":"HC52","title":"Northwest Mississippi Community College Cheer Team; commend for achievements at the 2026 UCA and UDA College National Championships.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Cheer Team For Its Multiple National Championships And Continued Excellence At The 2026 Uca And Uda College National Championships In Orlando, Florida.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC52/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0052.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2129551,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots Boys Basketball Team; commend on winning 2026 MAIS Class 4A Division I State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Madison-ridgeland Academy Patriots Boys Basketball Team For Winning The 2026 Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Class 4a Division I State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR82/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0082.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2129562,"bill_number":"HC54","title":"Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Football Team; commend upon winning 2025 MACCC Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Football Team And Head Coach Benjy Parker On Their Successful 2025 Season And Victory In The Mississippi Association Of Community Colleges Conference (maccc) Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC54/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0054.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2129574,"bill_number":"HC53","title":"Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Soccer Team; commend on winning back-to-back national championships and earning highest team GPA.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Women's Soccer Team For Capturing Back-to-back National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Championships And Earning The Highest Team Gpa In The Nation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC53/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0053.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2129585,"bill_number":"HC55","title":"Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team; commend upon winning a national championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team For Winning A National Championship At The 2026 Uda College Nationals And Continuing A Championship Legacy With A Three-peat Victory In The Open Hip-hop Division.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC55/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0055.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2129598,"bill_number":"HB4112","title":"City of Tupelo; restore certain funding to be used by Northeast MS Regional Water Supply District for district operations.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 920, Local And Private Laws Of 1988, As Amended By Chapter 967, Local And Private Laws Of 1994, As Amended By Chapter 903, Local And Private Laws Of 2007, To Restore Certain Funding To Be Utilized By The Northeast Mississippi Regional Water Supply District To Service Debt And Pay The Cost Of Facilities Necessary To Serve Its Municipal, Residential, Commercial And Industrial Customers, Including But Not Limited To, The Wellspring Project And For Certain Other Purposes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4112/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4112.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2129610,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Tomorrow's 25 Coaching Fellowship; commend individuals chosen as fellows for the 2025-2026 class.","description":"A Resolution Commending The 25 Coaches From Across Mississippi Who Have Been Chosen As Fellows For The 2025-2026 Class Of Tomorrow's 25 In Coaching Fellowship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR83/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0083.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2130042,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Crime Survivors Speak Mississippi Day; designate March 11, 2026 as.","description":"A Resolution Designating March 11, 2026, As Crime Survivors Speak Mississippi Day At The State Capitol.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR86/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0086.xml","sponsor":"Tamarra Butler-Washington"},
{"bill_id":2130051,"bill_number":"HC56","title":"Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; urge Congress to issue to veterans who served in Honduras from 1981-1992.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Memorializing The United States Congress To Authorize And Direct The Issuance Of The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal To Veterans Of The United States Armed Forces Who Served In Honduras From 1981 Through 1992.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC56/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0056.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2130062,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"St. Patrick Catholic High School Lady Irish Soccer Team; commend for winning fourth consecutive Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending The St. Patrick Catholic High School Lady Irish Soccer Team For Winning Their Fourth Consecutive Class 1a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR84/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0084.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":2130075,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Tishomingo County High School \"Bravettes\" Dance Team; commend and congratulate upon winning Division 1A-4A State Championship.","description":"A House Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Tishomingo County High School \"bravettes\" Dance Team Upon Winning The 2025 Mississippi State Championship In The 1a-4a Hip-hop Division.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR87/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0087.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2130085,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"St. Patrick High School Men's Soccer Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class I State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The St. Patrick High School Boy's Soccer Team And Head Coach Ryan Worsham On Winning The 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class I Boys Soccer State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR85/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0085.xml","sponsor":"Casey Eure"},
{"bill_id":2130098,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Urge U.S. Congress to pass the \"Major Richard Star Act.\"","description":"A Resolution Urging The United States Congress To Pass The \"major Richard Star Act\" To Ensure Veterans With Disabilities Receive Their Full United States Department Of Defense Retirement Pay And United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR58/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0058.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2130109,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Congratulate 2026 St. Patrick Lady Irish Girls Soccer Team for four-peat State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2026 St. Patrick Lady Irish Girls Soccer Team And Standout Meredith Tindell For Their Four-peat State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR59/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0059.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2130121,"bill_number":"HB4113","title":"Perry County; authorize assessments on civil cases filed and convictions obtained in justice court for operation and maintenance of justice court building.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Perry County, Mississippi, To Assess A Certain Fee For Any Civil Case Filed And Any Misdemeanor Conviction And/or Adjudication Obtained In The Justice Court Of The County To Fund The Repairs, Reconstruction, Operation, Furnishing, Technology And Maintenance Of The Perry County Justice Court Building; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4113/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4113.xml","sponsor":"Elliot Burch"},
{"bill_id":2130133,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Commending 25 Mississippi coaches chosen for the 2025-2026 \"Tomorrow's 25 Coaching Fellowship\" Class.","description":"A Resolution Commending The 25 Coaches From Across Mississippi Who Have Been Chosen For The 2025-2026 \"tomorrow's 25 Coaching Fellowship\" Class.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR60/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0060.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2130749,"bill_number":"HB4115","title":"City of Hattiesburg; authorize to enter into a long-term lease agreement.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, To Enter Into A Long-term Lease Agreement For A Term Not To Exceed 30 Years For The Leasing Of City-owned Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4115/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4115.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":2130796,"bill_number":"HB4114","title":"City of Hattiesburg; extend repealer on tourism commission and hotel/motel tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 878, Local And Private Laws Of 1990, As Last Amended By Chapter 916, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2027, To July 1, 2031, On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Hattiesburg Tourism Commission And Authorize A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Hotels And Motels From Overnight Room Rentals To Fund The Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4114/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4114.xml","sponsor":"Missy Warren McGee"},
{"bill_id":2131187,"bill_number":"SC538","title":"Commend Dr. Gabriel Posadas as \"Instructor of the Year\" at the George County Center of MGCCC.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Gabriel Posadas For Being Selected As \"instructor Of The Year\" At The George County Center Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC538/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0538.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2131217,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Congratulate Saint Stanislaus Rock-a-Chaws Boys Basketball Team for winning 2026 Class 3A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Saint Stanislaus Rock-a-chaws And Head Coach Daniel Grieves For Winning The 2026 Boys Class 3a Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR62/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0062.xml","sponsor":"Mike Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2131245,"bill_number":"SB3386","title":"DeSoto County; authorize the use of golf carts and low-speed vehicles on certain public roads.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Desoto County, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts And Low-speed Vehicles On Public Roads And Streets In The Buena Vista Lakes Subdivision Within The County; To Require Individuals Operating A Golf Cart Or Low-speed Vehicle To Have A Valid Driver's License And Proof Of Financial Responsibility; To Require Low-speed Vehicles And Golf Carts To Be Registered With The County; To Authorize The County To Charge A Registration Fee; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3386/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3386.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2131274,"bill_number":"SC537","title":"Commend Patrick Wilcher as \"Instructor of the Year\" at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Patrick R. Wilcher For Being Selected As \"instructor Of The Year\" At The Perkinston Campus Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC537/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0537.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2131303,"bill_number":"SC540","title":"Commend Dr. Linda Nix as \"Instructor of the Year\" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Linda Nix For Being Selected As \"instructor Of The Year\" At The Jackson County Campus Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC540/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0540.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2131334,"bill_number":"SC539","title":"Commend Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., as \"Instructor of the Year\" for MGCCC Harrison County Campus.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., For Being Selected As \"instructor Of The Year\" At The Harrison County Campus Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC539/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0539.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2131362,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Commend Simpson Academy Lady Cougars Girls Basketball Team and Coach Linda Dear for winning 2026 MAIS 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Simpson Academy Lady Cougars Girls Basketball Team And Coach Linda Dear For Winning The 2026 Mais Class 4a Division 1 State Championship And As Runners-up In The Overall Tournament.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR61/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0061.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2131474,"bill_number":"HB4119","title":"Suffrage; restore to April Pace-Brooks of Coahoma County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To April Pace-brooks Of Coahoma County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4119/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4119.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2131490,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Neshoba Central Varsity Cheerleaders; commend upon winning regional, state and national competitions.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025-2026 Neshoba Central High School Varsity Cheer Team On Their Undefeated Competition Season And For Winning The National Cheerleaders Association (nca) High School National Championship In The Advanced Non-tumbling Game Performance Division.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR88/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0088.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2131509,"bill_number":"HC57","title":"Karell Dampeer; commend upon occassion of his retirement as Sergeant-at-Arms for the MS House of Representatives.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring And Commending Karell Dampeer Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As Sergeant-at-arms For The Mississippi House Of Representatives.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-24","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC57/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0057.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2131529,"bill_number":"HB4117","title":"Suffrage; restore to Kynoa Trotter of Pike County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Kynoa Trotter Of Pike County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4117/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4117.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2131545,"bill_number":"HB4120","title":"Suffrage; restore to Charles Kenneth Landrum of Jones County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Charles Kenneth Landrum Of Jones County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4120/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4120.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Scoggin"},
{"bill_id":2131561,"bill_number":"HB4118","title":"Suffrage; restore to Mary Wayne Prater of Oktibbeha County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Mary Wayne Prater Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4118/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4118.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2131580,"bill_number":"HB4116","title":"Suffrage; restore to Charity Payne-Williams of Tunica County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Charity Payne-williams Of Coahoma County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4116/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4116.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2131601,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"United States Congress; urge to authorize a comprehensive reliability report on Marine Highway 65 in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026.","description":"A Resolution Urging The United States Congress To Authorize A Comprehensive Reliability Report On Marine Highway 65 In The Water Resources Development Act Of 2026.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR92/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0092.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2131621,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Parliamentary Law Month; designate April as.","description":"A Resolution Designating April 2026 As Parliamentary Law Month In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR93/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0093.xml","sponsor":"Henry Zuber"},
{"bill_id":2131639,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Florence High School Girls Soccer Team; commend upon winning the MHSAA Class 5A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Florence High School Girls Soccer Team For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR89/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0089.xml","sponsor":"Lance Varner"},
{"bill_id":2131658,"bill_number":"HB4125","title":"Suffrage; restore to Omar Travis of Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Omar Travis Of Hinds County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4125/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4125.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2131679,"bill_number":"HB4124","title":"Suffrage; restore to Jerome Wyatt of Jones County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jerome Wyatt Of Jones County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4124/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4124.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2131702,"bill_number":"HB4123","title":"Suffrage; restore to Jose Williams of Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jose Williams Of Hinds County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4123/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4123.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2131722,"bill_number":"HB4121","title":"Suffrage; restore to Wykesia Geater of Jackson County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Wykesia Geater Of Jackson County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4121/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4121.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2131747,"bill_number":"HB4126","title":"Suffrage; restore to Debra Denise Thomas of Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Debra Denise Thomas Of Hinds County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4126/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4126.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2131765,"bill_number":"HB4122","title":"Suffrage; restore to Cleveland Stallworth of Jackson County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Cleveland Stallworth Of Jackson County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4122/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4122.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2131790,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony; mourn loss and commemorate life, service and legacy upon her passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Esteemed Service, And Remarkable Legacy Of Trailblazing Journalist, Educator And Public Servant, Dr. Elayne Hayes-anthony, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To Her Family, Colleagues, Community Of Alumni Mentees And Friends Upon Her Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR94/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0094.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2131811,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Police Chief Clay Garvin; commend upon retirement as the Town of Decatur's police chief.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Chief Clay Garvin Of The Decatur Police Department Upon The Special Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR90/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0090.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2131830,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Head Coach Christina Morgan; commend success as Head Coach of Lake Cormorant High School Volleyball Team.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Lady Cormorant High School Volleyball Head Coach Christina Morgan Upon Her Extraordinary Coaching Success And Her Contributions To One Of The Most Dominant Volleyball Programs In Mississippi High School Athletics.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-11","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR91/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0091.xml","sponsor":"Dan Eubanks"},
