AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 537 LOCATED IN YAZOO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "COLONEL DONNELL BERRY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRANSPARENCY ACT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CREATE A REGISTRY THAT INCLUDES IDENTIFYING INFORMATION FOR ANY PERSON CONVICTED ONE OR MORE TIMES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON WITH MORE THAN ONE CONVICTION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO REQUIRE THE APPLICABLE COURT CLERK TO SEND THE REQUIRED INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UPON CONVICTION OR RELEASE; TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS AND TIME PERIODS FOR WHICH THE REGISTRANT'S INFORMATION MUST BE REMOVED; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT APPLIES TO PERSONS CONVICTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2026; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI TRANSACTIONAL GOLD AND SILVER ACT; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO THIS ACT; TO RECOGNIZE GOLD AND SILVER AS LEGAL TENDER FOR PRIVATE TRANSACTIONS AND, WHEN ACCEPTED, FOR PAYING STATE AND LOCAL TAXES OR FEES; TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A SECURE BULLION DEPOSITORY AND A SPECIE-BACKED ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM; TO EXEMPT GOLD AND SILVER TRANSACTIONS FROM STATE SALES, USE, AND INCOME TAXES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION ACT OF 2026"; TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO PERMIT THE RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION OF PUPILS; TO PERMIT SCHOOL BOARDS TO COMPLETE A SURVEY TO DETERMINE PUPILS WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHO DESIRE RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION AND WHO HAVE RECEIVED CONSENT FROM THEIR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR SUCH INSTRUCTION; TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARDS TO ALLOW THOSE STUDENTS DESIRING RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION TO PARTICIPATE IN OFF-SITE FOR AT LEAST ONE HOUR, ONE DAY EACH WEEK; TO PROHIBIT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM PROVIDING OR FACILITATING RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION ON SCHOOL PREMISES; TO PERMIT LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE PERSONS IN CHARGE OF THE RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION AS THE BOARD DEEMS NECESSARY AND ADVISABLE; TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS SHALL NOT BE PENALIZED OR CONSIDERED ABSENT FROM THE SCHOOL FOR PURPOSES OF ATTENDING RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION; TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION SHALL CONTINUE IN THE REGULAR COURSE OF DAILY INSTRUCTION; TO PROVIDE THAT RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION SHALL BE GIVEN WITHOUT EXPENSE TO ANY LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD BEYOND THE COST OF THE ORIGINAL SURVEY; TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH OR RECOGNIZE ANY MANDATES, ORDERS, LAWS, DECREES OR DIRECTIVES HANDED DOWN BY ANY ENTITY THAT IS NOT A STATE OR FEDERALLY ELECTED OFFICIAL OR BODY OR A UNITED STATES CITIZEN APPOINTED BY A STATE OR FEDERALLY ELECTED OFFICIAL OR BODY, UNLESS PASSED AS LEGISLATION BY THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATORS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD 37-28-1, 37-28-3, 37-28-5, 37-28-7, 37-28-9, 37-28-11, 37-28-13, 37-28-15, 37-28-17, 37-28-19, 37-28-21, 37-28-23, 37-28-25, 37-28-27, 37-28-29, 37-28-31, 37-28-33, 37-28-35, 37-28-37, 37-28-39, 37-28-41, 37-28-43, 37-28-45, 37-28-47, 37-28-49, 37-28-51, 37-28-53, 37-28-55, 37-28-57, 37-28-59 AND 37-28-61, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE "MISSISSIPPI CHARTER SCHOOL ACT OF 2013," FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE NOTICE OF AN AGENCY'S PROPOSED RULE ADOPTION SHALL INCLUDE HOW MUCH THE PROPOSED RULE WILL COST THE STATE; TO REQUIRE A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE ADOPTION TO BE PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A COPY OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT SHALL BE FORWARDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE AT NO COST TO THE MEMBER; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A RULE IS INVALID UNLESS ADOPTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AS IT EXISTED ON THE DATE THE RULE WAS ADOPTED; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 25-43-4.104, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATION OF COVID-19 MRNA VACCINATIONS IS PROHIBITED IN MISSISSIPPI UNTIL THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ANALYZES ANY EXISTING DATA AND CONCLUDES THAT THE BENEFITS OF SUCH VACCINE OUTWEIGH THE RISK; TO DIRECT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF COVID-19 MRNA VACCINATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY IF THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT THE ADMINISTRATION OF COVID-19 MRNA VACCINATIONS ARE SAFE MAY THE USE OF SUCH VACCINE CONTINUE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAXATION SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY OR SERVICES TO A CHURCH THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR USE SOLELY IN THE PROPAGATION OF ITS CREED OR CARRYING ON ITS CUSTOMARY NONPROFIT RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO PAY ANY FEE OR CHARGE FOR ENTRY OR FOR FISHING AT ANY STATE PARK OR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA; TO AMEND SECTION 55-3-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING PROVISION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DECLARE AS PUBLIC POLICY THAT CHILDREN ARE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WHEN A PARENT WHO HAS AN OUTSTANDING CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGE DIVERTS CHILD SUPPORT TO GAMING; TO CODIFY SECTION 75-76-58, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING COMMISSION, THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND LICENSEES UNDER CHAPTER 76 OF TITLE 75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CARRY OUT THE INTERCEPTION AND SEIZURE OF GAME WINNINGS OF PARENTS WITH A CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING COMMISSION TO PRESCRIBE THE MANNER AND PROCEDURE IN WHICH CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES MAY BE COLLECTED FROM GAMING WINNINGS AND SLOT MACHINE ANNUITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 93-11-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THAT CHILD SUPPORT MAY BE COLLECTED FROM ALL GAMING WINNINGS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-61-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE ANNUAL REPORTS DETAILING FEDERAL FUNDS RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED; TO REQUIRE DISTRICTS TO RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO REQUIRE THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW AND APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS WITHOUT LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL IN CASES OF FEDERAL PREEMPTION; TO PRESCRIBE PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE AUDITOR TO INVESTIGATE AND AUDIT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR COMPLIANCE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-163, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD AND CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD TO DISPLAY THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IN EACH CLASSROOM IN EACH SCHOOL OR CHARTER SCHOOL UNDER ITS JURISDICTION BY NOT LATER THAN JANUARY 1, 2027; TO PRESCRIBE ADDITIONAL HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND TEXTS THAT SCHOOL BOARDS GOVERNING AUTHORITY MAY CHOOSE TO DISPLAY IN THEIR CLASSROOMS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT TO ENSURE THE PROPER IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT THAT ARE FREE OF CHARGE, AND ONCE IDENTIFIED, TO LIST THE FREE RESOURCES ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-45, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-113, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE MARIJUANA AS A SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE MARIJUANA AS A SCHEDULE III CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO PENALTIES INCLUDED IN THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAW, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 33-13-520, 41-29-105 AND 41-29-147, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, FOR PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-6-155, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC CONVEYANCES AND BUSINESSES TO POST ANY CONDITION OR RESTRICTIONS FOR ANIMALS IN A LOCATION THAT CAN BE SEEN BEFORE ENTERING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.