Deputy circuit clerk; remove bond requirements.

HB 695 would have removed the bond requirement for deputy chancery clerks in Mississippi, directly affecting those appointed to assist circuit court clerks. The bill amended Section 9-7-123 of the Mississippi Code to eliminate the need for deputies to post a bond, streamlining their appointment process. This change would have applied to all deputy chancery clerks statewide, removing a financial barrier for the position. The bill was referred to committee in 2026 but died there without further action, so it never took effect.