Disabled veterans; establish right to appeal in forma pauperis in certain cases.

HB 375 would allow disabled veterans to appeal court decisions without paying fees if the case involves collecting debts from their disability benefits (from VA, Social Security, or other sources) or if they were already permitted to proceed without fees in the trial court. To qualify, veterans must file a motion with an affidavit confirming their disabled veteran status. If denied at trial, they could appeal the denial to the Mississippi Supreme Court within 30 days, attaching the trial court's written reasoning. The bill specifically protects veterans whose disability benefits are targeted for collection, ensuring they aren't barred from appealing due to inability to pay court costs. (Note: The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.)