Mississippi’s Major New Laws | Jackson News

Mississippi’s July 1st legal overhaul packs a punch: teens can now face adult courts for gun crimes, shooting into crowds becomes a felony even without injury, and stolen gun dealers face harsher penalties. Prosecutors gain new power to seek death penalty in child sexual battery cases under 12, while mandatory minimums hit sexual assault charges. Immigration crackdowns ban sanctuary cities and classify illegal entry as a misdemeanor. Teachers get a $2,000 raise plus funding for special ed and staff, with assistant teacher pay boosted too — a direct shot at the state’s teacher shortage. Judges see pay jumps of $10K–$13K, and public retirees now need just 30 years to qualify for pensions, with a 30-day return-to-work window. Disaster recovery gets a boost via a new revolving loan program, and the SHIELD Act mandates federal database checks for voter registrations — potentially requiring proof of citizenship — reshaping how Mississippians engage with law and government. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33677f03db017374