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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create The Mississippi Support Our Law Enforcement And Safe Neighborhoods Act; To Set Forth Legislative Intent And Short Title; To Require Cooperation And Assistance In Enforcement Of Immigration Laws And To Indemnify Law Enforcement Officers For Implementation Of This Act; To Prohibit Illegal Aliens From Entering Into Business Transactions With The State; To Amend Section 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform The Arrest Without Warrant Statute; To Amend Section 71-11-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Retention Of E-verify Confirmations For At Least Three Years; To Create The Special Fund To Be Known As The Immigration Reimbursement Fund; To Authorize All Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers To Assist Federal Agencies In Enforcement Of Immigration Law; To Require The Board Of Public Contractors To Review Contractor Compliance With E-verify Requirements; To Provide For The Dissemination Of Information Regarding Employment Opportunities; To Provide For Severability, Implementation And Construction; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act," aims to strengthen immigration enforcement in Mississippi by requiring state and local law enforcement officials to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, allowing them to assist in enforcing immigration laws, and providing them with legal protection for these actions. It prohibits individuals not lawfully present in the United States from engaging in business transactions with the state, such as applying for licenses or permits, and requires employers to retain E-Verify (an electronic system used to verify employment eligibility) confirmations for at least three years. The bill also modifies existing laws to allow law enforcement officers to arrest individuals without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe the person is an alien unlawfully present in the U.S., and establishes an "Immigration Reimbursement Fund" to cover costs associated with these enforcement efforts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1040.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1000-1099/HB1040IN.htm |
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