{"bill_id":2131860,"bill_number":"HB4128","title":"Suffrage; restore to Omar Eugene Magee of Covington County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Omar Eugene Magee Of Covington County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4128/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4128.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2131875,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Germantown High School Band; commend upon winning state championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Germantown High School Band Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 7a State Marching Band Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR98/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0098.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2131893,"bill_number":"HB4130","title":"Yazoo County; authorize to establish an economic and industrial development authority.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Yazoo County, Mississippi, To Establish An Economic And Industrial Development Authority To Be Known As The Yazoo Economic Alliance; To Provide For The Appointment Of Trustees Of The Alliance; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of The Alliance; To Provide That The Alliance May Be Authorized By The Board Of Supervisors To Provide Certain Economic Development And/or Industrial Development For The County And The Municipalities Located Therein; To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors To Dissolve The Yazoo County Economic Development District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4130/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4130.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Ford"},
{"bill_id":2131912,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Madison Central Boys Soccer Team; commend on winning back-to-back state championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Madison Central High School Boys Soccer Team And Head Coach Seth Male On Winning Their Second Consecutive Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 7a Boys Soccer State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR96/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0096.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2131932,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Germantown High School Cheerleading Team; commend on winning UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Germantown High School Mavericks Cheerleading Team And Head Cheer Coach Neely Umphlett On Winning The Universal Cheerleaders Association (uca) National High School Game Day Cheerleading Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR97/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0097.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2131950,"bill_number":"HB4131","title":"Suffrage; restore to Larry Mangum of Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Larry Mangum Of Hinds County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4131/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4131.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2131969,"bill_number":"HB4127","title":"Suffrage; restore to Tameral Hearn Johnson of DeSoto County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Tameral Johnson Of Desoto County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4127/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4127.xml","sponsor":"Hester Jackson-McCray"},
{"bill_id":2131990,"bill_number":"HB4133","title":"Suffrage; restore to Jared Scott Drennan of Covington County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jared Scott Drennan Of Covington County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4133/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4133.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2132006,"bill_number":"HB4134","title":"Lowndes County; authorize to establish an Industrial Zone Emergency Response District.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lowndes County, Mississippi, To Establish An Industrial Zone Emergency Response District; To Provide For The Appointment Of Commissioners Of The District; To Specify The Powers And Duties Of The District; To Levy Special Assessments Based On The Value Of Property And On The Number Of Employees Maintained By Industrial Taxpayers Within The District For The Purpose Of Providing Adequate Funding For The District; To Exempt The Property And Revenue Of The District From All State, County And Municipal Taxes; To Provide For Annexations To The District; To Authorize The District To Issue Bonds Or Other Debt Obligations; To Provide For Dissolution Of The District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4134/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4134.xml","sponsor":"Andy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2132027,"bill_number":"HB4132","title":"Suffrage; restore to Kenneth Almons of Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Kenneth Almons Of Hinds County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4132/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4132.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2132045,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Commend Starkville High School Girls Basketball Team for winning 2026 MHSAA Class 7A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Starkville High School Yellow Jackets Girls Basketball Team And Coach Matt Wilbanks For Winning The 2026 Mhsaa Class 7a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR64/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0064.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2132064,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Commend Starkville High School Boys Basketball Team for 2026 Boys Class 7A Basketball Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Starkville High School Yellow Jackets 2026 Boys Basketball Team And First-year Coach Anthony Carlyle For Winning The Class 7a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR65/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0065.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2132082,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"West Lauderdale High School Boys Cross Country Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The West Lauderdale Boys Cross Country Team For Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR95/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0095.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2132102,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Commend Warren Central High School Viking Swim Teams for capturing 2025 Class II State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Warren Central High School Boys And Girls Swim Teams And Head Coach Terry Wong Upon Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class Ii State Championships.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR63/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0063.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2132120,"bill_number":"HB4129","title":"Suffrage; restore to Christopher Preston of Covington County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Christopher Preston Of Covington County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4129/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4129.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2132185,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Madison Ridgeland Academy Lady Patriots Girls Basketball Team; commend for winning the 2026 MAIS State Basketball Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Madison Ridgeland Academy Lady Patriots Girls Basketball Team Upon Winning The 2026 Midsouth Association Of Independent Schools (mais) State Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR102/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0102.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2132199,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Eli Edmondson; commend upon capturing the 2025 MHSAA Class 1A Individual State Golf Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Eli Edmondson Of Vardaman Attendance Center Upon Capturing The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 1a Individual State Golf Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR101/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0101.xml","sponsor":"Perry Bailey"},
{"bill_id":2132212,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Melina Doggett; commend for winning girls state wrestling championship.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Melina Doggett, Of George County Middle School, Lucedale, For Winning The 138 Lb. Girls State Wrestling Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR100/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0100.xml","sponsor":"Steve Lott"},
{"bill_id":2132226,"bill_number":"SB3390","title":"City of Philadelphia; authorize a contribution to Philadelphia Transit.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Philadelphia, Mississippi, To Make A Contribution To Philadelphia Transit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3390/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3390.xml","sponsor":"Lane Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2132240,"bill_number":"SB3387","title":"City of Hattiesburg; authorize to enter into a long-term lease agreement.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, To Enter Into A Long-term Lease Agreement For A Term Not To Exceed 30 Years For The Leasing Of City-owned Property; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3387/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3387.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2132253,"bill_number":"SB3389","title":"City of Hattiesburg; extend repealer on tourism commission and hotel/motel tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 878, Local And Private Laws Of 1990, As Last Amended By Chapter 916, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2027, To July 1, 2031, On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Hattiesburg Tourism Commission And Authorize A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Hotels And Motels From Overnight Room Rentals To Fund The Commission; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3389/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3389.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2132267,"bill_number":"HB4136","title":"Lee County; authorize board of supervisors to approve and govern sheriff department's use of radar in school zones in county.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lee County, Mississippi, To Approve And Govern The Use Of Radar Speed Detection Equipment By The Sheriff's Department Of The County In School Zones In The County; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4136/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4136.xml","sponsor":"Jerry Turner"},
{"bill_id":2132282,"bill_number":"HB4135","title":"City of Waynesboro; authorize assessments on convictions obtained in municipal court for maintenance of city building infrastructure.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Waynesboro, Mississippi, To Levy An Assessment, In Addition To Any Other Assessments And Court Costs, For Convictions Obtained In Its Municipal Court, To Be Used To Fund Repairs, Construction, Operation, Furnishing, Technology And Maintenance Of City Building Infrastuructre; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-23","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2026-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4135/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4135.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2132295,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Nora Roberts Miller; commend for service to the state as President of Mississippi University for Women.","description":"A Resolution Commending Mrs. Nora Roberts Miller, Cpa, For Her Distinguished Service As President Of Mississippi University For Women And For Her Contributions To Higher Education In The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR99/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0099.xml","sponsor":"Dana Underwood McLean"},
{"bill_id":2132307,"bill_number":"SB3388","title":"Prentiss County; authorize assessments on convictions for maintenance and renovations of courthouse.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Prentiss County, Mississippi, To Levy An Assessment, In Addition To Any Other Assessments And Court Costs, For Convictions Obtained In Its Justice, County And Circuit Courts, To Be Used To Fund Repairs, Maintenance And Renovations Of The Historic Prentiss County Courthouse; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3388/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3388.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2132309,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"MS Gulf Coast Community College Men's Golf Team; commend for winning a second consecutive NJCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Men's Golf Team For Winning A Second Consecutive National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Division Ii Men's Golf Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR103/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0103.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2132359,"bill_number":"HC58","title":"Ship Island Excursions; commend on 100th anniversary.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ship Island Excursions On The Occasion Of Its 100th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC58/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0058.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Felsher"},
{"bill_id":2132431,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Columbia Academy Lady Cougars Cross Country Team; commend and congratulate on winning MAIS Class 3A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Columbia Academy Lady Cougars Cross Country Team And Their Coaching Staff Upon Winning The 2025 Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Class 3a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR104/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0104.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2132457,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"Columbia Academy Lady Cougars Softball Team; commend upon winning MAIS State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Columbia Academy Lady Cougars Softball Team Upon Winning The 2025 Mais Aaa South State Championship And The 2025 Mais Aaa Division 1 Overall State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR105/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0105.xml","sponsor":"Ken Morgan"},
{"bill_id":2132482,"bill_number":"HB4137","title":"Suffrage; restore to Robert L. Adams of Washington County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Robert L. Adams Of Washington County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4137/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4137.xml","sponsor":"Jeramey Anderson"},
{"bill_id":2132508,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Recognize JSU basketball standout Daeshun Ruffin as 2025-2026 SWAC Player of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Jackson State University Basketball Standout Daeshun Ruffin, The Nations's No. 3 Scorer, As The Swac Player Of The Year For 2025-2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR66/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0066.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2132531,"bill_number":"SB3392","title":"Town of Vaiden; authorize tax on restaurants for tourism and parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Vaiden, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants To Provide Funds For The Promotion Of Tourism And Parks And Recreation; To Require That The Levy Of The Tax Under This Act May Be Imposed Only If Approved At An Election By 60% Of Those Voting; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3392/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3392.xml","sponsor":"Lydia Chassaniol"},
