MS SB2135 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Passed on March 19 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-03-19 - Approved by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 13-5-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That A Qualified Elector Must Be Designated As An Active Voter In The Statewide Elections Management System To Be A Competent Juror; To Delete The Competency Requirement That A Juror Is Not A Common Gambler Or Habitual Drunkard; To Provide That A Competent Juror Is A Juror Who Does Not Have A Substance Use Disorder; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Juror qualifications; clarify qualified electors must be active voters to be competent jurors.

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Roll Calls

2026-03-10 - House - House Passed (Y: 82 N: 35 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-09 - Senate - Senate Passed As Amended (Y: 52 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-03-19 Approved by Governor
2026-03-13HouseEnrolled Bill Signed
2026-03-12SenateEnrolled Bill Signed
2026-03-11HouseReturned For Enrolling
2026-03-10HousePassed
2026-02-23HouseTitle Suff Do Pass
2026-02-16HouseReferred To Judiciary B
2026-02-11SenateTransmitted To House
2026-02-09SenatePassed As Amended
2026-02-09SenateAmended
2026-01-29SenateTitle Suff Do Pass
2026-01-13SenateReferred To Judiciary, Division A

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
1351Amended CodeSee Bill Text

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