SB 2050 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Artificial intelligence; require disclosure when used in political advertisements.

SB 2050 requires political campaigns in Mississippi to clearly disclose when advertisements use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images, audio, or video content. It applies to any ad for candidates, committees, or ballot measures that uses AI to create visuals or audio, including social media ads and video content. The law mandates specific disclaimers: for audio ads, a 3-second spoken notice; for video, a 4-second on-screen text notice in readable size; and for text/graphic ads, a clear statement in prominent text. Exemptions include bona fide news broadcasts, but failure to disclose can result in civil penalties.

Issues: ✓ Technology

Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 16, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended after passing the Senate to add new sponsors, refine the definition of artificial intelligence, and expand disclosure requirements for AI-generated political advertisements. The changes clarify how AI systems are defined and ensure more comprehensive labeling requirements across various media platforms, including streaming services and mobile applications.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include streaming services, mobile applications, and online platforms as entities subject to disclosure requirements for AI-generated political advertisements.

SCOPE

Added four new sponsors to the bill: Senators Butler, Norwood, Simmons (12th), and Simmons (13th)

DEFINITION

Changed the definition of 'Artificial Intelligence' from a broad description of systems that learn and mimic humans to a more specific definition focusing on machine-based systems that make predictions, recommendations, or decisions based on human-defined objectives

REQUIREMENT

Expanded the list of entities subject to disclosure requirements to include streaming services, mobile applications, and online platforms when they broadcast paid political advertisements

TECHNICAL

Made minor formatting changes to text descriptions and removed redundant language about producer roles in certain contexts

Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2026

How they voted

52–0

Passed

Total votes 52

Feb 10, 2026

D Democratic18

18 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican34

34 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Feb 16, 2026

Committee

Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

lower

Feb 16, 2026

Introduced

Transmitted To House

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed As Amended

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Amended

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass

upper

Jan 8, 2026

Committee

Referred To Elections;Technology

upper

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors