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MS SB2740

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits interactive computer service providers from entering into any contractual agreement (including terms of service) with minors without prior express consent from a parent or legal guardian
  • Providers that knowingly allow minors to access harmful material, expose minors' personal information to others, or permit adults to communicate with minor users face civil penalties up to $250,000 per instance
  • Daily penalties of $10,000 apply for operating in violation of age verification or parental consent requirements, plus $10,000 per instance of improperly retaining user identifying information
  • Parents must provide consent through verified methods such as signed forms, toll-free phone calls, video conferencing, or government ID verification, and must be given ongoing access to their minor child's usage history
  • Enforcement authority rests solely with the Attorney General, who must provide 30 days' notice before filing suit; the act takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act; enact.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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