MS SB2256

Establishes liability for commercial entities that knowingly and intentionally publish or distribute obscene matter or child sexual exploitation material on the internet, allowing individuals to seek nominal damages, actual damages, punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees.

Permits individuals with qualifying claims to combine their claims in single actions through joinder or class action procedures.

Exempts internet service providers, search engines, and cloud service providers from liability when merely providing access or connection services and not responsible for creating the obscene or exploitative content.

Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief against non-compliant commercial entities and to promulgate rules and regulations to assist entities in complying with the law.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.