Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB1538: MDOT; require to prioritize planning/completion of the U.S. Highway 25 four-lane bypass in Monroe County.
Status: Failed, February 3, 2026
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PRIORITIZE PLANNING AND COMPLETION OF THE UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 25 FOUR-LANE BYPASS IN MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; TO REQUIRE REPORTING ON PROJECT STATUS, COST ESTIMATES, AND FUNDING OPTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to direct the mississippi department of transportation to prioritize planning and completion of the united states highway 25 four-lane bypass in monroe county, mississippi; to require reporting on project status, cost estimates, and funding options; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PRIORITIZE PLANNING AND COMPLETION OF THE UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 25 FOUR-LANE BYPASS IN MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; TO REQUIRE REPORTING ON PROJECT STATUS, COST ESTIMATES, AND FUNDING OPTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) shall identify the completion of the United States Highway 25 four-lane bypass in Monroe County, Mississippi, as a priority transportation project due to its significance for traffic safety, freight mobility, and economic development. SECTION 2. The MDOT shall conduct or update all necessary planning, engineering, and feasibility assessments related to the completion of the bypass, including projected costs, right-of-way needs, and construction phasing. SECTION 3. The MDOT shall evaluate available state and federal funding sources, including discretionary federal transportation grants, and develop a proposed funding strategy to advance completion of the project. *HR43/R2059* H. B. No. 1538 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/HR43/R2059 PAGE 1 (BS\KP) SECTION 4. The MDOT shall submit a written report detailing the status of the project, anticipated timelines, estimated costs, and recommended funding options to the Chairmen of the House and Senate Transportation Committees no later than December 1, 2026. SECTION 5. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, …
Sponsors
- Crosby, Justin (D, 22) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Transportation
Common questions
- What is HB1538?
- HB1538 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): MDOT; require to prioritize planning/completion of the U.S. Highway 25 four-lane bypass in Monroe County.
- What does HB1538 do?
- In its own words: An act to direct the mississippi department of transportation to prioritize planning and completion of the united states highway 25 four-lane bypass in monroe county, mississippi; to require reporting on project status, cost estimates, and funding options; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB1538?
- Failed as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1538?
- Crosby, Justin (D, 22).
- Where is the official record for HB1538?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1538.xml
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