Legal tender; recognize gold and silver as legal tender in Mississippi.

HB 545 would have recognized U.S.-issued gold or silver coins as legal tender in Mississippi, meaning they could be used to settle debts or payments within the state. The bill specifically prohibited requiring anyone to accept gold or silver as payment except when explicitly agreed upon in a contract, protecting businesses and individuals from being forced to use such coins. It directly affected Mississippi residents and businesses by altering how monetary transactions could be structured, though it did not mandate the use of gold or silver. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.