MS HB1566

Hinshaw natural gas pipelines, which are interstate pipelines exempt from federal Natural Gas Act regulation under Section 1(c), would be placed under Mississippi Public Service Commission jurisdiction for rates, services, and facilities

Hinshaw pipelines must obtain commission authorization before constructing, acquiring, extending, or operating pipeline systems, with approved projects receiving associated rights including eminent domain authority

Minor construction activities such as new interconnects and maintenance on existing facilities would be exempt from the authorization requirement

All contracts between Hinshaw pipelines and third parties must be filed with the commission, which has 30 days to approve or order further review; contracts are automatically approved if no action is taken within 30 days

The bill contains a drafting error with conflicting effective dates: it states the act takes effect July 1, 2026, but also stands repealed on June 30, 2026