State of Mississippi; not required to recognize any mandates, orders or laws by certain entities.

HB 1543 (Mississippi) would prevent the state from complying with or recognizing mandates, orders, or laws from non-state entities like international health or security organizations (e.g., WHO or UN bodies) unless Mississippi legislators specifically pass them as state law. It directly affects Mississippi state agencies and officials by requiring legislative approval for external rules to be enforceable within the state. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and was never enacted, with no effective date (July 1, 2026) ever taking effect.