Mississippi · Current officeholder
Chris Bell
Democratic Mississippi House, District 65
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Sponsored legislation
48 bills in the current data (24 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2 | Representative William R. (Bo) Brown; commend his life upon passing. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | July 17, 2026 |
| HR 169 | City of Jackson; declare that certain property be sold and/or leased for the benefit of creating value of. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2026 |
| HB 4125 | Suffrage; restore to Omar Travis of Hinds County. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 15, 2026 |
| HB 4011 | City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax 1/2% restaurant tax. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2026 |
| HR 140 | Dr. Lori Hill Marshall, MD, FASA; commend for contributions to healthcare and community. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 26, 2026 |
| HR 139 | Dr. Sara Harper; commend upon winning the prestigious 2024 Dr. Ruthie Smith Stevenson Doctoral Award. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 26, 2026 |
| HR 119 | Shasta Averyhardt; commend success of as a professional golfer and media influencer. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 19, 2026 |
| HR 118 | Evan Carr; commend for outstanding efforts during the 2025-2026 basketball season. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 19, 2026 |
| HR 109 | Jimmy Carr; commend for outstanding commitment to community service, education and workforce development in the City of Jackson. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 17, 2026 |
| HR 108 | John E. Hardy; commend on his outstanding leadership and service to his community. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 17, 2026 |
| HB 1117 | Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act; create to require annual reporting. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 17, 2026 |
| HB 565 | Health benefit plans and Medicaid; require to offer coverage for biomarker testing. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 16, 2026 |
| HB 1402 | Memorial highway; designate a segment of U.S. Highway 49 North as Colonel Donnel Berry. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 13, 2026 |
| HB 294 | MS Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel; clarify the practice limitations of. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 1510 | Seventh Circuit Court District; bring forward section providing for number of assistant public defenders. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 4009 | Sales tax; exempt admissions charged at athletic games or contests between universities or colleges. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 295 | Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Jackson with improvements to senior centers, community centers and gymnasiums. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1943 | City of Jackson Revitalization Act; create. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1846 | Appropriation; IHL for construction of athletic stadium for Jackson State University. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2026 |
| HR 44 | Jack and Jill of America Day at the Capitol; commend on the occasion of. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 16, 2026 |
| HR 41 | John T. Grant, Jr.; commend visionary leadership as Executive Director of the Cricket Celebration Bowl and the MEAC/SWAC. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 16, 2026 |
| HB 896 | Insurance; require health insurance policies to include coverage for medically necessary orthotic and prosthetic devices. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 766 | Public defenders; authorize new assistants and provide for office space and expenses for those in Hinds County. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 704 | Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act; create to prevent release of personal information with intent to harass. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 703 | Public purchasing laws; revise to include set asides for businesses owned by veterans and people with disabilities. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 664 | Mississippi Firearms Parental Amnesty Act; create. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 427 | Mississippi Transit Corporation; establish. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 1734 | "Captain Justin James Whipps Correctional Safety and Wellness Act"; create. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 1702 | City of Jackson Revitalization Act; create. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 1512 | Compulsory School Attendance; revise and require social workers. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 1511 | Towing Companies; revise notification requirements. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2026 |
| HB 1197 | The Safe Solicitation Act; create to regulate issuance of solicitation permits. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 21, 2025 |
| HR 76 | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Day at the MS State Capitol; commend celebration on March 6, 2025. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 5, 2025 |
| HB 1199 | Secretary of State; authorize use of Land Records Maintenance Fund to contract with vendors for maintenance of blighted properties. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 4, 2025 |
| HB 1198 | Lands struck off to the state; require when deed is not demanded upon expiration of redemption period. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 4, 2025 |
| HB 1656 | Strengthening Troop Retention for our National Guard (STRONG) Act; create. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 28, 2025 |
| HB 1946 | Appropriation; IHL for renovations and safety projects at Jackson State University. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1945 | Appropriation; Hinds County for construction projects, road and water association improvements and public safety enhancements. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 1944 | Appropriation; Jackson Redevelopment Authority to assist with infrastructure, public safety and economic development projects. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2025 |
| HR 37 | Briana McElroy; commend career in digital marketing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 18, 2025 |
| HB 974 | Anesthesiologist assistants; provide for licensure and regulation by Board of Medical Licensure. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 678 | Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act; create to prevent release of personal information with intent to harass. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 1323 | Public procurement; require purchasing agents for state agencies and local governments to receive training about ways to promote inclusiveness in. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 1322 | Public purchasing laws; revise to include set asides for businesses owned by veterans and people with disabilities. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 1234 | Civics; require State Board of Education to develop curriculum for public middle and high school students. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 1202 | Water authority; authorize for-profit entity formed solely to comply with federal or state order to convert to. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 1119 | Pharmacy benefit managers; revise provisions related to. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |
| HB 1059 | Capitol Police; authorize to create and employ a part-time law enforcement reserve unit. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 4, 2025 |