AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE GAMING CONTROL ACT DEFINITION OF "SPORTS POOL" AND DEFINE "DIGITAL PLATFORM" AS A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT OPERATES A SPORTS POOL OR RACE BOOK OVER THE INTERNET, INCLUDING ON WEBSITES AND MOBILE DEVICES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-76-33, 75-76-55, 75-76-79, 75-76-89, 75-76-101 AND 75-76-175, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF DIGITAL PLATFORMS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-177, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE GAMING LICENSE FEES IN REGARDS TO PLATFORM GROSS REVENUES; TO AMEND SECTION 97-33-305, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE FANTASY CONTEST ACT TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON OPERATORS OFFERING CONTESTS BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE OF PARTICIPANTS IN COLLEGIATE SPORTS EVENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-37-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF A NONVIOLENT FELONY TO POSSESS AND USE FIREARMS AND DEADLY WEAPONS TO DEFEND HIS OR HER HOME OR MOTOR VEHICLE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST NOXUBEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLETION OF CERTAIN ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST NOXUBEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 100-ACRE MULTI-INDUSTRIAL SITE, INCLUDING SITE PREPARATION, UTILITY INSTALLATION, ACCESS ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 93-1-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE RETIRED JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT, CHANCERY COURT OR COUNTY COURT TO SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED EQUALLY AMONG THE BETHEDEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, EAST WINSTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, HIGHPOINT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND LOUISVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASING EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 99-19-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE CERTAIN TYPES OF EMBEZZLEMENT FROM THE LIST OF CRIMES THAT ARE EXCLUDED FROM EXPUNGEMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-41, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE EVERY LICENSEE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE TO TEMPORARILY SURRENDER THE POSSESSION OF HIS OR HER DRIVER'S LICENSE BY PLACING THE PHYSICAL LICENSE IN THE CUSTODY OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR PEACE OFFICER UPON DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION BY SUCH OFFICER FOR PURPOSE OF INSPECTION; TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE LICENSEE ONLY HAS AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF HIS OR HER LICENSE, HE OR SHE SHALL PRODUCE AND DISPLAY THE ELECTRONIC LICENSE ON THE SCREEN OF THE MOBILE DEVICE UPON WHICH IT IS CONTAINED, BUT SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO SURRENDER THE MOBILE DEVICE TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR PEACE OFFICER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 63-1-35, 63-1-69 AND 97-35-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 4 OF WINSTON COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN PURCHASES AND PROJECTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT MINOR AND ADULT PATIENTS IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO DESIGNATE A VISITOR WITH VISITATION RIGHTS; TO AUTHORIZE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN VISITATION POLICIES; TO AUTHORIZE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO MANDATE CERTAIN SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND TO REVOKE VISITATION RIGHTS FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY; TO PROHIBIT THE TERMINATION, SUSPENSION OR WAIVER OF VISITATION RIGHTS BY CERTAIN PARTIES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS TO THESE RIGHTS; TO PROHIBIT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FROM REQUIRING PATIENTS TO WAIVE CERTAIN RIGHTS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP CERTAIN INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO FINE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE RECITATION OF THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FIRST HOUR OF EACH DAY SCHOOL IS IN SESSION FOR ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-13-6, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF NOXUBEE COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLETION OF CERTAIN ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF NOXUBEE COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 100-ACRE MULTI-INDUSTRIAL SITE, INCLUDING SITE PREPARATION, UTILITY INSTALLATION, ACCESS ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-11-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY EMPLOYEE WHO VIOLATES THE CORPORAL PUNISHMENT PROHIBITION SHALL BE HELD LIABLE FOR CIVIL DAMAGES SUFFERED BY A STUDENT AS A RESULT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-4-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PUBLIC COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES SHALL BE UNDER THE AUTHORITY AND CONTROL OF THE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECONSTITUTION FOR THE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD, TO