Mississippi State Representative

Shanda Yates 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1317

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE HAZARD MITIGATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR PROJECTS THAT WILL REDUCE DISASTER RISKS FOR HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESSES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO DECREASE THE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY, THE COST OF INSURANCE, FEDERAL DISASTER PAYMENTS, OR AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WILL ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO THE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ENTITIES THAT DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE HAZARD MITIGATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY SHALL HAVE ALL POWERS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB4011

Introduced
2/18/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 909, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 1999, AS LAST AMENDED BY CHAPTER 930, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL FROM JULY 1, 2026, TO JULY 1, 2030, ON THE PROVISIONS OF LAW THAT CREATE THE JACKSON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AND IMPOSE A TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OF RESTAURANTS, HOTELS AND MOTELS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE BUREAU; TO AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL TAX OF 1% ON THE SALES OF HOTELS AND MOTELS AND 1/2% ON THE SALES OF RESTAURANTS; TO REQUIRE THAT AN ELECTION BE HELD ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER SUCH TAX MAY BE LEVIED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1271

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 93-5-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF WILLFUL AND OBSTINATE FROM THE GROUND OF DIVORCE FOR DESERTION; TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL GROUND OF DIVORCE WHEN THE COURT FINDS THERE HAS BEEN AN IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN OF THE MARRIAGE AND FURTHER ATTEMPTS AT RECONCILIATION ARE IMPRACTICAL OR FUTILE AND NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE PARTIES OR FAMILY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1273

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 77-7-88, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN LARGE MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATING UPON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE WHICH ARE OTHERWISE NOT SUBJECT TO THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN COMMON CARRIERS, CONTRACT CARRIERS AND INTERSTATE CARRIERS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 77-7-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH DEFINES CERTAIN TERMS USED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI MOTOR CARRIER REGULATORY LAW OF 1938, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 77-7-83, 77-7-85 AND 77-7-87, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMON CARRIERS, CONTRACT CARRIERS AND INTERSTATE CARRIERS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1274

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT NO INSURER SHALL INCREASE THE RATE, INCREASE OR ADD A SURCHARGE, CANCEL, OR FAIL TO RENEW ANY POLICY OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE WHEN SUCH ACTION IS BASED ON CONSIDERATION OF ONE OR MORE NONFAULT INCIDENTS; TO DEFINE A NONFAULT INCIDENT; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR AN INSURER WHO VIOLATES THESE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 83-11-3 AND 83-11-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1272

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 63-3-502 AND 63-3-1215, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD FORFEITURE OF VEHICLES USED IN DRAG RACING AS A PENALTY FOR THE CRIME OF DRAG-RACING; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 63-7-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1395

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Engrossed
2/5/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
Enrolled
4/6/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-61, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO LIMIT TO 12 MONTHS THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL OF A CHARTER SCHOOL TO PURCHASE OR LEASE CLOSED PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS LOCATED; TO SPECIFY THAT THIS PROVISION SHALL NOT IMPAIR ANY RIGHTS OF A CHARTER SCHOOL UNDER A CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OR LEASE OF THE PROPERTY ENTERED WITH THE DISTRICT DURING THE TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 37-7-455, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT, WITHIN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE CLOSURE OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY OR PROPERTY, NO PURCHASE OR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ANY ENTITY OTHER THAN A CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT MAY BE ENTERED, UNLESS EACH SUCH CHARTER SCHOOL HAS NOTIFIED THE SCHOOL BOARD THAT IT IS NOT EXERCISING ITS RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL ON THE PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 37-7-477, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT LEASED SCHOOL PROPERTY SHALL REVERT BACK TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE PROPERTY CEASES TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES IT WAS ORIGINALLY LEASED OR FOR AN ALTERNATIVE PURPOSE APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD AT THE TIME THAT THE ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE WAS EXECUTED; TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURES TO BE ADHERED TO IN ORDER TO EFFECTUATE AN ALTERNATIVE USE TO BE STIPULATED IN THE ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE, WHICH MUST BE ACTED UPON THE SCHOOL BOARD BY RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED AND SPREAD UPON ITS MINUTES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1404

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Engrossed
2/5/26  
Refer
2/18/26  
Enrolled
3/19/26  
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 House Bill HB1669

