MS SB2759

Amends Section 25-61-5 of the Mississippi Public Records Act to allow public bodies to proceed with contract execution if a court has not ruled on a protective order within 90 days of filing.

Permits contracts to still be protested after execution, even if the protective order ruling is delayed beyond the 90-day period.

Brings forward Section 25-61-9 regarding trade secrets and confidential commercial information held by third parties, including a requirement to post protective order notices on the Mississippi procurement portal for at least 7 days before filing.

Provides that procurement contract provisions containing commodities, services, unit prices, overall price, and contract term cannot be withheld as trade secrets or confidential information.

Establishes that parties violating protective order requirements may be barred by state agencies from submitting bids or proposals for up to 5 years; Section 25-61-5 sunsets on July 1, 2021.