SB 2771 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Fresh Start Act; revise.

SB 2771, the Fresh Start Act, revises Mississippi law to prevent automatic disqualification from occupational licenses based solely on past criminal convictions. It requires licensing boards to consider only crimes directly related to a job's duties (e.g., a theft conviction for a cashier role), banning vague terms like "moral turpitude" and mandating a clear standard for review. The law gives applicants 30 days to get a determination on their license eligibility after submitting a $25 fee petition and requires all licensing boards to comply by July 1, 2025. It excludes attorney licensing, nursing compacts, and certain healthcare licenses from these changes.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026