AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH REGISTRY WITHIN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SHALL ESTABLISH AND APPOINT THE MEMBERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH REGISTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGISTRY, DETERMINE WHAT DATA WILL BE COLLECTED, AND ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT; TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO PROMULGATE RULES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO DESIGNATE PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND IDENTIFIED PARKINSONISMS AS DISEASES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE AND COLLECT DATA FOR THE REGISTRY ON THE INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND PARKINSONISMS IN MISSISSIPPI AND RELATED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DATA; TO REQUIRE, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027, EACH MOVEMENT DISORDER CENTER THAT TREATS A PATIENT WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND EACH MOVEMENT DISORDER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WHO TREATS OR DIAGNOSES PARKINSON'S DISEASE OR PARKINSONISMS FOR A PATIENT TO SUBMIT A PARKINSON'S DISEASE REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT A PATIENT WHO DOES NOT WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COLLECTION OF DATA FOR THE PURPOSES OF RESEARCH IN THE REGISTRY MAY OPT OUT AFTER AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE DOCUMENTS AND ASK QUESTIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE DATA FROM THE REGISTRY, WITH OR WITHOUT IDENTIFIERS, AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS THAT HAVE THE APPROVAL OF AN INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL INFORMATION COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT IS CONFIDENTIAL; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE RECORD OF ALL PERSONS WHO ARE GIVEN ACCESS TO INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIRED UNDER THIS ACT ON ITS WEBSITE AND TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTING MOVEMENT DISORDER CENTERS AND MOVEMENT DISORDER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT TO THE CHAIRMEN OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEES A YEARLY PROGRAM SUMMARY UPDATE; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT, BY OCTOBER 1, 2028, TO CREATE, AND UPDATE ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THE MISSISSIPPI PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH REGISTRY WEBSITE WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN FIND INFORMATION RELATED TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND THE REGISTRY, THE YEARLY PROGRAM SUMMARY UPDATE, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION DEEMED RELEVANT BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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 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.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 81-3-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT RENEWALS OR AMENDMENTS TO A CHARTER OR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF BANKING CORPORATIONS SHALL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE UPON BEING APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER AND DO NOT REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; TO AMEND SECTION 81-5-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE A BANK TO DECLARE AND PAY DIVIDENDS NOT INCONSISTENT WITH THE BANK'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; TO REQUIRE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSIONER ONLY WHEN CERTAIN CONDITIONS EXIST; TO AMEND SECTION 81-5-100, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSIONER IS NOT REQUIRED FOR A STATE BANK OR THRIFT TO ESTABLISH OR DECOMMISSION ELECTRONIC TERMINALS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 81-5-26, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE INVESTMENTS BY STATE CHARTERED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND OTHER PUBLIC WELFARE INVESTMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 81-5-85, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK CONSUMER ACCESS AND PROTECTION ACT; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE A DIGITAL ASSET KIOSK OPERATOR TO HAVE A LICENSE TO OPERATE A DIGITAL ASSET KIOSK; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING OF KIOSK LOCATIONS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES AND FRAUD WARNINGS ON KIOSK INTERFACES; TO REQUIRE A RECEIPT TO BE GIVEN UPON COMPLETION OF ANY TRANSACTION AT A DIGITAL ASSET KIOSK; TO PROVIDE NEW CUSTOMER TRANSACTION LIMITS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 75-16-5 THROUGH 75-16-87, WHICH RELATE TO THE MONEY TRANSMISSION MODERNIZATION ACT, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTION 81-22-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH IS THE REPEALER ON THE MISSISSIPPI DEBT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 81-22-1 THROUGH 81-22-28, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-17-76, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER RENEWING AN APPLICATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER'S LICENSE TO COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION AS DETERMINED BY STANDARDS AGREED UPON BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE MISSISSIPPI INDEPENDENT AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION; TO REMOVE THE EXEMPTION GRANTED TO USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS ENGAGED IN VEHICLE SALVAGE FROM CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AS A CONDITION OF DEALER LICENSURE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE MISSISSIPPI GUARANTEEING FAIR BANKING ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT, IF A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TAKES AN ADVERSE ACTION AGAINST A PERSON, THAT PERSON MAY REQUEST A STATEMENT OF SPECIFIC REASONS FOR THE ADVERSE ACTION; TO PROHIBIT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FROM DISCRIMINATING IN THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TO A PERSON DUE TO A PERSON'S RELIGION, SPEECH