HB1603 • 2026

Trespass; remove reference to property rights.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 89-10-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE LANGUAGE REGARDING PROPERTY RIGHTS RESTRICTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Hood
Last action: 2026-03-17
Official status: Law
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on the exact impact of removing the referenced language, leaving some uncertainty about how it will affect property rights in practice.

Trespass Law Change

This law removes certain language about property rights restrictions from Section 89-10-5 of the Mississippi Code.

What This Bill Does

Removes specific wording in Section 89-10-5 of the Mississippi Code that talks about property rights restrictions.

Who It Names or Affects

People involved in managing, controlling, or receiving payments from the use of real property in Mississippi.

Terms To Know

Property rights: The legal rights that allow someone to own and control their land or other assets.
Real property: Land, buildings, and anything permanently attached to them.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify new rules about who can manage real property.
The exact impact on current property rights is unclear without further details.

Bill History

2026-03-17 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/17 Approved by Governor
2026-03-10 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/10 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
2026-03-10 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/10 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
2026-03-09 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/09 (S) Returned For Enrolling
2026-03-05 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/05 (S) Passed
2026-03-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/03 (S) Title Suff Do Pass
2026-02-18 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/18 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division A
2026-02-11 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/11 (H) Transmitted To Senate
2026-02-10 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/10 (H) Passed
2026-01-29 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/29 (H) Title Suff Do Pass
2026-01-19 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/19 (H) Referred To Judiciary A

Official Summary Text

Trespass; remove reference to property rights.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 1603 *HR43/R2311* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
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ST: Trespass; remove reference to property
rights.
To: Judiciary A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Hood

HOUSE BILL NO. 1603

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 89-10-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO 1
REMOVE LANGUAGE REGARDING PROPERTY RIGHTS RESTRICTIONS; AND FOR 2
RELATED PURPOSES. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. Section 89-10-5, Mississippi Code of 1972, is 5
amended as follows: 6
89-10-5. * * * 7
* * * The right to manage, control or receive payments for 8
any use of real property shall only belong to the owner of the 9
property or a person designated by the owner for such purposes. 10
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 11
and after July 1, 2026. 12