HB879

Licensure; revise reciprocity requirements for out-of-state attorneys.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB879 revises reciprocity requirements for out-of-state attorneys.

Mississippi HB879 amends the Mississippi Code to revise the requirements for out-of-state attorneys seeking to practice in Mississippi. The bill specifies that an attorney from another state who establishes residency in Mississippi for twelve consecutive months and has practiced law for at least five years in a state where they were admitted, in good standing and on active status, must be admitted to practice in Mississippi without needing to take an examination.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 16

House

Referred To Judiciary A