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-151, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OF THE YOUTH COURT BY PROVIDING THAT THE CIRCUIT COURT SHALL HAVE ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OF A CHILD IF THE CHILD HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED A DELINQUENT FOR COMMITTING AN ACT WITH A FIREARM, IF SUCH ACT WOULD BE A FELONY IF COMMITTED BY AN ADULT, AND THE CHILD COMMITS A SUBSEQUENT ACT WITH A FIREARM AFTER BEING PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED A DELINQUENT IN THE YOUTH COURT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1670

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 9-5-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE CHANCERY CLERKS TO PREPARE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN ALL CASES, NOT JUST CONTESTED CASES, WHERE GUARDIAN AD LITEM FEES EXCEED A CERTAIN AMOUNT; TO AMEND SECTION 9-5-165, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST REMOVING CERTAIN YOUTH COURT DOCUMENTS FROM THE CHANCERY CLERKS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 9-21-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN FUNDING FOR THE MISSISSIPPI YOUTH COURT INFORMATION DELIVERY SYSTEM (MYCIDS); TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE TERM "DESIGNEE" FROM THE YOUTH COURT LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-115, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE CERTAIN REVISIONS CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INTAKE UNIT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THAT IN ALL DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR REPRESENTS THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-119, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE YOUTH COURT JUDGE, NOT A DESIGNEE, SHALL APPOINT CERTAIN PERSONNEL; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-121, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE GENERAL PUBLIC ATTENDING CERTAIN HEARINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-251, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE GENERAL DOCKET BE INDEXED IN THE ALPHABETICAL ORDER OF THE NAME OF THE PARTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-257, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES MAINTAIN A CERTAIN STATE CENTRAL REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE WHO MAY RECEIVE CERTAIN YOUTH COURT RECORDS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-21-263, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO SEALING AND UNSEALING OF YOUTH COURT RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-307, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY A JUDGE, NOT HIS DESIGNEE, MAY AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY CUSTODY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-311, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY A JUDGE, NOT HIS DESIGNEE, MAY HANDLE CERTAIN MATTERS CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF A CHILD IN CUSTODY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-351, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HOURS OF ANNUAL TRAINING THAT AN INTAKE OFFICER MUST RECEIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-357, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER THE FILING OF THE INTAKE RECOMMENDATION, THE PROSECUTOR MUST TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-405, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A JUDGE, NOT HIS DESIGNEE, SHALL APPOINT AN INFORMAL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-407, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT AN INTAKE OFFICER, RATHER THAN THE INTAKE UNIT, IS PRECLUDED FROM REINSTATING THE INFORMAL ADJUSTMENT PROCESS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-451, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THAT THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR SHALL DRAFT PETITIONS FOR DELINQUENCY CASES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES SHALL DRAFT PETITIONS FOR CHILD WELFARE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-501, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A JUDGE, NOT HIS DESIGNEE, SHALL ORDER THE YOUTH CLERK COURT TO ISSUE A SUMMONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-609, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE SEQUENCE OF DISPOSITION ALTERNATIVES IN NEGLECT AND ABUSE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-613, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A YOUTH COURT JUDGE TO CONDUCT A SHELTER REVIEW HEARING WITHIN A CERTAIN NUMBER OF DAYS IF THERE HAS BEEN NO ADJUDICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-621, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS TO THE LEGISLATURE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-625, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP A WILDERNESS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN YOUTH OFFENDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-801, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE YOUTH COURT SUPPORT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-27-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 93-15-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IN INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS CASES WHERE A GUARDIAN AD LITEM IS NOT APPOINTED B THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS, THEN THE FEES SHALL BE ASSESSED TO THE COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 93-31-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE FILING OF POWER OF ATTORNEY IN YOUTH COURT; TO CREATE A NEW CODE SECTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATEWIDE YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM; TO CREATE A NEW CODE SECTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM; TO CREATE A NEW CODE SECTION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FAMILY SERVICES ROUNDTABLE FOR MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES; TO PROVIDE THE COMPOSITION AND DUTIES OF SUCH ROUNDTABLE; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR REGULAR AND SPECIAL REFEREES IN YOUTH COURT; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-125, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF YOUTH COURT JUDGES; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-267, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN SANCTIONS IN THE YOUTH COURT RELATED TO DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RECORDS; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-305, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN QUESTIONING A CHILD BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN A PUBLIC PLACE; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-703, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THE DUTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON A UNIFORM COURT SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 43-21-751, 43-21-753 AND 43-21-755, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE TEEN COURT PILOT PROGRAM ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1677

