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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.