MS SB2137

Requires all candidates for statewide and local elections to pay the applicable costs and fees for obtaining state and national criminal history record information in addition to standard qualifying fees.

Applies the background check fee requirement to both party-nominated candidates and independent candidates entering races for statewide and local offices.

Does not specify the amount of background check fees, leaving the actual costs to be determined by the applicable agencies providing criminal history records.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.