Mississippi

2026 Regular Session·4,004 bills·Adjourned April 5, 2026

Track legislation moving through Mississippi. Browse 4,004 bills and resolutions during the 2026 Regular Session, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.

Bills

Cell location information; require wireless service providers to disclose to law enforcement under certain circumstances.

An Act To Require Wireless Service Providers To Provide Call Location Information Concerning A Telecommunications Device Of A User To A Requesting Law Enforcement Agency Or Public Safety Answering Point When Requested For The Purpose Of Responding To A Call For Emergency Services Or In An Emergency Situation That Involves The Risk Of Death Or Serious Physical Harm; To Authorize Wireless Service Providers To Establish Protocols By Which The Provider Voluntarily Discloses Call Location Information; To Prohibit A Claim For Relief In Any Court Against Any Wireless Service Provider Or Any Other Person For Providing Call Location Information If Acting In Good Faith Under This Act; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Obtain And Disseminate Contact Information From All Wireless Service Providers Authorized To Do Business In This State; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-319, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

Environmental protection; prohibit geoengineering.

An Act To Declare Certain Legislative Findings Relating To Geoengineering; To Amend Section 49-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "geoengineering" Within The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Law; To Amend Section 49-17-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Give The Mississippi Air And Water Pollution Control Commission Authority To Issue, Modify Or Revoke Orders Related To Geoengineering; To Amend Section 49-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Geoengineering In Mississippi And To Create Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.

Greenwood Leflore Hospital; authorize owners to sell or lease subject to certain conditions.

An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Greenwood And The Board Of Supervisors Of Leflore County, As Owners Of Greenwood Leflore Hospital, To Sell Or Lease All Of The Property Of The Hospital, Subject To Certain Conditions; To Bring Forward Section 41-13-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

Energy efficiency standards on buildings; extend repealer on statute requiring certain buidlings to meet.

An Act To Amend Section 57-39-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Statute Requiring Certain Standards That Promote Efficient Energy Use To Be Implemented During The Design, Direction, Construction And Alteration Of Certain Buildings; And For Related Purposes.

Probation and parole officers under MS Department of Corrections; transfer to MS Department of Public Safety.

An Act To Transfer The Administration Of Probation And Parole Officers Under The Jurisdiction Of The Division Of Community Corrections Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Corrections And The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To Develop A Plan For This Transfer Over A Two-year Period; To Amend Section 47-7-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Powers, Duties And Qualifications Of Probation And Parole Officers As Sworn Law Enforcement Officers Of The Mississippi Highway Patrol; To Amend Sections 45-1-2 And 47-7-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety To Administer And Supervise Probation And Parole Officers Assigned To Circuit Court Districts And To Establish A Division Of Community Corrections Within The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Sections 45-1-3, 45-1-12, 47-7-17, 47-7-18, 47-7-19, 47-7-21, 47-7-23, 47-7-27, 47-7-31, 47-7-33, 47-7-33.1, 47-7-34, 47-7-35, 47-7-36, 47-7-36.1, 47-7-37, 47-7-38, 47-7-39, 47-7-40, 47-7-41, 47-7-47, 47-7-49 And 47-7-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.

Witness tampering; revise penalty for.

An Act To Amend Section 97-9-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criminal Penalty For The Crime Of Tampering With A Witness To Be A Certain Percentage Of The Fine And Imprisonment Authorized In Law For The Subject Offense; To Define The Term "subject Offense"; And For Related Purposes.

Constitution; amend to provide that the people have the right to propose new statutes and amend or repeal existing statutes.

A Concurrent Resolution Proposing Amendments To Sections 33, 56, 61 And 72, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That The People Reserve To Themselves The Right To Exercise The Legislative Power Of The State To Propose New Laws And To Amend Or Repeal Existing Laws By Initiative, And To Approve Or Reject The Same In An Election Independent Of The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.

The Department of Cybersecurity; create.

