Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1437: Food deserts; require Department of Health to track in Mississippi.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1437 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Food deserts; require Department of Health to track in Mississippi. Primary sponsor: Justis Gibbs (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justis Gibbs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Brown | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Grace Butler-Washington | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Bryant Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Kenji Holloway | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Zakiya Summers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“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 Public Health and Human Services