{"bill_id":2132560,"bill_number":"SC541","title":"Recognize notable members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and designate March 17, 2026, as \"Kappa Day at the State Kapitol.\"","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Saluting The 75th Anniversary Of Delta Delta Chapter Of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., And Designating March 17, 2026, As \"kappa Day At The State Kapitol,\" Honoring The Legacy Of Notable Members.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC541/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0541.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2132583,"bill_number":"SB3391","title":"Forrest County; authorize sheriff to use radar speed detection equipment.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Forrest County, Mississippi, To Purchase Radar Speed Detection Equipment For Use By The Sheriff's Department Of The County In The Enforcement Of Speed Limits On The Roads And State Highways Of The County Outside The Corporate Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3391/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3391.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2132605,"bill_number":"SC542","title":"Commemorate life and legacy of Jackson State University Tiger Mascot \"Wavee Dave\" Chambers.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Jackson State University Tiger Mascot David \"wavee Dave\" Chambers And His Commitment To His Alma Mater And Community On The Occasion Of The 75th Anniversary Celebration Of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity On March 17, 2026.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC542/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0542.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2132801,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Jimmy Carr; commend for outstanding commitment to community service, education and workforce development in the City of Jackson.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Honoring Mr. Jimmy Carr Of Eaton Aerospace For His Outstanding Commitment To Community Service, Education And Workforce Development In The City Of Jackson And The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR109/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0109.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2132816,"bill_number":"HB4141","title":"Suffrage; restore to Peter Fulton of Oktibbeha County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Peter Fulton Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4141/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4141.xml","sponsor":"Cheikh Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2132831,"bill_number":"HB4139","title":"Suffrage; restore to Charles Howery of Yazoo County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Charles Howery Of Yazoo County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4139/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4139.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2132845,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Commemorating lives and sacrifices by Mississippians who served during War Between the States.","description":"A Resolution Honoring Confederate Memorial Day And Commemorating The Lives And Sacrifices Of Mississippians Who Served During The War Between The States Or The American Civil War, And Encouraging The Citizens Of This State To Reflect Upon The History And Lessons Of That Era.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR70/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0070.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2132858,"bill_number":"SB3395","title":"Suffrage; restore to Melvin Jackson of Monroe County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Melvin Jackson Of Monroe County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3395/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3395.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2132871,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Michael \"Mike\" Hood, Jr.; congratulate upon being named Class 5A \"Mr. Basketball\".","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Michael \"mike\" Hood, Jr., Of The Columbus High School Falcons Basketball Team Upon Being Named The 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5a \"mr. Basketball\".","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR107/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0107.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2132886,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Zell Long; commend upon occasion of retirement as CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North MS.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mrs. Zell Long Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement As Ceo Of The Boys And Girls Clubs Of North Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR110/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0110.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2132901,"bill_number":"SB3399","title":"Suffrage; restore to Gerald Laird.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Gerald Laird Of Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3399/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3399.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2132917,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Commend Presbyterian Christian School Bobcats Baseball Team for first-ever MAIS 6A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Presbyterian Christian School (pcs) Bobcats Baseball Team And Seven-year Coach Jarrett Hoffpauir For Winning The 2025 Mais Class 6a Baseball State Championship, Their First-ever State Baseball Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR67/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0067.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2132930,"bill_number":"HB4140","title":"Suffrage; restore to Janice Johnson-Ball of Harrison County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Janice Johnson-ball Of Harrison County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4140/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4140.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Hulum"},
{"bill_id":2132947,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"JPS-Tougaloo Early College High School Mock Trial Team; commend on excellent performance in Mississippi Bar Mock Trial Competition.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Jps-tougaloo Early College High School Mock Trial Team Upon Their Championship Sweep In The Magnolia Bar Association Mock Trial Competition And For Receiving Third Place At The Mississippi Bar High School Mock Trial Competition.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR112/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0112.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2132961,"bill_number":"SB3398","title":"Suffrage; restore to Joseph Jones.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Joseph Jones Of Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3398/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3398.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2132978,"bill_number":"SB3400","title":"Suffrage; restore to Dennis Hopkins.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Dennis Hopkins Of Marshall County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3400/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3400.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2132990,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"South Panola High School Tigers Junior Varsity Cheerleading Team; congratulate on winning their first UCA National Cheer Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The South Panola High School Tigers Junior Varsity Cheerleading Team For Winning The National High School Junior Varsity Game Day Championship At The Uca National Cheer Championship And For Securing The First Uca National Title In School History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR111/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0111.xml","sponsor":"Josh Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":2133005,"bill_number":"SB3393","title":"Suffrage; restore suffrage to Vedo Kyles.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Vedo Kyles Of Yazoo County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3393/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3393.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2133021,"bill_number":"SB3396","title":"Suffrage; restore to Lawrence Daniels.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Lawrence Daniels Of Lowndes County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3396/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3396.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2133035,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Harold D. Miller III; commend upon occasion of retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Harold D. Miller Iii, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After Over 50 Years Of Outstanding Service To The Trucking Industry.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR106/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0106.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2133051,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Commend Columbia High School Wildcats Football Team on winning the 2025 MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Columbia High School Wildcats Football Team For Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR69/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0069.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2133067,"bill_number":"SB3397","title":"Suffrage; restore to Frankie Ward, Jr.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Frankie O'neal Ward, Jr., Of Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3397/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3397.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2133082,"bill_number":"HB4142","title":"Suffrage; restore to Tramaine Wagner of Walthall County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Tramaine Wagner Of Walthall County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4142/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4142.xml","sponsor":"Daryl Porter"},
{"bill_id":2133098,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"John E. Hardy; commend on his outstanding leadership and service to his community.","description":"A Resolution Commending John E. Hardy On His Exceptional Leadership, Community Service And Contributions To The City Of Jackson And The Entire State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-17","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR108/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0108.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2133113,"bill_number":"HB4138","title":"Suffrage; restore to Lamar Sampson of Humphreys County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Lamar Sampson Of Humphreys County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4138/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4138.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2133127,"bill_number":"HB4143","title":"Suffrage; restore to Leporion Versell of Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Leporion Versell Of Hinds County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4143/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4143.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2133143,"bill_number":"SB3401","title":"Town of Ackerman; authorize a tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Ackerman, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation Within The Town; To Require That An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3401/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3401.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2133157,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Commend dedicated service of Colonel Charles Haynes with Mississippi Highway Patrol and new appointment with Mississippi College.","description":"A Resolution Commending Colonel Charles Haynes For His 25 Years Of Dedicated Service As Director Of The Mississippi Highway Patrol And Assistant Commissioner Of The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety And Congratulating Him As The New Director Of Administration Of Justice For Mississippi College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR68/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0068.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2133168,"bill_number":"SB3394","title":"Suffrage; restore to Jerlean Cummings.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jerlean Cummings Of Clay County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3394/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3394.xml","sponsor":"Angela Turner-Ford"},
{"bill_id":2133208,"bill_number":"HC59","title":"Jonathan Allen; commend upon nomination for the prestigious 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Award.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Automobile Dealer Jonathan Allen Upon His Nomination For The Prestigious 2026 Time Dealer Of The Year Award In Recognition Of His Industry Accomplishments And Service To The Community Of Gulfport, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC59/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0059.xml","sponsor":"Greg Haney"},
{"bill_id":2133237,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Coach Bill Hood; commend Florence High School Girls Soccer coach on outstanding coaching career.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Florence High School Girls Soccer Coach Bill Hood On His Outstanding Coaching Career.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR114/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0114.xml","sponsor":"Lance Varner"},
{"bill_id":2133270,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Coach Richard Duease; commend upon retirement from Madison-Ridgeland Academy with third highest win total in high school basketball history.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Madison-ridgeland Academy's Coach Richard Duease Upon His Retirement After 51 Years Of Coaching And Upon Being One Of The Winningest Coaches In Mississippi High School Basketball History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR113/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0113.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2133566,"bill_number":"SC543","title":"Commend Yasmine Ware of Madison, Mississippi, as a 2025 Truman Scholar.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Yasmine Ware Of Madison, Mississippi, Upon Her Selection As A 2025 Harry S. Truman Scholar, The Prestigious Graduate Scholarship Program For Students Interested In Public Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC543/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0543.xml","sponsor":"Kamesha Mumford"},
{"bill_id":2133593,"bill_number":"HB4144","title":"Suffrage; restore to Tony Qualls of Humphreys County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Tony Qualls Of Humphreys County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4144/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4144.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2133622,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Starkville High School Lady Yellowjackets Girls Basketball Team; commend upon winning 2026 Class 7A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Starkville High School Lady Yellowjackets Girls Basketball Team And Head Coach Matt Wilbanks Upon Winning The 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 7a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR115/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0115.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2133649,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Starkville High School Yellowjackets Boys Basketball Team; commend upon winning 2026 Class 7A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Starkville High School Yellowjackets Boys Basketball Team And Head Coach Anthony Carlyle Upon Winning The 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 7a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR116/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0116.xml","sponsor":"Rob Roberson"},
{"bill_id":2133674,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Commend Columbus High School Falcons for winning 2026 Class 5A Boys Basketball State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Columbus High School Falcons And Coach Phillip Morris For Winning The 2026 Mhsaa Class 5a Boys Basketball State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR73/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0073.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2133702,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Commend Presbyterian Christian School (PCS) Golf Team for 2025 MHSAA Class 3A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Presbyterian Christian School (pcs) Bobcat Golf Team And Head Coach Drew Mattison For Winning The 2025 Mhsaa Class 3a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR72/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0072.xml","sponsor":"Chris Johnson"},
{"bill_id":2133731,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Commend Mississippi Forestry Commission on its 100th Anniversary.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Mississippi Forestry Commission Upon The Occasion Of Its 100th Anniversary And Commemorating Its Century Of Service To The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR74/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0074.xml","sponsor":"Joey Fillingane"},
{"bill_id":2133779,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Paying tribute to the memory of pioneering Journalist and JSU Professor Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony of Jackson, Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Paying Tribute To The Memory Of Dr. Elayne Hayes-anthony, Pioneering Journalist And Jsu Professor And Acting President, And Extending Sympathy On Her Passing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR71/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0071.xml","sponsor":"Sollie Norwood"},
{"bill_id":2133802,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Commend Commander Desmond Walker of Hollandale, Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing Commander Desmond Walker Of Hollandale, Mississippi, Upon His Receipt Of The 45th Annual Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR75/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0075.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2133824,"bill_number":"SB3403","title":"Suffrage; restore suffrage to Teddy Null.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Teddy Null Of Alcorn County.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3403/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3403.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2133844,"bill_number":"SC544","title":"Commend Mrs. Nora Miller for distinguished leadership as President of MUW.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Commendation Of The Mississippi Legislature To Mrs. Nora Roberts Miller, Cpa, For Her Distinguished Leadership And Service As President Of Mississippi University For Women And For Her Contributions To Higher Education And Public Service In The State Of Mississippi On The Occasion Of Her Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC544/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0544.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2133865,"bill_number":"SB3407","title":"Jackson County; revise powers and duties of county fair board.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 911, Local And Private Laws Of 1989, To Revise The Powers And Duties Of The County Fair Board Of Jackson County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3407/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3407.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2133888,"bill_number":"SB3406","title":"Jackson County; extend repealer on authority to contribute to Friends of Arts, Culture and Education (F.A.C.E.).","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 940, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Authority Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Friends Of Arts, Culture And Education (f.a.c.e.); And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3406/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3406.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2133910,"bill_number":"SB3405","title":"Suffrage; restore to Ray Gillespie.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Ray Gillespie Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3405/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3405.xml","sponsor":"Rod Hickman"},
{"bill_id":2133934,"bill_number":"SB3408","title":"Yazoo County; authorize to establish Yazoo Economic Partnership as economic and industrual development authority.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Yazoo County, Mississippi, To Establish An Economic And Industrial Development Authority To Be Known As The Yazoo Economic Partnership; To Provide For The Appointment Of Trustees Of The Partnership; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of The Partnership; To Provide That The Partnership May Be Authorized By The Board Of Supervisors To Provide Certain Economic Development And/or Industrial Development For The County And The Municipalities Located Therein; To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors To Dissolve The Yazoo County Economic Development District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3408/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3408.xml","sponsor":"Joseph Thomas"},
