Mississippi HB1422 revises the qualifications for county coroners to require a college degree starting July 1, 2027.
Mississippi HB1422 amends the qualifications for serving as a county coroner, requiring that individuals elected or appointed to the office after July 1, 2027, must hold a college degree or higher from an accredited institution. The degree must be in medicine, nursing, forensic science, criminal justice, biology, or a related discipline. An exception allows those already serving as coroners on July 1, 2027, to continue in their roles without needing to meet the new degree requirement. The act will be enforced by county election officials and governing authorities.
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