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MS HB1104
MS HB1104Abortion; provide for statewide referendum on question of prohibiting abortions in Mississippi.
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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Repeal Sections 41-41-45 And 97-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibit The Performing Or Inducing Of An Abortion Except Where Necessary For The Preservation Of The Mother's Life Or Where The Pregnancy Was Caused By Rape; To Provide For A Statewide Special Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, For The Purpose Of Determining Whether Abortions Shall Be Prohibited In Mississippi; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting On The Question In The Special Election Vote For Prohibiting Abortions In Mississippi, Then This Act Shall Not Take Effect; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting On The Question In The Election Vote Against Prohibiting Abortions In Mississippi, Then This Act Shall Take Effect On January 1, 2026; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes a statewide referendum in Mississippi to determine the legal status of abortion in the state. Specifically, the bill seeks to repeal existing sections of Mississippi law that currently prohibit abortions except in cases where the mother's life is at risk or the pregnancy resulted from rape. A special election will be held on November 4, 2025, where voters will directly decide whether to maintain or further restrict abortion access. The ballot will ask voters to vote "Yes" or "No" on the question of prohibiting abortions, with specific exceptions for preserving the mother's life or in cases of rape. If a majority votes "Yes" to prohibit abortions, Section 1 of the bill will not take effect. Conversely, if a majority votes "No", the abortion restrictions will become law on January 1, 2026. This referendum provides Mississippi voters with a direct democratic mechanism to determine the state's abortion policy, allowing them to explicitly approve or reject potential new restrictions on abortion access.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1104.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1104IN.htm |
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