{"bill_id":2133958,"bill_number":"SB3402","title":"Suffrage; restore to Corderro Martin.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Corderro Martin Of Harrison County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2026-04-13","last_action":"Vetoed","last_action_date":"2026-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3402/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3402.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2133983,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"Paying tribute to life and legacy of Mississippi businessman and humanitarian Robert \"Bob\" Dunlap of Batesville.","description":"A Resolution Paying Tribute To The Life And Legacy Of Mississippi Businessman And Humanitarian Robert H. \"bob\" Dunlap Of Batesville, Mississippi, And Extending The Sympathy Of The Senate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR76/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0076.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2134003,"bill_number":"SB3404","title":"Suffrage; restore suffrage to Pamela Null.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Pamela Null Of Alcorn County.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3404/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3404.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2134324,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"Winston Academy Patriots Football Team; commend and congratulate on winning the 2025 MAIS Class 2A Division II State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Winston Academy Patriots Football Team And Head Coach Pat Byrd Upon Winning The 2025 Mid-south Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Class 2a Division Ii State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR117/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0117.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2134463,"bill_number":"HB4145","title":"City of Richland; extend date of repeal on hotel/motel tourism tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 906, Local And Private Laws Of 2018, As Amended By Chapter 904, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Richland, Mississippi, To Levy A 3% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Room Rentals From Hotels And Motels Within The City For The Purpose Of Promoting Tourism And Parks And Recreation; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4145/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4145.xml","sponsor":"Lance Varner"},
{"bill_id":2134480,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Shasta Averyhardt; commend success of as a professional golfer and media influencer.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ms. Shasta Averyhardt For Her Elite Athleticism, Professional Success And Enduring Influence As A Member Of The Ladies Professional Golf Association And As A Trailblazing Media Influencer And Advocate For Women In Sports.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR119/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0119.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2134503,"bill_number":"HB4146","title":"City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 938, Local And Private Laws Of 1998, As Last Amended By Chapter 903, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repealer On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Richland, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax Upon The Gross Sales Of Bars And Restaurants In An Amount Not To Exceed Two Percent For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Promotion Of Tourism, Parks And Recreation Within The City; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4146/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4146.xml","sponsor":"Lance Varner"},
{"bill_id":2134527,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Evan Carr; commend for outstanding efforts during the 2025-2026 basketball season.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Evan Carr, Of The Madison-ridgeland Academy Patriots Boys Basketball Team, For His Outstanding Efforts During The 2025-2026 Basketball Season.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR118/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0118.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2134561,"bill_number":"HB4147","title":"City of Leland; authorize a tax on hotels/motels, bars and restaurants for tourism and parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Leland, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds From The Sales Of Bars And Restaurants And Upon The Gross Proceeds From Room Rentals Of Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Promotion Of Tourism, Parks And Recreation Within The City; To Require That An Election Be Held On The Question Of The Levying Of Such Tax; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4147/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4147.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2135027,"bill_number":"HB4151","title":"Suffrage; restore to Kenya T. James of Webster County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Kenya James Of Webster County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4151/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4151.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135033,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"Commend Kossuth High School Lady Aggies Cheer Team for State and National Championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Kossuth High School Lady Aggies Cheer Team And Coach Baylee Connell For Their 2026 Uca National High School Cheerleading Championships And For Five Consecutive State Championships.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR84/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0084.xml","sponsor":"Rita Potts Parks"},
{"bill_id":2135042,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Condemn the assassination of Charles \"Charlie\" James Kirk and all forms of political violence.","description":"A Resolution Condemning The Assassination Of Charles \"charlie\" James Kirk And All Forms Of Political Violence And Honoring His Legacy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR78/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0078.xml","sponsor":"Kathy Chism"},
{"bill_id":2135049,"bill_number":"HB4153","title":"Suffrage; restore to Sandra Warner of Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Sandra L. Warner Of Hinds County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4153/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4153.xml","sponsor":"Earle Banks"},
{"bill_id":2135056,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Jon Grey Morrison; commend for his outstanding athletic accomplishments.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Jon Grey Morrisson Of West Union High School For His Outstanding Athletic Accomplishments.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR121/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0121.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2135064,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Commend Pascagoula High School Panthers Boys Basketball Team for first State Title in school history.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Pascagoula High School Panthers Boys Basketball Team And Coach Lorenzo Wright For Their First State Title In School History.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR77/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0077.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2135071,"bill_number":"HB4148","title":"Suffrage; restore to Randall Lee McCulloch of Winston County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Randall Lee Mcculloch Of Winston County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4148/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4148.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2135080,"bill_number":"HB4150","title":"Suffrage; restore to Mallory Jane Touchstone of Pike County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Mallory Touchstone Of Pike County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4150/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4150.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135086,"bill_number":"HB4155","title":"Suffrage; restore to Derrick Dujmov of Harrison County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Derrick Dujmov Of Harrison County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4155/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4155.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135095,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Recognize Mrs. Zell Long upon the occasion of her retirement as CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Contributions Of Mrs. Zell Long Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement As Ceo Of The Boys And Girls Clubs Of North Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR82/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0082.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2135105,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"Commend Morton High School Panthers Boys Basketball Team for winning 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Morton High School Panthers Boys Basketball Team And Head Coach Maurice Bowie For Winning The 2025 Mhsaa Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR80/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0080.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2135111,"bill_number":"HB4152","title":"Suffrage; restore to Issac Thorne of Washington County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Isaac Thorne Of Washington County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4152/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4152.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2135119,"bill_number":"HB4154","title":"Suffrage; restore to Karen Smith of Yazoo County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Karen Smith Of Yazoo County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4154/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4154.xml","sponsor":"Timaka James-Jones"},
{"bill_id":2135127,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Commend West Lauderdale High School Boys Cross Country Team upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The West Lauderdale Boys Cross Country Team For Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR79/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0079.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2135137,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"Commend West Lauderdale High School Knights Cheerleading Squad for winning a second-consecutive MHSAA 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The West Lauderdale High School Knights Cheerleaders And Head Coach Courtney Smith On Winning Their Second-consecutive Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR81/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0081.xml","sponsor":"Tyler McCaughn"},
{"bill_id":2135145,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Recognize \"Blood Cancer Awareness Day\" in Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing May 28, 2026, As \"blood Cancer Awareness Day\" In Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR83/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0083.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2135150,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Pascagoula High School Basketball Team; commend upon winning the 6A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Pascagoula High School Boys Basketball Team And Head Coach Lorenzo Wright Upon Winning Their First Championship In The School's History.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR120/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0120.xml","sponsor":"Jimmy Fondren"},
{"bill_id":2135158,"bill_number":"HB4149","title":"Suffrage; restore to Robert Henley of Noxubee County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Robert Henley Of Noxubee County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4149/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4149.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2135182,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Commend Florence High School Girls Soccer Team upon winning the MHSAA Class 5A State Champioinship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025-2026 Florence High School Girls Soccer Team And Coach Bill Hood For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR85/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0085.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2135197,"bill_number":"SB3409","title":"Lowndes County; establish industrial zone emergency response district.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Lowndes County, Mississippi, To Establish An Industrial Zone Emergency Response District; To Provide For The Appointment Of Commissioners Of The District; To Specify The Powers And Duties Of The District; To Levy Special Assessments Based On The Value Of Property And On The Number Of Employees Maintained By Industrial Taxpayers Within The District For The Purpose Of Providing Adequate Funding For The District; To Exempt The Property And Revenue Of The District From All State, County And Municipal Taxes; To Provide For Annexations To The District; To Authorize The District To Issue Bonds Or Other Debt Obligations; To Provide For Dissolution Of The District; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3409/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3409.xml","sponsor":"Charles Younger"},
{"bill_id":2135212,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Dr. Katrina Cox and cast of the Laurel Little Theatre's Production of \"The Color Purple: The Musical\"; commend.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Katrina Cox And The Cast Of The Laurel Little Theatre's Production Of \"the Color Purple: The Musical\" For Their Historic Achievements, Artistic Excellence And Cultural Impact Upon The City Of Laurel And The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR122/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0122.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2135228,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Congratulate former State Senator Bobby Chamberlin upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Former State Senator Robert (bobby) Chamberlin Upon The Occasion Of His Investiture As Judge Of The United States District Court For The Northern District Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR90/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0090.xml","sponsor":"Michael McLendon"},
{"bill_id":2135242,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Congratulate 2026 St. Patrick Boys Fighting Irish Soccer Team for Class 1 State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2026 St. Patrick Fighting Irish Boys Soccer Team And Coach Ryan Worsham For Their First State Championship Since 2017.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR89/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0089.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2135260,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Kayllis Walker; commend and congratulate upon athletic and academic achievements.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Kayllis Walker For Her Exceptional Athletic Achievements, Academic Excellence And Outstanding Leadership As A Member Of The Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes 2026 Mhsaa Class 5a State Championship Basketball Team.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR123/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0123.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2135273,"bill_number":"HB4156","title":"Marshall County; authorize contributions to the Byhalia Area Arts Council.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Marshall County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Byhalia Area Arts Council; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4156/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4156.xml","sponsor":"John Faulkner"},
{"bill_id":2135288,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Congratulate Picayune Memorial High School Maroon Tide Varsity Cheer Team for historic double national and state title.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025-2026 Picayune Memorial High School Maroon Tide Varsity Cheer Team And Coach Jessica Smith For Their Historic Double Title National And State Achievements.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR87/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0087.xml","sponsor":"Angela Burks Hill"},
{"bill_id":2135303,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Recognize 50th Anniversary of the founding of Mu Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at USM.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The 50th Anniversary Of The Founding Of Mu Xi Chapter Of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity On The Campus Of The University Of Southern Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR88/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0088.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2135316,"bill_number":"SC545","title":"Honor Carroll E. Rhodes for lifetime of service to civil rights in Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Honoring Honorable Carroll E. Rhodes For A Lifetime Of Service To Civil Rights, The Rule Of Law, And The People Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC545/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0545.xml","sponsor":"Bradford Blackmon"},
