SB2748Introduced in the Senate
Real estate brokers; revise various definitions and provisions related to licensees.
Introduced by Chris Johnson, District 45
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 73-35-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "brokerage Agreement" And Revise Additional Definitions Related To Real Estate Brokers; To Amend Section 73-35-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Upon Termination Of A Licensee's Agency, The Principal Broker Shall Within Three Days Acknowledge The Transfer Of The Licensee So That A New License May Be Issued; To Amend Section 73-35-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Written Notice For The Purpose Of Notifying A Licensee Of Failure To Pay His Or Her Renewal Fee Shall Be Delivered To The Licensee And, If Applicable, To His Or Her Responsible Broker, To The Email Address For The Licensee And Broker On File With The Mississippi Real Estate Commission; To Amend Section 73-35-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change The Meaning Of "reasonable Time" From The Next Banking Day To Two Banking Days Immediately Following The Date On Which A Licensee Comes Into Possession Of Monies Belonging To Others Or On Which A Responsible Broker Takes Or Receives Any Cash Or Checks From Procuring The Execution Of An Earnest Money Contract Or Option Or Other Contract; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Passed · March 4, 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.
What do people think?
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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 Business and Financial Institutions
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To House
Referred To Business and Commerce
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Returned For Enrolling
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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