MS HB728 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 97-17-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Transactions Involving The Sale Of Copper Materials To A Scrap Metal Dealer Unless The Seller Is A Licensed Plumber, Electrician, Contractor Or Holder Of A Certificate Of Responsibility Or Demolition Permit; To Require A Scrap Metal Dealer To Maintain A Scanned Copy Of A Seller's Appropriate License, Certificate Of Responsibility Or Permit; To Bring Forward Section 97-17-71.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Governs The Sale Of Air Conditioner Evaporator Coils And Conditioners To Scrap Metal Dealers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Copper materials; prohibit transactions between certain sellers and scrap metal dealers and other purchases.

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History

DateChamberAction
2026-02-03HouseDied In Committee
2026-01-16HouseReferred To Business and Commerce

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
971771Amended CodeSee Bill Text

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