HB 839 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Utility shutoffs; revise Governor's authority regarding.

HB 839 amends Mississippi law to give local governments (like cities or counties) discretion to suspend utility shutoffs during emergencies, rather than requiring the Governor to make that decision. It directly affects utility customers and local officials who manage emergency responses. The key change revises Section 33-15-11 by modifying the Governor’s emergency authority under subsection (b)(4)(d), shifting decision-making power from the Governor to local governing authorities regarding utility service suspensions. This change allows local officials to determine if suspending shutoffs is necessary for public safety during declared emergencies.
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Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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