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MS HB1416

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Mansell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State may remove a registered agent's residential address from public records when the current occupant attests under penalty of perjury that the person listing the address is not associated with the residence
  • Current occupants seeking address removal must submit a confidential form affirming they occupy the residence and the registered agent has no legitimate connection to the address
  • Upon receiving a removal request, the Secretary of State must attempt to contact the entity and registered agent to request an address change before removing the address from public records
  • Time allowed for the Secretary of State to return documents refused for filing increases from 10 days to 30 days for both corporations and limited liability companies
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Registered agents; allow Secretary of State to remove fraudulent address and expand time for returning documents refused for filing.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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