Mississippi HB1772 extends human services repealers
Summary
Mississippi Governor signed HB1772 into law, extending repealer dates on statutes governing the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The bill amends Sections 43-1-1, 43-1-2, 43-1-3, 43-1-5, and 43-27-20 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to delay sunset provisions. The bill passed with strong bipartisan support in both chambers during the 2026 Regular Session.
What changed
Mississippi HB1772 extends the expiration dates (repealers) on statutes establishing and governing the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Specifically, the bill modifies Sections 43-1-1, 43-1-2, 43-1-3, 43-1-5, and 43-27-20 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to continue the existing statutory framework without interruption. This is a procedural extension rather than a substantive policy change.
Government agencies and departments operating under these statutes should continue normal operations without disruption. There are no new compliance requirements, penalties, or reporting obligations imposed by this bill. The extension ensures continuity of administrative authority for human services programs administered by the state.
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Mississippi / HB1772 Signed by Governor HB1772 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-06
Mississippi Department of Human Servies; extend repealers on.
An Act To Amend Sections 43-1-1, 43-1-2, 43-1-3, 43-1-5 And 43-27-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealers On Those Statutes Creating And Relating To The Administration Of The Mississippi Department Of Human Services; And For Related Purposes.
Bill Details
State Mississippi
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history...
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Sponsors
Fred Shanks (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-06 S Enrolled Bill Signed 2026-04-06 H Enrolled Bill Signed 2026-04-02 S Conference Report Adopted 2026-04-02 H Immediate Release 2026-04-02 H Conference Report Adopted 2026-04-01 H Conference Report Filed 2026-04-01 S Conference Report Filed 2026-04-01 S Recommitted For Further Conf 2026-04-01 S Reconsidered 2026-04-01 H Recommitted For Further Conf 2026-04-01 H Reconsidered 2026-04-01 S Motion to Reconsider Entered 2026-03-31 S Conference Report Adopted 2026-03-31 H Conference Report Adopted 2026-03-30 S Conference Report Filed 2026-03-30 H Conference Report Filed 2026-03-26 S Conferees Named Bryan,Hopson,Sparks 2026-03-23 H Conferees Named Creekmore IV,Mims,Deweese 2026-03-17 H Decline to Concur/Invite Conf 2026-03-12 S Returned For Concurrence 2026-03-12 S Motion to Reconsider Tabled 2026-03-12 S Motion to Reconsider Entered 2026-03-11 S Passed As Amended 2026-03-11 S Amended 2026-02-24 S Title Suff Do Pass As Amended 2026-02-18 S Referred To Public Health and Welfare 2026-02-13 H Transmitted To Senate 2026-02-12 H Passed 2026-02-11 H Read the Third Time 2026-02-03 H Title Suff Do Pass 2026-01-19 H Referred To Public Health and Human Services
Votes
2026-02-12 House Passed Yea: 118 Nay: 0 2026-03-11 Senate Passed As Amended Yea: 47 Nay: 2 2026-03-31 House Conference Report Adopted Yea: 119 Nay: 0 2026-03-31 Senate Conference Report Adopted Yea: 52 Nay: 0 2026-04-02 House Conference Report Adopted Yea: 118 Nay: 0 2026-04-02 Senate Conference Report Adopted Yea: 51 Nay: 1
Committee Referrals
2026-01-19 H Public Health and Human Services 2026-02-18 S Public Health and Welfare
Amendments
0000-00-00 Senate Committee Amendment No 1 0000-00-00 Senate Substitute No 1 for Committee Amendment No 1 Adopted
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-22 Introduced 2026-02-13 Engrossed 2026-04-06 Enrolled Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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