Small Business Bridge Loan Program; create.

HB 70 would have created Mississippi's Small Business Bridge Loan Program, providing short-term loans (up to $250,000 for 90-180 days) to small businesses operating in Mississippi for at least one year. The program would have established a revolving loan fund starting with $6 million over three years ($3M in 2027, $2M in 2028, $1M in 2029), funded by state appropriations and other sources, to help businesses access immediate financial assistance until they secure longer-term financing. Loans would require repayment into the fund to support future borrowers, with strict use limitations and department-determined terms. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.