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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 Require All Prospective Employees To Pass A Drug Test As A Condition Of Being Employed By The State Of Mississippi; To Require The State Personnel Board To Adopt Rules And Regulations Governing The Drug Testing Of Prospective State Employees; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all individuals seeking employment with the State of Mississippi must pass a drug test as a prerequisite for being hired, with the State Personnel Board, the agency responsible for overseeing state employment policies, tasked with establishing the specific rules and procedures for these drug tests. While the cost of the drug test will generally be borne by the applicant, the State Personnel Board has the discretion to cover these expenses for prospective employees, and this new requirement will become effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1173.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1173IN.htm |
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