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MS HB850
MS HB850Abortion; provide for statewide referendum on question of prohibiting abortions in Mississippi.
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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 Repeal Sections 41-41-45 And 97-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibit The Performing Or Inducing Of An Abortion Except Where Necessary For The Preservation Of The Mother's Life Or Where The Pregnancy Was Caused By Rape; To Provide For A Statewide Special Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, For The Purpose Of Determining Whether Abortions Shall Be Prohibited In Mississippi; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting On The Question In The Special Election Vote For Prohibiting Abortions In Mississippi, Then This Act Shall Not Take Effect; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting On The Question In The Election Vote Against Prohibiting Abortions In Mississippi, Then This Act Shall Take Effect On January 1, 2027; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to repeal existing Mississippi laws that prohibit abortions, with exceptions for the mother's life or cases of rape, and then hold a statewide special election on November 3, 2026, to decide whether to reinstate these prohibitions. If a majority of voters in this election vote "Yes" to prohibiting abortions under the specified conditions, the repeal will not take effect, meaning the current restrictions will remain. However, if a majority vote "No," the repeal will take effect on January 1, 2027, thereby allowing abortions in Mississippi except where necessary for the preservation of the mother's life or where the pregnancy was caused by rape. The term "qualified electors" refers to registered voters eligible to cast a ballot in the election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0850.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0850IN.htm |
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