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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 89-8-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Sheriff Or Process Server To Leave The Summons And Sworn Affidavit Or Complaint For Eviction With A Person Or Posted On The Door Of The Premises That Is The Subject Of The Eviction; To Provide That The Summons And Complaint Shall Be Served No More Than 72 Consecutive Hours After The Sworn Affidavit Or Complaint Is Served; To Provide That The Court Date To Address The Sworn Affidavit Or Complaint Shall Be No More Than 14 Days From The Date On Which The Sworn Affidavit Or Complaint Is Filed; To Amend Section 89-8-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Court To Expand The Period Of Time For The Date Of Removal For Evictions; To Amend Section 89-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Nonbreaching Party To Terminate The Rental Agreement Upon 7 Days Notice; To Amend Section 89-8-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time Periods For Possible Adjournment Of Eviction Hearings; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies landlord-tenant laws in Mississippi by streamlining eviction procedures and clarifying notice periods. Specifically, it requires sheriffs or process servers to leave eviction summons and complaints with a person over 16 or post them on the door of the property, with service considered complete five days after mailing. The bill also shortens the time for a court date to a maximum of 14 days from when the complaint is filed and removes the court's ability to extend the removal date for evictions. Additionally, it reduces the notice period for a nonbreaching party to terminate a rental agreement from 14 days to 7 days, and limits adjournments of eviction hearings to one, not exceeding 10 days unless both parties agree, and the entire hearing cannot extend beyond 20 days from when the eviction action was filed.
Committee Categories
Justice
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/HB/HB0499.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0499IN.htm |
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