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MS SB2655

MS SB2655
Supplemental feeding of deer; allow on private lands using certain products regardless of CWD Management Zone.


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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 49-7-33.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Taking Of Deer With The Use Of Supplemental Feed When Exclusively Using As Supplemental Feed Agricultural Products Naturally Grown In The State Regardless Of Whether The Private Land On Which Such Supplemental Feed Is Used Lies Within A Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone; To Amend Section 49-7-58.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill allows for the supplemental feeding of deer on private lands using agricultural products naturally grown in Mississippi, such as alfalfa, corn, or soybeans, regardless of whether the land is located within a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone. CWD is a serious neurological disease affecting deer. The bill amends existing law to permit this type of feeding, while still allowing the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to implement restrictions and take necessary actions to prevent and control disease, except where it conflicts with this new provision for feeding naturally grown agricultural products. It also makes conforming changes to another section of the law related to CWD prevention programs.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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