MS SB2739 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 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 71-3-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That For First Responders, Regardless Of Whether Notice Was Received, If No Payment Of Compensation Is Made And No Application For Benefits Filed With The Commission Within Five Years From The Date Of The Injury Or Death, The Right To Compensation Therefor Shall Be Barred; To Amend Section 71-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "first Responder," "firefighter" And "law Enforcement Officer"; And For Related Purposes.
Title
Workers' compensation; extend eligibility for first responders to 5 years.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Died In Committee |
| 2026-01-19 | Senate | Referred To Insurance |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 3 | 3 | Amended Code | See Bill Text |
| 71 | 3 | 35 | Amended Code | See Bill Text |
Mississippi State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2739.xml |
| Text | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2739IN.htm |
