Mississippi 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HB 1794 — Appropriation; IHL for growth of new regional health care and medical sciences facilities of Alcorn State.

Last action — Died In Committee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Summary

The bill aimed to provide funding for the development of new health care and medical science facilities at Alcorn State University. However, the proposal did not move forward as it died in committee.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Appropriations E;Appropriations A

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (171)

171 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1794 do?
The bill aimed to provide funding for the development of new health care and medical science facilities at Alcorn State University. However, the proposal did not move forward as it died in committee.
Who sponsors HB 1794?
HB 1794 is sponsored by Jeffery Harness (Democrat), Gregory Holloway, Sr. (Democrat), Tamarra Butler-Washington (Democrat), and Rickey Thompson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1794?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1794?
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