{"bill_id":2135330,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Commend Sam Hubbard on the occasion of his retirement as Deputy Commissioner of Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Commendation Of The Mississippi Senate To Sam Hubbard Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As Deputy Commissioner Of The Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance And Recognizing His Commitment To Excellence.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR86/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0086.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2135382,"bill_number":"HB4158","title":"Suffrage; restore to Cassidy Kimberly Alexander of Lamar County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Cassidy Alexander Of Lamar County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4158/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4158.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135459,"bill_number":"HB4157","title":"Suffrage; restore to Robert Gill of Greene County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Robert Gill Of Greene County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4157/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4157.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135557,"bill_number":"HB4161","title":"Suffrage; restore to Montana Wimberly of Lincoln County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Montana Wimberly Of Lincoln County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4161/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4161.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135572,"bill_number":"HB4168","title":"Suffrage; restore to John Neskoroscheny of Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To John Neskoroscheny Of Hinds County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4168/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4168.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135584,"bill_number":"HB4163","title":"Suffrage; restore to Hillary Ivy of Neshoba County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Hillary Ivy Of Neshoba County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4163/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4163.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135597,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Reverend Dr. Victor Dixon; congratulate upon being elected to the esteemed position of President of the Copiah Ministerial Alliance.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Reverend Dr. Victor Dixon On Being Elected To The Esteemed Position Of President Of The Copiah Ministerial Alliance.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR126/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0126.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2135609,"bill_number":"HB4164","title":"Suffrage; restore to Krisi M. Weining-Cox of Marshall County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Krisi M. Wiening-cox Of Marshall County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4164/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4164.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135625,"bill_number":"HB4165","title":"Suffrage; restore to Brandon Shelton of Lee County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Brandon Shelton Of Lee County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4165/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4165.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135636,"bill_number":"HB4159","title":"Suffrage; restore to Sylvester Montgomery of Copiah County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Sylvester Montgomery Of Copiah County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4159/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4159.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135650,"bill_number":"HB4166","title":"Suffrage; restore to Joseph Earl Greer of Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Joseph Earl Greer Of Hinds County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4166/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4166.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135665,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"Columbus High School Boys Basketball Team; commend on winning MHSAA 5A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Columbus High School Boys Basketball Team On Winning The 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR129/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0129.xml","sponsor":"Kabir Karriem"},
{"bill_id":2135677,"bill_number":"HB4167","title":"Suffrage; restore to Jon Eric Walker of Benton County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jon E. Walker Of Benton County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4167/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4167.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135690,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Picayune Memorial High School Cheerleaders; commend on winning state and national championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025-2026 Picayune Memorial High School Cheerleading Team On Winning The 2026 Universal Cheerleading Association (uca) National High School Cheerleading Championship And The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) 6a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR124/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0124.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2135705,"bill_number":"HB4160","title":"Suffrage; restore to Herman Howard of Hinds County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Herman Howard Of Hinds County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4160/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4160.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135719,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Kossuth High School Cheerleading Team; commend on winning UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in two divisions.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Kossuth High School Aggies Cheerleading Team And Cheer Coach Baylee Connell On Winning The Universal Cheerleaders Association (uca) National High School Large Non-tumbling Game Day Division And Small Non-tumbling Intermediate Traditional Division Cheerleading Championships.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR127/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0127.xml","sponsor":"Brad Mattox"},
{"bill_id":2135730,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"City of Greenwood and Leflore County; commend 70th anniversary of the economic development partnership.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Celebrating The 70th Anniversary Of The Economic Development Partnership Between The City Of Greenwood And Leflore County That Led To The Establishment Of The Greenwood-leflore Industrial Board.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR130/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0130.xml","sponsor":"Fred Shanks"},
{"bill_id":2135745,"bill_number":"HB4162","title":"Suffrage; restore to Joe Nelson London of Lee County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Joe Nelson London Of Lee County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4162/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4162.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2135756,"bill_number":"HC60","title":"Willie W. Moses, Jr.; commend for many years of service to Alcorn and State of Mississippi.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Expressing Gratitude To Mr. Willie W. Moses, Jr., For His Many Years Of Service To Alcorn State University And The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC60/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0060.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2135771,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Pamela Moody; commend for being named 2025-2026 Outstanding Music Educator for Mississippi by the NFHS.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Pamela Moody For Being Named The 2025–2026 Outstanding Music Educator For Mississippi By The National Federation Of State High School Associations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR128/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0128.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2135782,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Willie W. Moses, Jr; commend for many years of service to Alcorn and State of Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Expressing Gratitude To Mr. Willie W. Moses, Jr., For His Many Years Of Service To Alcorn State University And The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR125/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0125.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2135813,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Commend Northwest Community College women's basketball team for winning regional championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team For Winning The National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Region 23 Championship And Recognizing Their Outstanding 2025–2026 Season.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR91/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0091.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2135844,"bill_number":"HC61","title":"Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team; commend on winning NJCAA Region 23 Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team On Winning The National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Region 23 Championship And For Their Outstanding 2025-2026 Season.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC61/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0061.xml","sponsor":"John Lamar"},
{"bill_id":2136047,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"Wayne Academy Lady Jaguars Softball Team; commend upon winning 2025 MAIS Class 3A Division II State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Wayne Academy Lady Jaguars Softball Team And Head Coach Dusty Hillman Upon Winning The 2025 Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Class 3a Division Ii State Softball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR131/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0131.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2136062,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Eupora High School Cheerleaders; commend on winning 2025 MHSAA 2A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Eupora High School Eagles Cheerleaders And Cheer Coaches Jamie Walker And Kristy Tindall On Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) 2a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR133/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0133.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2136080,"bill_number":"HC63","title":"Charles Cross; commend on being member of 2026 Super Bowl Championship Seattle Seahawks Team.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Nfl Professional Charles Cross Of Laurel, Mississippi, On Being A Member Of The Super Bowl Lx Championship Seattle Seahawks Team.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC63/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0063.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2136096,"bill_number":"HB4169","title":"DeSoto County; authorize to cease participation in DeSoto County Crime Stoppers, Inc.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Desoto County, Mississippi, To Cease Participation In Desoto County Crime Stoppers, Inc., And To Cease The Levying Of Certain Additional Court Costs Filed In Justice Court For The Funding Of Desoto County Crime Stoppers, Inc.; To Provide That The Levying Of Certain Municipal Additional Court Costs Shall Be Used To Fund The State Crime Stoppers Program Rather Than Desoto County Crime Stoppers, Inc.; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4169/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4169.xml","sponsor":"Rodney Hall"},
{"bill_id":2136110,"bill_number":"HB4170","title":"Town of Raleigh; extend repealer on tax on sales of restaurants for promotion of tourism and parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 913, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, By Extending The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2022, To July 1, 2030, On The Provisions Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Raleigh, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation Within The Town; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4170/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4170.xml","sponsor":"Mark Tullos"},
{"bill_id":2136127,"bill_number":"HB4171","title":"Town of Ackerman; authorize the levying of a tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Ackerman, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation Within The Town; To Require An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4171/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4171.xml","sponsor":"Joey Hood"},
{"bill_id":2136145,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Morton High School Boys Basketball Team; commend for winning Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending The Morton High School Panthers Boys Basketball Team For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR132/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0132.xml","sponsor":"Kenji Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2136158,"bill_number":"HC62","title":"Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes Basketball Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 5A Championship.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes Basketball Team On Winning The 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-03","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC62/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0062.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2136177,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Congratulate former MS Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Maxwell upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge.","description":"A Resolution Congratulating Former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James \"jimmy\" D. Maxwell Upon The Occasion Of His Investiture As Judge Of The United States District Court For The Northern District Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR92/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0092.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2136462,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"Recognize outstanding career of All-SEC basketball guard Josh Hubbard from Madison, Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Outstanding Career Of Mississippi State University All-sec Basketball Guard Josh Hubbard From Madison, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR93/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0093.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2136490,"bill_number":"HB4172","title":"Jackson County; authorize to establish public improvement district with power to levy retail assessment.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Create A Public Improvement District Under Chapter 31, Title 19, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Authorize The District To Impose And Collect A Retail Assessment Within The District; To Provide That The Proceeds Of The Retail Assessment May Be Used And Pledged, Together With Special Assessments And Other Revenues Authorized Under Chapter 31, Title 19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purposes Set Forth In Chapter 31, Title 19, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Require That An Election Be Held For The Imposition Of The Retail Assessment; To Provide For Collection And Disbursement Of The Retail Assessment By The District; To Require Separate Accounting And An Annual Audit; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4172/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4172.xml","sponsor":"Jeffrey Guice"},
{"bill_id":2136519,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Tupelo High School Golden Wave; commend on winning MHSAA Class 7A All-Sports Award.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Tupelo High School Golden Wave And Athletics Director Jason Miller On Winning The 2024-2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 7a All-sports Award.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR134/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0134.xml","sponsor":"Shane Aguirre"},
{"bill_id":2136550,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"Support use of voluntary conservation easements as a tool to provide wildlife habitats.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Importance Of Voluntary Conservation Easements And Honoring The National Assembly Of Sportsmen's Caucuses For Protecting Wildlife Habitats And Private Property Rights.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR94/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0094.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2137203,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Dr. Lori Hill Marshall, MD, FASA; commend for contributions to healthcare and community.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Expressing Gratitude To Dr. Lori Hill Marshall, Md, Fasa, For Her Outstanding Contributions In The Field Of Healthcare And To Her Community.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR140/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0140.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2137209,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Wildlife Management; recognize trapping as an effective tool.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Celebrating Trapping As An Effective Wildlife Management Tool.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR136/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0136.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2137215,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"West Lauderdale Lady Knights Soccer Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The West Lauderdale High School Lady Knights Soccer Team Upon Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR146/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0146.xml","sponsor":"Billy Calvert"},
{"bill_id":2137222,"bill_number":"HB4178","title":"Suffrage; restore to Tony Lavell Smith of Noxubee County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Tony Lavell Smith Of Noxubee County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4178/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4178.xml","sponsor":"Carl Mickens"},
{"bill_id":2137227,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Master Sergeant Clyde Moore (Retired); commend on military career and express gratitude for dedicated service.","description":"A Resolution Commending Retired Master Sergeant Clyde Moore On His 24-year Military Career And Expressing Gratitude For His Dedicated Service To Our Country In The United States Air Force.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR147/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0147.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2137233,"bill_number":"HB4175","title":"Suffrage; restore to Charles Covington of Lee County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Charles Covington Of Lee County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4175/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4175.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2137239,"bill_number":"HB4174","title":"Suffrage; restore to John Cook of Lamar County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To John Cook Of Lamar County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4174/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4174.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2137247,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Miss MSU Karolina L. Heathcock; commend for promoting state's natural resources through community service initiative, Nature Heals.","description":"A Resolution Commending Miss Mississippi State University Karolina L. Heathcock On Her Promotion Of Mississippi's Natural Resources Through Her Community Service Initiative, Nature Heals.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR145/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0145.xml","sponsor":"Shane Barnett"},
{"bill_id":2137252,"bill_number":"HB4173","title":"Suffrage; restore to Jeremy Hodges of Leflore County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jeremy Hodges Of Leflore County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4173/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4173.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2137258,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Christopher Price Newman; commend upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Christopher Price Newman For His Many Years Of Distinguished Service In Law Enforcement Upon The Auspicious Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR141/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0141.xml","sponsor":"Noah Sanford"},
