Banks and banking; revise various definitions, procedures and provisions related to.
SB 2383 updates Mississippi banking regulations to clarify definitions and streamline operations for state-chartered banks and thrifts. It redefines "electronic terminal" (including interactive teller machines or ITMs) and states banks can independently decide where to place these devices without prior regulatory approval. The bill also modifies dividend rules requiring commissioner approval if a bank is undercapitalized or under corrective action, and shifts charter renewal approvals from the State Comptroller to the Banking Commissioner. Additionally, it permits banks to invest in community development projects and public welfare investments under federal guidelines. These changes directly affect Mississippi banks by reducing regulatory barriers for terminal placement and investment while updating dividend and charter procedures.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Signed Mar 13, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Feb 9, 2026 · House Mar 4, 2026
How they voted
52–0
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 9, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Mar 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred To Banking and Financial Services
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Business and Financial Institutions
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Johnson
DDemocratic
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