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Mississippi House of Representatives 2026 Bills & Legislation (Page 34)

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1454

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1455

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1456

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1457

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1458

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Engrossed
2/5/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1459

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1460

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Refer
2/20/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1461

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1462

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1463

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1464

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1465

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1466

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
Enrolled
4/1/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1467

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1468

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/12/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
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.