Loading chat...

MS HB733

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randal Rushing

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum jail cost that municipal courts may charge convicted misdemeanor offenders from $35.00 to $50.00 per day
  • The jail cost charged cannot exceed the actual jail cost paid by the municipality
  • Applies to convictions in Mississippi municipal courts for violations of municipal ordinances and state misdemeanor laws
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Municipal courts; revise amount allowed to charge convicted misdemeanor offenders for jail costs.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipalities1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available