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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 Mississippi Horse Racing Task Force; To Provide The Purposes Of The Task Force And Prescribe Its Membership; To Provide For A Report; To Bring Forward Sections 75-76-55, 87-1-1, 87-1-5, 97-33-1 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Mississippi Horse Racing Task Force, a twelve-member group co-chaired by the chairs of the House and Senate Gaming Committees, to study gaming, pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing, economic development, and the equine industry in Mississippi. The task force will include representatives from the Mississippi Gaming Commission, Mississippi Development Authority, Department of Agriculture and Commerce, Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association, licensed casino operators, and individuals involved in the equine industry. This task force is tasked with producing a report with findings and recommendations by December 15, 2026, and the bill also brings forward existing Mississippi Code sections related to gaming licenses, voiding contracts for gambling debts, and penalties for illegal wagering, with some modifications to clarify exceptions for certain types of gaming, particularly those conducted on cruise vessels or in specific coastal areas.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
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/SB2626.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2600-2699/SB2626IN.htm |
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