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signed · Mississippi · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1385: Homestead exemption; delete requirement that counties submit paper original of application for the DOR.

HB 1385 removes a requirement that Mississippi counties submit paper original applications for homestead exemptions to the Department of Revenue (DOR) and retain paper copies. This bill amends sections of Mississippi law to eliminate the physical paper submission and retention process for homestead exemption applications, affecting county tax assessors and the DOR. The bill does not change eligibility rules, application content, or the requirement for applicants to submit forms (including triplicate copies). It streamlines administrative procedures by removing paper-based handling, focusing solely on the procedural change for county and state offices.
Trey Lamar (R)
signed · Mississippi · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1380: Homestead exemption; revise provisions regarding surviving spouses and applications.

HB 1380 (Mississippi House Bill 1380) adjusts homestead exemption rules for surviving spouses and applicants. It states that if a deceased spouse qualified for a higher exemption due to age or disability but the surviving spouse’s status is unknown and no new application was filed, the surviving spouse will automatically be moved to the primary applicant status with the lowest exemption tier. The bill also allows homeowners who filed timely applications but didn’t disclose eligibility for additional exemptions to submit amended applications for review by tax authorities. This directly affects Mississippi homeowners, particularly surviving spouses and those needing to update exemption status without reapplying annually.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces homestead exemption tiers for surviving spouses, increasing property tax burden for affected homeowners, opposing tax relief for middle-income residents.85% confidence
Trey Lamar (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Mississippi · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1633: Site Development Grant Program; revise certain definitions.

HB 1633 revises key definitions for Mississippi's Site Development Grant Program, specifically clarifying "eligible expenditures" and "site development improvements." This affects counties, municipalities, and economic development entities applying for grants to improve industrial property. The bill defines eligible expenditures to include fees for consultants, contributions to infrastructure (like utilities or roads), and property acquisition costs, while "site development improvements" now explicitly cover drainage, transportation, utilities, and environmental mitigation. These revisions ensure consistent application of the program for projects on publicly owned or "optioned" industrial property.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies grant eligibility to expand eligible expenditures (e.g., infrastructure fees) for economic development funding, promoting efficient budget allocation under Ways and Means.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies road infrastructure as eligible for grants, enabling funding for transportation improvements via site development projects.92% confidence
Trey Lamar (R)
signed · Mississippi · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2824: Ad valorem tax; extend deadlines for 50% exemption and lower fee-in-lieu minimum for certain projects and qualified businesses.

SB 2824 extends deadlines for property tax exemptions and fee-in-lieu agreements affecting energy projects and qualified businesses in Mississippi. It pushes back the construction start deadline for 50% property tax exemption eligibility for energy projects from 2024 to December 31, 2036, and requires counties/municipalities to approve these exemptions by July 1, 2035. The bill also reduces the minimum fee-in-lieu payment (a fee instead of property taxes) for qualifying projects from one-third to one-tenth of annual property taxes, applying to businesses with $60 million+ investments or $100 million+ investments in disaster-affected areas. These changes directly impact new energy developments, large-scale businesses, and local governments managing tax agreements.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax exemption deadlines and lowers fee-in-lieu payments for energy projects, reducing tax burden on qualifying businesses per bill's tax relief provisions.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends tax exemption deadlines and lowers fees for energy projects, incentivizing development and investment in energy infrastructure.85% confidence
Josh Harkins (R)
signed · Mississippi · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2712: Small Loan Regulatory Law; authorize licensee to charge fee for nonrecording insurance in lieu of recording cost.

SB 2712 allows Mississippi small loan lenders to charge borrowers a fee for nonrecording insurance instead of the actual cost of recording a security document for a loan. The fee cannot exceed the standard filing fee for a financing statement (UCC1 form) charged by the Secretary of State. This applies to loans of $100 or more, and lenders must clearly disclose that the insurance is optional and not required for loan approval. Borrowers can choose this fee-based option without affecting their loan terms or eligibility.
Robert Johnson (D)
signed · Mississippi · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2567: Mississippi Pediatric Access To Critical Health Care Protection Act; enact.

SB 2567 requires Mississippi's Medicaid program to pay an out-of-state pediatric teaching hospital (located in a city bordering the Mississippi River and meeting specific criteria) if federal Medicare/Medicaid authorities approve increased funding for such hospitals. The bill ensures that costs for treating Mississippi Medicaid children under 21 at this hospital do not exceed costs for similar care in Mississippi hospitals, and prevents in-state hospitals from receiving lower payments due to these out-of-state payments. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies only to hospitals meeting strict requirements like maintaining pediatric specialty programs and dedicated beds for patients under 21.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures Medicaid funding for pediatric care at specified hospital without cost increases, maintaining access and preventing payment reductions for in-state providers.90% confidence
Kevin Blackwell (R)
signed · Mississippi · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1404: Fraudulent Utility Conversion; create crime when landlord fails to pay utilities and tenants' utilities are interrupted.

HB 1404 creates a new criminal offense called "fraudulent utility conversion" in Mississippi, making it illegal for landlords to pocket tenant payments for utilities without paying the provider, causing service interruptions. Landlords convicted face penalties ranging from up to six months in jail and $1,000 fines for under $1,000 in unpaid utilities, to up to 20 years in prison and $50,000 fines for amounts over $25,000. The bill also explicitly adds utility payments to a landlord’s legal duties under existing law (Section 89-8-23) and requires courts to order landlords to reimburse tenants for unpaid utility fees plus related costs like medical or food expenses. This directly affects landlords who fail to pay utilities and tenants who lose service due to this failure, effective July 1, 2026.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense with strict penalties, expanding criminalization of landlord misconduct rather than advancing reform or reducing penalties.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenants from utility interruptions by holding landlords accountable for non-payment of utilities, strengthening tenant rights within housing policy.90% confidence
Shanda Yates (I) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2126: Name change; prohibit for persons convicted of a crime of violence and for sex offenders.

SB 2126 prohibits individuals required to register as sex offenders under Mississippi law from changing their names. This applies to all registered sex offenders in Mississippi, including those convicted of offenses involving force against victims as defined in the law. Violating this ban is a felony punishable by up to $5,000 in fines, five years in prison, or both. The bill amends existing sex offender registration statutes to require registrants to disclose former names and enforce the name change prohibition.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits name changes for sex offenders/violent criminals, adding felony penalties. Expands criminalization and restricts offender rights, opposing reform-focused policies.90% confidence
Angela Hill (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Mississippi · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SC 528: Honor the Mississippi members of the Seattle Seahawks NFL Super Bowl LX Champions.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Mississippi-connected individuals who contributed to the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory. It specifically recognizes seven athletes and a coach with Mississippi ties: Derick Hall (Gulfport, linebacker), Charles Cross (Laurel, Mississippi State alum), Cam Akers (Clinton), Chris Paul Jr. (Ole Miss linebacker), A.J. Finley (Ole Miss safety), Jared Ivey (Ole Miss linebacker), and Coach Leslie Frazier (Alcorn State alum, Seahawks assistant head coach). The resolution formally commends them for their roles in the championship win and their representation of Mississippi. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, it does not create new laws or allocate funds.
Albert Butler (D) · 6 co-sponsors
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