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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Passed
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 9-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Judicial Precincts For The Fourth Circuit Court District; To Bring Forward Section 9-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Number Of Judges For The Fourth Circuit Court District; To Amend Section 9-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Precincts For The Seventh Circuit Court District For The "from January 1, 2027, Until January 1, 2031" Tier For The Seventh Circuit Court District; To Bring Forward Section 9-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Number Of Judges For The Seventh Circuit Court District; To Provide Conditional Qualifying Deadlines For Judicial Candidates For The 4th And 7th Circuit Court Districts; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill revises the boundaries of judicial districts and the number of judges within them, specifically impacting the Fourth and Seventh Circuit Court Districts in Mississippi. For the Fourth Circuit Court District, it adjusts the counties included and the division into subdistricts, with changes to take effect in 2031, and also modifies the number of judges and how they are elected from these subdistricts. For the Seventh Circuit Court District, it redefines its geographical composition and the number and allocation of its judges, with specific changes occurring between January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2031, and then again from January 1, 2031, onwards, and also sets new deadlines for judicial candidates to file their intent to run for office in 2027 for both districts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Due From Governor 03/03/26 (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0580.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0580SG.htm |
| Committee Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/HB0580_S_Cmte_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0580PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0580IN.htm |
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