Mississippi House of Representatives chamber, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at the state Capitol in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
The Mississippi State Legislature began its 2026 regular session on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Lawmakers convened at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson at noon to start session, which is scheduled to run for 90 days through early April.
On Tuesday, Representative Justin Crosby was formally sworn in and took the oath of office. The House also referred several vetoes from the 2025 Regular Session and the Extraordinary Session back to their original committees for further review and consideration.
By the second day of session, committee activity was already underway. The House Education Committee held a hearing focused on school choice, during which parents from across the state shared their experiences navigating Mississippi’s education system. The discussion was centered on the challenges families face in securing what they believe to be the most appropriate educational setting for their children. Committee members heard directly from parents about the obstacles impacting Mississippi students and families.
On Thursday, additional legislative business took place on the House floor as the first bill of the 2026 legislative session was brought forward for consideration. Representative Jansen Owen (R – Poplarville) presented House Bill 1, a judicial and court-related measure that revises the number of chancellors in the Third Chancery Court District and updates certain qualifications subject to the governor’s approval.
Legislative business is continuing to move forward as bills are being referred to the appropriate committees for consideration. The Judiciary B Committee met to begin reviewing assigned legislation, while the House Rules Committee convened to address procedural matters related to the flow and scheduling of bills during the session.
The House is adjourned until 4:00 p.m. on Monday.