HB 1198 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Lands struck off to the state; require when deed is not demanded upon expiration of redemption period.

HB 1198 requires that land sold at a tax sale automatically transfers to the State of Mississippi if the purchaser does not demand a deed within 90 days after the redemption period ends. The chancery clerk must then certify the land to the Secretary of State within 30 days, and the taxing authority cancels any debt accrued during the redemption period. This applies to lands sold for nonpayment of taxes on or after July 1, 2025. The bill updates procedures for recording such land transfers and ensures the state gains clear title without requiring additional legal action.

Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Jan 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2025

Maddy AI version diff · 2 comparisons

What changed between versions

Committee Substitute → Current version · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill title was updated from 'Committee Substitute' to 'As Passed the House', indicating the bill has moved forward in the legislative process. No substantive policy changes, scope modifications, or new requirements were identified in the provided text excerpt.

TECHNICAL

Removed the 'Committee Substitute' designation from the bill title.

Added 'As Passed the House' designation to reflect the bill's current legislative status.