Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1253: Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1253 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create. Primary sponsor: Noah Sanford (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Sanford | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Celeste Hurst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died In Committee
- Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency;Elections
- Transmitted To Senate
- Passed
- Committee Substitute Adopted
- Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
- Referred To Apportionment and Elections