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MS SB2777
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires Mississippi courts to issue injunctions when a plaintiff proves by preponderance of the evidence that a defendant violated a social media company's community standards or policies.
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Authorizes courts to issue injunctions against the defendant, any social media company distributing the communications, or any corporate sponsor if in the interest of justice.
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Allows courts to consider filing of criminal charges under Section 97-45-15 (cyberstalking) as a factor in determining policy violations, and makes criminal conviction sufficient evidence for a permanent injunction.
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Amends Section 97-45-15 to define "harass" as a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person that a reasonable person would consider seriously alarming, annoying, tormenting, or terrorizing with no legitimate purpose.
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Takes effect July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Cyberstalking; authorize injunction when criminal charges filed.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025