MS HB1467

Creates Section 79-35-21 to allow current occupants of residence addresses to request removal of fraudulent registered agent addresses from public record by submitting a sworn attestation form to the Secretary of State.

Requires the Secretary of State to attempt contacting the entity and registered agent to request an address change, then remove the residence address from public record upon receiving a valid removal request.

Obligates affected entities to designate and certify a new resident agent address to the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 79-35-5 after receiving notice of address removal.

Amends Section 79-4-1.25 to increase the timeframe for the Secretary of State to return refused documents from corporations from 10 days to 30 days after delivery.

Amends Section 79-29-211 to increase the timeframe for the Secretary of State to return refused documents from limited liability companies from 10 days to 30 days after delivery.

Effective date: July 1, 2025.