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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create The "defend Desoto County Act"; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Transportation To Identify, Fund And Improve Strategic Entry Points Into Desoto County, Mississippi, In Order To Enhance Traffic Safety And Support Local Law Enforcement Operations; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Defend DeSoto County Act," authorizes the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to identify, fund, and improve key entry points into DeSoto County, Mississippi, with the dual goals of making traffic safer and assisting local law enforcement. To achieve this, MDOT is empowered to collect and coordinate data with municipal police departments and county sheriff departments, ensuring that these improvements directly support the needs of those agencies. The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
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/HB1128.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1128IN.htm |
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