Tort Claims Board; require to create a registry of all governmental entities and CEOs.

HB 1397 requires Mississippi's Tort Claims Board to create a publicly accessible online registry by July 1, 2026, listing all governmental entities needing liability coverage under state law along with the contact details (name, email, address) of their Chief Executive Officer. This registry directly affects all local and state government entities covered by the Tort Claims Act. The bill's key mechanism prevents claims from being dismissed due to outdated contact information by tolling (pausing) the one-year statute of limitations until the registry is updated correctly. This amendment to Sections 11-46-20 and 11-46-11 of the Mississippi Code ensures claimants can properly file notices of claim against governmental entities.