Bill > HB1314

This bill proposes that the State of Mississippi will not be required to comply with or recognize mandates, orders, laws, decrees, or directives from any organization, commission, or entity that is not a state or federally elected official, body, or a U.S. citizen appointed by such an official or body. The bill specifically lists international organizations in various domains, such as health, security, military, financial, and monetary, as examples of entities whose mandates would not be automatically recognized. The key provision is that any mandate from such external entities would first need to be voted on and passed as legislation by the Mississippi Legislature before the state would recognize or implement it. This means that international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), NATO, or international financial institutions would not have direct authority to impose rules or directives on Mississippi without going through the state's legislative process. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a timeline for its implementation and giving state officials time to prepare for its enforcement.