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MississippiHB 6832026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Jackson County; include in prohibition on using a purse seine for the taking of fish within one mile of the shoreline.

Sponsored By: Jimmy Fondren (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Marine ResourcesPorts and Marine Resources

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Near-shore purse seine ban for Coast fishers

Beginning July 1, 2026, it is illegal to use, try to use, or have a purse seine in the water to take fish within one mile of the shoreline in Jackson, Hancock, or Harrison Counties. The ban now also covers Jackson County. Violations face penalties under Section 49-15-100(2) of Mississippi law. County boards may propose rules on purse seines and trammel nets, and the state Marine Resources Commission may consider them when setting regulations.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jimmy Fondren

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Passed

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2026

Passed

Yes: 120 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/19/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/12/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/12/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/11/2026Senate

  5. Passed

    3/10/2026Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/2/2026Senate

  7. Referred To Ports and Marine Resources

    2/16/2026Senate

  8. Transmitted To Senate

    2/5/2026House

  9. Passed

    2/4/2026House

  10. Title Suff Do Pass

    1/28/2026House

  11. Referred To Marine Resources

    1/14/2026House

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