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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 9-5-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Number Of Chancellors For The Third Chancery Court District In The "from And After January 1, 2027" Tier; To Condition The Qualifying Deadline For The "place Three" Chancellorship For The Third Chancery Court District Upon The Governor's Approval Of This Act; To Amend Section 23-15-977, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 9-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The County Composition Of The Third Chancery Court District, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill increases the number of chancellors, which are judges in chancery courts, for the Third Chancery Court District from two to three, effective January 1, 2027. It also revises the counties that make up this district, adding Carroll and Tallahatchie Counties and removing DeSoto County. The bill specifies residency requirements for the three chancellorships and sets a conditional deadline for candidates seeking the new "Place Three" chancellorship, linking it to the Governor's approval of the act by January 23, 2026, to ensure candidates can file by February 2, 2026, for the November 2026 general election. If the act is not approved by that date, a later filing deadline of May 1, 2026, will apply. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing law regarding the filing deadlines and fees for judicial candidates.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0001.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0001PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/HB0001_H_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0001IN.htm |
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