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MS SB2031

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers Mississippi's age of majority from 21 to 18 years, making 18 the standard legal age for adulthood across state statutes
  • Redefines "infant" and "minor" in state code to mean persons under 18 rather than under 21, with exceptions where other sections specifically provide otherwise
  • Adjusts jury service eligibility, marriage license requirements, and child support obligations to align with the new 18-year threshold
  • Modifies controlled substance distribution penalties so that adults 18 and older face enhanced penalties for distributing to minors under 18
  • Repeals existing provisions that allowed removal of minority disabilities for veterans and certain estate executors, as these become unnecessary with the lowered age of majority

Legislative Description

Age of majority; revise.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A2/13/2026
Judiciary, Division A1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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