An Act To Create The Mississippi Department Of Cybersecurity Act; To Require The Governor To Appoint, With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, An Executive Director Of The Department Of Cybersecurity; To Prescribe The General Powers And Duties Of The Department Of Cybersecurity And The Executive Director; To Authorize The Department Of Tourism To Have The Authority To Do What Is Necessary To Accomplish The Duties Prescribed Under This Act; To Create The Mississippi Department Of Cybersecurity Fund; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration, The Department Of Information Technology, And The State Personnel Board Shall Have The Powers Necessary In Carrying Out The Creation Of The Mississippi Department Of Cybersecurity Required By This Act; And For Related Purposes.

2024 Local Improvements Project Fund; add a new project to be funded from.

An Act To Amend Section 10 Of Chapter 534, Laws Of 2024, As Amended By Section 3 Of Chapter 510, Laws Of 2025, To Add A New Project To Be Funded With Monies Disbursed From The 2024 Local Improvements Projects Fund; To Direct The State Treasurer To Transfer The Sum Of $7,074,214.00 From The Capital Expense Fund Into The 2024 Local Improvements Projects Fund For The Purpose Of Funding That Project; And For Related Purposes.

Child care facility licensing; move all administrative functions to the Department of Human Services.

An Act To Amend Sections 43-20-5, 43-20-7, 43-20-8, 43-20-11, 43-20-12, 43-20-14 And 43-20-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Move All Child Care Facility Licensing Administrative Functions From The Department Of Health To The Department Of Human Services; To Bring Forward Sections 43-20-1, 43-20-3, 43-20-9, 43-20-13, 43-20-17, 43-20-19 And 43-20-21 Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 43-1-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Administration Of Child Care Facility Licensing Laws To The List Of Duties Provided To The Department Of Human Services; To Require That If The Department Of Human Services Needs Additional Aid To Oversee The Administration Of The Child Care Facility Licensing Laws Of This State, That The Department Shall Submit A Report To The Legislature Outlining Said Needs No Later Than October 1, 2026; To Amend Section 41-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Child Care Facility Licensing From The List Of Duties Provided To The Department Of Health; To Amend Section 41-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Human Services To Follow The Same Fee Increase Guidelines Provided To The Department Of Health When Administering Child Care Facility Licenses; And For Related Purposes.

Insurance Fraud Detection Act; establish trust fund to assist Mississippi Insurance Department in cyber fraud.

An Act To Create The Insurance Fraud Detection Act; To Create The Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund; To Amend Section 83-2-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The Insurance Department Fund To The Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund, To Increase The Total Contributions From $750,000.00 To $1,000,000.00 Annually, To Remove The Requirement These Monies Be Deposited In The General Fund; To Amend Section 83-5-72, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The Insurance Department Fund To The Insurance Department Fraud Detection Trust Fund, To Increase The Total Contributions From $750,000.00 To $1,000,000.00 Annually, To Remove The Requirement These Monies Be Deposited In The General Fund; And For Other Related Purposes.

Extend recognition and thanks of the Senate to Veterans OutReach of Mississippi.

A Resolution To Extend The Recognition And Thanks Of The Mississippi Senate To "veterans Outreach Of Mississippi" For Its Outstanding Service And Dedication To The Veterans Of Mississippi.

Commend and honor "Mississippi Links Day at the Capitol 2026" for outstanding service.

A Resolution Commending The Links, Incorporated, On The Occasion Of "mississippi Links Day At The Capitol 2026," Honoring The Organization's Outstanding Service To The Community, This State And The Nation.

Recognize Abbey Harty as Miss Rodeo Canada 2026.

A Resolution Recognizing Abbey Harty From Edam, Saskatchewan, As Miss Rodeo Canada 2026 And Welcoming Her To Mississippi On The Occasion Of The Dixie National Livestock And Rodeo Show.

Kratom; add to Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act.

An Act To Amend Section 41-29-113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Marijuana As A Schedule I Controlled Substance; To Amend Section 41-29-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Marijuana As A Schedule Iii Controlled Substance; To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Penalties Included In The Uniform Controlled Substances Law, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 33-13-520, 41-29-105 And 41-29-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Certain Controlled Substances, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

Recognize Brinkley Boswell of Star, Mississippi, as "Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026."

