Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 538: Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 538 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement. Primary sponsor: Lee Yancey (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Approved by Governor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Yancey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Rodney Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Noah Sanford | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor
- Enrolled Bill Signed
- Enrolled Bill Signed
- Conference Report Adopted
- Conference Report Adopted
- Conference Report Filed
- Conference Report Filed
- Conferees Named Fillingane,Sparks,Hill
- Conferees Named Hood,Blackwell,Yancey
- Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
- Returned For Concurrence
- Motion to Reconsider Tabled
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