Mississippi - Session 2026
Title: Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-119, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAW PROHIBITING SANCTUARY POLICIES IN THE STATE INCLUDES ANY POLICY, ORDER, ORDINANCE, PRACTICE OR PROCEDURE, THAT LIMITS, RESTRICTS, BANS OR INTERFERES WITH THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS BY ANY PERSON; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND EMPLOYEES TO COOPERATE AND COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WHEN ENFORCING FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE ANY VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-02 | Status | enrolled |
| 2026-04-02 | Latest Action | (S) Enrolled Bill Signed |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SB 2322 | Driver's license; amend provision related to. | unknown |
| SB 2828 | Money Transmission Modernization Act; require licensee to charge fee for 287(g) and General Fund, refundable via income tax credit. | failed |
| SB 2834 | Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance for various purposes. | enrolled |
| SB 2114 | Immigration; criminalize illegal entry and require cooperation with federal authorities. | unknown |
| SB 2588 | Safeguard Honesty Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create. | enacted |
| SB 2567 | Mississippi Pediatric Access To Critical Health Care Protection Act; enact. | enacted |
| HB 1253 | Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create. | failed |
| HB 2 | "Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026"; establish to provide greater flexibility and opportunity for school choice. | failed |