Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate 2026 Bills & Legislation (Page 95)

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2352

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 21-19-49, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES, MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, AND SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENTS TO CONTRACT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF PRIVATE, NONPROFIT SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SECURITY SERVICES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2353

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT MINERAL ESTATES SEPARATED FROM THE SURFACE ESTATE SHALL REVERT TO THE OWNER OF THE SURFACE ESTATE AFTER TEN YEARS OF NONPRODUCTION; TO DEFINE NONPRODUCTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2354

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FRAUD AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO DEFINE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FRAUD; TO CREATE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR PERSONS OR ENTITIES INJURED OR DAMAGED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FRAUD; TO PROVIDE REMEDIES; TO ALLOW THE COURT TO AWARD PUNITIVE DAMAGES UPON A FINDING OF KNOWING AND WILLFUL VIOLATION; TO ALLOW INJURED PERSONS OR ENTITIES TO FILE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT INJUNCTION AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OR ENTITY WHO KNOWINGLY DEVELOPS OR USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR FRAUDULENT PURPOSES MAY BE HELD JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2355

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 9-23-1 THROUGH 9-23-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE THE PROVISIONS THAT ENACT THE ALYCE GRIFFIN CLARKE INTERVENTION COURT ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 9-23-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE A NONSUBSTANTIVE, TECHNICAL REVISION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 9-23-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH IS THE PROVISION THAT ESTABLISHES THE DRUG COURT FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 9-25-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH IS THE PROVISION THAT CREATES THE VETERAN TREATMENT COURTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 9-27-1 THROUGH 9-27-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE THE PROVISIONS THAT ENACT THE RIVERS MCGRAW MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT ACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2338

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 99-1-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SHALL NOT BE PROSECUTED FOR FELONIOUS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FRAUD, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 97-19-71, UNLESS THE PROSECUTION FOR THE OFFENSE IS COMMENCED WITHIN TEN (10) YEARS AFTER THE COMMISSION THEREOF; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2339

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF CERTAIN DOMESTIC RESTRAINING ORDERS OR WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A MISDEMEANOR CRIME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO POSSESS ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION; TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 93–21–9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A PETITIONER WHO REQUESTS THE REMOVAL OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION FROM AN INDIVIDUAL ALLEGED TO HAVE COMMITTED ABUSE AS RELIEF IN A DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTION ORDER SHALL STATE THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MERIT SUCH RELIEF WITH PARTICULARITY; TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI JUDICIAL COLLEGE TO ANNUALLY REVIEW THE STANDARDIZED FORM REQUIRED UNDER THIS SECTION AND DISTRIBUTE ANY REVISED FORM TO THE COURTS; TO AMEND SECTION 93–21–15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE A COURT IN A TEMPORARY OR FINAL DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTION ORDER TO ORDER LAW ENFORCEMENT TO REMOVE A RESPONDENT'S FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION FOR THE DURATION OF THE ORDER WHERE A SEPARATE FINDING HAS BEEN MADE THAT THE RESPONDENT'S CONTINUED RETENTION OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION POSES A RISK TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PETITIONER, ANY MINOR CHILDREN, OR ANY PERSON ALLEGED TO BE INCOMPETENT; TO AMEND SECTION 93–21–25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF THE ISSUING COURT TO ENTER ORDERS REQUIRING THE REMOVAL OF FIREARMS INTO THE MISSISSIPPI PROTECTION ORDER REGISTRY WITHIN 12 HOURS OF ISSUANCE; TO ALLOW DELIVERY OF A COPY TO THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT; TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF THE ISSUING COURT TO HAND DELIVER THE COPY OF THE ORDER IF THE RECEIPT OF THE COPY IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WITHIN 12 HOURS OF TRANSMITTAL; TO AMEND SECTION 93–21–27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE A PRESUMPTION OF GOOD FAITH TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REMOVING FIREARMS PURSUANT TO A PROTECTION ORDER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2344

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/9/26  
Refer
2/12/26  
AN ACT TO DECLARE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; TO REQUIRE STUDENTS AT STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND JUNIOR COLLEGES TO COMPLETE A FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE AS A CONDITION OF GRADUATION; TO OUTLINE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE; TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION FOR INSTITUTIONS AND COLLEGES; TO GRANT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD AUTHORITY TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTATION; TO GIVE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCY STANDARDS; TO ALLOW THE BOARDS TO COORDINATE; TO CREATE COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES; TO PROVIDE FOR HIGH SCHOOL FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2345

