Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House of Representatives 2026 Bills & Legislation (Page 42)

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1557

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-61-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE BODY CAMERA AUDIO VISUAL TO THE LIST OF INVESTIGATIVE REPORT FOR PURPOSES OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1558

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/5/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
Enrolled
3/11/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 19-5-171, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO STIPULATE THAT THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE TISHOMINGO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT SHALL BE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR SERVICES AT A RATE UP TO $84.00 PER DAY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1559

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 AND 25-11-147, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FIRST RESPONDERS WHO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ON OR AFTER MARCH 1, 2026, SHALL BE INCLUDED IN TIER 4 MEMBERSHIP IN THE SYSTEM; TO DEFINE FIRST RESPONDERS AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1560

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-3-519, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF AND HIS DEPUTIES IN ANY COUNTY TO USE RADAR SPEED DETECTION EQUIPMENT UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS AND HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY LYING OUTSIDE OF THE LIMITS OF ANY INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1561

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE SOUTH MISSISSIPPI CAREER EXPLORATION PILOT PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM, IF APPROPRIATED, SHALL BE FROM THE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT FUND; TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSE OF THE PILOT PROGRAM, WHICH IS TO ENHANCE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PILOT PROGRAM SHALL BE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN JACKSON, GEORGE AND GREENE COUNTIES AND SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH CAREER COACHES SERVING SUCH COUNTIES; TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDING TO UNITED WAY OF JACKSON, GEORGE AND GREENE COUNTIES, WHICH SHALL ADMINISTER THE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CAREER COACHES SERVING THOSE COUNTIES; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING BE PROVIDED BY UNITED WAY CONCERNING THE PILOT PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1562

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-117.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AN ELDERLY OR DISABLED WITH CONSUMER DIRECTION WAIVER TO ALLOW THE DIVISION TO PROVIDE FOR COVERAGE OF CONSUMER-DIRECTED PERSONAL CARE SERVICES THAT ARE APPROPRIATE AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR HOMES; TO SPECIFY THE CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE THOSE SERVICES AND THE CRITERIA TO QUALIFY AS A CONSUMER-DIRECTED EMPLOYEE; TO PROVIDE THAT CONSUMER-DIRECTED EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING TIMESHEETS AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION; TO REQUIRE THAT INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING CONSUMER-DIRECTED PERSONAL CARE SERVICES MUST RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM A CONSUMER-DIRECTED SERVICES FACILITATOR, WHO WILL ASSIST THE INDIVIDUAL OR HIS OR HER FAMILY/CAREGIVER AS THEY BECOME EMPLOYERS FOR CONSUMER-DIRECTED SERVICES; TO SPECIFY THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SERVICES FACILITATOR AND REQUIRE THE SERVICES FACILITATOR TO MAKE A HOME VISIT TO CONDUCT AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT BEFORE THE START OF CARE FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE SERVICES FACILITATOR TO MAKE SUPERVISORY VISITS AS OFTEN AS NEEDED TO ENSURE BOTH QUALITY AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SERVICES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1563

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/5/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
Enrolled
4/2/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 21-27-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT TWO MEMBERS OF A MUNICIPAL UTILITY COMMISSION MUST BE CUSTOMERS WHO RECEIVE SUCH UTILITY SERVICE AT A LOCATION OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY; TO AMEND SECTION 41-26-101, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE ALL MEMBERS OF A GOVERNING BOARD OF ANY COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM TO ATTEND MANAGEMENT TRAINING; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 41-26-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1564

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-7-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MOVE FISH IN THE CATFISH FAMILY FROM NONGAME GROSS FISH CLASS TO GAME FISH CLASS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 49-7-9.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSES, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1565

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A PERSON SEEKING A DRIVER'S LICENSE ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2026; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1566

