Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SB2377: Uniform Athlete Agents Law; penalize persons providing services without registering under.
Status: Failed, March 3, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-42-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PENALIZE PERSONS OR ENTITIES THAT ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF AN ATHLETE AGENT WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENT LAW AND BEING ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to amend section 73-42-13, mississippi code of 1972, to penalize persons or entities that engage in the business of an athlete agent without complying with the uniform athlete agent law and being issued a certificate of registration; and for related purposes.
From the engrossed text:
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-42-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PENALIZE PERSONS OR ENTITIES THAT ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF AN ATHLETE AGENT WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENT LAW AND BEING ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 73-42-13, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 73-42-13. (1) After proper notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary of State may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a registration for conduct that would have justified denial of registration under Section 73-42-11(3) or for a violation of any provision of this chapter. (2) (a) The Secretary of State shall appoint at least one (1) hearing officer for the purpose of holding hearings, compiling evidence and rendering decisions under this section and Section 73-42-11. The hearing officer shall fix the date for an adjudicatory hearing and notify the athlete agent involved. The hearing shall be held at a location to be designated by the *SS08/R106* S. B. No. 2377 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/SS08/R106 PAGE 1 (ens\kr) hearing officer. Unless the time period is extended by the hearing officer, the hearing shall be held not less than fifteen (15) nor more than thirty (30) days after the mailing of notice …
Sponsors
- Barrett, Jason T (R, 39) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Judiciary A
- : Transmitted To House
- : Immediate Release
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To Judiciary, Division A
Votes
- Passed (February 5, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Uniform Athlete Agents Law
Common questions
- What is SB2377?
- SB2377 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Uniform Athlete Agents Law; penalize persons providing services without registering under.
- What does SB2377 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend section 73-42-13, mississippi code of 1972, to penalize persons or entities that engage in the business of an athlete agent without complying with the uniform athlete agent law and being issued a certificate of registration; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of SB2377?
- Failed as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (March 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2377?
- Barrett, Jason T (R, 39).
- Where is the official record for SB2377?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2377.xml
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