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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2374

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO ENACT THE ENDING AGENCY OVERREACH ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 9-1-201, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE ON APPEAL, A COURT SHALL INTERPRET A STATUTE OR AGENCY RULE OR REGULATION DE NOVO; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 9-1-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT NO CIVIL PENALTY MAY BE AWARDED IN AN ACTION BROUGHT BY OR ON BEHALF OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY OF THE STATE AGAINST ANY PERSON OR LEGAL ENTITY FOR CONDUCT THAT WOULD ALSO BE THE SUBJECT OF A SUIT AT COMMON LAW IN WHICH THE DEFENDANT WOULD BE ENTITLED TO TRIAL BY JURY, EXCEPT AFTER A TRIAL BY JURY BEFORE A CIRCUIT, COUNTY, OR CHANCERY COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON OR ENTITY TO CONTEST THE VALIDITY OF AN AGENCY RULE UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE THE PERSON OR ENTITY BRINGING THE ACTION IS INJURED BY FINAL AGENCY ACTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2375

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 21-27-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FEES OR CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES SHALL BE ASSESSED JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY AGAINST USERS OF THE SERVICE AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY FURNISHED THE SERVICE; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO PAYS AN AMOUNT FOR WATER SERVICES AS PART OF A RENTAL OR LEASE AGREEMENT SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE UPON THE FAILURE OF THE OWNER TO PAY FEES; TO PROVIDE THAT FEES SHALL BE A LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED THE SERVICE; TO PROVIDE THAT FEES MAY BE ASSESSED ANNUALLY; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TO SATISFY A LIEN UNDER THIS SECTION; TO REQUIRE THE MUNICIPALITY OR RECEIVERSHIP TO NOTIFY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR OF THE UNPAID FEES OR CHARGES; TO PROHIBIT THE TAX COLLECTOR FROM ISSUING OR RENEWING A MOTOR VEHICLE ROAD AND BRIDGE PRIVILEGE LICENSE FOR ANY MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY A PERSON WHO IS DELINQUENT IN THE PAYMENT OF CHARGES UNLESS SUCH FEES ARE PAID; TO DETERMINE WAYS LIENS CREATED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY BE DISCHARGED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2376

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-31-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RESTORE THE LEGAL ASSISTANT REMOVED FROM THE FOURTEENTH CIRCUIT COURT DISTRICT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2384

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 83-17-59, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE ANY TESTING SERVICE ADMINISTERING EXAMINATIONS FOR INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSE SHALL MEET STANDARDS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2385

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT ENACT THE MISSISSIPPI TRUST ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO REQUIRE A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TO VERIFY THE REGISTRATION OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, FOREIGN CORPORATION, OR NONPROFIT CORPORATION BEFORE THE DISBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS; TO REQUIRE A LINE-ITEM APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE, SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 27-104-351, BEFORE THE DISBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, NONPROFIT CORPORATION, OR FOREIGN CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 79-11-407, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND FOREIGN CORPORATIONS TO REPORT CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND ATTEST TO THE OUTCOMES OF EXPENDITURES RELATED TO PUBLIC FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 79-11-507, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO REPORT CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND ATTEST TO THE OUTCOMES OF EXPENDITURES RELATED TO PUBLIC FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-104-351, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2369

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
Enrolled
3/12/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-19-31 AND TO CODIFY SECTION 43-19-63, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING COMMISSION AND THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR THE WITHHOLDING OF GAMING WINNINGS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE OUTSTANDING CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES; TO AUTHORIZE GAMING LICENSEES TO CHARGE AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE UPON THE WINNINGS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE OUTSTANDING CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2370

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/9/26  
Refer
2/12/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE SECTION 61-3-66, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AIRPORT AUTHORITIES TO TAKE POSSESSION, OBTAIN THE TITLE AND DISPOSE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES LEFT UPON AIRPORT PROPERTY; TO SET FORTH NOTICE REQUIREMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE, DISPOSAL OR RETENTION OF VEHICLES FOR AIRPORT USE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2377

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/5/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-42-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PENALIZE PERSONS OR ENTITIES THAT ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF AN ATHLETE AGENT WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENT LAW AND BEING ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2359

