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MS SB2387

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Hillman Frazier

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all secondhand mattresses sold in Mississippi to have a white cloth tag (minimum 6 square inches) permanently attached, displaying the filling materials, secondhand status, and original manufacture date

  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor with escalating fines: $50 for first offense, $500 for second offense, and $2,500 for third or subsequent offenses

  • Exempts household sales of personally-owned mattresses not acquired for resale purposes

  • Exempts sales by 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and sales made pursuant to court orders

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Used mattresses; prohibit resale with certain exemptions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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