SB 2132 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Wrongful death; amend provision related to.

SB 2132 amends Mississippi's wrongful death law to allow survivors to recover expenses the deceased incurred before death, such as medical bills or property damage costs, in addition to standard damages. It directly affects family members (spouses, children, parents, or siblings) who file wrongful death claims. Key provisions require that pre-death costs be paid directly to the family without being used to settle the deceased's debts, and clarify that damages must be distributed to surviving relatives in a specific order (e.g., equally to spouse and children, or to parents if no spouse/children exist). The bill does not change who can file a claim but ensures pre-death costs are recoverable and distributed as specified.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026