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO ENACT THE MISSISSIPPI CIVIL RIGHTS ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE RIGHT OF A PERSON TO BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, IMMIGRANT STATUS, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, DISABILITY OR FAMILIAL STATUS IS A CIVIL RIGHT; TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2360

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
Enrolled
3/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 11-46-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE TORT CLAIMS BOARD TO CREATE A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE ONLINE REGISTRY OF ALL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND THEIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS BY A CERTAIN DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-46-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE TOLLING PROVISIONS OF SECTION 11-46-20; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 11-46-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES POWERS FOR THE TORT CLAIMS BOARD, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2361

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 13-5-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF A JUROR TO THOSE CITIZENS WHO HAVE A CURRENT AND VALID MISSISSIPPI DRIVER'S LICENSE AND WHO HAVE FILED STATE INCOME TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 13-5-8, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2362

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 75-24-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL SUFFERING LOSS; TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PLAINTIFF FIRST RESOLVE A DISPUTE IN AN INFORMAL DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE A PLAINTIFF TO NOTIFY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF AN ACTION WITHIN FOURTEEN CALENDAR DAYS OF FILING; TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO JOIN THE SUIT; TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR A PRIVATE ACTION BROUGHT UNDER THIS SECTION; TO AUTHORIZE INJUNCTION RELIEF; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2363

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT A PARTY FROM USING A PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE TO REMOVE A PROSPECTIVE JUROR ON THE BASIS OF THE PROSPECTIVE JUROR'S RACE, ETHNICITY, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION, OR THE PERCEIVED MEMBERSHIP OF THE PROSPECTIVE JUROR IN ANY OF THOSE GROUPS; TO AUTHORIZE A PARTY, OR THE TRIAL COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION, TO OBJECT TO THE USE OF A PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE BASED ON THESE CRITERIA; TO REQUIRE THE PARTY EXERCISING THE CHALLENGE, UPON OBJECTION, TO STATE THE REASONS THE PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE HAS BEEN EXERCISED; TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO EVALUATE THE REASONS GIVEN AND, IF THE COURT GRANTS THE OBJECTION, AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STARTING A NEW JURY SELECTION, DECLARING A MISTRIAL AT THE REQUEST OF THE OBJECTING PARTY, SEATING THE CHALLENGED JUROR, OR PROVIDING ANOTHER REMEDY AS THE COURT DEEMS APPROPRIATE; TO PROVIDE FOR A DE NOVO STANDARD OF REVIEW BY AN APPELLATE COURT REVIEWING THE DENIAL OF AN OBJECTION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACT APPLIES TO CRIMINAL JURY TRIALS IN WHICH JURY SELECTION BEGINS ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2027; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACT APPLIES TO CIVIL JURY TRIALS IN WHICH JURY SELECTION BEGINS ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2029; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2319

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROHIBIT JUDGES FROM CONSIDERING PERSONS CHARGED WITH BAIL-RESTRICTED OFFENSES ELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE ON AN UNSECURED JUDICIAL RELEASE; TO STIPULATE THAT SUCH PERSONS SHALL ONLY BE ELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE THROUGH THE USE OF SECURED MONETARY BOND, PROPERTY BOND, OR PROFESSIONAL SURETY BOND; TO GRANT JUDICIAL AUTHORITY TO RELEASE OTHER PERSONS CHARGED WITH NONBAIL-RESTRICTED OFFENSES ON AN UNSECURED JUDICIAL RELEASE AT THE JUDGE'S DISCRETION; TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CASH BONDS POSTED PER YEAR; TO REQUIRE PERSONS AND ENTITIES PURPORTING TO BE A CHARITABLE BAIL FUND TO SUBMIT THE SAME REQUIREMENTS AS ANY PROFESSIONAL SURETY COMPANY; TO GRANT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND DISTRICT ATTORNEYS CONCURRENT AUTHORITY TO PROSECUTE VIOLATIONS ON MISDEMEANOR CHARGES; TO PROHIBIT REPEAT OFFENDERS FROM BECOMING ELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE ON AN UNSECURED JUDICIAL RELEASE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2320

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 63-21-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE DESTRUCTION OR SCRAPPING OF CERTAIN VEHICLES, FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 97-17-71, 97-17-71.1 AND 97-17-71.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR SCRAP METAL DEALERS, FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.