Bill Sponsor
Mississippi Senate Bill 2263
Session 2026
Boating; prohibit enforcement officers from performing vessel stops or boarding a vessel without probable cause.
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Apr 13, 2026
Bill Intelligence

The bill aims to restrict enforcement officers from boarding or stopping vessels without probable cause in Mississippi. It emphasizes the need for probable cause before such actions can be taken and prohibits vessel stops or boarding solely for safety or marine sanitation equipment inspections. The bill also outlines the procedures and consequences related to chemical tests and arrests for operating a watercraft under the influence of alcohol. If enacted, this bill will impact the authority and procedures of enforcement officers in conducting vessel stops and inspections, as well as the regulations regarding chemical tests for alcohol content in individuals operating watercraft.

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First Action
Jan 14, 2026
Latest Action
Apr 13, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2263
State
Mississippi
Session
2026
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Summary
Unavailable
04/13/2026
Office of the Governor
Law W/out Governor's Signature
04/06/2026
House
Enrolled Bill Signed
04/06/2026
Senate
Enrolled Bill Signed
03/30/2026
Senate
Conference Report Adopted
03/26/2026
House
Conference Report Adopted
03/25/2026
House
Conference Report Filed
03/25/2026
Senate
Conference Report Filed
03/12/2026
House
Conferees Named Anderson (122nd),Grady,Fondren
03/11/2026
Senate
Conferees Named DeLano,Thompson,England
03/10/2026
Senate
Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
03/05/2026
House
Returned For Concurrence
03/04/2026
House
Passed As Amended
03/04/2026
House
Amended
03/03/2026
House
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
03/03/2026
House
DR - TSDPAA: AC To MR
02/25/2026
House
DR - TSDPAA: MR To AC
02/13/2026
House
Rereferred To Marine Resources;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
02/10/2026
Senate
Transmitted To House
02/09/2026
Senate
Passed
01/30/2026
Senate
Title Suff Do Pass
01/14/2026
Senate
Referred To Ports and Marine Resources