AN ACT TO REQUIRE EACH HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN, CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT THAT IS ENTERED INTO OR RENEWED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2026, 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 THE TEST IS SUPPORTED BY MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE; TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC WRITTEN JUSTIFICATION FOR ANY DENIED CLAIM FOR COVERAGE OF TESTING THAT IS SUPPORTED BY SUCH EVIDENCE; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO CONDUCT PERIODIC AUDITS AND REVIEWS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT; TO DEFINE "BIOMARKER TESTING" AND OTHER TERMS USED IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-13-117 AND 83-5-907, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT PROGRAM" TO ASSIST COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES AND PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITIES WITH THE COST OF HOUSING-RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE STATE; TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT FUND" AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI HOME CORPORATION (CORPORATION) SHALL ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM AND DISBURSE FUND MONIES IN THE FORM OF GRANTS AND LOW-INTEREST LOANS SOLELY FOR PUBLICLY-OWNED OR PUBLICLY-REGULATED INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTLY RELATED TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT; TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM GRANT AMOUNTS PER PROJECT AND TO SET MAXIMUM INTEREST RATES AND TERMS FOR LOW-INTEREST LOANS; TO REQUIRE ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS TO DEMONSTRATE NONSTATE MATCHING FUNDS EQUAL TO AT LEAST 25% OF TOTAL PROJECT COSTS; TO DIRECT THE CORPORATION TO GIVE PRIORITY TO CERTAIN PROJECTS; TO PROHIBIT A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY THAT IS AWARDED FUNDS MONIES FROM ENFORCING OR IMPLEMENTING ANY LOT AND/OR HOME SIZE RESTRICTIONS FOR PROJECT AREAS; TO REQUIRE THE CORPORATION TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CHAIRS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE HOUSING COMMITTEES THAT COMPREHENSIVELY DETAILS CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO THE FUND; TO REQUIRE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF ALL FUNDED PROJECTS; TO DEFINE TERMS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-501, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AMEND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO ALLOW MONIES IN THE FUND TO BE USED TO AID EXISTING FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION-CERTIFICATED PART 139 COMMERCIAL SERVICE AIRPORTS IN THE STATE; TO REMOVE A PROVISION CONCERNING COUNTIES IN WHICH LEGAL GAMING IS BEING CONDUCTED OR IS AUTHORIZED; TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT METHODS; TO AUTHORIZE ACTION FOR PURPOSES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE ACCESS, TOURISM, BUSINESS RETENTION, AND BUSINESS RECRUITMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT GRANTS SHALL BE FUNDED THROUGH A SEPARATE APPROPRIATION FROM THE LEGISLATURE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-2-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CHANGES TO A CONSOLIDATION PLAN ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 53-7-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE OFFICE OF GEOLOGY AND ENERGY RESOURCES OR ITS SUCCESSOR OFFICE FROM THE DEFINITION OF DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 53-7-41, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW THE HEAD OF THE OFFICE OF GEOLOGY AND ENERGY RESOURCES TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE PERMIT BOARD; TO EXPAND THE POWERS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE DEFINITION FOR STATE GEOLOGIST; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO STIPULATE THAT THE AMOUNT OF BOND SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE PERMIT BOARD AFTER CONSULTATION WITH ONLY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-32, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE A BRIEF UPON RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR A SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATION; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE AN ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS PRIOR TO ISSUING A PERMIT OR MODIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-69, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO GRANT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE SOLE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO STIPULATE THAT THE STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SURFACE COAL MINING LANDS REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-83, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT TO CONSULT WITH SURFACE OWNERS WHOSE LAND IS PROPOSED TO BE INCLUDED IN LEASING TRACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 53-9-105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A STATE RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR ABANDONED MINES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-21-9 AND 7-5-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-505, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS TO THOSE PROVIDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-509, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE ALL TRAINING TO INCLUDE A HANDS-ON PORTION; TO STIPULATE THAT TRAINING CERTIFICATES SHALL BE VALID FOR NO MORE THAN THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-511, 49-17-513, 49-17-515, 49-17-516, 49-17-517, 49-17-518 AND 49-17-519, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-521, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-525, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO PRESCRIBE THE FORM FOR PROJECT NOTIFICATION AND THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-527, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW PERSONNEL TO BE CERTIFIED SOLELY THROUGH THE COMMISSION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 19-5-17, 19-5-21, 19-5-22, 21-19-2 AND 27-41-59, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CONCERN COUNTY GARBAGE COLLECTION AND LIENS, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 49-7-33 AND 49-7-33.