AN ACT TO CREATE AND CODIFY SECTIONS 37-11-89 THROUGH 37-11-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "MISSISSIPPI TEACHERS' BILL OF RIGHTS"; TO REQUIRE EACH TEACHER TO DEVELOP AN ANNUAL CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR EACH INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING AND TO REQUIRE EACH PRINCIPAL TO ESTABLISH WRITTEN SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL TIMELINES, PROVIDE REASONS FOR REQUIRED REVISIONS AND PROVIDE FOR DEEMED APPROVAL UPON NONACTION; TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS THE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND NOTICE OF TEACHER REMOVAL AUTHORITY; TO DECLARE THE TEACHER THE PRIMARY AUTHORITY IN CLASSROOM MATTERS AND TO AUTHORIZE TEACHER-DIRECTED IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF A STUDENT FOR SPECIFIED DISRUPTIVE, THREATENING, DANGEROUS OR MATERIALLY INTERFERING CONDUCT; TO REQUIRE PROMPT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL AND SUPERVISED PLACEMENT OF REMOVED STUDENTS AND TO CLARIFY THAT REMOVAL IS NOT A SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION; TO PROHIBIT A PRINCIPAL FROM DENYING A TEACHER'S REMOVAL AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL PROCESS WHILE MAINTAINING ADMINISTRATIVE PLACEMENT PENDING SATISFACTION OF READMISSION REQUIREMENTS UNLESS THE TEACHER CONSENTS; TO REQUIRE TIMELY INCIDENT REPORTING BY THE TEACHER, DOCUMENTED PARENTAL NOTICE BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND WRITTEN CERTIFICATION TO THE TEACHER IDENTIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TAKEN, SAFETY OR BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS IMPLEMENTED AND CONDITIONS FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION BEFORE READMISSION; TO REQUIRE CONFERENCES AND WRITTEN BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT PLANS AFTER REPEATED REMOVALS AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW; TO REQUIRE ESCALATING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AFTER REPEATED REMOVALS WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD, INCLUDING IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND OTHER MAXIMUM DISCIPLINARY MEASURES; TO REQUIRE EACH LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD TO ADOPT A TEACHER APPEAL PROCESS, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS, TIMELY DETERMINATIONS, WRITTEN DECISIONS AND CONTINUED EXCLUSION PENDING APPEAL ABSENT TEACHER CONSENT; TO PROHIBIT RETALIATION AGAINST TEACHERS FOR GOOD-FAITH EXERCISE OF RIGHTS AND TO REQUIRE PROMPT COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND RESOLUTION; TO PROVIDE PRESUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ACTING IN GOOD FAITH AND WITHIN THE COURSE AND SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT OF REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS IN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO CLARIFY THAT NO PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR DAMAGES IS CREATED; TO REQUIRE LOCAL POLICY ADOPTION, ANNUAL TRAINING, RECORDKEEPING AND AGGREGATE REPORTING TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-85, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO UPDATE FINDINGS AND PROGRAM PURPOSES TO ADDRESS CLASSROOM MISCONDUCT AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-9-71, 37-11-1, 37-11-18.1, 37-11-55 AND 37-11-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITIES, DUE PROCESS STANDARDS, CLASSROOM PLACEMENT SAFEGUARDS, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS, STUDENT CONDUCT CODE PROVISIONS, TEACHER REMOVAL AND READMISSION PROCEDURES AND EDUCATOR IMMUNITY AND LIMITATIONS RELATED TO DISCIPLINE AND CORPORAL PUNISHMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE ASSOCIATION SELF-FUNDED HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN COVERAGE ACT; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; TO AUTHORIZE A PROFESSIONAL OR TRADE ASSOCIATION IN MISSISSIPPI TO PURCHASE HOSPITAL, SURGICAL AND MEDICAL EXPENSE BENEFITS COVERAGE FROM A SELF-FUNDED ASSOCIATION PLAN SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANOTHER STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; TO EXEMPT SUCH PLANS SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANOTHER STATE OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM THE INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE UPON DEMONSTRATING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE THAT CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET; TO REQUIRE WRITTEN NOTICE TO BE PROVIDED TO PLAN PARTICIPANTS AND PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS THAT THE PLAN IS NOT REGULATED BY MISSISSIPPI LAW; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER TO RETAIN PROFESSIONALS TO ASSIST IN REVIEWING A PLAN'S REQUEST TO BE EXEMPT FROM STATE INSURANCE LAWS AND REGULATIONS; TO REQUIRE SUCH PLANS TO DESIGNATE THE COMMISSIONER AS ITS AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS IN MISSISSIPPI; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 