{"bill_id":2137265,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Basketball Team; commend upon winning 2026 MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Basketball Team And Head Coach John Strickland Upon Winning The 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 4a State Basketball Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR135/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0135.xml","sponsor":"Lester Carpenter"},
{"bill_id":2137272,"bill_number":"HB4181","title":"Suffrage; restore to Hillary Ivy of Neshoba County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Hillary Ivy Of Neshoba County.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4181/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4181.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2137277,"bill_number":"HB4177","title":"Suffrage; restore to Stephen Roy Sims of Forrest County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Stephen R. Sims Of Forrest County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4177/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4177.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2137282,"bill_number":"HB4182","title":"Suffrage; restore to Ivory Moore, Jr., of Washington County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Ivory Moore, Jr., Of Washington County.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4182/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4182.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2137288,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Voluntary conservation easements; support use of as a tool to provide wildlife habitats.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Importance Of Voluntary Conservation Easements And Honoring The National Assembly Of Sportsmen's Caucuses For Protecting Wildlife Habitats And Private Property Rights.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR137/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0137.xml","sponsor":"Scott Bounds"},
{"bill_id":2137296,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Walnut High School Lady Wildcats Volleyball Team; commend for winning MHSAA Class 2A State Championship.","description":"Resolution Recognizing And Commending The Walnut High School Lady Wildcats Soccer Team For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 2a Soccer State Championship.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR144/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0144.xml","sponsor":"Jody Steverson"},
{"bill_id":2137302,"bill_number":"HB4180","title":"Suffrage; restore to Lasondra Bowling of Rankin County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Lasondra Bowling Of Rankin County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4180/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4180.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2137307,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Willie H. Jefferson; commend life, legacy and service upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Legacy And Service Of Mr. Willie H. Jefferson, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR138/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0138.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2137312,"bill_number":"HB4179","title":"Suffrage; restore to Jennifer Miles of Winston County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jennifer Miles Of Winston County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4179/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4179.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2137318,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Archie Tucker; commend upon retirement from the United States Dept. of Agriculture after 51 years of public service.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Archie Tucker Upon His Retirement From The United States Department Of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service After 51 Years Of Public Service.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR143/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0143.xml","sponsor":"John Hines"},
{"bill_id":2137324,"bill_number":"HB4176","title":"Suffrage; restore to Paul Anthony Jackson of Oktibbeha County.","description":"An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Paul Jackson Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4176/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4176.xml","sponsor":"Fabian Nelson"},
{"bill_id":2137331,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Dr. Sara Harper; commend upon winning the prestigious 2024 Dr. Ruthie Smith Stevenson Doctoral Award.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Sara Harper For Winning The Prestigious 2024 Dr. Ruthie Smith Stevenson Doctoral Award In Recognition Of Her Outstanding Contributions As Principal Of Mcwillie Elementary School.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR139/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0139.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2137336,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Erick Dampier, Jr.; commend upon being named MAIS Player of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Erick Dampier, Jr., Upon Being Named Midsouth Association Of Independent Schools (mais) Player Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR142/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0142.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2137431,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Coach Gregg Perry; commend upon occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Coach Gregg Perry Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As Athletic Director At Germantown High School.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR149/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0149.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2137446,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"Tougaloo College Men's Basketball Team; commend on winning HBCU Athletic Conference Western Division Title.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Tougaloo College Bulldogs Basketball Team And Head Coach Eric Strothers On Winning The Hbcu Athletic Conference Western Division Title.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR148/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0148.xml","sponsor":"Justis Gibbs"},
{"bill_id":2137464,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"Tatyana Ali; commend upon being featured in the Women's Foundation of Mississippi's Visionaries 2026: Women Who Move Mississippi.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Tatyana Ali Upon Being Featured By The Women's Foundation Of Mississippi For Visionaries 2026: Women Who Move Mississippi In Honor Of Her Outstanding Advocacy Work In Maternal Health.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR151/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0151.xml","sponsor":"Zakiya Summers"},
{"bill_id":2137481,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Vietnam Veterans; commend and honor for heroic service and sacrifice.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Honoring Veterans Of The Vietnam War For Their Heroic Service And Sacrifice.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR150/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0150.xml","sponsor":"Randal Rushing"},
{"bill_id":2137499,"bill_number":"SB3410","title":"City of Brandon and West Rankin Utility Authority; authorize to enter agreements w/data center for water & wastewater infrastructure.","description":"An Act To Authorize The Mayor And Board Of Aldermen Of The City Of Brandon, Mississippi, And The Board Of Directors Of The West Rankin Utility Authority To Jointly Or Independently Enter Into One Or More Contracts Or Agreements With A Developer Or Operator Of A Data Center Or Related Technology Facility, And With Each Other, For The Planning, Design, Construction, Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Of Water And Wastewater Infrastructure, Where Such Developer Or Operator Agrees To Reimburse The City And Authority, From The Developer's Or Operator's Own Funds On A Progress Payment Basis, The Costs Of The City And/or The Authority Of Constructing Improvements To Their Respective Water And Wastewater Infrastructure For The Purposes Of Entering Into Such Contracts Or Agreements; To Authorize The Delivery Of Reclaimed Water For Cooling, Industrial, Or Operational Purposes To Such Facility And The Collection And Conveyance Of Wastewater For Treatment And Disposal; To Authorize Such Agreements For A Primary Term Not To Exceed 30 Years, With Options To Renew; To Authorize Provisions For Agreement Assignability, Volumetric Capacity Guarantees, And The Establishment Of Rates And Charges; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB3410/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3410.xml","sponsor":"Josh Harkins"},
{"bill_id":2137503,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Support devolution of power of U.S. Department of Education to the states.","description":"A Resolution To Support The Devolution Of Power From The United States Department Of Education To The States And To Urge The United States Congress To Fully Cooperate With These Efforts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR100/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0100.xml","sponsor":"Dennis DeBar"},
{"bill_id":2137527,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Commend Bolivar Northside High School Boys Basketball Team for first 2A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The North Bolivar School District Northside High School Gators Boys Basketball Team And Coach Demarcus Mckinley For Winning Their First Class 2a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR98/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0098.xml","sponsor":"Sarita Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2137548,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Recognize legendary basketball Coach Steve Knight on career and 800th victory.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing Legendary Basketball Coach Steve Knight As He Retires After A 44-year Career As Men's Basketball Coach At William Carey University And His 800th Career Victory.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR99/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0099.xml","sponsor":"Johnny DuPree"},
{"bill_id":2137571,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Encourage education and outreach to inform the public about the role of regulated trapping in balanced wildlife management.","description":"A Resolution To Encourage Education And Outreach Efforts To Inform The Public About The Role Of Regulated Trapping In Balanced Wildlife Management.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR97/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0097.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Blackwell"},
{"bill_id":2137593,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Recognize 30th Anniversary of The Piney Woods School Summer Enrichment \"Kappa Kamp\" Program.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The 30th Anniversary Of The Piney Woods School Summer Enrichment \"kappa Kamp\" Program Sponsored By Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR95/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0095.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2137617,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Commend Eupora High School Eagles Cheerleaders on winning 2025 MHSAA 2A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Eupora High School Eagles Cheerleaders And Cheer Coaches Jamie Walker And Kristy Tindall On Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) 2a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR96/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0096.xml","sponsor":"Bart Williams"},
{"bill_id":2137640,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Commend Northwest Mississippi College Women's Basketball Team on winning the NJCAA Region 23 Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team On Winning The National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Region 23 Championship And For Their Outstanding 2025-2026 Season.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR101/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0101.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2137673,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Cheer Team for achievements at the 2026 UCA and UDA College National Championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Cheer Team For Its Multiple National Championships And Continued Excellence At The 2026 Uca And Uda College National Championships In Orlando, Florida.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR104/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0104.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2137709,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team upon winning a national dance championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team For Winning A National Championship At The 2026 Uda College Nationals And Continuing A Championship Legacy With A Three-peat Victory In The Open Hip-hop Division.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR103/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0103.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2137744,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Football Team for winning the 2025 MACCC Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Football Team And Head Coach Benjy Parker On Their Successful 2025 Season And Victory In The Mississippi Association Of Community Colleges Conference (maccc) Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR102/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0102.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2137780,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Commend Ole Miss Rifle Team for first-ever National Smoothbore Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Ole Miss Women's Rifle Team And First-year Coach Will Shaner For Winning Their First-ever Ncaa Team Title In Smallbore And Team Member Audrey Gogniat For Defending Her Air Rifle Individual Title.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR105/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0105.xml","sponsor":"Nicole Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2138030,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights; urge State of Mississippi to acknowledge and adopt.","description":"A Resolution Urging The State Of Mississippi To Acknowledge And Adopt The Temporary Workers' Bill Of Rights For The Betterment Of The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR152/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0152.xml","sponsor":"Rickey Thompson"},
{"bill_id":2138591,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Soccer Team on winning back-to-back national championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Women's Soccer Team For Capturing Back-to-back National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Championships And Earning The Highest Team Gpa In The Nation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR109/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0109.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2138613,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Commend Simpson County Academy Cougars Boys Cross-Country Team for back-to-back State Championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Simpson County Academy Cougars Boys Cross-country Team And Coach Of The Year Angel Overstreet For Back-to-back State Mais 4a Division 1 State Championships And For Being Undefeated In 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR106/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0106.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2138636,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"Commend 2025 West Union Eagles Baseball Team for first-ever Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025 West Union Eagles Baseball Team And Coach Ashley Russell For Winning Their First-ever Mhsaa Class 1a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR110/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0110.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2138661,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Commend Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team for 2025 Championship season.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team And Head Coach Andy Wilbanks For Their Class 1a 2025 Championship Season.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR111/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0111.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2138686,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"Commend East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team for 6th consecutive State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team And Coach Matthew Miller For Winning Their Sixth Consecutive Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR113/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0113.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2138707,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"Commend East Rankin Academy Girls Cross Country Team for 5th Consecutive MAIS 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025 East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots Girls Cross Country Team And Coach David Hopper For Their 5th Consecutive Mais 4a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR115/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0115.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2138730,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Commend Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougars MAIS 4A-D3 Fast-Pitch Softball State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougars Girls Fast-pitch Softball Team And Coach Lisa Covington For Sweeping Rival Silliman For The 2026 Mais 4a-d3 Girls Fast-pitch Softball Title.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR108/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0108.xml","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":2138757,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"Commend Simpson County Academy's Lilly Overby as three-time State Cross-Country Champion and Gatorade Girls Player of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Simpson County Academy's Lilly Overby As Three-time Cross-country State Champion And 2024-2025 Gatorade Mississippi Girls Cross-country Player Of The Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR107/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0107.xml","sponsor":"Andy Berry"},
{"bill_id":2138777,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team for back-to-back State Championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025-2026 East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team And Head Coach Reid Westover For Winning Back-to-back Mais Division Iii State Championships.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR114/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0114.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2138801,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Winston Academy Patriots Football Team; commend on winning the 2025 MAIS Class 2A Division II State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Winston Academy Patriots Football Team And Head Coach Pat Byrd Upon Winning The 2025 Mais Class 2a Division Ii State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR112/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0112.xml","sponsor":"Lane Taylor"},
