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Mississippi House of Representatives 2026 Bills & Legislation (Page 3)

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1106

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1116

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1138

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1139

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1141

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1142

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/5/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
Enrolled
4/6/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1134

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1135

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1136

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1144

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1145

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1140

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1137

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
Enrolled
3/6/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1133

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1143

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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.