Wills and estates; authorize video recorded with certain conditions.
HB 1153 allows video-recorded wills and requires oral wills (nuncupative wills) to be video recorded under specific conditions. It mandates that video recordings must show the testator's full face continuously, include their name/sound mind declaration/date/location, and feature a witness confirming no financial interest. The bill repeals a prior requirement that oral wills be written down later. This law affects Mississippi residents creating wills, effective July 1, 2025.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025
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Referred To Judiciary A
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Randy Rushing
RRepublican
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