{"bill_id":2138823,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Yasmine Ware; commend and congratulate upon being named a 2025 Harry S. Truman Scholar.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Yasmine Ware Upon Being Named A 2025 Harry S. Truman Scholar And Becoming The University Of Mississippi's 20th Truman Scholar.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR153/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0153.xml","sponsor":"Otis Anthony"},
{"bill_id":2138883,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Confederate Memorial Day; commemorate.","description":"A Resolution Honoring Confederate Memorial Day And Commemorating The Lives And Sacrifices Of Mississippians Who Served During The \"war Between The States\" Or The American Civil War, And Encouraging The Citizens Of This State To Reflect Upon The History And Lessons Of That Era.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR154/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0154.xml","sponsor":"Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes"},
{"bill_id":2139134,"bill_number":"HB4183","title":"City of Laurel; revise use of the proceeds from recreation and public improvement promotion tax.","description":"An Act To Amend Chapter 983, Local And Private Laws Of 1996, As Amended By Chapter 957, Local And Private Laws Of 1998, To Provide That The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Laurel, Mississippi, Shall Cease The Use Of A Certain Portion Of The Proceeds From The Recreation And Public Improvement Promotion Tax And The Proceeds Of Certain Bonds From Being Utilized To Fund The Construction And Equipping Of Improvements At The Fairground Complex; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB4183/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4183.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2139135,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"Darryal Wooldridge; commend upon being named the Mississippi Trucking Association's 2025 Driver of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Darryal Wooldridge Upon Being Named The Mississippi Trucking Association's 2025 Driver Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR158/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0158.xml","sponsor":"Steve Massengill"},
{"bill_id":2139137,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"Staff Sergeant William Thurman Epps; commend military service and congratulate upon the occasion of his 100th birthday.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Staff Sergeant William Thurman Epps, A World War Ii Veteran, Upon The Celebration Of His 100th Birthday.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR159/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0159.xml","sponsor":"Donnie Bell"},
{"bill_id":2139139,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Coach Sherri Cooley; recognize and commend outstanding coaching career upon the occasion of her retirement.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Coach Sherri Cooley For Her Outstanding Coaching Career Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement As Head Coach Of The Laurel High School Lady Tornadoes Girls Basketball Team.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR156/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0156.xml","sponsor":"Omeria Scott"},
{"bill_id":2139142,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Hamilton-Davis Mental Health, Inc.; commend outstanding contributions of owners, Dr. Marie Hamilton-Abston and Essie Davis-Florence.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Dr. Marie Hamilton-abston And Essie Davis-florence, Owners Of Hamilton-davis Mental Health, Inc., And Hamilton-davis Care At Home, Inc., For Their Outstanding Contributions In Providing Mental Health And Home Care Services To The Citizens Of The State Of Mississippi.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR157/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0157.xml","sponsor":"Gregory Holloway"},
{"bill_id":2139144,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Northside High School Gators Boys Basketball Team; commend for winning the MHSAA Class 2A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northside High School Gators Boys Basketball Team For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR155/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0155.xml","sponsor":"Robert Sanders"},
{"bill_id":2139267,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Limuel Eubanks; commend for being named the 2026 Southeastern Region Supervision and Administration Art Educator of the Year.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending Mr. Limeul Eubanks For Being Named As The 2026 Southeastern Region Supervision And Administration Art Educator Of The Year.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR160/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0160.xml","sponsor":"Kent McCarty"},
{"bill_id":2139268,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Commend Raleigh High School Football Team upon winning the MHSAA Class 3A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Raleigh High School Lions Football Team And Head Coach Ryan Higdon For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 3a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR116/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0116.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2139269,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Lafayette County High School Baseball Team; commend on winning 2025 MHSAA State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Lafayette County High School Commodores Baseball Team On Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 5a State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR163/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0163.xml","sponsor":"Josh Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":2139270,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Jakob Edward Kindt; honor ultimate sacrifice of life and express sadness upon passing.","description":"A Resolution Honoring The Life Of Dedicated Critical Care Master Paramedic Jakob Edward Kindt Who Lost His Life While Serving Others And Expressing Great Appreciation For His Service And Sadness Upon His Death.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR161/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0161.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2139271,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Richard \"Rick\" Allen Haggard; mourn the loss and commemorate life, legacy and service upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Service And Legacy Of Mr. Richard \"rick\" Allen Haggard, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family, Colleagues And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR162/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0162.xml","sponsor":"Randy Boyd"},
{"bill_id":2139272,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Former Representative Blaine H. \"Bo\" Eaton II; commend esteemed and laudable legislative career and public service of.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Esteemed And Laudable Legislative Career And Public Service Of The Most Honorable, Distinguished Gentleman From Taylorsville, Former Representative Blaine H. \"bo\" Eaton Ii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR165/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0165.xml","sponsor":"John Read"},
{"bill_id":2139273,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"Sam Funches of Germantown High School; commend on being named MHSAA Class 7A Mississippi Mr. Basketball.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Sam Funches Of The Germantown High School Mavericks Basketball Team On Being Named The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 7a 2026 Mississippi Mr. Basketball.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR164/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0164.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2139274,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Commend Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Basketball Team for back-to-back 3A State Championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Basketball Team And Head Coach Michael Smith For Winning Back-to-back Mhsaa Class 3a State Championships.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR117/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0117.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2139275,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"Commend Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Basketball Team for Class 4A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Girls Basketball Team And Head Coach John Strickland For Winning The 2026 Mhsaa Class 4a Girls State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR118/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0118.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2139276,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Congratulate Tishomingo High School's Meg Moore as \"Gatorade Mississippi Girls Basketball Player of the Year.\"","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Tishomingo County High School Basketball Standout Meg Moore As \"gatorade Mississippi Girls Basketball Player Of The Year For 2026.\"","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR119/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0119.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2139277,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Commend Ingomar Lady Falcons Basketball Team for fourth consecutive Class 1A State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2026 Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Basketball Team And Head Coach Trent Adair For Winning Their Fourth Consecutive Mississippi High School Class 1a State Championship.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR121/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0121.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2139278,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Commend Magnolia Heights School Chiefs Baseball Team for seven consecutive MAIS 5A State Championships and No. 1 Ranking.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing The Magnolia Heights School Chiefs Baseball Team And Head Coach Chris Mcminn For Their Seventh Consecutive State Championship And No. 1 Ranking In 2026.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR120/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0120.xml","sponsor":"Neil Whaley"},
{"bill_id":2139284,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"Commend David Hoke for delivering Bibles to the Mississippi Legislature.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending David Hoke Of Understanding The Word Ministries For Delivering Bibles To The Mississippi Legislature And For His Continued Dedication To Spreading The Word Of God.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR126/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0126.xml","sponsor":"Joel Carter"},
{"bill_id":2139287,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Commend Patrick Wilcher as \"Instructor of the Year\" at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Patrick R. Wilcher For Being Selected As \"instructor Of The Year\" At The Perkinston Campus Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR125/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0125.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2139291,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Basketball Team; commend for winning the MHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball State Championship.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing And Commending The Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Basketball Team For Winning The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 3a Girls Basketball State Championship.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR168/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0168.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2139295,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Extend condolences of Mississippi Senate on the passing of former Ole Miss Athletic Director Warner Alford, Jr.","description":"A Resolution Extending The Heartfelt Condolences Of The Mississippi Senate To The Surviving Family Of Legendary University Of Mississippi Athletics Director Warner Alford, Jr., Of Mccomb, Mississippi.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR128/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0128.xml","sponsor":"Walter Michel"},
{"bill_id":2139301,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Commend Dr. Linda Nix as \"Instructor of the Year\" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Linda Nix For Being Selected As \"instructor Of The Year\" At The Jackson County Campus Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR123/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0123.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2139308,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Recognize WWII Veteran Staff Sergeant William Thurman Epps and congratulate upon the occasion of his 100th birthday.","description":"A Resolution Recognizing Staff Sergeant William Thurman Epps, World War Ii Veteran From Golden, Mississippi, Upon The Celebration Of His 100th Birthday.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR127/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0127.xml","sponsor":"Daniel Sparks"},
{"bill_id":2139313,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Superintendent Ted Poore; commend upon the occasion of his retirement.","description":"A Resolution Commending The Distinguished And Meritorious Career Of Madison County School District Superintendent Ted Poore Upon The Special Occasion Of His Retirement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR166/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0166.xml","sponsor":"Jonathon McMillan"},
{"bill_id":2139317,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Commend Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., as \"Instructor of the Year\" for MGCCC Harrison County Campus.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., For Being Selected As \"instructor Of The Year\" At The Harrison County Campus Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR122/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0122.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2139323,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"Commend Dr. Gabriel Posadas as \"Instructor of the Year\" at the George County Center of MGCCC.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Gabriel Posadas For Being Selected As \"instructor Of The Year\" At The George County Center Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR124/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0124.xml","sponsor":"Jeremy England"},
{"bill_id":2139327,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Michael Smith; commend coaching success of.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Coach Michael Smith Upon His Extraordinary Success As Head Coach Of The Booneville High School Basketball Program And Recognizing His Lasting Impact On Student-athletes And The Community Of Prentiss County.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR167/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0167.xml","sponsor":"William Arnold"},
{"bill_id":2139427,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"City of Jackson; declare that certain property be sold and/or leased for the benefit of creating value of.","description":"A Resolution Declaring That Certain Property Be Sold And/or Leased For The Benefit Of Creating Value While Also Preserving The Local Environment, Promoting Economic Growth In The Area, And Contributing To The Tax Base Of The City Of Jackson.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR169/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0169.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2139528,"bill_number":"JR201","title":"Legislative redistricting; provide contingent Senate District plan in the event US Supreme Court rules in Louisiana case.","description":"A Joint Resolution To Amend Joint Resolution No. 202, 2025 Regular Session, To Provide That In The Event The United States Supreme Court Issues A Final Decision In The Louisiana Congressional Redistricting Plan Holding That The Plan Violates The U.s. Constitution Or Is Nonjusticiable, Then The Senate Legislative Districts As Presently Set Out Shall Be Superseded By Joint Resolution No. 202, 2022 Regular Session; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/JR201/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/JR/JR0201.xml","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":2139585,"bill_number":"HC64","title":"Legislature; extend 2026 Regular Session and set date of sine die adjournment.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution To Extend The 2026 Regular Session Of The Legislature; To Provide That The House And Senate Each Shall Reconvene On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Unless The Speaker And Lieutenant Governor Jointly Determine That It Is Not Necessary To Reconvene; And To Set The Date Of Sine Die Adjournment Of The 2026 Regular Session Of The Legislature On Wednesday, April 15, 2026.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-01","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC64/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0064.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":2139620,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Commend Coach Bill Ward upon his induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Coach Bill Ward Upon His Induction Into The Prestigious National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall Of Fame.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-31","last_action":"Immediate Release","last_action_date":"2026-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR129/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0129.xml","sponsor":"Brian Rhodes"},
{"bill_id":2139662,"bill_number":"SC546","title":"Recognize City of Greenville as a National Model for innovative coordinated public safety strategies.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Commending The City Of Greenville, Mississippi, And Mayor Errick D. Simmons For Significant, Data-driven Reductions In Violent Crime; Recognizing The City As A National Model For Innovative, Coordinated Public Safety Strategies; And Acknowledging National Recognition For Its Results.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-06","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SC546/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0546.xml","sponsor":"Derrick Simmons"},
{"bill_id":2139967,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Commend Javarius Smith of Madison S. Palmer High School for winning consecutive MHSAA 2A Weightlifting Championships.","description":"A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Javarius Smith Of Madison S. Palmer High School In Marks, Mississippi, For Winning Back-to-back 2a State Mhsaa Weightlifting Championships.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR130/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0130.xml","sponsor":"Reginald Jackson"},
