SB 2334 requires prosecutors in Mississippi to notify law enforcement officers in writing before sending a "Giglio letter" (a notice about an officer's questionable credibility) or adding the officer's name to a "Giglio list." It mandates that officers receive 30 days' notice detailing the basis for the action, the right to review evidence, and an opportunity to meet with the prosecutor. Officers can also appeal the decision to a chancery court for a full new review within 30 days. The bill directly affects law enforcement officers whose credibility is under review and changes the process for prosecutors to communicate such decisions.
SB 2350, the "Mississippi Recall Act of 2026," would establish a formal process for voters to remove local elected or appointed officials (county or municipal) from office. It requires at least 35% of voters from the last election in that official's district to sign a petition, prohibits paid petition circulation, and bans recall attempts within the first 180 days or final six months of an official's term. The bill also defines "grounds" for recall as conduct "adversely affecting office administration or public interests," and would replace Mississippi’s existing recall procedures. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and has not become law.
HB 1161 would have allowed licensed barbers in Mississippi to operate mobile barbershops - transportable units providing barbering services at various locations - subject to specific regulations. It required barbers to obtain annual permits from the State Board of Barber Examiners, undergo inspections before operating, maintain detailed records of service locations, and stay physically present during all services. The bill also mandated annual renewals, prohibited permit transfers, and required compliance with health and safety regulations. Despite passing committee referral in early 2026, it died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law. The proposed effective date was July 1, 2026, if enacted.
SB 2332 prohibits individuals required to register as sex offenders from working as first responders (including paramedics, EMTs, and emergency personnel) without prior approval from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Sex Offender Registry. The bill defines "first responder" as anyone responding to fire, medical, or hazardous material emergencies in professional or volunteer roles. This restriction applies directly to sex offenders seeking employment in these emergency response positions. The law amends existing Mississippi Code Section 45-33-26 to add this employment prohibition, with violations punishable as misdemeanors.
SB 2364, if passed, would establish a legal right for individuals to obtain contraception (including birth control pills, IUDs, and condoms) and for healthcare providers to offer it. The bill prohibits Mississippi state or local governments from restricting access to FDA-approved contraceptive methods, requiring any such restrictions to be justified by significant safety concerns and proven to be the least restrictive option. It allows individuals, healthcare providers, or the Attorney General to sue if these rights are violated, seeking court orders to stop the restriction. The bill, which died in committee on February 3, 2026, would have taken effect July 1, 2026, but does not affect existing insurance coverage requirements for contraception.
HB 1160 (CAMHEO Act of 2026) would require Mississippi public schools to provide mental health screenings and assessments for students in kindergarten through grade 12 who exhibit signs of mental distress, such as changes in school performance, behavioral issues, or emotional withdrawal. It mandates the State Board of Education and Mississippi Department of Mental Health to develop a framework and guidelines by the 2027-2028 school year, including protocols for targeted screenings and integrating social-emotional learning into school programs. The bill also creates a Children's Mental Health Partnership to develop screening tools for school staff and requires all school districts to implement screening policies before the 2027-2028 school year. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.
SB 2333 requires the Mississippi Justice Information Center to create an electronic system by January 1, 2028, for criminal justice agencies to track misdemeanor warrants across jurisdictions as they are issued, served, or canceled. This system will replace manual tracking, allowing police, courts, and other agencies to share warrant status in real time. The Department of Public Safety must create rules to implement the system, and all criminal justice agencies must assist in its development. The bill directly affects local law enforcement, courts, and state agencies handling misdemeanor cases by improving coordination and reducing delays in warrant processing.
SB 2366 requires insurance companies to pay homeowners at least 20% of their policy's contents coverage limit (up to $250,000) for total losses without needing an itemized claim. Homeowners affected by total losses (where repair/replacement costs meet or exceed policy limits) would receive this minimum payment upfront, then have the option to file a full claim for additional coverage. The bill defines "total loss" as repair costs equaling the dwelling coverage limit and gives Mississippi's Insurance Commissioner authority to create implementing rules. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.
SB 2411 would allow courts to avoid formally convicting commercial driver's license (CDL) holders for a first-time DUI offense if they were operating a non-commercial vehicle at the time of the offense. Currently, CDL holders are ineligible for nonadjudication (avoiding a conviction) even for first offenses, but this bill would expand eligibility to those not driving a vehicle requiring a CDL. The key provision amends Mississippi's DUI statute to remove the ineligibility for CDL holders in this specific scenario. This change would directly affect CDL holders who commit DUI while driving personal vehicles, potentially preventing a criminal record for their first offense. The bill died in committee and was never enacted.
Mississippi's SB 2396 clarifies that the Secretary of State must approve all leases for Public Trust Tidelands used in gaming operations, including new casino projects. It requires gaming license holders to obtain these separate leases directly from the Secretary of State (not local governments), with existing gaming sites approved before December 31, 2023, exempted. The bill also confirms the Secretary of State holds sole authority over tideland leases and prohibits local authorities from leasing tidelands for gaming purposes. It updates definitions and clarifies that state-held tidelands are managed under specific maps and legal boundaries. This bill focuses on establishing clear jurisdiction for tideland leasing, particularly for gaming developments.
SB 2452 would have repealed Mississippi's requirement that TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) applicants undergo drug testing to qualify for benefits. This change would have directly affected individuals and families applying for TANF in Mississippi, removing a specific eligibility barrier. The bill solely eliminated the drug testing condition from Section 43-17-6 of the Mississippi Code, leaving all other TANF eligibility rules (like work requirements, education standards, or the 60-month limit) unchanged. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.
SB 2375 requires municipalities and court-appointed receiverships to treat unpaid water fees as a lien against the property owner, not just the tenant. It clarifies that renters who pay water fees through rent are not liable if the property owner fails to pay. The bill establishes that fees become a yearly lien on the real property, prohibits selling personal property to satisfy these liens, and mandates notification to county tax collectors. This directly affects property owners of residential or commercial properties using municipally owned water services, ensuring fees are collected through property-based liens rather than tenant liability.
