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signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 2524: Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council; establish.

SB 2524 establishes the Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council (M-PAC) to set state goals and develop strategies for increasing postsecondary attainment - including certificates, credentials, and degrees - across Mississippi. The council, composed of 25 voting members representing higher education institutions, private businesses, workforce agencies, and state government, will collaborate to align education with workforce needs. M-PAC must produce annual reports tracking progress toward attainment goals using data from the State Longitudinal Data System. This bill directly affects Mississippi’s public and private colleges, workforce development programs, and businesses in priority occupations.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Mississippi · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 1563: Municipal utilities; revise composition of the commission to include one person who is a customer that receives service by such utility.

HB 1563 changes the composition of municipal utility commissions in Mississippi, requiring two members to be customers living outside the city limits who receive utility service. This directly affects municipal utility commissions managing water, electricity, or other public utilities owned by cities. The bill also adds a requirement for all community public water system board members to complete management training within two years of election, with costs covered by the water system. These changes aim to increase community representation and ensure board members have necessary operational knowledge.

signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 2643: Memorial bridge, highway or road; designate various segments on the state highway system as.

This bill designates a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 550 in Lincoln County (from Caseyville Road westward) as the "Lamar Smith Memorial Highway" for commemorative purposes. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will install and maintain appropriate signage along this highway segment. The bill has no policy or regulatory impact - it solely honors Lamar Smith through a highway designation. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and expires June 30, 2027 (as noted in the text).

signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 2294: Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics.

SB 2294, the MS Future Innovators Act, requires Mississippi public high school students entering 9th grade in 2029-2030 to earn one credit in either a dedicated computer science course or a career and technical education (CTE) course with embedded computer science before graduation. The bill mandates that these courses cover fundamental concepts of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, including how AI works and its societal impact. Students can use this credit to fulfill either a math or science graduation requirement (excluding core courses like Algebra I or biology), without increasing the total required credits. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, with course approvals managed by the State Board of Education.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 2288: Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act; expand CTE incentive grant purposes, and extend repealer.

SB 2288 expands Mississippi’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) incentive program to allow schools to use grants for purchasing equipment that supports programs leading to industry certifications. It directly affects public schools and students enrolled in CTE programs, providing $600 per student who earns a qualifying industry certification (defined as linked to high-demand occupations or meeting wage criteria). The bill requires annual reporting on student participation, certification attainment, and grant usage by schools, and extends the repeal date for the 2004 workforce consolidation act to 2029. These changes aim to strengthen workforce training by aligning CTE programs with local economic needs.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 2778: Community Service Revolving Fund; extend repealer on authority to collect fees from paroled offenders for deposit into.

SB 2778 extends the deadline for collecting monthly fees from offenders on probation, parole, or other field supervision in Mississippi. Currently set to end July 1, 2030, this extension delays when the fee collection authority expires. The bill maintains a $55 monthly fee, with $50 deposited into the Community Service Revolving Fund (used for restitution centers, drug programs, and supervision services), $3 into the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund, and $2 into the Training Revolving Fund. This affects offenders under supervision and the state funds they support.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 2825: MS Health Care Industry Zone Act; revise certification requirements and extend repealer on act and related incentives.

SB 2825 extends the expiration dates for Mississippi's Health Care Industry Zone tax incentives, which were set to expire in 2023, to July 1, 2028. The bill directly affects health care facilities that meet specific job creation (25+ new full-time jobs) or investment thresholds ($10 million minimum capital investment), allowing them to maintain property tax exemptions, sales tax exemptions on construction materials, and fee-in-lieu tax agreements. Key provisions include extending the repealer date for the Health Care Industry Zone Act itself (Section 57-117-11) and extending related tax exemption statutes (Sections 27-31-101, 27-31-104, and 27-65-101), ensuring existing incentives remain available for qualifying facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

signed · Mississippi · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 1596: Money transmitters; require to implement certain data security measures and customer protections.

HB 1596 requires licensed money transmitters (including virtual currency kiosks) in Mississippi to implement specific data security measures to protect customer information. Key provisions include mandating an information security program with a designated responsible individual, requiring risk assessments, and obligating licensees to notify the Commissioner of Banking and Consumer Finance if unencrypted customer data is acquired without authorization. The bill also requires licensees to provide training to recognize financial abuse of elders and disclose specific transaction details to customers. These measures directly affect money transmitters and their customers by strengthening data protection and transparency in financial transactions.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · Mississippi · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 1696: MS Office of Apprenticeship; create under State Workforce Investment Board.

This bill creates the Mississippi Office of Apprenticeship within the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to support and coordinate apprenticeship programs statewide. It establishes an advisory Apprenticeship Council to guide the office and defines key terms like "apprentice" and "apprenticeship program" for clarity. The office will develop rules, provide technical assistance to employers, and promote apprenticeship opportunities - without requiring programs or sponsors to register with the office. This structure aims to strengthen workforce development by standardizing apprenticeship systems across Mississippi.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 2834: Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance for various purposes.

SB 2834 authorizes Mississippi vehicle owners to obtain distinctive license tags supporting "Shower Power" (listed as item "an" in the bill) by paying a $30 annual fee. This fee is split: $24 goes directly to Shower Power, $1 funds the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, $2 supports highway maintenance, and $1 goes to another state fund. The tags must be displayed alongside the regular license plate, and owners must surrender the regular tag when obtaining the distinctive one. This bill affects any Mississippi resident who owns a vehicle and chooses to pay the additional fee to display support for Shower Power.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

signed · Mississippi · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 1224: MS Keeping Kids Safe Online Act;

Mississippi's HB 1224, the "Keeping Kids Safe Online Act," requires online platforms (interactive computer services) to obtain parental consent before allowing minors (under 18) to create accounts or access their services. It prohibits platforms from knowingly letting minors access material harmful to minors or communicate with adults, and bans allowing others to access a minor's personal profile ("persona"). Platforms using reasonable age verification methods (like ID checks or commercial systems) or providing parental usage history are protected from liability. The law creates new definitions for terms like "material harmful to minors" and authorizes the Attorney General to enforce penalties for violations, including civil fines.

Topics ✗ Technology

signed · Mississippi · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 1677: Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; create.

HB 1677 creates the Metro Jackson Water Authority to manage Jackson's water and wastewater systems, directly affecting Jackson residents and the City of Jackson government. The bill requires the new authority to negotiate a lease agreement with the city to take over operations, replacing the current court-appointed interim manager. It establishes a board of directors, authorizes bond issuance for funding, and outlines financial management rules, including tax exemptions for authority assets. The legislation responds to ongoing water system issues highlighted by a 2022 federal complaint and court orders.