{"bill_id":2140083,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"Declaring April 2, 2026, as \"Drive to Arrive Day\" in Mississippi to commit to distraction-free driving.","description":"A Resolution Declaring That April 2, 2026, Is \"drive To Arrive Day\" Encouraging Students, Families And Communities Across The State To Commit To Distraction-free Driving.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action":"Adopted","last_action_date":"2026-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SR131/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0131.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2143349,"bill_number":"HC65","title":"Suspend deadlines for the further consideration of HB 938; extend repealers on several youth court statutes.","description":"A Concurrent Resolution Suspending The Deadlines For The Purpose Of The Further Consideration And Passage Of House Bill No. 938, Regular Session Of 2026, Entitled \"an Act To Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Governing The Disclosure Of Youth Court Records Involving Children; To Amend Section 43-21-351, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Requiring Youth Court Intake Officers To Enter Intake And Case Information Into The Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System (mycids); To Amend Section 43-21-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Youth Court Support Program And The Youth Court Support Fund In The State Treasury; To Amend Section 45-33-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Prohibiting A Person Convicted Of A Sex Offense From Accessing Mycids; To Amend Section 93-31-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Authorizing A Parent To Execute A Power Of Attorney To Delegate To Another Person Certain Powers Regarding The Care And Custody Of A Child; And For Related Purposes.\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-04-15","last_action":"Failed","last_action_date":"2026-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HC65/2026","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0065.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":2157201,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Appropriation; Department of Human Services of.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of General Funds And Special Funds For Fiscal Year 2027 To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Human Services And The Department Of Public Safety.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-07-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB2/2026/X1","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20261E/pdf/history/HB/HB0002.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2157202,"bill_number":"SB2003","title":"Youth court reform; FY2027 additional appropriation for.","description":"An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of General Funds And Special Funds For Fiscal Year 2027 To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Human Services And The Department Of Public Safety.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-07-16","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-07-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2003/2026/X1","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20261E/pdf/history/SB/SB2003.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"},
{"bill_id":2157203,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Appropriation; Department of Human Services to establish and implement youth diversion program.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 22 Of Chapter 60, Laws Of 2026, To Revise The Purpose Of Certain Funds Appropriated To The Department Of Human Services For A Youth Diversion Program For Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-07-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1/2026/X1","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20261E/pdf/history/HB/HB0001.xml","sponsor":"Kevin Horan"},
{"bill_id":2157204,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"The Mississippi Youth Court Reform Act of 2026; enact.","description":"An Act To Enact The Mississippi Youth Court Reform Act Of 2026; To Amend Section 43-21-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Recognize The Uniform Rules Of Youth Court Practice; To Amend Section 43-21-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Terms \"youth Court\" And \"judge\"; To Delete The Term \"designee\"; To Define The Terms \"intake Officer,\" \"intake Unit,\" \"pre-petition Guardian,\" \"diversion,\" \"data Management System,\" \"youth Court Prosecutor,\" \"child Welfare Matter,\" \"delinquency Matter,\" And \"youth Court Proceeding\"; To Amend Section 43-21-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Creation Of Any County Youth Court After The Effective Date Of This Act; To Create A Youth Court Division As A Division Of The Chancery Court Of Each County In Which The Youth Court Division Of The County Court Has Been Abolished; To Delete The Authority For The Creation Of A Youth Court Division As A Division Of The Municipal Court In Any City; To Require From And After January 1, 2031, That Each Youth Court Division Of A County Court Has A County Court Judge That Exclusively Handles Youth Court Matters And Cases; To Abolish Each Youth Court Division Of A County Court Unless The County Opts Out Of The Provision And Notifies The Administrative Office Of Courts Before December 1, 2028, Of Its Intent To Continue To Maintain A Youth Court Division Of The County Court At Its Own Expense Other Than The Salary Supplement Received By The County Pursuant To Section 9-9-11; To Delete The Authority Of The Senior Chancellor To Appoint Another Judge In The Youth Court Division Of The Chancery Court; To Provide That Any Chancellor In The District Shall Be The Judge So That All Youth Court Matters Are Heard And Disposed Of By A Full-time Judge; To Create Chancellorships In Certain Chancery Districts; To Provide The Procedure For The Filling Of The Judicial Vacancy Created By This Act; To Repeal Section 43-21-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes Regular Or Special Youth Court Referees On July 1, 2027; To Repeal Section 43-21-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes The Appointment Of Certain Persons To Function As The Intake Unit For Youth Court On July 1, 2027; To Amend Section 43-21-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Youth Court Prosecutor Shall Represent The State In All Delinquency Proceedings; To Provide That The Child Welfare Agency Shall Represent The Petition In Child Welfare Matters; To Provide That The County Prosecuting Attorney In Delinquency Matters Shall Serve As The Youth Court Prosecutor; To Repeal Section 43-21-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Council Of Youth Court Judges; To Create New Section 43-21-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Family Services Forum For Mississippi Children, Youth, And Families; To Set Forth The Membership, Duties, And Procedures Of The Forum; To Amend Section 43-21-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Language That Prohibits The General Public From Youth Court Hearings; To Provide That If An Oral Order Is Not Reduced To Writing Within The Required Time Period That The Order Is Null And Void; To Create New Section 43-21-204, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The General Public Shall Be Admitted To Any Hearing In A Youth Court Proceeding, Including, But Not Limited To, Any Adjudicatory Hearing Or Any Dispositional Hearing With Certain Exceptions; To Provide That The Court May Close A Youth Court Hearing In Any Welfare Matter After A Finding On The Record Stating The Reason Or Reasons For Closing All Or Part Of A Hearing In A Youth Court Proceeding; To Authorize The Youth Court To Close Any Hearing In Any Delinquency Matter Without A Finding On The Record; To Amend Section 43-21-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement Of The Office Of Youth Services Within The Department Of Human Services To Maintain A State Central Registry; To Delete Language To Conform To The Repeal Of Section 43-21-267; To Direct The Appropriate Entity To Seek A Court Order To Place A Perpetrator On The Registry In Every Case In Which The Agency Is Involved And In Which The Court Substantiates Abuse Or Neglect; To Reenact And Amend Section 43-21-261, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Disclosure Of Youth Court Records; To Delete Language Requiring A Court Order To Disclose Youth Court Records; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Create New Section 43-21-262, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Govern The Disclosure Of A Forensic Interview And Related Records; To Amend Section 43-21-263, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Expungement Of Records Involving Children Adjudicated Delinquent Or In Need Of Supervision; To Repeal Section 43-21-267, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates A Criminal Penalty For The Disclosure Of Certain Records; To Repeal Section 43-21-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes A Law Enforcement Officer To Stop And Question Certain Children In Public; To Reenact And Amend Section 43-21-351, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Delinquency Reports To Include Either A Law Enforcement Report Or A Sworn Affidavit; To Increase The Annual Required Hours Of Training For An Intake Officer; To Require The Training To Be Provided By The Administrative Office Of Courts; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 43-21-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Final Dispositions Of Law Enforcement Investigations And Investigations By The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Amend Section 43-21-357, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Youth Court Intake Officer Upon Receiving A Neglect Or Abuse Report To File A Recommendation And Give Notice To The Appropriate Entity Within A Certain Timeframe; To Require The Youth Court Prosecutor, Within A Certain Timeframe, In Delinquency Matters To Take Certain Actions; To Require The Department Of Child Protection Services Or The Youth Court Prosecutor, Within A Certain Timeframe, In Child Welfare Matters To Take Certain Actions; To Provide That A Case Closure Notice Shall Be Reviewable By The Youth Court For 30 Days After The Entry Of The Notice By The Court, The Youth Court Prosecutor, Or The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Prohibit Intake Officers, Youth Court Prosecutors, The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services, Or Personnel Or Contractors Of Any State Agency From Communicating With A Youth Court Concerning A Youth Court Case Or Matter Until Authorized By This Chapter; To Amend Section 43-21-401, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Youth Court Review From An Informal Adjustment; To Amend Section 43-21-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct That The Informal Adjustment Counselor Shall Be Assigned By The Division Of Youth Services Within The Department Of Human Services; To Create New Section 43-21-409, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Division Of Youth Services Of The Department Of Human Services To Establish And Administer A Youth Diversion Program That Seeks To Divert Youth From The Youth Justice System And Integrate Smart Practices; To Amend Section 43-21-451, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement Of Court Authorization To Draft And File A Petition; To Require The Same Timeframe For Filing A Petition For All Cases; To Amend Section 43-21-455, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Citation Of A Statute And A Statement Of Intent Under Certain Circumstances In Petitions Alleging Neglect Or Abuse; To Amend Section 43-21-501, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Child Protection Services To Be Summonsed Only In Child Welfare Matters; To Amend Section 43-21-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Service Of Summons Must Conform To The Uniform Rules Of Youth Court Practice Or The Rules Of Civil Procedure; To Amend Section 43-21-557, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Youth Court To Explain To The Parties The Full Range Of Possible Dispositional Alternatives At The Beginning Of Each Adjudicatory Hearing; To Amend Section 43-21-603, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Reasonable Efforts To Maintain A Child Within His Home Shall Not Be Bypassed Under Subsection (7)(c) Of This Section Unless The Parent Has Received The Required Notice Within The Petition; To Amend Section 43-21-609, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Alternatives Of The Disposition Order In Neglect And Abuse Cases; To Amend Section 43-21-613, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Court To Conduct A Shelter Review Hearing Within A Certain Period Of Days Of Removal If There Has Been No Adjudication And Within A Certain Period Of Days Thereafter Until Adjudication; To Amend Section 43-21-621, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove An Outdated Reporting Requirement Of The Administrative Office Of Courts Related To Juveniles Reported To Principals; To Amend Section 43-21-625, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement Of The Department Of Human Services To Develop And Implement A Wilderness Training Program For First Time Youth Offenders By Deleting The Word \"shall\" And Inserting The Word \"may\" In Lieu Thereof; To Repeal Section 43-21-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Mississippi Commission On A Uniform Youth Court Systems And Procedures; To Repeal Section 43-21-703, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Sets Forth The Duties Of The Mississippi Commission On A Uniform Youth Court Systems And Procedures; To Repeal Section 43-21-751, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Comprises The Teen Court Pilot Program Act; To Reenact And Amend Section 43-21-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Youth Court Support Program To Provide That, Subject To Appropriation By The Legislature, The Administrative Office Of Courts Shall Provide Youth Court Intake Officers And One Court Administrator To Each Youth Court In The State; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 43-27-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Duties Of The Director Of The Office Of Community Services; To Revise The Duties Of The Division Of Youth Services; To Require The Office Of Community Services To Maintain Data Regarding The Division Of Youth Services; To Reenact And Amend Section 45-33-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Definition Of The Term \"data Management System\"; To Extend The Date Of Repeal On This Section; To Amend Section 9-5-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Chancery Clerk To Prepare And Forward Certain Information Related To Guardians Ad Litem For Every Case, Including Youth Court Cases, Where The Guardian Ad Litem Fee Exceeds $1,000.00; To Amend Section 9-21-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Administrative Office Of Courts To Designate And Implement A Uniform Youth Court Data Management System To Replace The Mississippi Youth Court Information Delivery System (mycids) In Accordance With The Recommendations From Its Completed Audit Of Mycids In A Manner That Results In A Fully Operational Uniform Youth Court Data Management System By July 1, 2029; To Require The Administrative Office Of Courts To File Annual Reports Until A Certain Date; To Authorize A Third-party Facilitator; To Amend Section 37-13-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Youth Court Shall Be The Exclusive Venue For Enforcement Of The Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law For A Compulsory -school-age Child; To Direct The Transfer Of The Causes And Docket Of Each Regular Or Special Youth Court Referee No Later Than July 1, 2027; To Amend Sections 43-21-119, 43-21-121, 43-21-123, 43-21-159, 43-21-201, 43-21-251, 43-21-255, 43-21-259, 43-21-301, 43-21-303, 43-21-307, 43-21-311, 43-21-323, 43-21-407, 43-21-605, 43-21-607, 43-21-753, 9-5-165, And 19-9-96, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Repeal Sections 93-31-1, 93-31-5, And 93-31-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Remaining Provisions Of The Supporting And Strengthening Families Act To Conform To The Repeal Of Section 93-31-3; To Require The County To Pay A Certain Per Diem For Youth Housed In State-owned Youth Detention Facilities After A Shelter Or Detention Hearing; To Amend Section 9-5-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Nineteenth Chancery Court District May Be Divided Into Separate Divisions For The Efficient Handling Of Cases Based On Subject Matter, Judicial Economy, Or Other Factors By Entry Of An Order Upon The Minutes; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2026-07-17","last_action":"Approved by Governor","last_action_date":"2026-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2001/2026/X1","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20261E/pdf/history/SB/SB2001.xml","sponsor":"Brice Wiggins"},
{"bill_id":2157205,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Representative James Price Wallace; honor unwavering public service and express deepest sympathy upon his passing.","description":"A Resolution Honoring The Unwavering Public Service Of Our Esteemed Colleague Representative James Price Wallace And Expressing Deepest Sympathy Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR1/2026/X1","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20261E/pdf/history/HR/HR0001.xml","sponsor":"Jason White"},
{"bill_id":2157206,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"Youth Court; reenact and amend repeal dates related to.","description":"An Act To Reenact And Amend Sections 43-21-261, 43-21-351, 43-21-801, And 45-33-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Automatic Repealers; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2026-07-16","last_action":"Died In Committee","last_action_date":"2026-07-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2002/2026/X1","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20261E/pdf/history/SB/SB2002.xml","sponsor":"Hob Bryan"},
{"bill_id":2157207,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Representative William R. (Bo) Brown; commend his life upon passing.","description":"A Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life, Extraordinary Legacy Of Public Service, And Distinguished Legislative Career Of The Honorable William R. \"bo\" Brown, And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2026-07-16","last_action":"Enrolled Bill Signed","last_action_date":"2026-07-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HR2/2026/X1","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20261E/pdf/history/HR/HR0002.xml","sponsor":"Christopher Bell"},
{"bill_id":2157208,"bill_number":"SB2004","title":"Department of Human Services; revise FY2027 appropriation to.","description":"An Act To Amend Section 22 Of Chapter 60, Laws Of 2026, To Revise The Purpose Of Certain Funds Appropriated To The Department Of Human Services For A Youth Diversion Program For Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2026-07-16","last_action":"Died On Calendar","last_action_date":"2026-07-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/SB2004/2026/X1","state_link":"https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20261E/pdf/history/SB/SB2004.xml","sponsor":"Briggs Hopson"}
]