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MS SB2676

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires proxy advisors to disclose to shareholders when recommendations against company management are made without a written financial analysis of the impact on shareholder value
  • Mandates that proxy advisors who do conduct written financial analyses must make those analyses available upon request and provide copies to company boards of directors
  • Written financial analyses must include short-term and long-term cost-benefit analysis, conclusions on shareholder value impact, and methodology explanations including personnel experience and location
  • Classifies violations as deceptive trade practices under Mississippi Code Section 75-24-5, enforceable by the Attorney General with full investigative powers
  • Allows private enforcement actions for declaratory judgment or injunctive relief by aggrieved parties including proxy service recipients, affected companies, and their shareholders

Legislative Description

Proxy Advisor Transparency Act; enact.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Services2/13/2026
Business and Financial Institutions1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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