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MS SB2256
MS SB2256County boards of supervisors; permit to regulate, repair and maintain certain county and municipal cemeteries.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 19-7-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Boards Of Supervisors To Maintain And Repair Public Cemeteries Within The County Boundaries Or In Any Municipality Located Within The County; To Permit Boards Of Supervisors To Use Any Available Funds For Such Purpose And Bill For Reimbursement Municipalities When Applicable; To Amend Section 39-5-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows county boards of supervisors in Mississippi to maintain and repair abandoned public or private nonprofit cemeteries, not only those outside municipal boundaries but also those located within municipalities. For cemeteries within municipalities, the county can use its funds and then bill the municipality for reimbursement. The bill also grants boards of supervisors the power to enlarge public cemeteries within county limits and to acquire title to neglected cemeteries, even within municipal boundaries, through various means like gift, purchase, or eminent domain, if they are deemed detrimental to public health and welfare. This authority is extended to conform with existing laws regarding historical cemeteries.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died On Calendar (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2256.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2256IN.htm |
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