Circuit court; prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during court terms.

SB 2386 prohibits Mississippi circuit court judges from allowing any political candidate to address the public during court sessions. It directly affects circuit court judges (who may no longer facilitate such speeches) and all political candidates (who are barred from speaking in court settings during terms). The key provision, stated in Section 1, bans judges from providing "any opportunity for any political candidate to address the public during court terms." This bill updates existing law (Section 23-15-973) to extend this prohibition broadly to all candidates, not just judicial office seekers. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.