Hinshaw natural gas pipeline systems; consider as public utilities.

SB 2061 would have defined "Hinshaw natural gas pipeline systems" (pipelines in Mississippi engaged in interstate commerce that are exempt from federal regulation under the Natural Gas Act of 1938) as public utilities under Mississippi law. This would have required these pipelines to seek approval from the Mississippi Public Service Commission for operations and certification, placing them under the Commission's regulatory jurisdiction. The bill directly affected Hinshaw pipeline operators by subjecting their services to state oversight previously not applied. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.