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MS SB2259
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires all Mississippi state agency meetings to be broadcast via video livestream on the front page of each agency's official website or a designated government channel, excluding executive sessions and legally closed meetings
- Public meeting notices must include the agenda with sufficient detail about topics to be discussed and the online streaming link
- Department of Finance and Administration must maintain a comprehensive list of all state agency streaming links for public access
- Agencies experiencing technological difficulties must record the meeting and post both the recording and minutes as soon as possible, with an explanation of why livestreaming failed
- Meeting recordings must be archived for at least 24 months; compliance deadline is January 1, 2027; the Legislature and judiciary are exempt from these requirements
Legislative Description
"The Peoples Access Act"; require official meetings to be broadcast via video livestream applications, with exceptions.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/16/2026
Government Structure1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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