Bill
Bill > SB2126
MS SB2126
MS SB2126Name change; prohibit for persons convicted of a crime of violence and for sex offenders.
summary
Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Passed
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create New Section 45-33-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Person Who Is Required To Register As A Sex Offender From Changing His Or Her Name With Certain Exceptions; To Amend Sections 93-17-1, 45-33-25, 45-33-29, 45-33-33, And 45-33-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits individuals required to register as sex offenders from changing their names, with exceptions only for name changes due to marriage or divorce, which require official documentation. It also makes it a felony for such individuals to violate this name change restriction, punishable by fines and imprisonment. The bill amends existing laws to ensure this prohibition is reflected in procedures for name changes, sex offender registration requirements, and reporting of changes in offender information, thereby conforming these laws to the new restriction.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 03/25/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...