A Resolution Recognizing Brinkley Boswell Of Star, Mississippi, As "miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026" On The Occasion Of The Dixie National Livestock And Rodeo Show.

Consumer protection; revise private cause of action.

An Act To Amend Section 75-24-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Private Cause Of Action Under The Consumer Protection Laws For An Individual Suffering Loss; To Remove The Requirement That A Plaintiff First Resolve A Dispute In An Informal Dispute Settlement Program; To Require A Plaintiff To Notify The Attorney General Of An Action Within Fourteen Calendar Days Of Filing; To Authorize The Attorney General To Join The Suit; To Provide A Venue For A Private Action Brought Under This Section; To Authorize Injunction Relief; And For Related Purposes.

Recognize Olivia Favero as Miss Rodeo America 2026.

A Resolution Recognizing Olivia Favero From Taylor, Utah, As Miss Rodeo America 2026 And Welcoming Her To Mississippi On The Occasion Of The Dixie National Livestock And Rodeo Show.

Recognize Commander Desmond Walker upon receipt of 45th Annual Vice Admiral Stockdale Leadership Award.

A Resolution Recognizing Commander Desmond Walker Of Hollandale, Mississippi, Upon His Receipt Of The 45th Annual Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award.

Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; enact.

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, At Any Time, 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 Bring Forward Section 21-19-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Role Of Municipal Governing Authorities, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 21-19-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Collection Of Fees And Charges, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-65-241, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Special Sales Taxes For Municipalities, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 21-27-11, 21-27-13, 21-27-15, 21-27-17, 21-27-19, 21-27-21, 21-27-23, 21-27-25, 21-27-27, 21-27-29, 21-27-31, 21-27-33, 21-27-35, 21-27-37, 21-27-39, 21-27-40, 21-27-41, 21-27-43, 21-27-45, 21-27-47, 21-27-49, 21-27-51, 21-27-53, 21-27-55, 21-27-57, 21-27-59, 21-27-61, 21-27-63, 21-27-65, 21-27-67, 21-27-69, 21-27-71, 21-27-73 And 21-27-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipally Owned Utilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 21-33-45 And 27-39-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipal Ad Valorem Taxes, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

Celebrate 85th Birthday of Junior League of Jackson.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Junior League Of Jackson On The Celebration Of Its 85th Anniversary.

MS Workforce Dual Enrollment for Career and Technical Education Grant Program; create pilot program for.

An Act To Require The Office Of Workforce Development To Pilot The Mississippi Workforce Dual Enrollment For Career And Technical Education Grant Program; To Provide That The Office Of Workforce Development Shall Distribute Any Funds Received For The Program To The Delta Workforce Investment Area, The Twin Districts Workforce Investment Area, The Mississippi Partnership Workforce Investment Area And The Southcentral Mississippi Workforce Investment Area For The Purpose Of Funding Dual Enrollment Courses At Community Colleges, Where Such Courses Qualify As A Priority Sector Strategy, As Established By The Office; To Provide The Amount Of The Grant; To Provide What The Grant May Be Used For; To Provide A Reporting Requirement; To Provide A Certain Amount Of The Funds That Shall Be Used For The Administration Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.

Province of Québec; honor the longstanding and fruitful partnership with the State of Mississippi.

A Concurrent Resolution Honoring The Rich Historical Connection And The Longstanding And Fruitful Partnership Between The Province Of QuÉbec And The State Of Mississippi.

Girl Scouts of the USA; commend on its 114th anniversary and designate March 12-19 as "Girl Scout Week."

A Concurrent Resolution Designating March 12-19 As "girl Scout Week" In The State Of Mississippi And Commending The Girl Scouts Of The Usa On The Organization's 114th Anniversary.

Joseph "Joe" Dera; commend life and legacy upon his passing.

A Concurrent Resolution Mourning The Loss And Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Mr. Joseph "joe" Dera And Expressing Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Friends Upon His Passing.

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