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MS HB578

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Henry Zuber

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes state agency heads, governing bodies, purchasing agents, or designated negotiators to limit contractor liability to the state in contract negotiations
  • Liability limitations must still afford the state "reasonable protection" as a safeguard
  • Applies to all state agencies, departments, and institutions of Mississippi
  • Grants this negotiating power in addition to any existing contracting authority held by these officials
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Limitation on the liability to the state of prospective contractors; authorize certain agency heads to negotiate.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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