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
Enrolled
4/1/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE METRO JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY ACT; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO THIS ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE METRO JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND TERMS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE METRO JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY; TO REQUIRE THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE CITY OF JACKSON TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE WATER SYSTEM BY LEASE TO THE AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A PRESIDENT OF THE AUTHORITY WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD; TO PROVIDE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE AUTHORITY; TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT OF THE AUTHORITY TO SUPERVISE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE AUTHORITY SERVE AT THE WILL AND PLEASURE OF THE PRESIDENT; TO REQUIRE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR MAJOR PROCUREMENTS ONLY AFTER A COMPETITIVE AND OPEN PROCUREMENT PROCESS; TO REQUIRE THAT MONIES RECEIVED BE DEPOSITED INTO CERTAIN OPERATING ACCOUNTS; TO PROVIDE THAT DIVISION HEADS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE AUTHORITY ARE PUBLIC SERVANTS; TO AUTHORIZE ANY PUBLIC AGENCY TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN CONTRACTS WITH THE AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE BONDS AND INTERIM NOTES; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE TO REPRESENT THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF ANY ISSUE OF BONDS IN THE ENFORCEMENT OR PROTECTION OF THEIR RIGHTS UNDER ANY SUCH RESOLUTION, TRUST INDENTURE OR SECURITY INSTRUMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY ANY TAX OR ASSESSMENT ON ANY PROPERTY OWNED BY THE AUTHORITY OR UPON ANY INCOME THEREFROM; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE, COUNTY, MUNICIPALITIES OR PUBLIC AGENCIES WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE AUTHORITY ARE AUTHORIZED TO ADVANCE SUCH FUNDS WHICH IN THEIR DISCRETION ARE NECESSARY, OR BORROW SUCH FUNDS BY ISSUANCE OF NOTES, FOR INITIAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION, AND TO COVER START-UP COSTS UNTIL SUCH TIMES AS SUFFICIENT BONDS, ASSETS AND REVENUES HAVE BEEN SECURED TO SATISFY THE NEEDS OF THE AUTHORITY FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND FORMATION; TO AMEND SECTION 21-19-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN MUNICIPAL GOVERNING AUTHORITIES TO DEDICATE A PORTION OF THE RATES, FEES AND CHARGES FOR COLLECTING AND DISPOSING OF GARBAGE TO THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON BONDS OR NOTES ISSUED BY A PUBLIC AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 21-19-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPAL GOVERNING AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN CONTRACTS UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CERTAIN COUNTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 21-27-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO UPDATE LANGUAGE IN THE SECTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1682

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-35-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF REAL ESTATE BROKER TO INCLUDE PERSONS, PARTNERSHIPS, ASSOCIATIONS, COMPANIES AND CORPORATIONS WHO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OR PROCESS OF WHOLESALING; TO DEFINE WHOLESALER; TO PROVIDE THAT EXEMPTIONS FROM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS DO NOT APPLY TO WHOLESALERS; TO REQUIRE WHOLESALERS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN WRITTEN DISCLOSURES TO HOMEOWNERS; TO RENDER INVALID ANY CONTRACT THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE REQUIRED DISCLOSURES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS SHALL ONLY APPLY TO TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE; TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE ANY RULES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1849

Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/10/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION ANY LEASEHOLD INTEREST OR SUB-LEASE THEREOF CONVEYED TO ANY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT, IMPROVEMENT, ADMINISTRATION OR OPERATION OF STATE PARK LANDS UNDER SECTION 55-3-47; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAXATION SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY OR SERVICES TO ANY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR PURPOSES OF MAKING IMPROVEMENTS OR REPAIRS TO LANDS OR PROPERTIES SUBJECT TO A LEASE OR SUB-LEASE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT, IMPROVEMENT, ADMINISTRATION OR OPERATION OF STATE PARK LANDS UNDER SECTION 55-3-47; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 55-3-47, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS REGARDING STATE PARKS, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1402

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Engrossed
2/12/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
Enrolled
3/6/26  
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.