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HB 1142·MS·house

Bench warrant notices; revise the process.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Owen
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Approved by Governor

Apr 9, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes the Mississippi Service of Bench Warrants Task Force to study how bench warrants are issued, served and notified, and to propose new legislation. It also revises statutes on school board trustee vacancies, clarifies equipment standards under the Conveyance Safety Act, and permits a county to employ its elected prosecuting attorney full‑time. The measures aim to improve court procedures, school governance, vehicle safety oversight, and prosecutorial staffing.

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