MS HB536

Lowers the age of majority in Mississippi from twenty-one (21) to eighteen (18) years old, effective July 1, 2025.

Updates statutory references throughout Mississippi Code to reflect the new age of majority, including provisions for jury service, marriage licenses, child support obligations, inheritance, guardianship, and adoption.

Establishes that eighteen-year-olds can enter into binding contracts for personal property, real estate, leases, and investments, and may sue and be sued as adults.

Includes exceptions allowing child support obligations to continue past eighteen if the child is still attending high school and is mentally or physically incapable of self-support.

Repeals sections allowing for removal of disabilities of minority for certain veterans and estate administrators, as those provisions become obsolete under the new age threshold.