83-5-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 83-9-253, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO APPLY FOR A STATE INNOVATION WAIVER UNDER THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FRAUD DETECTION TRUST FUND AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 83-2-33 AND 83-5-72, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RENAME THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FUND AS THE "INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FRAUD DETECTION TRUST FUND"; TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANIES, LIFE, HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH MAY BE DEPOSITED INTO THE SPECIAL FUND; TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT MONIES COLLECTED FROM THESE COMPANIES BE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE GENERAL FUND AND THAT EXPENSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BE DEFRAYED BY STATE GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-19-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE A $5,000 INCREASE TO THE TEACHER SALARY SCALE; TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $3,000 ANNUAL SALARY SUPPLEMENT TO LICENSED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS EMPLOYED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT ON A FULL-TIME BASIS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION; TO PROVIDE AN $6,000.00 ANNUAL SALARY SUPPLEMENT TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND LICENSED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EMPLOYED BY A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHO HAVE RECEIVED NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE CERTIFYING ENTITY, AND SERVING IN THE CAPACITY FOR WHICH THE CERTIFICATION HAS BEEN ISSUED; TO ESTABLISH A CAP ON THE MAXIMUM SALARY A SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT MAY EARN WHICH IS DIRECTLY CORRELATED TO HIS OR HER YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, CREDENTIALS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LICENSURE ENDORSEMENT IN RELATION TO 250% OF THE SALARY OF TEACHER WITH EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS, INCLUDING THE DISTRICT LOCAL SUPPLEMENT PAY; TO AMEND SECTION 37-21-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE A $5,000 SALARY INCREASE FOR ASSISTANT TEACHERS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 AND 25-11-147, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDERS WHO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ON OR AFTER MARCH 1, 2026, SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE AFTER 25 YEARS OF SERVICE REGARDLESS OF AGE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-126, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE CRITERIA AND SCALE OF COMPENSATION FOR ELIGIBLE RETIRED TEACHERS WHO RETURN TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION AS A CONTRIBUTIONS BUT NONBENEFIT ACCRUING MEMBER OF PERS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-151-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE BASE STUDENT COST; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-151-201, 37-151-203, 37-151-205, 37-151-207, 37-151-211, 37-151-213, 37-57-104, 37-57-105, 37-57-107, 37-61-33, 7-7-211, 19-9-157, 19-9-171, 27-39-317, 37-3-83, 37-15-38, 37-16-3, 37-17-6, 37-22-5, 37-28-55, 37-61-3, 37-61-5, 37-61-7, 37-61-35, 37-61-37, 37-151-81, 37-151-85, 37-151-95, 37-151-97, 41-79-5, 43-17-5, 27-104-351, 37-159-7, 37-23-31, 37-23-33, 37-23-35, 37-151-209, 37-151-215, 37-57-1, 27-65-75, 1-3-26, 25-4-29, 27-25-706, 27-33-3, 29-3-47, 29-3-49, 29-3-113, 29-3-137, 31-7-9, 31-7-10, 37-1-3, 37-3-11, 37-7-208, 37-7-301, 37-7-302, 37-7-303, 37-7-307, 37-7-319, 37-7-333, 37-7-419, 37-9-17, 37-9-23, 37-9-25, 37-9-33, 37-9-35, 37-9-37, 37-9-77, 37-11-11, 37-13-63, 37-13-64, 37-13-69, 37-23-1, 37-23-15, 37-23-69, 37-23-109, 37-23-179, 37-27-55, 37-27-57, 37-28-5, 37-28-53, 37-29-1, 37-29-272, 37-29-303, 37-31-13, 37-31-75, 37-35-3, 37-37-3, 37-41-7, 37-45-49, 37-47-9, 37-47-25, 37-47-33, 37-61-19, 37-61-29, 37-68-7, 37-131-7, 37-131-9, 37-131-11, 37-151-9, 37-151-87, 37-151-89, 37-151-91, 37-151-93, 37-151-99, 37-151-101, 37-151-103, 37-151-105, 37-151-107, 37-173-9, 37-173-13, 37-175-13, 37-179-3, 37-181-7 AND 65-26-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-13-80, 37-13-81, 37-13-83, 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 AND 37-13-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE NAMES OF THE OFFICES OF DROPOUT PREVENTION AND COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE TO REFLECT NEW DESIGNATIONS AS THE OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS AND GRADUATION AND THE OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL PARTICIPATION, RESPECTIVELY; TO ASSIGN THE NEW TITLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVED IN THE ROLE OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICERS, TO NOW BEING REFERRED TO AS STUDENT SUCCESS AND GRADUATION COACHES, AND THEIR DISTRICT SUPERVISORS' TITLE BEING CHANGED TO STUDENT SUCCESS AND GRADUATION