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MississippiHB 14662026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Crawfish and seafood; revise certain provisions relating to labeling requirements.

Sponsored By: Brent Anderson

Signed by Governor

Marine ResourcesPorts and Marine Resources

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Tough enforcement for seafood sellers

Beginning July 1, 2026, state agencies can enter seller locations and collect samples for lab testing. Suppliers must keep a verifiable audit trail and give buyers documents that show origin. First violations get three days after written notice to fix; if not fixed, the fine is $500 to $1,000. Second is $1,000 to $2,000; third is $3,000 to $5,000; fourth and later are at least $10,000. Agencies can also suspend or revoke licenses. Knowingly breaking the rules is a misdemeanor with up to a $10,000 fine, up to six months in jail, or both. If you unknowingly relied in good faith on supplier documents, you are protected from penalties. Money from seafood fines goes to the Seafood Fund at Marine Resources; crawfish fines go to Agriculture and Commerce to run and enforce the law.

Clear origin labels for seafood

Beginning July 1, 2026, sellers of seafood and crawfish must show country of origin. Each item must be labeled Domestic, Imported, or list the country. If any imported product is mixed in, it counts as Imported. For foreign items, the label, menu, display, buffet, or ad must show Imported or the country in a font at least as large as the item name. What is served must match what is advertised. Restaurants can use one clear legend on the menu, and places that sell only domestic seafood can post a clear on‑site sign instead of listing origin for each item. Items that follow federal country‑of‑origin labeling are exempt from the state seafood labeling. But grocery stores, seafood markets, and other retail sellers of fresh or unfrozen seafood must still follow the state rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brent Anderson

    House

Cosponsors

  • Jeff Hale

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 344 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/26/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/10/2026

Passed

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/1/2026House

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    3/30/2026Senate

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/26/2026House

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/25/2026House

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/25/2026Senate

  8. Conferees Named DeLano,Thompson,Brumfield

    3/23/2026Senate

  9. Conferees Named Anderson (122nd),McKnight,Haney

    3/23/2026House

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/17/2026House

  11. Returned For Concurrence

    3/11/2026Senate

  12. Passed As Amended

    3/10/2026Senate

  13. Amended

    3/10/2026Senate

  14. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/2/2026Senate

  15. Referred To Ports and Marine Resources

    2/16/2026Senate

  16. Transmitted To Senate

    2/11/2026House

  17. Passed

    2/10/2026House

  18. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/10/2026House

  19. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    2/3/2026House

  20. Referred To Marine Resources

    1/19/2026House

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