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MississippiHB 16032026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Trespass; remove reference to property rights.

Sponsored By: Joey Hood (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Judiciary AJudiciary, Division A

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Owners control use; no squatter rights

Beginning July 1, 2026, brief, unauthorized entry or stay on someone’s property does not create any property rights. Only the owner, or someone the owner names, can manage the property or collect payments for its use. This protects homeowners from short-term squatters and from others trying to control or profit from their property.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joey Hood

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 167 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Passed

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 2/10/2026

Passed

Yes: 115 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/17/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/10/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/10/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/9/2026Senate

  5. Passed

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/3/2026Senate

  7. Referred To Judiciary, Division A

    2/18/2026Senate

  8. Transmitted To Senate

    2/11/2026House

  9. Passed

    2/10/2026House

  10. Title Suff Do Pass

    1/29/2026House

  11. Referred To Judiciary A

    1/19/2026House

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