Mississippi 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SC 527 — Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals.

Last action — Died In Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill aimed to have the state formally apologize for its role in the acquittal of the men who killed Emmett Till, a young Black man in 1955. Unfortunately, the bill did not move forward and was not passed into law.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Rules

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SC 527 do?
This bill aimed to have the state formally apologize for its role in the acquittal of the men who killed Emmett Till, a young Black man in 1955. Unfortunately, the bill did not move forward and was not passed into law.
Who sponsors SC 527?
SC 527 is sponsored by Sollie B. Norwood (Democrat).
What is the current status of SC 527?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SC 527?
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