HB538Introduced in the House
Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement.
Introduced by Lee Yancey, District 74
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 25-1-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Law Prohibiting Sanctuary Policies In The State Includes Any Policy, Order, Ordinance, Practice Or Procedure, That Limits, Restricts, Bans Or Interferes With The Enforcement Of Federal Immigration Laws By Any Person; To Require Certain Government Entities And Employees To Cooperate And Comply With The Federal Government And Other State And Local Governments When Enforcing Federal Immigration Laws; To Authorize The Attorney General To Investigate And Prosecute Any Violation Of This Section; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Conference Report Adopted · March 31, 2026
76
Yes
39
No
7
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 | No |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | No |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Judiciary A
Title Suff Do Pass
Read the Third Time
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Judiciary, Division B
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Motion to Reconsider Entered
Motion to Reconsider Tabled
Returned For Concurrence
Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
Conferees Named Hood,Blackwell,Yancey
Conferees Named Fillingane,Sparks,Hill
Conference Report Filed
Conference Report Filed
Conference Report Adopted
Conference Report Adopted
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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