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MS HB1367

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jansen Owen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a process allowing property owners to petition chancery court for removal of discriminatory provisions from recorded property deeds that prohibit use or transfer based on race, color, or national origin.

  • Property owners file a standardized petition form with the chancery clerk containing the conveyance instrument details and attestation that a discriminatory provision exists.

  • Chancery court may rule on the petition based solely on document review without testimony or notice, with petitions deemed granted if not ruled upon within 15 days.

  • Court's written findings must be transferred to the chancery clerk within 20 days for recording and indexing in the same records as the original instrument at no filing fee.

  • Amends Section 37-113-31 to remove references to the term "Negro" from the statute authorizing Mississippi State University Extension Service to operate a 4-H Club camp in Madison County.

Legislative Description

Real property; establish process to remove discriminatory language from recorded instruments of conveyance.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/16/2022
Judiciary A1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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