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MississippiHB 17132026 Regular SessionHouse

State Sponsored Life Insurance Program; provide for National Guard members.

Sponsored By: Angela Turner Ford (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Military AffairsInsuranceVeterans and Military Affairs

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Up to $25,000 for Guard on state duty

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Military Department provides group death and dismemberment insurance for Mississippi National Guard members while on authorized state military duty. It pays up to $25,000 per person for death or dismemberment that happens during state duty. The state pays the premiums, calculated per man-day. Coverage applies only while you are on authorized state military duty.

New voluntary life insurance for Guard

Beginning July 1, 2026, Mississippi offers a voluntary state life insurance program for Mississippi Army and Air National Guard members. You must be a commissioned officer, warrant officer, or enlisted member to enroll. The Adjutant General sponsors the program and lets you buy, enroll, or change coverage and beneficiaries, with briefings during drills and annual training. The National Guard Association of Mississippi picks the insurer and runs the program. If you ask, premiums can be paid by allotment through military pay under DFAS rules. No one is required to buy or keep this coverage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Angela Turner Ford

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stephanie Foster

    Democratic • House

  • Rodney Hall

    Republican • House

  • Jerry R. Turner

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/5/2026

Passed

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/13/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/9/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/6/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/5/2026Senate

  5. Passed

    3/4/2026Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/26/2026Senate

  7. DR - TSDP: VM To IN

    2/19/2026Senate

  8. Referred To Veterans and Military Affairs;Insurance

    2/16/2026Senate

  9. Transmitted To Senate

    2/6/2026House

  10. Passed

    2/5/2026House

  11. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/3/2026House

  12. DR - TSDP: IN To MA

    2/3/2026House

  13. DR - TSDP: MA To IN

    2/2/2026House

  14. Referred To Military Affairs;Insurance

    1/19/2026House

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