Circuit court; prohibit from allowing candidates to speak to the public during court terms.

HB 182 prohibits circuit court judges from allowing political candidates to address the public during court sessions. It specifically targets candidates for judicial offices (Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, chancery, or circuit judges) and amends Mississippi Code Section 23-15-973 to ban this practice. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not address campaign activities outside of court terms. This is a policy change limiting judicial candidates' public engagement during court proceedings.