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MS SB2135
MS SB2135Juror qualifications; clarify qualified electors must be active voters to be competent jurors.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 13-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Qualified Elector Must Be Designated As An Active Voter In The Statewide Elections Management System To Be A Competent Juror; To Delete The Competency Requirement That A Juror Is Not A Common Gambler Or Habitual Drunkard; To Provide That A Competent Juror Is A Juror Who Does Not Have A Substance Use Disorder; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to clarify who is qualified to serve as a juror, requiring that a qualified elector must be designated as an active voter in the Statewide Election Management System, which is a state database tracking voter registration and activity. It also removes the disqualification for jurors who are common gamblers or habitual drunkards, and instead states that a competent juror is one who does not have a substance use disorder.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Title Suff Do Pass (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2135.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2135PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2135_S_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2135IN.htm |
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