MS HB1560

Amends Section 11-46-9 to clarify that governmental employees are not immune from liability when their act or omission directly caused the injury, even if performed in reliance on a statute, ordinance, or regulation.

Modifies Section 11-46-11 to extend the statute of limitations for claims against governmental entities from one (1) year to two (2) years, measured from when the act or omission causing the injury is discovered rather than when it occurred.

Requires filing a notice of claim at least ninety (90) days before instituting suit, with the tolling period extended to ninety-five (95) days from receipt of the notice.

Provides that claimants have an additional ninety (90) days to file suit after receiving a notice of denial or after the tolling period expires, with failure to file within this timeframe creating an absolute bar to further proceedings.

Effective date is July 1, 2024.