Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month; declare the month of April as.
HB 1270 designates the month of April as "Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month" in Mississippi. The bill directly affects all Mississippi residents by recognizing individuals living with limb loss or limb differences and promoting awareness of their experiences. It adds this designation to the state's list of recognized months (like Mississippi Musicians Month) but specifies it is for "recognition and observation only," not a legal holiday. The bill does not create new programs or funding, nor does it alter existing laws or policies. It serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment to foster inclusion and support for this community.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Signed Feb 17, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2026
How they voted
52–0
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 10, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Feb 17, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jonathan McMillan
RRepublican
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