HB426Introduced in the House
Patent confirmation process; fees and costs associated with may not be more than amount for which the land was purchased.
Introduced by Omeria Scott, District 80
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Official description
An Act To Amend Sections 29-1-33, 29-1-37 And 29-1-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Fees And Costs Associated With The Patent Confirmation Process For State-forfeited Tax Lands Being More Than The Amount For Which A Person Purchased The Land; To Bring Forward Sections 11-17-1, 11-17-3, 11-17-5, 11-17-7, 11-17-9, 11-17-11, 11-17-13, 11-17-15, 11-17-17, 11-17-19, 11-17-21, 11-17-23, 11-17-25, 11-17-27, 11-17-29, 11-17-31, 11-17-33, 11-17-34, 11-17-35 And 11-17-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Lawsuits To Confirm Title Or Interest And To Remove Clouds On Title, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 29-1-5, 29-1-35, 29-1-51, 29-1-57, 29-1-93, 29-1-97 And 29-1-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The State Purchase And Conveyance Of Land, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Judiciary A;Ways and Means
Died In Committee
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