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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 Establishing The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management Within The Executive Branch Of State Government In Order To House Emergency Management Sub-agencies, Units, And/or Offices Within State Government; To Assign Authorities To The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Establish The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency As An Office Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Transfer The Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority From Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency To An Office Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Establish An Office Of Administrative Services Within The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Amend Sections 33-15-2, 33-15-5, 33-15-7, 33-15-11, 33-15-14, 33-15-15, 33-15-19, 33-15-25, 33-15-31, 33-15-51, 33-15-53, 33-15-305, 33-15-307, 33-15-308, 33-15-309, 33-15-311, 33-15-313, 33-15-317, 33-15-401, 33-15-403, 19-5-383, 19-5-385, 19-5-387 And 19-5-393, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Codify Section 33-15-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Mississippi Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) within the executive branch of state government to consolidate various emergency management sub-agencies, units, and offices. The MDEM will be led by an Executive Director appointed by the Governor, who will have broad authority over the department's operations and personnel. The bill also creates an Office of Administrative Services within the MDEM and transfers the Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority (MECA), which manages the NG911 public safety network, from under the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to be an office within the new MDEM. This restructuring aims to improve the coordination and effectiveness of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts across the state, with numerous sections of existing Mississippi Code being amended to reflect these changes and ensure consistency with the new departmental structure.
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2580.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2580IN.htm |
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