CONSIST OF TWELVE MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, SUBJECT TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, OF WHICH SUCH MEMBERS SHALL SERVE A TERM OF SIX YEARS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THE INITIAL MEMBERS OF THE RECONSTITUTED BOARD, WHICH SHALL COMMENCE ON JANUARY 1, 2027; TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE FOR SELECTING BOARD MEMBERS IN THE EVENT A VACANCY OCCURS; TO PRESCRIBE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PRESCRIBE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS SELECTED FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-4-6, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO APPOINT A COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES; TO PRESCRIBE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INCLUDING HIS OR HER ABILITY TO HIRE NECESSARY PERSONNEL; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PRESCRIBE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-4-8, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ADOPT AND HAVE AN OFFICIAL SEAL IN SUCH FORM AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE FOR ITS OFFICIAL USE; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-4-10, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD TO DEVELOP A SYSTEM OF MANPOWER MANAGEMENT WHICH SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED IN ALL COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES UNDER ITS CONTROL; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THAT THE OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE STATE-FUNDED INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, POSTSECONDARY ADULT SHORT-TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS AND WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-4-12, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH A RESERVE FUND TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM STATE, FEDERAL OR PRIVATE SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF GUARANTEEING PAYMENT OF LOANS OBTAINED BY COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM PUBLIC OR PRIVATE LENDERS OR BANKING INSTITUTIONS; TO CREATE NEW CODE SECTION 37-4-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ENTER INTO LONG-TERM LEASES WITH PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS OR CORPORATIONS OF ANY LAND OR LAND WITH EXISTING AUXILIARY FACILITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ERECTING OR RENOVATING, FURNISHING, MAINTAINING AND EQUIPPING AUXILIARY FACILITIES THEREON FOR ACTIVE FACULTY, STAFF AND/OR STUDENTS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-4-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD FOR THE LEASE OF THE PROPERTY ON COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGE CAMPUSES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE AND DORMITORY FACILITIES WITH PRIVATE FINANCE; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-4-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THE MANNER BY WHICH ARCHITECTS SHALL BE SELECTED TO FULFILL THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE LEASE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID FACILITIES ON A COMMUNITY OR JUNIOR COLLEGE CAMPUS; TO CREATE NEW CODE SECTION 37-4-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE DESIGN-BUILD SYSTEM OF CONTRACT DELIVERY; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-4-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PERMIT LEASEHOLDERS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS GRANTED UNDER THE LEASE; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-4-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY LEASES EXECUTED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL BE LEGAL INVESTMENTS FOR TRUSTEES AND OTHER FIDUCIARIES, AND FOR BANKS, TRUST COMPANIES, AND INSURANCE COMPANIES AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-101-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-4-1, 37-4-5, 37-4-9, 37-4-13, 37-4-15, 37-29-1, 37-29-5, 37-29-31, 37-29-33, 37-29-37, 37-29-39, 37-29-61, 37-29-63, 37-29-65, 37-29-67, 37-29-71, 37-29-73, 37-29-75, 37-29-77, 37-29-79, 37-29-81, 37-29-85, 37-29-87, 37-29-101, 37-29-103, 37-29-105, 37-29-107, 37-29-109, 37-29-111, 37-29-113, 37-29-115, 37-29-117, 37-29-119, 37-29-121, 37-29-123, 37-29-125, 37-29-127, 37-29-131, 37-29-133, 37-29-135, 37-29-137, 37-29-139, 37-29-141, 37-29-143, 37-29-145, 37-29-161, 37-29-163, 37-29-165, 37-29-167, 37-29-169, 37-29-171, 37-29-173, 37-29-175, 37-29-177, 37-29-231, 37-29-232, 37-29-261, 37-29-263, 37-29-265, 37-29-267, 37-29-268, 37-29-269, 37-29-273, 37-29-275, 37-29-277, 37-29-305, 37-29-321, 37-29-401, 37-29-403, 37-29-405, 37-29-407, 37-29-409, 37-29-411, 37-29-413, 37-29-415, 37-29-417, 37-29-419, 37-29-421, 37-29-423, 37-29-425, 37-29-427, 37-29-429, 37-29-431, 37-29-433, 37-29-435, 37-29-437, 37-29-451, 37-29-453, 37-29-455, 37-29-457, 37-29-459, 37-29-461, 37-29-463, 37-29-465, 37-29-467, 37-29-469, 37-29-471, 37-29-501, 37-29-503, 37-29-505, 37-29-507, 37-29-509, 37-29-511, 37-29-513, 37-29-515, 37-29-551, 37-29-553, 37-29-555, 37-29-557, 37-29-559, 37-29-561, 37-29-563, 37-29-565, 37-29-567, 37-29-569, 37-29-571, 37-29-601, 37-29-603, 37-29-605, 37-29-607, 37-29-609, 37-29-611 AND 37-29-613, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.