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MS HB426
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
- Caps fees and costs for the patent confirmation process for state-forfeited tax lands at no more than the purchase price of the land, with this provision added to three sections of Mississippi Code (29-1-33, 29-1-37, and 29-1-95)
- Updates statutory language to replace "Land Commissioner" with "Secretary of State" throughout provisions governing the sale of tax-forfeited lands
- Maintains the minimum sale price of $2.00 per acre for state-forfeited tax lands, with exceptions allowed when actual value is determined to be lower
- Brings forward 27 existing code sections related to title confirmation lawsuits, cloud removal on title, and state land purchase/conveyance procedures for possible future amendment
- Authorizes the Secretary of State to sell tax-forfeited lands through online auction and sealed bid processes in addition to standard application procedures
Legislative Description
Patent confirmation process; fees and costs associated with may not be more than amount for which the land was purchased.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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