MS HB704

Creates the "Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act" prohibiting the intentional public disclosure of personal information (Social Security numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, personal emails) about covered persons with intent to harass, threaten, or incite crimes against them

Defines "covered persons" as law enforcement officers, state and local government employees, grand or petit jurors, court witnesses and officers, and informants or witnesses in criminal investigations

Establishes penalties for first offense as a misdemeanor with fines up to $2,000 and/or up to 6 months in county jail; second or subsequent offenses are felonies with fines up to $10,000 and/or up to 5 years imprisonment

Increases penalties to up to $10,000 fine and/or up to 10 years imprisonment when the resulting crime against the covered person is a crime of violence

Amends the Mississippi Public Records Act to exempt restricted personal information of covered persons and their close relations (spouses, children, parents, household members) from public disclosure, effective July 1, 2026