Mississippi HB1295: Agritourism activity; revise definition of and clarify posting of signage for liability purposes.

What the bill says

An act to amend sections 69-53-1 and 69-53-5, mississippi code of 1972, to revise the definition of "agritourism activity" and clarify the posting of signage for liability purposes; to bring forward sections 69-53-3 and 69-53-7, mississippi code of 1972, for purposes of possible amendments; and for related purposes.

From the enrolled text:

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 69-53-1 AND 69-53-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "AGRITOURISM ACTIVITY" AND CLARIFY THE POSTING OF SIGNAGE FOR LIABILITY PURPOSES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 69-53-3 AND 69-53-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 69-53-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 69-53-1. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Agritourism" means the travel or visit by the general public to, or the practice of inviting or allowing the general public to travel to or visit a working farm, ranch, or other commercial agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural, or forestry operation for the purpose of enjoyment, education, or participation in the activities of the farm, ranch, or other agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural, or forestry operation. (b) "Agritourism activity" means any activity conducted on the premise of a location registered by an agritourism professional which allows members of the general public * * * , for recreational, entertainment or educational purposes, to view or enjoy rural activities, including, but not limited to, farming activities, ranching activities or historic or cultural or natural attractions. (c) "Agritourism professional" means any person, partnership, corporation, or the …

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Sponsors

• Pigott, Bill (R, 99) · primary sponsor
• Burch, Elliot (R, 105)
• Carpenter, Lester (R, 1)
• Ladner, Timmy (R, 93)
• Jon Lancaster (R, 22)
• Lott, Steve (R, 107)
• Mangold, Vince (R, 53)
• McMillan, Jonathan (R, 58)
• Powell, Brent (R, 59)
• Scoggin, Donnie (R, 89)
• Yancey, Lee (R, 74)
• Bounds, C. Scott (R, 44)

Latest actions

1. March 7, 2025: Enrolled Bill Signed
2. March 6, 2025: Enrolled Bill Signed
3. March 6, 2025: Returned For Enrolling
4. March 6, 2025: Immediate Release
5. March 6, 2025: Passed
6. February 27, 2025: Title Suff Do Pass
7. February 17, 2025: Referred To Agriculture
8. January 30, 2025: Transmitted To Senate
9. January 29, 2025: Passed
10. January 28, 2025: Title Suff Do Pass

Votes

• Passed (February 11, 2026): 98 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Passed (February 11, 2026): 99 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Passed (March 6, 2025): 50 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Passed (January 29, 2025): 111 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1295?

HB1295 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Agritourism activity; revise definition of and clarify posting of signage for liability purposes.

What does HB1295 do?

In its own words: An act to amend sections 69-53-1 and 69-53-5, mississippi code of 1972, to revise the definition of "agritourism activity" and clarify the posting of signage for liability purposes; to bring forward sections 69-53-3 and 69-53-7, mississippi code of 1972, for purposes of possible amendments; and for related purposes.

What is the status of HB1295?

Signed into law. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (March 7, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1295?

Pigott, Bill (R, 99), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1295?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1295.xml