HB477Introduced in the House
Real property conveyance; authorize 18 year olds to contract for.
Introduced by Noah Sanford, District 90
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 93-19-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of Any Person Age 18 Years Or Older To Enter Into A Binding Contractual Relationship To Convey And/or Encumber Personal Property, Mortgages And Real Property; To Bring Forward Section 93-19-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes A Chancery Court In Which A Minor Resides To Remove Disability Of A Minor, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 5, 2026
119
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Judiciary A
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Judiciary, Division A
Died In Committee
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