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MS SB2420

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows current residential occupants to request removal of their address from public records when listed as a registered agent address for a business entity, by submitting a signed, sworn form to the Secretary of State.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to attempt contacting the entity and registered agent to request an address change upon receiving a removal request, and to remove the residence address from public record.

  • Increases the timeframe for the Secretary of State to return rejected corporate filings from 10 days to 30 days after document receipt for both corporations and limited liability companies.

  • Specifies that removal request forms are confidential and exempt from the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Business fraud; authorize Secretary of State to take additional measures to prevent.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce2/14/2025
Business and Financial Institutions1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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