Bill
Bill > HB998
MS HB998
MS HB998Registered sex offenders; require those who are business owners to alert public of ownership.
summary
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 Section 45-33-50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any Business Owner Who Is Required To Register As A Sex Offender To Post A Clear And Visible Sign Outside Of The Business That Such Business Is Owned By A Registered Sex Offender; To Require The Sign To Be Posted In A Location That Is Visible To All Persons Upon Entering The Business; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires any individual who owns or manages a business and is also a registered sex offender to clearly and visibly post a sign on the outside of their business, in a location visible to anyone entering, stating that the business is owned by a registered sex offender; this sign must have lettering at least eighteen inches tall and be in bold font, and this requirement applies to all registered sex offenders regardless of when they were convicted, with the law taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0998.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0900-0999/HB0998IN.htm |
Loading...