Mississippi HB1198: Lands struck off to the state; require when deed is not demanded upon expiration of redemption period.

What the bill says

An act to amend section 27-45-23, mississippi code of 1972, to require land not redeemed to be struck off to the state; to bring forward section 27-45-21, mississippi code of 1972, which provides the process for striking land off to the state, for purposes of amendment; to bring forward sections 27-41-73, 27-41-79 and 27-41-81, mississippi code of 1972, which provide for lands struck off to the state, for purposes of amendment; and for related purposes.

From the engrossed text:

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-45-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE LAND NOT REDEEMED TO BE STRUCK OFF TO THE STATE; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-45-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THE PROCESS FOR STRIKING LAND OFF TO THE STATE, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 27-41-73, 27-41-79 AND 27-41-81, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR LANDS STRUCK OFF TO THE STATE, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 27-45-23, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 27-45-23. (1) * * * When Within ninety (90) days after the period of redemption has expired, the chancery clerk shall, on demand, execute deeds of conveyance to individuals purchasing lands at tax sales. Which conveyances shall be essentially in the following form to wit: "State of Mississippi, County of ________ Be it known, that ________, tax collector of said county of ________, did, on the ________ day of ________, A.D. ________, according to law, sell the following land, situated in said county and assessed to ________ to wit: ________ (here describe the land) ________ for the taxes assessed thereon (or when sold for other taxes it should be so stated) for the year A.D. ________, when ________ became the best bidder …

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Sponsors

• Yates, Shanda (I, 64) · primary sponsor
• Mansell, Clay (R, 56)
• Christopher Bell (D, 65)
• Butler-Washington, Grace (D, 69)
• Crudup, Ronnie C. (D, 71)
• Foster, Stephanie (D, 63)
• McMillan, Jonathan (R, 58)
• Nelson, Fabian (D, 66)
• Newman, Gene (R, 61)
• Powell, Brent (R, 59)
• Shanks, Fred (R, 60)
• Varner, Lance (R, 62)

Latest actions

1. March 4, 2025: Died In Committee
2. February 17, 2025: Referred To Judiciary, Division A
3. January 31, 2025: Transmitted To Senate
4. January 30, 2025: Passed
5. January 30, 2025: Committee Substitute Adopted
6. January 28, 2025: Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
7. January 20, 2025: Referred To Judiciary A

Votes

• Passed (January 30, 2025): 110 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1198?

HB1198 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Lands struck off to the state; require when deed is not demanded upon expiration of redemption period.

What does HB1198 do?

In its own words: An act to amend section 27-45-23, mississippi code of 1972, to require land not redeemed to be struck off to the state; to bring forward section 27-45-21, mississippi code of 1972, which provides the process for striking land off to the state, for purposes of amendment; to bring forward sections 27-41-73, 27-41-79 and 27-41-81, mississippi code of 1972, which provide for lands struck off to the state, for purposes of amendment; and for related purposes.

What is the status of HB1198?

Failed as of March 4, 2025. Latest action: Died In Committee (March 4, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1198?

Yates, Shanda (I, 64), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1198?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1198.xml