REGIONAL COORDINATORS; TO REVISE THE MINIMUM SALARY SCHEDULE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS AND GRADUATION COACHES BASED ON EDUCATION AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE; TO REVISE EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS AND GRADUATION COACHES; TO REVISE THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF STUDENT SUCCESS AND GRADUATION COACHES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-92, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT GIVE CONSENT TO A STUDENT BEING PLACED IN AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM WHEN REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM BY A DISPOSITIVE ORDER OF A CHANCELLOR OR YOUTH COURT JUDGE; TO ESTABLISH THE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT AND TEACHER STABILIZATION SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCE-BASED AND NEED-BASED SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO CERTAIN UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO PRESCRIBE DETAILED PROGRAM STRUCTURE, ADMINISTRATION, OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS; TO ESTABLISH CLEAR ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS, MEASURABLE BENCHMARKS AND PROPORTIONAL DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS; TO RESTRICT AND GOVERN THE USE OF FUNDS; TO REQUIRE TRANSPARENCY, REPORTING AND AUDIT CONTROLS; TO PROVIDE FOR A SUNSET AND LEGISLATIVE REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 37-9-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE TIME IN DECEMBER WHEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL PROCESS PAYROLL FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FROM THE LAST WORKING DAY TO A TIME CONSISTENT WITH OTHER MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING THE 45-DAY GAP BETWEEN TEACHER PAY PERIODS FROM THE DECEMBER PAY DATE TO JANUARY PAY DATE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 83-3-24, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH THE RESPONSE DISTANCE FROM A FIRE STATION THAT MUST BE UTILIZED BY THE MISSISSIPPI STATE RATING BUREAU WHEN GRADING MUNICIPALITIES OR FIRE DISTRICTS FOR FIRE INSURANCE RATING PURPOSES; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS REQUIRING THE RATING BUREAU TO CONSIDER ALL SOURCES OF WATER WHEN GRADING FIRE DEPARTMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SALE OF FIRE TRUCKS; TO AMEND SECTION 83-2-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS PROHIBITING INSURERS FROM ADJUSTING RATES ABOVE THE BASE RATES DEVELOPED BY THE RATING BUREAU; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE AND CODIFY NEW SECTION 37-13-4.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNING BOARD OF EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND NONSECTARIAN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO ADOPT A POLICY PROVIDING A DAILY OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION BY STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES IN A PERIOD OF PRAYER AND THE READING OF THE BIBLE OR OTHER RELIGIOUS TEXT; TO REQUIRE SUCH POLICIES TO INCLUDE MANDATORY WRITTEN CONSENT, ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VOLUNTARINESS AND AN EXPRESS WAIVER OF STATE AND FEDERAL CLAIMS, INCLUDING ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE CLAIMS; TO PROHIBIT PARTICIPATION WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR REVOCATION OF CONSENT WHILE MAINTAINING THE ENFORCEABILITY OF EXECUTED WAIVERS; TO PROHIBIT THE BROADCAST OF PRAYER OR RELIGIOUS READINGS OVER PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS AND TO REQUIRE THAT SUCH PERIODS NOT SUPPLANT INSTRUCTIONAL TIME; TO REQUIRE SAFEGUARDS ENSURING THAT PRAYER OR RELIGIOUS READINGS ARE NOT KNOWINGLY OR INTENTIONALLY CONDUCTED IN THE PRESENCE OR HEARING OF NONCONSENTING INDIVIDUALS AND TO AUTHORIZE COMPLIANCE THROUGH SCHEDULING BEFORE NORMAL SCHOOL HOURS OR IN FULLY CONSENTED CLASSROOMS OR CAMPUSES; TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, UPON REQUEST, TO PROVIDE ADVISORY GUIDANCE, MODEL CONSENT FORMS, AND LEGAL DEFENSE TO PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS OR SCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE FOR STATE LIABILITY FOR COSTS, JUDGMENTS OR SETTLEMENTS WHEN SUCH DEFENSE IS UNDERTAKEN; TO CLARIFY THAT THE ACT DOES NOT PROHIBIT INDIVIDUAL PRAYER OR RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION DURING OTHER PERIODS OF THE SCHOOL DAY AND DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH ARTICLE 8, SECTION 208 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CONSTITUTION OF 1890 OR EXISTING STATUTORY PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENT RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-12-7, 37-13-4, 37-13-4.1 AND 37-13-8, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF PRENTISS COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE INTENTIONAL INJECTION, RELEASE, OR DISPERSION OF CHEMICALS WITHIN THE BORDERS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI INTO THE ATMOSPHERE