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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.