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MS SB2578

Bill

Status

Failed

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Parker

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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