WITH THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF AFFECTING TEMPERATURE, WEATHER, OR THE INTENSITY OF THE SUNLIGHT; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATING TO THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES RELATING TO A VIOLATION OF THIS ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 49-17-5, 49-17-19, 49-17-25 AND 49-17-36, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR WITHIN THE STATE, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE A MINOR, NONSUBSTANTIVE CHANGE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 89-27-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WITH OVERSIGHT FOR "THE MISSISSIPPI FOREIGN LAND OWNERSHIP ACT"; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE AGRICULTURAL LAND; TO AMEND SECTION 89-27-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO MANAGE THE ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 89-7-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES DEFINITIONS FOR THE ACT, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 89-7-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES REAL ESTATE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 89-7-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR DUTY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER LAND IS PURCHASED BY A NONRESIDENT ALIEN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 11-63-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE APPLICATION OF SHARIA LAW IN DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-63-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF SHARIA LAW IN COURT ORDERS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-7-301 AND 93-9-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM USING THE BUY AND BILL PROCESS FOR PURCHASING AND ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS USED FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE KNOWING AND WILLFUL TRANSPORT INTO THE STATE OF AN UNAUTHORIZED ALIEN; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH CRIME SHALL BE A FELONY AND PRESCRIBE PENALTIES FOR SUCH; TO PROVIDE THAT THE FORGERY OF GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS FOR UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS SHALL BE A CRIME; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF SUCH; TO AMEND SECTION 45-1-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S DUTIES TO ASSIST LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IN EFFORTS TO ENFORCE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS REGARDING UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS; TO AMEND SECTION 71-1-49, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE PROHIBITION AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS SERVING AS LABOR REPRESENTATIVES; TO AMEND SECTION 71-11-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE STATE'S POSITION AGAINST PROVIDING STATE PUBLIC BENEFITS TO UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS; TO AMEND SECTION 71-11-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF E-VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 83-17-407, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE REJECTION OF A LICENSE FROM ANOTHER STATE IF THE HOLDER OF SUCH IS AN UNAUTHORIZED ALIEN; TO AMEND SECTION 41-9-67, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT STATISTICAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE NUMBER OF UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS SERVED BY HOSPITALS IS A PUBLIC RECORD; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 97-3-54.1 AND 97-3-54.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 63-1-19 AND 63-1-47, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REGULATE DRIVER'S LICENSES, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 57-1-371 AND 57-1-373, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROHIBIT CERTAIN LOANS AND BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS FOUND GUILTY OF HIRING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE PRACTICE OF ADDING OF FLUORIDE IN WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF ORAL HEALTH TO DETERMINE IF THERE ARE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES TO COMMUNITY WATER FLUORIDATION AND WHETHER THEY OUTWEIGH THE POSITIVE EFFECTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE TASK FORCE SHALL COMPLETE ITS STUDY AND PRESENT ITS CONCLUSIONS, TOGETHER WITH ANY RECOMMENDED LEGISLATION, TO THE LEGISLATURE NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2026, AT WHICH TIME THE TASK FORCE WILL BE DISSOLVED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PREPARE AND PUBLISH ON ITS WEBSITE INTERNET SAFETY RESOURCES; TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A CURRICULUM FOR SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY; TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE ACT"; TO REGULATE INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM OFFERING CERTAIN SERVICES TO MINORS; TO REGULATE CERTAIN PUBLIC PERFORMANCES IN COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.