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MS HB1368

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joey Hood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Mississippi Real Estate Commission to provide written notice to licensees at least 5 business days before amending, suspending, revoking, or refusing to renew their license, with notice delivered via email on file with the commission.

  • Changes the standard of proof in commission and administrative hearings on alleged violations from "preponderance of the evidence" to "clear and convincing" evidence.

  • Establishes that complaints must be resolved by dismissal or issuance of formal complaint within 120 days of written notice to licensee and responsible broker.

  • Requires final resolution of complaints within 1 year of written notice through dismissal, final ruling, or agreed order, with administrative hearings scheduled within 60 days after the one-year deadline if officers are unavailable.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Real Estate Commission; revise provisions relating to notice and hearings for alleged violations of licensing laws.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Business and Financial Institutions2/17/2025
Judiciary A1/20/2025

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