SB 2437 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Artificial intelligence; define.

SB 2437 defines "artificial intelligence" for Mississippi law as a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions based on human-defined objectives, using inputs to analyze environments and formulate options. This bill directly affects future state laws, regulations, or policies involving AI by establishing a clear, standardized definition. It does not create new regulations or restrictions but provides a foundational term for consistent use in legislation. The definition will take effect July 1, 2026, and be codified in Mississippi Code.
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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As Introduced Current version · 2 edits
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The bill title was updated to reflect its current status as passed by the Senate rather than its original introduction. A subtitle was added clarifying the bill's purpose is to define 'artificial intelligence' and establish related provisions. No substantive policy changes, scope modifications, or new requirements were identified in this version of the diff.
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Bill status designation changed from 'As Introduced' to 'As Passed the Senate', indicating legislative progress

Subtitle added to clarify the bill's purpose is to define artificial intelligence and establish related provisions

Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2026

How they voted

520
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 4, 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

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred To Technology
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Technology
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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