Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SC536: Commend Crime Victims Survivors Program and recognize "Crime Survivors Speak Mississippi Day."
Status: Passed both chambers, March 26, 2026
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE CRIME VICTIMS SURVIVORS PROGRAM AND RECOGNIZING MARCH 11, 2026, AS "CRIME SURVIVORS SPEAK MISSISSIPPI DAY" AT THE MISSISSIPPI STATE CAPITOL.
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution commending the participants in the crime victims survivors program and recognizing march 11, 2026, as "crime survivors speak mississippi day" at the mississippi state capitol.
From the enrolled text, March 26, 2026:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE CRIME VICTIMS SURVIVORS PROGRAM AND RECOGNIZING MARCH 11, 2026, AS "CRIME SURVIVORS SPEAK MISSISSIPPI DAY" AT THE MISSISSIPPI STATE CAPITOL. WHEREAS, on March 11, 2026, more than 150 crime victims and survivors from across the State of Mississippi will gather at the Mississippi State Capitol for "Crime Survivors Speak Mississippi Day 2026"; and WHEREAS, this gathering provides an opportunity for survivors to unite in healing, elevate their voices, and advocate for policies that advance safety and justice; and WHEREAS, Crime Survivors Speak Mississippi is committed to elevating survivor leadership and ensuring that public safety policies reflect the lived experiences of those most impacted by violence; and WHEREAS, crime affects individuals and communities throughout Mississippi, and survivors often face significant barriers to accessing trauma recovery services, financial support, and long-term stability; and *SS08/R1570* S. C. R. No. 536 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS08/R1570 PAGE 1 (rdd\kr) WHEREAS, increased investment in trauma-informed services, victim compensation access, and community-based prevention strategies is essential to improving outcomes for survivors and families; and WHEREAS, survivors bring critical insight to discussions of public safety, victim services, and criminal justice reform and should be included as key stakeholders in policy development; and WHEREAS, many survivors do not receive the assistance they need and benefit from policies that strengthen prevention, …
Sponsors
- Norwood, Sollie B. (D, 28) · primary sponsor
- Frazier, Hillman Terome (D, 27)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Returned For Enrolling
- : Immediate Release
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
- : Transmitted To House
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (March 25, 2026): 118 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Adopted (March 13, 2026): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SC536?
- SC536 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commend Crime Victims Survivors Program and recognize "Crime Survivors Speak Mississippi Day.".
- What does SC536 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution commending the participants in the crime victims survivors program and recognizing march 11, 2026, as "crime survivors speak mississippi day" at the mississippi state capitol.
- What is the status of SC536?
- Passed both chambers as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (March 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SC536?
- Norwood, Sollie B. (D, 28), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SC536?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SC/SC0536.xml
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