Mississippi has new laws taking effect July 1. Here’s what you need to know

The Mississippi Legislature passed several bills signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves that will take effect starting July 1.

The laws range from a public registry of people convicted of misspending public money to making it a misdemeanor to steal pecans from farmers who have not yet harvested them.

Here is a breakdown of the new laws Mississippi residents should be aware of.

Senate Bill 2212 — Extends medicaid coverage postpartum from 60 days to 12 months for new mothers.

Senate Bill 2079 — Establishes the School Protections Act, which will allow educators who have an enhanced concealed carry permit to apply to carry firearms in the classroom.

House Bill 722 — Removes fentanyl test strips from the list of paraphernalia.

Senate Bill 2346 — Protects children from seeing sexually explicit material in public libraries and schools.

Senate Bill 2420 — Creates a public registry of those found guilty of misspending taxpayer money.

Senate Bill 2228 — Allows for pet insurance and establishes policy disclosures, sales practices, wellness programs, etc. The law also mandates that the seller disclose all exclusions, including those for pets with preexisting conditions or hereditary disorders.

Senate Bill 2523 — Makes it a misdemeanor to steal pecans during harvest season. If convicted, fine of $100 or 30 days in jail or both.