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MS SB2891
MS SB2891Municipal annexation; require an election be held in the proposed annexation territory.
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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 Amend Section 21-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That An Election Be Held In Any Part Of A County Which Is The Subject Of A Municipal Annexation Or Removal Ordinance; To Provide That The Costs Of The Election Shall Be Paid By The Governing Authority Of The Municipality That Is Seeking The Annexation Or Removal Of The Proposed Territory In The County; To Amend Section 21-1-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Municipal Authorities To Pay Attorney's Fees And All Costs Of Court When Appealing The Election Results; To Amend Section 21-1-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Chancellor May Consider Election Results As Evidence; To Amend Sections 21-1-35 And 21-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Repeal Section 21-1-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires A Municipal Enlargement Or Contraction Petition To Be Filed In Chancery Court; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires that before a municipality can annex (add) or remove territory from its boundaries, an election must be held in the affected area, with the cost of this election borne by the municipality seeking the change. If the election results are appealed to the chancery court (a type of court that handles certain legal matters), the municipality will be responsible for paying all attorney's fees and court costs associated with the appeal. The judge (chancellor) in such a case can consider the election results as evidence when making a decision. The bill also repeals a previous law that required a petition to be filed in chancery court for annexations or contractions, and it makes conforming changes to other related laws.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Andy Berry (R)*,
Kathy Chism (R)*,
Don Hartness (R)*,
Michael McLendon (R)*,
Mike Seymour (R)*,
Jeff Tate (R)*,
Neil Whaley (R)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2891.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2891IN.htm |
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