Senate extends DHS repealers while senators raise concerns about SNAP error-rate costs

Apr 2, 2026

The Senate adopted House Bill 1772 to extend repealers for the Department of Human Services; sponsor Senator Terry Sparks warned that SNAP error-rate measurement could expose Mississippi to tens of millions in federal cost-sharing unless federal reporting methodology is addressed.

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The Mississippi Senate adopted House Bill 1772, which extends repealers related to the Department of Human Services.

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