# Mississippi HB 1664: Mississippi Video Service Act; create.

Mississippi HB 1664, Mississippi Video Service Act; create., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Brent Powell (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-19 (Approved by Governor); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-27).

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- As of: 2026-10-27
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## Facts
- Bill: Mississippi HB 1664
- State: Mississippi
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Mississippi Video Service Act; create.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-19
- Last action: 2026-03-19, Approved by Governor
- Sponsor: Brent Powell (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Public Utilities, Energy
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 3 (275 yes, 12 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 5

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- More local public-access programming: benefit, low. When a video provider begins serving an area, it must set aside up to three channels for public, school, and government programs, or fewer if the incumbent used fewer. An area without an incumbent gets one channel, but the local government may waive it. Providers must carry the programming and prov…
- Local video fees may appear on bills: mixed, low. Local governments can charge certified video providers a fee of up to 5% of gross revenue, and providers may list it separately on subscriber bills. When an incumbent provider is present, the rate must match its rate or the federal maximum, whichever is lower. Fees are paid quarterly, within 45 day…
- Video subscribers get stronger protections: mixed, low. Video providers cannot deny a group of potential residential subscribers service because of local residents’ income. Providers must offer a customer service number and a way to handle complaints, and follow federal customer service rules in effect on January 1, 2026. Unresolved complaints may go to…
- New statewide rules for video providers: mixed, low. Beginning June 1, 2026, video providers must operate under a local franchise or a state certificate. A provider cannot hold both for the same service area. State certificates last 10 years and can be renewed for additional 10-year terms. Applicants must provide business and service-area information…
- Video lines get access and safety rules: mixed, low. Local governments must give state-certified video providers open, fair access to public rights-of-way, while keeping reasonable permit, inspection, coordination, and safety rules. They can charge nondiscriminatory fees tied to actual costs and require providers to move facilities for certain public…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Brent Powell (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-12 | House | Concurred in Amend From Senate | pass | 120 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-10 | Senate | Passed As Amended | pass | 51 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Passed As Amended | pass | 104 | 12 | 1 |

## Actions (14)

- 2026-03-19: Approved by Governor (legislature)
- 2026-03-16: Enrolled Bill Signed (Senate)
- 2026-03-16: Enrolled Bill Signed (House)
- 2026-03-12: Concurred in Amend From Senate (House)
- 2026-03-11: Returned For Concurrence (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Passed As Amended (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Amended (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Title Suff Do Pass As Amended (Senate)
- 2026-02-17: Referred To Energy (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Transmitted To Senate (House)
- 2026-02-05: Passed As Amended (House)
- 2026-02-05: Amended (House)
- 2026-01-28: Title Suff Do Pass (House)
- 2026-01-19: Referred To Public Utilities (House)

## Bill text

- Amendment No 1 (Adopted): [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/HB1664_H_Amend_01.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/ham/HB1664_H_Amend_01.htm)
- As Introduced: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1664IN.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1664IN.pdf)
- As Passed: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1664PS.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1664PS.pdf)
- Committee Amendment No 1 (Adopted): [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/HB1664_S_Cmte_Amend_01.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/sam/HB1664_S_Cmte_Amend_01.pdf)
- Enrolled: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1664SG.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1664SG.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from. (signed)
- HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General. (signed)
- SB 3051: Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of. (signed)
- SB 3110: Tax credits; authorize for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain hospitals. (signed)
- SB 2917: Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds. (signed)
- SB 3071: Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Authority. (signed)

## Sources
- [Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/HB1664_H_Amend_01.htm)
- [Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/ham/HB1664_H_Amend_01.htm)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1664IN.htm)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1664IN.pdf)
- [As Passed (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1664PS.htm)
- [As Passed (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1664PS.pdf)
- [Committee Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/HB1664_S_Cmte_Amend_01.htm)
- [Committee Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/sam/HB1664_S_Cmte_Amend_01.pdf)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1664SG.htm)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1664SG.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certa…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-HB1653-2026)
- [HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-HB1924-2026)
- [SB 3051: Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3051-2026)
- [SB 3110: Tax credits; authorize for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain hospit…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3110-2026)
- [SB 2917: Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special fund…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB2917-2026)
- [SB 3071: Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Auth…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3071-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-HB1664-2026 (as of 2026-10-27).