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MS HB879
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dana Underwood McLean
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AI Summary
- Out-of-state attorneys who establish Mississippi residency for 12 consecutive months and have practiced law for at least 5 years in good standing must be admitted to the Mississippi bar without taking an examination
- Removes the previous requirement that the applicant's home state have equivalent bar admission standards to Mississippi
- Eliminates the reciprocity requirement that previously required the applicant's home state to grant similar privileges to Mississippi attorneys
- Applicants must provide evidence of good standing and active status from their previous state, including certificates from the highest appellate court clerk and two bar members attesting to qualifications and moral character
- Effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Licensure; revise reciprocity requirements for out-of-state attorneys.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/16/2026
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