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MS SC502
MS SC502Constitution; amend Section 26 to expand the jurisdiction of the state grand jury.
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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 26 Of The Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Expand The Subject Matter Jurisdiction Of The State Grand Jury; To Remove The Requirement That The Crimes Must Occur Within More Than One Circuit Court District Or Have Transpired Or Have Significance In More Than 1 Circuit Court District Of This State.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the Mississippi Constitution to broaden the types of crimes a state grand jury can investigate and indict. Currently, a state grand jury's jurisdiction is limited to drug-related offenses that span across multiple circuit court districts, meaning crimes that occurred in or had significance in more than one county. This resolution seeks to remove that geographical limitation, allowing the state grand jury to investigate crimes regardless of where they occurred within the state. Furthermore, it expands the types of crimes the state grand jury can handle to include officer-involved shootings and various forms of public corruption, such as embezzlement and fraud. The proposed amendment will be put to a vote of the state's qualified electors.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0502.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SC/SC0502IN.htm |
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