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO ENACT THE MISSISSIPPI SAFE DORMITORIES ACT; TO PRESENT LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN STUDENTS FROM RESIDING IN A LIVING FACILITY OWNED, MANAGED BY OR UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF A STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO PROHIBIT EMPLOYEES OF A STATE INSTITUTION FROM ENTERING INTO ROMANTIC, SEXUAL OR INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CERTAIN STUDENTS; TO STIPULATE CERTAIN GUIDELINES CONCERNING ON-CAMPUS LIVING; TO REQUIRE STATE INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES TO INTERESTED PARTIES; TO CREATE A CIVIL ACTION AND MONETARY PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT; TO CREATE A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING ARE NOT IMMUNE FROM SUIT OR LIABILITY UNDER THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2346

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 19-25-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT FUTURE CANDIDATES FOR SHERIFF MUST BE CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO THIS PROVISION FOR SHERIFFS ELECTED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2026; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2314

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
Enrolled
4/6/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO UPDATE PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE FILING OF CERTAIN STATEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-45, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE CONCERNING RECEIPTS PROVIDED TO APPLICANTS; TO SET FORTH REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS TO THE DRIVER SERVICE BUREAU CERTIFIED DRIVER'S EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE; TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION RELATED TO DRIVER RECORDS, CERTIFIED DRIVER RECORDS, AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORTS SHALL ONLY BE AVAILABLE FOR THE PERMISSIBLE USES SET FORTH IN THE DRIVER PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ESTABLISH THE MEANS BY WHICH SUCH RECORDS MAY BE OBTAINABLE FOR PERMISSIBLE USES; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY FEES COLLECTED FOR PROVIDING SUCH RECORDS SHALL BE DEPOSITED TO THE DRIVER SERVICE BUREAU SPECIAL FEES FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-46, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE PURPOSE OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES IN A SPECIAL FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSIONER BEING AT A CERTAIN LOCATION WITHIN THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-52, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE METHOD OF NOTIFICATION OF A SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION OR REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR DRIVING PRIVILEGES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 63-1-1 AND 63-1-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-41, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE LICENSEES TO DISPLAY A REQUIRED LICENSE BY HANDING THE LICENSE TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR INSPECTION; TO REPEAL SECTION 63-1-34, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH IS AN OUTDATED PROVISION OF LAW THAT REQUIRED THE PREPARATION OF VIDEO TAPES BY THE MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION; TO PROVIDE AN EDITORIAL INSTRUCTION TO THE CODIFIER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2315

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENSURE THAT DRIVER'S LICENSES OR DRIVING PERMITS IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT MAY BE PROVISIONED TO COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE DIGITAL WALLETS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2316

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-37-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON, PERSONS, CORPORATION OR MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENT TO MAKE, MANUFACTURE, SELL OR POSSESS ANY INSTRUMENT OR DEVICE WHICH, IF USED ON FIREARMS OF ANY KIND, WILL ARREST OR MUFFLE THE REPORT OF THE FIREARM WHEN SHOT OR FIRED IF MAKING, MANUFACTURING, SELLING OR POSSESSING THAT INSTRUMENT OR DEVICE VIOLATES FEDERAL LAW; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2364

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO PROVIDE A RIGHT TO OBTAIN AND TO ENGAGE IN CONTRACEPTION; TO PROVIDE A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER THE RIGHT TO PROVIDE CONTRACEPTIVES, CONTRACEPTION, AND CONTRACEPTION-RELATED INFORMATION; TO PROHIBIT THE STATE, ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES FROM INFRINGING UPON THE RIGHT TO CONTRACEPTION; TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; TO AUTHORIZE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2365

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 11-46-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FROM IMMUNITY FOR ANY CIVIL CLAIM AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ARISING OUT OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION RELATING TO POLICE PROTECTION WHERE VIOLATIONS OF STATE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS ARE ALLEGED AGAINST THE EMPLOYEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2366

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO REQUIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PAY NO LESS THAN TWENTY PERCENT OF THE POLICY LIMITS FOR THE DWELLING WHEN THERE IS A TOTAL LOSS; TO ALLOW THE INSURED TO RECOVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS BY FILING A CLAIM; TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR TOTAL LOSS AS IT RELATES TO THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE MAY PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.