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MississippiSB 21142026 Regular SessionSenate

Immigration; criminalize illegal entry and require cooperation with federal authorities.

Sponsored By: Angela Burks Hill (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Judiciary AJudiciary, Division B

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 2 mixed.

County jails must pursue ICE agreements

Starting July 1, 2026, every county that runs a jail must try to sign a 287(g) agreement with ICE by October 1, 2026. Counties choose the model. Until they sign, they must report to DPS every three months on status and reasons for delay. The Attorney General investigates governments that do not follow the law and can sue to force compliance. These duties end July 1, 2028.

Department of Public Safety expands immigration enforcement

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Public Safety assigns agents to enforce immigration laws. It may use lawful methods to find and track people living in Mississippi without authorization. It collects names, country of origin, age group, criminal history, addresses, and removal case details when allowed by law. DPS shares suspect information with state and local officials to fight crimes like human and drug trafficking. DPS seeks a 287(g) cooperation deal with ICE within 120 days of July 1, 2026. Other state and local police may enforce immigration laws when authorized. DPS sets rules to carry out this law. These authorities end July 1, 2028.

New crimes and extra prison time for unlawful immigrants

Beginning July 1, 2026, a person found to be an illegal alien who is detained entering Mississippi from a foreign nation outside a lawful port commits a misdemeanor. The minimum prison term is six months. If an unlawfully present person is convicted of a nonviolent, non‑sex state crime with a possible sentence of 12 months or more, the law adds at least two years in prison. If convicted of a violent or sex offense with a possible sentence of 12 months or more, the law adds three to five years in prison. These penalties end July 1, 2028.

Law active July 2026 to July 2028

The law takes effect July 1, 2026. It is repealed July 1, 2028. After that, its penalties and rules no longer apply unless reenacted.

Limited defenses and no expunction in cases

Beginning July 1, 2026, some defenses apply. You can show the federal government granted you lawful presence or asylum. You can show your conduct does not violate 8 U.S.C. 1325(a). A DACA approval dated June 15, 2012 through July 16, 2021 is also a defense. But taking part in DAPA or a similar program not passed by Congress is not a defense. If you are charged or convicted under this law, you cannot get expunction or nonadjudication. These rules end July 1, 2028.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Angela Burks Hill

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Michael McLendon

    Republican • Senate

  • Chad McMahan

    Republican • Senate

  • Joseph M. Seymour

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 223 • No: 110

House vote • 3/31/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 76 • No: 39

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 34 • No: 16

House vote • 3/10/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 78 • No: 38

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Passed

Yes: 35 • No: 17

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/6/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/6/2026Senate

  4. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    4/1/2026House

  6. Motion to Reconsider Entered

    3/31/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Adopted

    3/31/2026Senate

  8. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Watson, Hood, Yates)

    3/31/2026House

  9. Conference Report Adopted

    3/31/2026House

  10. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026House

  11. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026Senate

  12. Conferees Named Hood,Yancey,Blackwell

    3/23/2026House

  13. Conferees Named Fillingane,Sparks,Hill

    3/17/2026Senate

  14. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/16/2026Senate

  15. Returned For Concurrence

    3/11/2026House

  16. Passed As Amended

    3/10/2026House

  17. Amended

    3/10/2026House

  18. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/3/2026House

  19. Referred To Judiciary A

    2/16/2026House

  20. Transmitted To House

    2/12/2026Senate

  21. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    2/12/2026Senate

  22. Motion to Reconsider Entered

    2/10/2026Senate

  23. Passed

    2/10/2026Senate

  24. Amendment Failed

    2/10/2026Senate

  25. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/10/2026Senate

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