Instruments of record; require to be in the English language.

HB 960 requires all new documents and instruments of record (like land deeds, legal filings, and property records) filed after July 1, 2026, to be written in English. This applies to county clerks and courts recording documents in Mississippi, directly affecting property owners, legal practitioners, and government offices handling official records. The bill amends existing laws to mandate English language use, with limited exemptions for documents executed before 2009, military papers, foreign documents, certified copies, and records involving deceased parties. It focuses on standardizing record-keeping for clarity and accessibility without altering substantive legal content.