Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session
An Act To Prohibit A Person Sixteen Years Of Age Or Older From Intentionally Releasing Or Discarding, Or Causing To Be Released Or Discarded Outdoors, Any Balloon Made Of A Nonbiodegradable Or Nonphotodegradable Material Or Any Material That Requires More Than Five Minutes Contact With Air Or Water To Degrade; To Provide Penalties For A Violation Of This Section; To Provide Certain Exceptions For Balloons Released For Scientific Or Meteorological Purposes By Any State Or Federal Agency, Or As Part Of A Contract With The State Of Mississippi, The United States, Or Any Other State, Territory, Or Government, Or Hot Air Balloons That Are Recovered After Launch; To Define The Term "hot Air Balloon"; And For Related Purposes.
Died In Committee (2026-02-03)