Open seasons; extend those ending on a Saturday until 30 minutes after sunset on the following Sunday.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-7-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE OPEN SEASON ON DEER, WHEN IT ENDS ON A SATURDAY, TO 30 MINUTES AFTER SUNSET ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY;” Read the full text
2026 Regular Session
What it does
Open seasons; extend those ending on a Saturday until 30 minutes after sunset on the following Sunday.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks · Jan 19, 2026
Senate
Title Suff Do Pass · Feb 2, 2026
Senate
Passed · Feb 5, 2026
Senate
Immediate Release · Feb 5, 2026
Senate
Transmitted To House · Feb 6, 2026
Senate
Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks · Feb 6, 2026
House
Title Suff Do Pass · Feb 23, 2026
House
Passed · Mar 10, 2026
House
Returned For Enrolling · Mar 11, 2026
House
Enrolled Bill Signed · Mar 13, 2026
Senate
Enrolled Bill Signed · Mar 13, 2026
House
Approved by Governor · Mar 19, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Michel
Recorded votes
PassedHouse · 2026-03-10 · Yeas 118, Nays 0, Absent or those not voting 3, Present 1
PassedSenate · 2026-02-05 · Yeas 52, Nays 0, Absent and those not voting 0
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Mississippi legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by Governor (Mar 19, 2026).