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MS SB2578
Bill
AI Summary
- Exempts text messages, SMS, MMS, and RCS messages on personal phones or devices from the Mississippi Public Records Act
- Exception requires disclosure if messages concern public business and are prepared by, prepared for, used by, received by, possessed by, or controlled by a public body member
- Creates new Section 25-61-11.3 in the Mississippi Code of 1972
- Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Mississippi Public Records Act; exempt text messages unless messages are related to the business of the public body.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/20/2025
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