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MS HB1683

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Fondren

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires representatives of "hostile foreign principals" (China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran) to register with the Secretary of State within 10 days and update their registration quarterly
  • Mandates foreign-supported political organizations that received money from hostile foreign nations within the past 5 years to register annually by January 31, beginning in 2027
  • Foreign-supported organizations must disclose all expenditures made to influence state policy or elections, plus all funds received from hostile foreign principals
  • Secretary of State may investigate violations and assess civil penalties of up to $500 per violation, or up to $2,000 for willful or repeated violations
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Campaign Finance Reporting; require reporting of hostile foreign representatives' contributions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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