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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1423: Recreational vehicle park; provide process of removal of persons from.

HB 1423 allows recreational vehicle (RV) park owners to refuse accommodations or ask guests to leave for specific reasons, including intoxication, unpaid rent, disturbances, illegal activity, or safety hazards. If a guest refuses to leave, park owners can request police to arrest them for trespass, and police must enforce removal. The bill explicitly prohibits denials of service based on race, disability, gender, or other protected characteristics. It also requires parks to give guests 48 hours to retrieve belongings after removal, with owners allowed to dispose of unclaimed property afterward. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and was not enacted.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows RV park owners to remove guests for unpaid rent/disturbances, weakening tenant protections without addressing affordable housing or discrimination beyond basic prohibitions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1113: Civil Legal Assistance Fund; specify funding to from certain sources.

HB 1113 redirects specific court and license fees into Mississippi's Civil Legal Assistance Fund to support free legal services for low-income residents. It specifies that $5 from every civil court filing, plus fees from certain court proceedings and specialized motor vehicle license tags, must be deposited into this fund. The bill requires these funds to be distributed exclusively to legal aid organizations serving indigent clients in civil matters, based on poverty rates in their service areas. All funds must be used for eligible legal services, with strict reporting requirements for recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing court/fee revenue into a dedicated fund for legal aid, explicitly mandating new budget allocation for public service (indigent civil legal assistance) without increasing taxes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRedirects court fees to fund legal aid for low-income residents, directly supporting tenant protections and housing access through civil legal assistance.85% confidence

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2707: Registered providers of services for homeless persons; exempt from certain fees.

SB 2707 would have exempted registered homeless service providers from specific fees when assisting homeless individuals. It directly affects homeless persons by waiving civil court filing fees for altering birth/marriage certificates and driver's license/ID application fees. The bill amended Mississippi Code sections to implement these exemptions for registered providers under a Continuum of Care Program. The legislation died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill exempts homeless service providers from fees, removing barriers for homeless individuals to access ID/court services, directly addressing homelessness (core housing issue).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1369: Evictions; reduce time for.

HB 1369 modifies Mississippi eviction procedures to set strict timelines and protect tenants' rights. It requires eviction notices to be posted on the property door and mailed within 72 hours of filing, mandates court hearings within 14 days, and removes judges' authority to extend the tenant's move-out period beyond seven days after a judgment. Tenants who pay all owed rent by the court-ordered date may stay, and landlords must allow 72 consecutive hours after eviction for tenants to remove belongings. The bill directly affects landlords and tenants in rental disputes across Mississippi.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenant rights via strict eviction timelines, allows tenants to stay if rent paid, limits judicial extensions, and mandates 72-hour removal period for belongings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1469: Ad valorem taxation; bring forward section of law relating to determination of true value of property.

HB 1469 reorganizes existing Mississippi law (Section 27-35-50) that governs how property values are determined for ad valorem taxation. It specifies that tax assessors must consider different valuation methods (like market data, income capitalization, or cost approaches) based on property type, with special rules for agricultural land (using current use and soil productivity), affordable rental housing (based on net operating income), and port ground leases. The bill directly affects property owners, tax assessors, and local governments by standardizing valuation procedures without changing tax rates. It did not create new taxes but clarified how property values - especially for farms and affordable housing - are calculated for tax purposes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill specifies tax valuation for affordable rental housing based on net operating income, reducing tax burden to support affordability and development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Taxes Renters

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2362: Certain restitution centers; transition to post-release reentry centers.

SB 2362 would convert Mississippi's Greenwood, Hinds County, and Pascagoula Restitution Centers into post-release reentry centers. It directs the Department of Corrections to provide up to 90 days of housing and support services - including housing assistance, job training, healthcare, and counseling - to individuals released from incarceration who lack immediate housing or support. The bill prohibits detaining people who refuse placement in these centers and requires the Department to develop programs helping residents secure stable housing and community reintegration. It directly affects formerly incarcerated individuals transitioning back to communities and the three specific facilities being repurposed. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025.)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides housing, job training, healthcare, and counseling for post-incarceration reentry to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides housing assistance and support services for formerly incarcerated individuals lacking housing, addressing housing instability through reentry programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2296: Safe Parks and Public Spaces Act; enact.

Mississippi's SB 2296, the Safe Parks and Public Spaces Act, prohibits public camping on non-designated public property (like parks and sidewalks) except for temporary homeless encampments. It makes unauthorized camping a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $100 (with first offenses requiring referral to homeless shelters), and requires counties/municipalities to enforce this ban to receive state homelessness funding. Counties failing to enforce the law risk losing a pro-rata share of state homelessness funds, and residents or businesses can sue non-compliant local governments to compel enforcement. The bill directly affects homeless individuals camping in public spaces and local governments managing homelessness services.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes public camping as a misdemeanor, expanding criminalization of homelessness-related activities - directly aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanding criminalization.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits public camping on non-designated property, criminalizes homelessness, and ties homelessness funding to enforcement - restricting housing access for vulnerable populations without advancing housing solutions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2330: Homeless encampments; prohibit camping, panhandling or loitering on public and private property with conditions.

Mississippi's SB 2330 proposes to prohibit camping, panhandling, and loitering on public and private property statewide, with limited exceptions like designated camping areas or permits. It allows local governments to create permitting programs for homeless camping on private property under strict conditions (e.g., no feasible alternatives, waste management plans) and requires 48 hours' notice before enforcement. Violations would be misdemeanors (not appearing on public records) and encampments could be removed humanely after 72 hours' notice. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and was never enacted.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits camping in homeless encampments on public/private property, restricting informal housing for homeless individuals. Allows limited exceptions but primarily restricts, aligning with 'oppose' as it limits housing development (encampmen...85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 534: Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a new student housing building at Mississippi Valley State University.

HB 534 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds to fund the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new student housing building and related facilities at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU). The bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi, will be sold to raise capital, with proceeds deposited into a dedicated fund managed by the State Bond Commission. This legislation directly affects MVSU students and the university by providing new housing infrastructure, though it does not change current tuition or housing policies. The state guarantees repayment from its treasury if needed, and bond terms follow standard state procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds for university housing construction, increasing public spending on essential infrastructure through dedicated budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes state bonds for new student housing infrastructure at MVSU, directly funding higher education facilities and enhancing student access/resources at a public university.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes bonds for new student housing construction at MVSU, directly funding housing development infrastructure for university students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 2969: Sales tax; exempt sales to 501(c)(3) organizations that provide temporary housing for homeless persons.

SB 2969 would exempt sales of tangible personal property to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide temporary housing for homeless persons from Mississippi's state sales tax. This directly affects qualifying homeless service nonprofits by removing a sales tax burden on their necessary purchases. The bill amends Mississippi's sales tax code to add this specific exemption category to existing tax exemptions for organizations like hospitals and educational groups. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts sales tax for homeless housing nonprofits, reducing their operational costs to provide essential services per tax code amendment.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts sales tax for nonprofits providing homeless temporary housing, reducing operational costs to directly address homelessness and support affordable housing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Homelessness

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