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Mississippi House of Representatives 2026 Bills & Legislation (Page 40)

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1473

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 HB1479

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1480

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1475

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/12/26  
Refer
2/19/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1476

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1474

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 HB1477

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
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.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1478

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1470

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1471

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1537

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1538

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1539

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1540

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

Mississippi House Bill HB1541

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