Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House of Representatives 2026 Bills & Legislation (Page 45)

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1572

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/12/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE RARE DISEASE TASK FORCE WITHIN THE MISSISSIPPI RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE TASK FORCE IS TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN CARE, EVALUATE FUNDING AND INSURANCE COVERAGE PRACTICES, ADVISE POLICYMAKERS ON EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS, AND ENSURE FAIR, TIMELY, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RARE DISEASE THERAPIES IN THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE TASK FORCE; TO REQUIRE THE TASK FORCE TO MAKE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1573

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-44, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE THE DISTINCTIVE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAG AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED TO SUPPORTERS OF WILDLIFE MISSISSIPPI WITHIN THE DISTINCTIVE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAGS THAT MAY BE ISSUED AFTER PROOF HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE THAT 100 OF THE TAGS WILL BE PURCHASED; TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-56.535, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO AND TO EXTEND THE TIME WITHIN SUCH REQUIREMENT MUST BE SATISFIED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1574

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO FACILITATE IN THE EDUCATION OF PERSONS DESIRING TO PURSUE A CAREER IN TEACHING BY REQUIRING COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGE PRESIDENTS TO SECURE PARTNERSHIPS WITH FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; TO REQUIRE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STREAMLINED TRANSFER OF CREDITS FROM A COMMUNITY OR JUNIOR COLLEGE TO A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY; TO ENCOURAGE THE COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES TO PURSUE AGREEMENTS WITH AT LEAST ONE DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTION OFFERING CLASSES IN THE COMMUNITY OR JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT; TO REQUIRE A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT TO BE REDUCED TO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1575

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAMS THAT RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM AND THAT SERVE HOT MEALS TO OLDER ADULTS IN GROUP SETTINGS TO MAKE HOT MEALS AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE OLDER ADULTS IN THEIR HOMES THAT ARE NOT MORE THAN TEN MILES FROM THE CONGREGATE SITE, EITHER BY DELIVERING THE MEALS TO THEIR HOMES OR PROVIDING THE MEALS TO CAREGIVERS OR OTHER PERSONS WHO CAN TAKE THE MEALS TO THEIR HOMES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1534

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI ENERGY SECURITY AND AGRICULTURAL GROWTH ACT; TO DEFINE PERMISSIBLE SOURCES OF CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TO INCLUDE ADVANCED NATURAL GAS AND RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF RATEPAYER AFFORDABILITY; TO AUTHORIZE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE STATE'S ENERGY GRID; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1567

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS TO DEVELOP AN ELECTRONIC HARVEST REPORTING PROGRAM FOR WHITE-TAILED DEER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1610

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-7-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE AUTOMATIC REPEALER ON THE MISSISSIPPI EARNED PAROLE ELIGIBILITY ACT OF 2021; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1611

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 99-5-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE JUSTICE COURT JUDGES TO SET BAIL FOR CAPITAL OFFENSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1612

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
Enrolled
4/2/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-1-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONSOLIDATE CERTAIN OFFICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 19-5-371, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE REPEALER ON SECTION 19-5-357, WHICH IS THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES A FEE ON EACH SUBSCRIBER SERVICE LINE WITHIN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO FUND TRAINING BY THE BOARD OF EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS AND TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 41-61-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEE PAID TO THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER PER COMPLETED AUTOPSY; TO AMEND SECTION 63-21-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CHARGES FOR THE COMPLETION OF A SAFETY INSPECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REQUESTING A BRANDED TITLE ON A VEHICLE WITH A SALVAGE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE; TO AMEND SECTION 45-3-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO VEST THE OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ASSIGNED BY THE COMMISSIONER TO TRANSPORT AND PROTECT STATE OFFICIALS OR DIGNITARIES WHILE ACTING IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES WITH THE POWER OF GENERAL POLICE OFFICERS ANYWHERE IN THE STATE WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1676

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 10 OF CHAPTER 534, LAWS OF 2024, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 3 OF CHAPTER 510, LAWS OF 2025, TO ADD A NEW PROJECT TO BE FUNDED WITH MONIES DISBURSED FROM THE 2024 LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS FUND; TO DIRECT THE STATE TREASURER TO TRANSFER THE SUM OF $7,074,214.00 FROM THE CAPITAL EXPENSE FUND INTO THE 2024 LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THAT PROJECT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1608

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-5-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN OR OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHILD DEPRIVES A CHILD OF NECESSARY SUPERVISION APPROPRIATE TO THE CHILD'S AGE RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL HARM TO THE CHILD'S PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL HEALTH, THE PERSON MAY BE SENTENCED TO IMPRISONMENT; TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1609

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-11-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE ELEMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1605

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND STEM EDUCATION INNOVATION ACT; TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO SUPPORT STEM INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; TO CREATE PILOT PROGRAMS FOR AI-ASSISTED LEARNING, TEACHER SUPPORT, AND CAREER PATHWAYS; TO PROVIDE SAFEGUARDS FOR STUDENT DATA PRIVACY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1606

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE EXCELLENCE FOR ALL PILOT PROGRAM ACT; TO PROVIDE FINDINGS; TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER THE EXCELLENCE FOR ALL PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LEAS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MONITOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM AND COLLECTION OF DATA; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1607

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-33-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT TEXTING WHILE DRIVING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.