Older Mississippians Act; create.
SB 2746, the "Older Mississippians Act," creates a new state framework to support residents aged 60+ and their caregivers. It designates Mississippi’s Division of Aging and Adult Services (within the Department of Human Services) as the lead agency responsible for administering aging services, replacing the previous "Mississippi Old Age Security Law." Key provisions require this division to develop policies ensuring accessible in-home supportive services (like homemaker care, respite care, and home modifications), coordinate state services for older adults, and establish public awareness programs. The bill repeals all prior statutes governing old-age security (sections 43-9-1 through 43-9-47) to implement this new system.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Bill status designation changed from 'As Introduced' to 'As Passed the Senate', indicating legislative progression through the Senate chamber
Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2026
How they voted
59–0
Passed
Total votes 59
Feb 10, 2026
D
Democratic22
100% Yea
R
Republican37
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Referred To Public Health and Human Services;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Medicaid;Government Structure
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Blackwell
RRepublican
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