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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | MS | SB 2322 | Requires Drivers License or Permit to Reflect Gender Assigned at Birth When Renewed | Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 38) |
| March 31, 2026 | MS | HB 1662 | Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children | Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 10) |
| March 10, 2026 | MS | SB 2322 | Requires Drivers License or Permit to Reflect Gender Assigned at Birth When Renewed | Bill Passed - House (76 - 39) |
| Feb. 12, 2026 | MS | HB 538 | Requires Mississippi Agencies to Comply With Federal Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (77 - 40) |
| Feb. 11, 2026 | MS | HB 1613 | Prohibits Abortion-Inducing Drugs | Bill Passed - House (77 - 39) |
| Feb. 10, 2026 | MS | HB 1444 | Requires the Department of Corrections to Provide Protective Equipment to Inmates Handling Cleaning Chemicals | Bill Passed - House (120 - 0) |
| Jan. 15, 2026 | MS | HB 2 | Authorizes Money From the State Education Fund to be Used for Private School Expenses | Bill Passed - House (61 - 59) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31 | SB 2322 | Requires Drivers License or Permit to Reflect Gender Assigned at Birth When Renewed | Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 38) |
| 3/31 | HB 1662 | Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children | Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 10) |
| 3/10 | SB 2322 | Requires Drivers License or Permit to Reflect Gender Assigned at Birth When Renewed | Bill Passed - House (76 - 39) |
| 2/12 | HB 538 | Requires Mississippi Agencies to Comply With Federal Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (77 - 40) |
| 2/11 | HB 1613 | Prohibits Abortion-Inducing Drugs | Bill Passed - House (77 - 39) |
| 2/10 | HB 1444 | Requires the Department of Corrections to Provide Protective Equipment to Inmates Handling Cleaning Chemicals | Bill Passed - House (120 - 0) |
| 1/15 | HB 2 | Authorizes Money From the State Education Fund to be Used for Private School Expenses | Bill Passed - House (61 - 59) |