SB 2730 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Civil immunity; provide for charitable organizations providing services related to an impending weather event.

SB 2730 grants civil immunity to charitable organizations (defined as tax-exempt groups registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State) for legal liability arising from their emergency services during declared emergencies, government-ordered emergencies, or impending weather events like hurricanes, floods, or extreme storms. The bill covers services including shelter, transportation, emergency response, and utilities provided during these events. However, immunity does not apply for wanton, willful, or intentional misconduct. This law aims to encourage rapid disaster assistance without fear of lawsuits, taking effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026
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What changed between versions

Committee Substitute Current version · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to clarify that immunity from civil liability does not apply to wanton, willful, or intentional misconduct. The text was also updated to reflect that the bill has passed the Senate rather than being a committee substitute.
Scope change
The scope of immunity was narrowed by explicitly excluding wanton, willful, or intentional misconduct from protection.
SCOPE

Added explicit exception that immunity does not apply to wanton, willful, or intentional misconduct.

REQUIREMENT

Clarified that immunity exceptions are limited to those specifically provided in the act.

TIMELINE

Removed the repeal date (June 30, 2026) from the effective date section, leaving only the start date of July 1, 2026.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill status from 'Committee Substitute' to 'As Passed the Senate'.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 5, 2026

How they voted

520
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 5, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
34 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary A
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed As Amended
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary, Division A
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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