Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB975: Alternative nicotine; clarify prohibition on school property.
Status: Failed, February 3, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-32-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE PROHIBITION AGAINST ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 97-32-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE FURNISHING; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-9-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THE AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND OR EXPEL A STUDENT, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to amend section 97-32-29, mississippi code of 1972, to clarify the prohibition against alternative nicotine on educational property; to amend section 97-32-51, mississippi code of 1972, to increase the penalties for alternative nicotine furnishing; to bring forward section 37-9-71, mississippi code of 1972, which provides the authority to suspend or expel a student, for purposes of amendment; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-32-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE PROHIBITION AGAINST ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 97-32-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE FURNISHING; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-9-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THE AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND OR EXPEL A STUDENT, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 97-32-29, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 97-32-29. No person shall use any tobacco product or alternative nicotine product on any educational property as defined in Section 97-32-27. Any * * * person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine and shall be liable as (b) for a second conviction, a fine of * * * Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00); and (c) for all subsequent convictions, a fine not to exceed * * * Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be imposed. Any adult found in violation of this section shall be issued a citation by a law enforcement officer, which citation shall *HR31/R530* H. B. No. 975 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/HR31/R530 PAGE 1 (MCL\JAB) include notice of the date, time and location for hearing before the justice court having jurisdiction where the violation is alleged to have …
Sponsors
- Calvert, Billy Adam (R, 83) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Education;Judiciary A
Subjects: Alternative nicotine
Common questions
- What is HB975?
- HB975 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Alternative nicotine; clarify prohibition on school property.
- What does HB975 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend section 97-32-29, mississippi code of 1972, to clarify the prohibition against alternative nicotine on educational property; to amend section 97-32-51, mississippi code of 1972, to increase the penalties for alternative nicotine furnishing; to bring forward section 37-9-71, mississippi code of 1972, which provides the authority to suspend or expel a student, for purposes of amendment; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB975?
- Failed as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB975?
- Calvert, Billy Adam (R, 83).
- Where is the official record for HB975?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0975.xml
Source: official Mississippi record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.