SC 507 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Constitution; place term limits on legislators.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Mississippi legislators to two consecutive terms in either the House or Senate, with a four-year break allowed before seeking the other chamber. It also sets a lifetime cap of 16 total years serving in both chambers combined. The amendment would be submitted to voters in the November 2026 election, with a ballot explanation stating the term limits. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and is not currently moving forward.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 9, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Kathy Chism
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