HB850Introduced in the House
Abortion; provide for statewide referendum on question of prohibiting abortions in Mississippi.
Introduced by Earle Banks, District 67
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Repeal Sections 41-41-45 And 97-3-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibit The Performing Or Inducing Of An Abortion Except Where Necessary For The Preservation Of The Mother's Life Or Where The Pregnancy Was Caused By Rape; To Provide For A Statewide Special Election To Be Held On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, For The Purpose Of Determining Whether Abortions Shall Be Prohibited In Mississippi; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting On The Question In The Special Election Vote For Prohibiting Abortions In Mississippi, Then This Act Shall Not Take Effect; To Provide That If A Majority Of The Qualified Electors Voting On The Question In The Election Vote Against Prohibiting Abortions In Mississippi, Then This Act Shall Take Effect On January 1, 2027; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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Bill history
Referred To Constitution;Apportionment and Elections
Died In Committee
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