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MississippiHB 11972025 Regular SessionHouse

The Safe Solicitation Act; create to regulate issuance of solicitation permits.

Sponsored By: Shanda Yates (Independent)

Signed by Governor

Judiciary AJudiciary, Division A

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Authorized solicitors get an obstruction exception

Beginning July 1, 2025, solicitation authorized by this law is exempt from certain Mississippi obstruction bans. These bans cover blocking public passage and interfering with normal use of streets, highways, and sidewalks. The exception protects only solicitation authorized under the act; the obstruction laws and their penalties otherwise remain in place.

Roadside solicitors face safety and forgery rules

Beginning July 1, 2025, permitted solicitors must stay within 100 feet of the approved intersection and solicit only in daylight. They may enter or remain in the roadway only while the traffic signal stops vehicle movement. They cannot block or endanger traffic, persist after refusal, act demandingly, harass people, or use sound-amplifying devices. Authorities may stop activity that breaks these rules. Making a permit without local authorization and using it—or allowing its use—for unlawful solicitation is a misdemeanor. A conviction carries up to a $300 fine, six months in county jail, or both.

Roadside solicitors face new permit rules

Beginning July 1, 2025, roadside solicitors need a permit, with a fee capped at $25. Applications must list the person's name, mailing address, phone number, solicitation locations, and times. Local authorities issue permits first-come to completed applicants, with only one permit per intersection each day. Permitted hours run from 9 a.m. until one hour before sunset. The Capitol Police Chief may issue permits in the Capitol Complex Improvement District under the same law. The rules apply across Mississippi unless county or city leaders vote to opt out within six months after July 1, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shanda Yates

    Independent • House

Cosponsors

  • Christopher Bell

    Democratic • House

  • Grace Butler-Washington

    Democratic • House

  • Ronnie C. Crudup

    Democratic • House

  • Kevin Felsher

    Republican • House

  • Jill Ford

    Republican • House

  • Stephanie Foster

    Democratic • House

  • Justis Gibbs

    Democratic • House

  • Clay Mansell

    Republican • House

  • Jonathan McMillan

    Republican • House

  • Fabian Nelson

    Democratic • House

  • Gene Newman

    Republican • House

  • Brent Powell

    Republican • House

  • Fred Shanks

    Republican • House

  • Lance Varner

    Republican • House

  • Price Wallace

    Republican • House

  • Lee Yancey

    Republican • House

  • Henry Zuber III

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 120 • No: 42

Senate vote • 3/12/2025

Passed

Yes: 39 • No: 12

House vote • 2/5/2025

Passed As Amended

Yes: 81 • No: 30 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/21/2025legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/17/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/13/2025House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/13/2025Senate

  5. Passed

    3/12/2025Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/4/2025Senate

  7. Referred To Judiciary, Division A

    2/17/2025Senate

  8. Transmitted To Senate

    2/7/2025House

  9. Passed As Amended

    2/5/2025House

  10. Amended

    2/5/2025House

  11. Tabled Subject To Call

    1/30/2025House

  12. Committee Substitute Adopted

    1/30/2025House

  13. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    1/28/2025House

  14. Referred To Judiciary A

    1/20/2025House

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