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MS HB571

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randal Rushing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Mississippi's existing prohibition on foreign national political contributions to include state and local ballot measures, effective July 1, 2026

  • Prohibits foreign nationals from making direct or indirect contributions, expenditures, or promises of money or anything of value in connection with ballot measures

  • Maintains existing ban on soliciting, accepting, or receiving contributions from foreign nationals

  • Defines "foreign national" as individuals who are not U.S. citizens and not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, consistent with federal law (22 USCS 611(b))

Legislative Description

Foreign nationals; prohibit from making any contribution or expenditure connected to any ballot measure.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections2/17/2026
Apportionment and Elections1/13/2026

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