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MS HB1632

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brent Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Community Public Wastewater System Infrastructure Sustainability Act" establishing a statewide accountability framework for wastewater systems serving at least 15 connections or 25 consumers year-round, whether publicly or privately owned

  • Requires the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to develop a letter grade system (A through F) for wastewater systems based on permit compliance, operation and maintenance history, and infrastructure condition, with first grades to be published by January 1, 2028

  • Creates the "Community Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability Act" establishing a parallel accountability system with letter grades for community public water systems, administered by the Mississippi Board of Health

  • Mandates annual publication of assessment scores and letter grades on agency websites, with wastewater systems required to notify customers of their grades within 30 days of publication

  • Authorizes certain utility districts to dissolve when a majority of landowners in the district sign and file a dissolution petition with the Chancery Court

Legislative Description

Community Public Wastewater System Infrastructure Sustainability Act; create.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy2/17/2026
Public Utilities1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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