SB2390 • 2026

Mississippi Conveyance Safety Act; clarify inspections of private residence elevators.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-45-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE CONVEYANCE EQUIPMENT WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO THE PROVISIONS AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI CONVEYANCE SAFETY ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Kirby
Last action: 2026-03-03
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill text specifies exemptions but does not provide details on inspections for non-private residence conveyances.

Mississippi Conveyance Safety Act; Private Residence Elevators

This bill amends the Mississippi Code to clarify that private residence elevators are exempt from annual inspections under the Mississippi Conveyance Safety Act.

What This Bill Does

Amends Section 45-45-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to specify equipment not covered by safety regulations.
Exempts private residence elevators from needing yearly inspections.

Who It Names or Affects

People who own or use private residence elevators in Mississippi.

Terms To Know

Conveyance: A device used for moving people or goods, like an elevator or escalator.
Annual inspections: Checks that happen every year to make sure equipment is safe and working properly.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It does not specify who will be responsible for inspecting elevators other than private residences.

Bill History

2026-03-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/03 (H) Died In Committee
2026-03-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/03 (H) DR - TSDP: IN To AC
2026-02-16 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/16 (H) Referred To Insurance;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
2026-02-11 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/11 (S) Transmitted To House
2026-02-10 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/10 (S) Passed
2026-02-10 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/10 (S) Committee Substitute Adopted
2026-02-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/03 (S) Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
2026-01-19 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/19 (S) Referred To Insurance

Official Summary Text

Mississippi Conveyance Safety Act; clarify inspections of private residence elevators.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

S. B. No. 2390 *SS26/R984CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
26/SS26/R984CS
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To: Insurance
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Senator(s) Kirby

COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
SENATE BILL NO. 2390

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-45-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO 1
CLARIFY THE CONVEYANCE EQUIPMENT WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO THE 2
PROVISIONS AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI 3
CONVEYANCE SAFETY ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 4
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 5
SECTION 1. Section 45-45-7, Mississippi Code of 1972, is 6
amended as follows: 7
45-45-7. (1) Equipment not covered by this chapter 8
includes, but is not limited to, the following: 9
(a) Material hoists within the scope of ANSI A10.5; 10
(b) Man lifts within the scope of ASME A90.1; 11
(c) Mobile scaffolds, towers and platforms within the 12
scope of ANSI A92; 13
(d) Powered platforms and equipment for exterior and 14
interior maintenance within the scope of ANSI A120.1; 15
(e) Conveyors and related equipment within the scope of 16
ASME B20.1; 17
(f) Cranes, derricks, hoists, hooks, jacks and slings 18
within the scope of ASME B30; 19
S. B. No. 2390 *SS26/R984CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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inspections of private residence elevators.
(g) Industrial trucks within the scope of ASME B56; 20
(h) Portable equipment, except for portable escalators 21
that are covered by ASME A17.1/CSA B44 and ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7; 22
(i) Tiering or piling machines used to move materials 23
to and from storage located and operating entirely within one (1) 24
story; 25
(j) Equipment for feeding or positioning materials at 26
machine tools, printing presses, or similar equipment; 27
(k) Kip or furnace hoists; 28
(l) Wharf ramps; 29
(m) Railroad car lifts or dumpers; 30
(n) Line jacks, false cars, shafters, moving platforms 31
and similar equipment used for installing an elevator by an 32
elevator contractor licensed in this state. 33
(2) The provisions of this chapter shall * * * apply to any 34
conveyance that is located in a private residence, except that 35
such elevators shall be exempt from the requirements for annual 36
inspections. 37
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 38
and after July 1, 2026. 39