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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB556

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-819, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT A FOREIGN NATIONAL FROM MAKING ANY CONTRIBUTION OR EXPENDITURE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY STATE OR LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB568

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
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 HB569

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-67-4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REDUCE THE TIME BY WHICH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MUST MAKE A DETERMINATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING CENTRALIZED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS IN A SUBDIVISION WHEN A DEVELOPER REQUESTS A DETERMINATION OF FEASIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 41-67-6, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REDUCE THE TIME BY WHICH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MUST MAKE A DETERMINATION OF SUITABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL ON-SITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEMS IN A SUBDIVISION WHEN A DEVELOPER REQUESTS A DETERMINATION OF SUITABILITY; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 41-67-7 AND 41-67-11, 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 HB567

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PERSON MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO A CANDIDATE, POLITICAL COMMITTEE, POLITICAL PARTY OR CONDUIT FOR A CANDIDATE, POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR POLITICAL PARTY WITH A CREDIT CARD VIA THE INTERNET TO PROVIDE THE CREDIT CARD VERIFICATION VALUE OR CODE AT THE TIME OF MAKING THE CONTRIBUTION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT CARD USED TO MAKE THE CONTRIBUTION MUST HAVE A BILLING ADDRESS LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES; TO REQUIRE EACH CANDIDATE, POLITICAL COMMITTEE, POLITICAL PARTY AND CONDUIT TO MAINTAIN A RECORD OF THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF EACH PERSON MAKING A CONTRIBUTION WITH A CREDIT CARD; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 23-15-807 AND 23-15-819, 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 HB564

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-27-201, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES' ADOLESCENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS (AOPS) SHALL BE KNOWN AS JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVERSION PROGRAMS (JJDPS); TO REQUIRE THE JJDPS TO OFFER CERTAIN ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION DURING AFTER SCHOOL AND WEEKEND HOURS; TO PROVIDE THAT SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABLY OF CERTAIN FUNDING, THE JJDPS MAY OPERATE AS PRE-PETITION DIVERSION AND AS POST-ADJUDICATION DIVERSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIVERTING JUVENILES FROM DETENTION; TO AMEND SECTION 99-3-28, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB565

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Engrossed
1/28/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
Enrolled
3/6/26  
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "JILL GARY EURE ACT" OR "JILL'S LAW"; TO REQUIRE EACH HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN, CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT THAT IS ENTERED INTO OR RENEWED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2026, INCLUDING THE MEDICAID PROGRAM AND THE STATE AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING FOR THE PURPOSES OF DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT, OR ONGOING MONITORING OF AN ENROLLEE'S DISEASE OR CONDITION WHEN USE OF THE TEST IS SUPPORTED BY MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-13-117 AND 83-5-907, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB573

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FOR MALFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE OR NONFEASANCE IN OFFICE OR FOR OTHER JUST CAUSE, INCLUDING, NEGLECT TO PERFORM OFFICIAL DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS, BREACH OF PUBLIC TRUST OR ABUSE OF AUTHORITY; TO REQUIRE THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD TO MAKE AN OFFICIAL RECOMMENDATION FOR REMOVAL TO THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL GOVERNING AUTHORITY; TO PRESCRIBE THE MANNER FOR NOTICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS PROVIDED TO THE ACCUSED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER RECOMMENDED FOR REMOVAL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LOCAL GOVERNING AUTHORITY SHALL ACT AS THE REVIEWING BODY WHICH SHALL VOTE UPON ITS FINDINGS UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE HEARING; TO PROVIDE THAT THE REMOVAL OR NONREMOVAL OF AN ACCUSED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER SHALL REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNING AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR AN AGGRIEVED PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM FROM ATTENDING MEETINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MAY CONSTITUTE GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL FOR NEGLECT TO PERFORM OFFICIAL DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB570

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
AN ACT TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO DEVELOP, AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT AGE-APPROPRIATE AND DEVELOPMENTALLY-APPROPRIATE POLICIES RELATING TO STUDENT CELL PHONE POSSESSION AND USE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY DURING THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL DAY FROM BELL-TO-BELL; TO SPECIFY THE MINIMUM PROVISIONS TO BE CONTAINED IN EACH SCHOOL CELL PHONE-FREE EDUCATION POLICY APPLICABLE TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; TO PRESCRIBE EXCEPTIONS TO POSSESSION; TO PROHIBIT STUDENTS FROM BEING SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ANY VIOLATION OF SUCH POLICIES; TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR OFF-SITE EVENTS; TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARDS TO MAKE ITS POLICY PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AND POSTED PROMINENTLY ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S WEBSITE; TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARDS, WHEN DESIGNING ITS CELL PHONE-FREE EDUCATION POLICY, TO INCORPORATE SCHOOL-BASED EMERGENCY BEST PRACTICES IN ITS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-11-55 AND 37-11-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS REGARDING THE PROHIBITION ON SUSPENDING OR EXPELLING STUDENTS FOR BEING IN VIOLATION OF THE CELL PHONE POSSESSION POLICY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB571

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-819, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT A FOREIGN NATIONAL FROM MAKING ANY CONTRIBUTION OR EXPENDITURE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY STATE OR LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB572

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-26-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THAT LOCAL OFFICE SPACES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED BY BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS MUST BE ADEQUATE AND HABITABLE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB566

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ANY COUNTY OR THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF ANY MUNICIPALITY FROM ENACTING OR ENFORCING ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING THE USE OF AUTOMATED RECORDING EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB574

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 33-1-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF MILITARY LEAVE FOR TRAINING AUTHORIZED FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF ANY DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, OR INSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, OR OF ANY COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB526

Introduced
1/12/26  
Refer
1/12/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI MINIMUM WAGE LAW"; TO ESTABLISH THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE AT $15.00 PER HOUR; TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYERS WITH TIPPED EMPLOYEES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO PAY THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE; TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYEES ENTITLED TO OVERTIME PAY; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5 AND 99-19-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 85-3-4 AND 97-3-54.4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE INCLUDED FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT, TO MAKE NONSUBSTANTIVE GRAMMATICAL CORRECTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB527

Introduced
1/12/26  
Refer
1/12/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI MINIMUM WAGE LAW"; TO ESTABLISH THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE AT $15.00 PER HOUR; TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYERS WITH TIPPED EMPLOYEES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO PAY THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE; TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYEES ENTITLED TO OVERTIME PAY; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 AND 99-19-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB542

Introduced
1/12/26  
Refer
1/12/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 3-3-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DESIGNATE JUNE 19, JUNETEENTH, AS A LEGAL HOLIDAY IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.