Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 705: Enhanced penalties for use of mask in commission of a crime; authorize.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 705 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enhanced penalties for use of mask in commission of a crime; authorize. Primary sponsor: Jeffrey Hulum (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Hulum | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Tracy Arnold | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Blackwell | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bubba Carpenter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Jim Estrada | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Stephanie Foster | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Greg Haney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Kimberly Remak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
“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 Judiciary B