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MS HB1028

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a felony offense for knowingly transporting unauthorized aliens into Mississippi, punishable by 1-5 years imprisonment and fines of $1,000-$10,000
  • Establishes a felony for forging government documents to help unauthorized aliens appear as lawful citizens, with the same penalties of 1-5 years imprisonment and $1,000-$10,000 in fines
  • Requires all employers to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of new hires, with violations resulting in loss of state contracts for up to 3 years and business license suspension for up to 1 year
  • Mandates hospitals to maintain public records of the number of unauthorized aliens they serve
  • Prohibits unauthorized aliens from serving as labor representatives and authorizes rejection of insurance adjuster licenses from other states if the applicant is an unauthorized alien

Legislative Description

Unauthorized aliens; penalize transport into state by any person and prohibit forgery of documents.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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