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HB1380Introduced in the House

Homestead exemption; revise provisions regarding surviving spouses and applications.

Passed

Introduced by John Lamar, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Amend Section 27-33-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Deceased Spouse Qualified For Increased Homestead Exemption Due To Age Or Disability Status, But The Surviving Spouse's Age Or Disability Status Is Unknown And The Surviving Spouse Has Not Filed A New Application For Homestead Exemption, The Surviving Spouse Will Be Rolled To The Primary Applicant Position On The Homestead Exemption Application And The Level Of Exemption Will Be Changed To The Lowest Tier Of Homestead Exemption; To Provide That Where An Applicant For Homestead Exemption Has Filed A Timely Application, But Has Failed To Make Known His Eligibility For An Additional Exemption, Then An Amended Application For Additional Homestead Exemption May Be Filed And Considered For Action By The Board Of Supervisors And The Department Of Revenue; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Approved by Governor

March 25, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Passed · March 17, 2026

52

Yes

0

No

0

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Ways and Means

  2. Title Suff Do Pass

  3. Passed

  4. Transmitted To Senate

  5. Referred To Finance

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

  7. Passed

  8. Returned For Enrolling

  9. Enrolled Bill Signed

  10. Enrolled Bill Signed

  11. Approved by Governor

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