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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2816

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 99-19-301, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES WITHIN THE CLASS OF PERSONS FOR WHICH THE PENALTY FOR ANY FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ENHANCEMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2817

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/9/26  
Refer
2/12/26  
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 BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 45-3-21, 45-3-19, AND 45-3-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2818

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO ENACT THE REHABILITATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM ACT; TO CRIMINALIZE THE KNOWING SALE, LEND, GIFT, DISTRIBUTION, OR TRAFFICKING TO A MINOR OF A DEADLY WEAPON; TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO ORDER A MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN OFFENDERS; TO CREATE THE REHABILITATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PROGRAM; TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND WITH THE STATE TREASURY TO BE DESIGNATED AS THE REHABILITATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM TRUST FUND; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY IN THE PROGRAM TO CERTAIN OFFENDERS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PERSON TO COMPLETE A CERTIFIED SAFE STORAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR FIREARMS; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO CRIMINALIZE LAWFUL ADULT SUPERVISED TRANSFERS FOR HUNTING, MARKSMANSHIP, RECREATIONAL SHOOTING, OR FIREARM SAFETY INSTRUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 97-37-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2819

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-15-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR ILLEGALLY DUMPING SOLID WASTE MATERIAL; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2820

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT A PERSON WHO HAS RECEIVED PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A LEASE TO PAY UTILITY SERVICES FROM KNOWINGLY FAILING TO PAY OR USING AN AGENT OR EMPLOYEE TO USE ANY DECEPTION TO NOT PAY THE AMOUNT OWED TO THE UTILITY SERVICE; TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2806

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-89, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO COVER OR PROVIDE SIDEBOARDS FOR A TRUCK, TRAILER OR OTHER CARRIER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2807

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 99-39-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN MOTIONS FOR POST-CONVICTION COLLATERAL RELIEF TO BE FILED IN THE SUPREME COURT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2808

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE SECTION 69-1-401, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS FOR PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT; TO PERMIT THE COMMISSIONER AND ANY DESIGNATED AGENT TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS, EXAMINE WITNESSES AND RECEIVE EVIDENCE; TO CREATE SECTION 69-25-36, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY WITHIN THE REGULATORY OFFICE OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE TO APPLY TO CIRCUIT COURTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION AND SEARCH WARRANTS FOR PREMISES OF ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE LICENSED OR REGULATED BY THE BUREAU, WHICH HAS DENIED ACCESS TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO PRESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES BY WHICH THE BUREAU MAY FACILITATE THE ISSUANCE AND EXECUTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION AND SEARCH WARRANTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2809

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
Enrolled
3/9/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-133, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK THEFT BUREAU OFFICERS TO RETAIN THEIR PERSONAL SIDEARM UPON RETIREMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2810

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE FELONY CRIME OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BY A PSYCHOTHERAPIST; TO PROHIBIT THERAPEUTIC DECEPTION; TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE THAT CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE TO SUCH CRIMES; TO DEFINE TERMS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2811

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT ANY PERSON FROM SHOOTING OR DISCHARGING ANY FIREARMS ACROSS, OR IN, ANY PUBLIC ROAD IN THIS STATE, WITHIN 500 FEET OF ANY SCHOOL OR CHURCH, WITHIN 500 FEET OF ANY DWELLING HOUSE, OR IN ANY STATE, COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL PARK IN AREAS OF WHICH THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS IS PROHIBITED; TO DEFINE THE TERM "DWELLING HOUSE"; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OR AUTHORIZED GUESTS OF A DWELLING HOUSE; TO PROVIDE THAT VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE A MISDEMEANOR; TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR GUN REPAIR SHOPS, FIREARM STORES, AND INDOOR SHOOTING RANGES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2812

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-29-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL LIBRARY IN THIS STATE FROM THE CRIME OF DISTRIBUTING OBSCENE MATERIALS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2788

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 77-3-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ENSURE THAT MUNICIPALLY OWNED OR OPERATED PUBLIC UTILITIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THAT SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 77-3-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO STIPULATE THAT MUNICIPALLY OWNED OR OPERATED PUBLIC UTILITIES SHALL UNDERGO ANNUAL AUDITS CONDUCTED BY THIRD-PARTY FIRMS; TO REQUIRE THAT THE RESULTS OF SUCH AUDITS BE REPORTED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND THE PUBLIC UTILITIES STAFF; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2774

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY SET THE TERMS OF CONDITIONAL RELEASE FOR AN INMATE WHO HAS RECEIVED A LIFE SENTENCE FOR CAPITAL MURER AND WHO HAS REACHED AGE 65 OR OLDER AND HAS SERVED A MINIMUM OF 15 YEARS OF HIS OR HER SENTENCE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2876

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-27-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE SALES TAX REVENUE GENERATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF A MUNICIPAL HISTORICAL HAMLET TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH SUCH HAMLET IS LOCATED; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SUCH COUNTY SHALL APPROPRIATE SUCH REVENUE SOLELY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SUCH HAMLET; TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH A HAMLET IS LOCATED SHALL LIST ALL BUSINESSES WITHIN SUCH HAMLET SUBJECT TO THE STATE SALES TAX AND SHALL PROVIDE SUCH LIST TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ANNUALLY FOR PROPER DISTRIBUTION OF SALES TAX REVENUE GENERATED WITHIN SUCH HAMLET; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.