Fishing; residents who are 65 or older not required to pay fee at any state park or wildlife management area.

HB 757 would exempt Mississippi residents aged 65 or older from paying any entry or fishing fees at all state parks and wildlife management areas. The bill directly affects seniors who use these public recreational spaces, removing a financial barrier to access. It amends Mississippi Code Section 55-3-33 to require the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to waive these fees for qualifying residents. The bill, which died in committee in February 2025, would have taken effect July 1, 2025, if passed.