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MS SB2386
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits circuit court judges from allowing any political candidate to address the public during court terms, reversing a previous requirement that judges provide "reasonable time and opportunity" for judicial candidates to speak
- Applies specifically to candidates for Justice of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals judge, circuit judge, chancellor, and justice court judge
- Maintains existing prohibition against judicial candidates aligning themselves with other candidates, political factions, or political parties during primary or general election campaigns
- Preserves penalty provisions where candidates for other offices who violate alignment restrictions forfeit their nomination or have their election voided
- Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Circuit court; prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during court terms.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Apportionment and Elections2/6/2026
Elections1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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