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MS HB1129

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rodney Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Mississippi state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials, requiring use of "Judea and Samaria" instead to refer to territory Israel captured from Jordan during the 1967 Six-Day War
  • Defines "Judea" as the area south of Jerusalem and "Samaria" as the area north of Jerusalem
  • Applies to all state departments, divisions, offices, boards, commissions, and institutions, covering guidance documents, rules, briefings, press releases, and communications
  • Prohibits use of state funds to create official materials referring to the region as "West Bank"
  • Allows agency heads to waive the prohibition if determined to be in the state's interest, with written explanation required within 30 days to the Legislature or Governor
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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