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MS HB1239

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Noah Sanford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Mississippi to issue state identification cards without photographs for individuals who have sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit photography of themselves
  • Amends Section 45-35-17 to add the religious photography exemption alongside the existing domicile exemption for homeless individuals
  • Amends Section 45-35-5 to exempt applicants with religious objections to photography from standard identification card data requirements
  • Alternative identification cards must still comply with federal Real ID Act of 2005 requirements where applicable
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

State identification requirements; provide exclusion for certain religious beliefs regarding photographs.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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