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/5/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 77-3-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL HINSHAW NATURAL GAS PIPELINES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE REGULATION AND JURISDICTION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO RATES, SERVICES AND FACILITIES; TO DEFINE THE TERM "HINSHAW NATURAL GAS PIPELINE"; TO AMEND SECTION 77-3-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL HINSHAW NATURAL GAS PIPELINES MUST SEEK AUTHORIZATION FROM THE COMMISSION PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, EXTENSION, AND OPERATION OF PIPELINE SYSTEMS; TO PROVIDE THAT PIPELINES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SEEK AUTHORITY RELATED TO CERTAIN MINOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES; TO REQUIRE THAT ALL JURISDICTIONAL CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE HINSHAW PIPELINE AND ANY THIRD PARTY BE FILED WITH THE COMMISSION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1578

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT A DATING VIOLENCE POLICY AND TO INCORPORATE INSTRUCTION ON THE POLICY AND ON HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS IN MANDATORY COURSES; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A MODEL DATING VIOLENCE POLICY THAT MAY BE USED BY THE VARIOUS SCHOOL BOARDS IN DEVELOPING THEIR POLICIES; TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INCLUDE THE DATING VIOLENCE POLICY IN THE DISTRICT'S CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-11-55, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1579

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 AND 25-11-147, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ON OR AFTER MARCH 1, 2026, SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE REGARDLESS OF AGE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1581

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING ACT; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT "ONLINE RACE BOOK" AND "ONLINE SPORTS POOL" BETTING SHALL BE LEGAL IN THIS STATE; TO REQUIRE A PLATFORM THAT OPERATES AN ONLINE SPORTS POOL OR ONLINE RACE BOOK TO A MANUFACTURER'S AND DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE; TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS TO CONTRACT WITH NO MORE THAN ONE PLATFORM; TO PROVIDE THAT A PLATFORM SHALL ONLY ACCEPT WAGERS FROM PLAYERS LOCATED IN MISSISSIPPI; TO REQUIRE THE PLATFORM CONTRACT FOR GEOFENCING AND AGE VERIFICATION; TO PROHIBIT PLAY BY ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 21; TO AMEND SECTIONS 97-33-17, 75-76-5 AND 75-76-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-89, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE INCLUSION OF ONLINE RACE BOOK AND SPORTS BOOK FOR GAMING LICENSING; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT TO DISPLAY THE LICENSE OF THE PLATFORM IT IS CONTRACTED WITH; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR AN OFFICE IN THIS STATE FOR PLATFORMS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 75-76-211, 75-76-55, 75-76-205 AND 75-76-175, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REGULATE CORPORATE GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-76-177, 75-76-101 AND 97-33-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 97-33-305 AND 97-33-8, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REGULATE GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 97-33-25, 75-76-129 AND 75-76-79, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE PROVISIONS FOR GAMING; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 97-33-1 AND 97-33-7, WHICH RESTRICT CERTAIN TYPES OF WAGERS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 7-11-11, 29-1-107, 29-15-1, 29-15-3, 29-15-5, 29-15-9, 29-15-10, 29-15-13 AND 59-7-405, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REGULATE THE AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE REGARDING TIDELANDS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-15-1, 75-76-67, 87-1-5, 97-33-25 AND 97-33-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE RELATED TO THE POWERS OF THE GAMING COMMISSION, FOR INTERNAL STATUTORY UPDATES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-19-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING COMMISSION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH RULES TO WITHHOLD GAMING WINNINGS OF PERSONS WITH OUTSTANDING CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-19-63, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE A PROCEDURE TO ENCUMBER GAMING WINNINGS FOR THE PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-76-33 AND 93-11-71, 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 HB1582

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-14, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS FROM THE 20-YEAR PAYBACK REQUIREMENT FOR COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES; TO PROVIDE A REPEALER ON THE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1580

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO IMPOSE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS ON COMPANIES THAT OFFER MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS, MEDICARE PART D PLANS AND MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICIES TO RESIDENTS OF MISSISSIPPI; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.