Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 659: Public schools; allow to employ or accept the service of chaplains.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 659 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public schools; allow to employ or accept the service of chaplains. Primary sponsor: Bubba Carpenter (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubba Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Blackwell | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ken Morgan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“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 Education