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MS HB939

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Fred Shanks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repealer date for the Mississippi Length-of-Service Award Program (LOSAP) from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2029
  • LOSAP provides defined contribution retirement benefits up to $500 annually to eligible volunteer firefighters for recruitment and retention purposes
  • The program is administered by a Board of Trustees including the Commissioner of Insurance, State Fire Coordinator, State Treasurer, and two at-large members appointed by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor
  • Updates statutory language to change "Insurance Department" to "Department of Insurance" throughout the bill
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

MS Length-of-Service Award Program (LOSAP); extend repealer on volunteer firefighters award program created by Department of Insurance.

Last Action

Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/16/2026
Insurance1/16/2026

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