The Mississippi Anti-Hunger and Anti-Food Insecurity Task Force; create to require reports to the Legislature.

HB 278 creates the Mississippi Anti-Hunger and Anti-Food Insecurity Task Force to study food insecurity across the state, with a focus on rural and underserved communities. The 17-member task force - including health officials, university representatives, community leaders, and state agency staff - will examine causes of hunger, assess federal nutrition programs, and hold public meetings to gather input. It must submit two reports to the Legislature by January 2027 and January 2028, after which the task force dissolves. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and has not advanced further.