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO SUPPLEMENTAL FEEDING FOR HUNTING, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 49-7-3, 49-7-5, 49-7-151, 49-7-153 AND 49-7-155, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 43-12-1, 43-12-3, 43-12-5, 43-12-7, 43-12-9, 43-12-11, 43-12-13, 43-12-15, 43-12-17, 43-12-19, 43-12-21, 43-12-23, 43-12-25, 43-12-27, 43-12-29, 43-12-31, 43-12-33, 43-12-35, 43-12-37, 43-12-39, 43-12-41, 43-12-43, 43-12-45, AND 43-12-47, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE MISSISSIPPI DEED FRAUD PREVENTION ACT; TO AUTHORIZE A CLERK TO REFUSE TO RECORD A SUSPICIOUS DOCUMENT, TO NOTIFY THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND TO NOTIFY A NOTARIAL OFFICER; TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO SEEK DECLARATORY OR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AGAINST A CHANCERY CLERK FOR THE REFUSAL TO RECORD A DOCUMENT UNDER THIS SECTION; TO REQUIRE EACH CHANCERY CLERK IN THE STATE TO ESTABLISH A PROPERTY ALERT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS A PERSON TO ENROLL REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PERSON IN THE SYSTEM; TO AUTHORIZE A CHANCERY CLERK TO ESTABLISH A DOCUMENT ALERT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS A NOTARY PUBLIC TO ENROLL IN THE SYSTEM; TO AUTHORIZE A CHANCERY CLERK TO INDEX OR BY OTHER MEANS CREATE A SEARCHABLE LOG THAT INCLUDES THE CERTAIN INFORMATION FOR EACH DOCUMENT RECORDED IN THE CHANCERY CLERK'S LAND RECORDS; TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO CONSIDER INCLUDING COURSES ON FRAUD AND CYBER SECURITY TO BE TAKEN BY THOSE LICENSEES WHOSE PRACTICES MAY REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE IN COMBATING REAL ESTATE RELATED FRAUD, INCLUDING DEED FRAUD, WIRE FRAUD AND CYBER SECURITY; TO PROVIDE CAUSES OF ACTION FOR A PARTY ALLEGING DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE RECORDING OF A FORGED DEED OR MORTGAGE AGAINST CERTAIN PERSONS; TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN DAMAGES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 97-17-41 AND 97-17-70, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 2026"; TO DECLARE LEGISLATIVE INTENT; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS USED IN THE ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT A HEALTH INSURER SHALL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PROVIDER WHO IS LOCATED WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE AREA OF A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN AND WHO IS WILLING TO MEET THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION ESTABLISHED BY THE HEALTH INSURER; TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH INSURER FROM IMPOSING A MONETARY ADVANTAGE OR PENALTY THAT WOULD AFFECT A BENEFICIARY'S CHOICE AMONG THOSE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO ENFORCE THE STATE'S ANY WILLING PROVIDER LAWS; TO PROVIDE INJUNCTIVE RELIEF FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO ADOPT REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 83-41-409, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT ANY HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY UNDER THIS CHAPTER PUBLICLY DISCLOSE THE AUTHORITY UNDER WHICH IT WAS CREATED, INCLUDING CITATION; TO REQUIRE THAT SUCH DISCLOSURE BE DISPLAYED IN A CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS MANNER; TO STIPULATE THAT NOTICE OF A TORT CLAIM SHALL NOT BE SERVED UPON AN OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SUCH AGENCY; TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER SERVICE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 93-11-65, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DUTY OF SUPPORT FOR A CHILD WHO IS INCAPABLE OF SELF SUPPORT BY REASON OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, IF THE DISABILITY EXISTED DURING THE ADULT CHILD'S MINORITY, TO CONTINUE PAST THE CHILD'S ANTICIPATED AGE OF MAJORITY IF A HEARING IS HELD BY THE COURT AND THE ADULT CHILD IS PLACED IN A CONSERVATORSHIP OR A LESS RESTRICTIVE ALTERNATIVE AUTHORIZED CHAPTER 20, TITLE 93; TO STATE LEGISLATIVE INTENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-53-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE ADDITIONAL POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; TO AUTHORIZE ITS TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER PROCUREMENT LISTS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE FOR COVERAGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE THROUGH PROCUREMENT; TO AUTHORIZE AWARD OF CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS BASED ON BEST VALUE; TO REQUIRE ITS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A MANUFACTURER-BASED PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORK FOR CYBERSECURITY HARDWARE, CYBERSECURITY SOFTWARE, AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF CYBERSECURITY MANUFACTURER-BASED PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORK; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CYBERSECURITY MANUFACTURER MEETING MINIMUM STANDARDS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR INCLUSION IN THE CYBERSECURITY MANUFACTURER-BASED PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORK; TO AUTHORIZE ELIGIBLE ENTITIES TO SELECT CYBERSECURITY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FROM ANY QUALIFIED MANUFACTURER UNDER THE FRAMEWORK; TO PRESCRIBE ELIGIBLE USERS; TO STIPULATE THAT PROCUREMENTS UNDER THIS ACT SHALL REMAIN SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REVIEW BOARD AND THE STATE AUDITOR; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROTECTING DISABLED CITIZEN CHOICE IN RESIDENTIAL ACCESS ACT; TO STATE LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND INTENT; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR CITIZEN CHOICE IN ACCESSING THE BENEFITS OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SURROUNDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 17-1-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.