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MS SB2696

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the jurisdictional limit of Mississippi justice courts from $3,500 to $5,000 for civil cases involving debt recovery, damages, or personal property disputes
  • Amends Section 9-11-9 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Maintains the existing prohibition on justice court judges having a pecuniary interest in case outcomes
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026
  • Passed the Mississippi Senate and referred to the Judiciary, Division A committee

Legislative Description

Justice court; increase limit of jurisdiction.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A2/16/2026
Judiciary, Division A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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