HR 50 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

"Heal Mississippi Day"; establish as May 18th.

This House Resolution (HR 50) designates May 18, 2026, as "Heal Mississippi Day" to honor Jamal Roberts, a Mississippi contestant who performed his song "Heal" on American Idol and won the 2025 season. It recognizes his performance and victory as a moment of inspiration for spiritual, emotional, and communal healing across the state. The resolution encourages all Mississippi citizens to observe the day through reflection, prayer, unity, and restoration in homes, schools, churches, and workplaces. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create legal requirements or policy changes.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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As Introduced → Current version · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill title was updated from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House' to reflect that the House has approved the legislation. The resolution's title was expanded to include the full description of the purpose, clarifying that May 18 is designated as 'Heal Mississippi Day' in recognition of Jamal Roberts' performance of his song 'Heal' on American Idol.

TECHNICAL

The document header was changed from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House' to indicate the bill has passed the House of Representatives.

A subtitle '(As Adopted by House)' was added below the resolution title to further clarify the bill's status.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Feb 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Feb 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Be Adopted

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Referred To Rules

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