OR PARTICIPATION IN A LAWFUL ECONOMIC ACTIVITY; TO PROVIDE DAMAGES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-24-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS ACT SHALL BE AN UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE ACT OR PRACTICE; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 81-1-119, 81-12-211 AND 81-14-201, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM OPERATING A VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK WITHOUT BEING LICENSED UNDER THE MONEY TRANSMISSION MODERNIZATION ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES BY VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK OPERATORS REGARDING THE RISKS OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK TRANSACTIONS; TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN FRAUD PREVENTION MEASURES; TO REQUIRE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK OPERATORS TO PROVIDE RECEIPTS TO CUSTOMERS; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRANSACTION LIMITS FOR NEW CUSTOMERS AND FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-16-21 AND 75-16-69, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2026 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS FOR ALL ACT; TO STATE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS REGARDING THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AMONG MISSISSIPPI'S YOUTH; TO ESTABLISH A STUDENT 24/7 TELETHERAPY PILOT PROJECT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO AWARD GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CONTRACT WITH VENDORS TO PROVIDE TELEHEALTH SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN THE PILOT PROJECT; TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PILOT PROJECT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX ESCHEATMENT PROCESS; TO REQUIRE BANKS AND FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTICE TO PERSONS WHO HAVE NOT PAID RENT FOR THEIR SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES; TO AUTHORIZE SUCH BANKS AND FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS TO OPEN THE SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AFTER PROPER NOTICE; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TREASURER TO RECEIVE CONTENTS FROM THE ABANDONED SAFE DEPOSIT BOX AND SELL THE CONTENTS AT PUBLIC AUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 89-12-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE "LAST KNOWN ADDRESS" AND "LAWFUL CHARGES" FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 89-12-5, 89-12-11, 89-12-17, 89-12-30, 89-12-31 AND 7-7-42, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MODERNIZE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO ABANDONED AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY UNDER THE UNIFORM DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 81-5-64, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A MONEY TRANSMITTER LICENSED UNDER THE MONEY TRANSMISSION MODERNIZATION ACT TO IMPLEMENT SAFEGUARDS TO PROTECT CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND INCREASE DATA SECURITY; TO REQUIRE A LICENSEE TO DESIGNATE A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING, IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING AN INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM AND TO REQUIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS; TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKING AND CONSUMER FINANCE WHEN UNENCRYPTED CUSTOMER INFORMATION IS ACQUIRED WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS COMING INTO THE POSSESSION OF THE COMMISSIONER AS A RESULT OF THE MONEY TRANSMISSION MODERNIZATION ACT SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE CONSUMER FINANCE FUND; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-16-25, 75-16-31 AND 75-16-43, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REGULATE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE MONEY TRANSMISSION MODERNIZATION ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A LICENSEE TO PROVIDE TRAINING MATERIALS TO HELP AUTHORIZED DELEGATES RECOGNIZE FINANCIAL ABUSE AND FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF AN ELDER ADULT AND RESPOND APPROPRIATELY IN SUCH SITUATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-65, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE THE WORD "INVESTMENTS"; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-16-89, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A LICENSEE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE PURCHASER IN CONNECTION WITH EACH MONEY TRANSMISSION OR KIOSK TRANSACTION CONDUCTED BY THE LICENSEE DIRECTLY OR THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED DELEGATE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE MISSISSIPPI FAIR BANKING STANDARDS ACT; TO DECLARE THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THE STATE; TO URGE CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO STOP GOVERNMENT FROM WEAPONIZING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR FAIR ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 14331; TO PROHIBIT STATE REGULATORS FROM COERCING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INTO TERMINATING CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS BASED ON NONQUANTITATIVE FACTORS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND CONSUMER FINANCE TO REVIEW AGENCY GUIDANCE; TO CREATE AN ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT PROCESS TO RESOLVE DEBANKING COMPLAINTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 93-5-24, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION IN FAVOR OF JOINT CUSTODY WITH EQUAL PARENTING TIME IN ALL CUSTODY MATTERS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESUMPTION SHALL BE REBUTTABLE BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CALCULATION OF CHILD SUPPORT WHERE THE COURT AWARDS JOINT CUSTODY WITH EQUALLY SHARED PARENTING TIME; TO REQUIRE A COURT TO DOCUMENT THE REASONS FROM DEVIATING FROM THE PRESUMPTION UNLESS BOTH PARENTS PETITION FOR A DEVIATION; TO CLARIFY THAT THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY TO ALL CUSTODY DETERMINATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.