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MS HB518

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Foster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum fine for illegal dumping of 15-500 pounds of solid waste from $100 to $500, and maximum fine from $1,000 to $1,500
  • Raises minimum fine for felony illegal dumping (over 500 pounds, commercial purposes, or hazardous waste) from $500 to $1,000, and maximum fine from $50,000 to $75,000
  • Felony violations carry imprisonment of up to 5 years, with each day constituting a separate violation for fine purposes
  • Repeat offenders face doubled maximum penalties for both fines and imprisonment
  • Convicted individuals must remove the waste, repair property damage, perform community service, and pay investigative and prosecutorial costs

Legislative Description

Illegal dumping; increase penalties for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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