"Defend DeSoto County Act"; create.

HB 1128, the "Defend DeSoto County Act," proposes authorizing the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDT) to identify, fund, and improve strategic entry points into DeSoto County to enhance traffic safety and support local law enforcement. The bill would allow MDT to coordinate with municipal police and sheriff departments to collect data and implement safety improvements at these entry points. If enacted, it would directly affect DeSoto County residents, commuters, and local law enforcement agencies by addressing traffic safety concerns at key access areas. The bill, referred to the Transportation Committee in early 2026, did not advance beyond committee and died in February 2026.