Technology

signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SB 2267: Mississippi Statewide Data Exchange Act; establish.

SB 2267 establishes the Mississippi Statewide Data Exchange Act, requiring the Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) to create a secure, cloud-based platform for state agencies to share data efficiently. It mandates a comprehensive study, a phased implementation plan, and a centralized digital hub for businesses to submit and track state filings. The bill also creates a CIO Council of agency IT leaders to oversee the system, ensure privacy/security compliance, and provide strategic guidance. This directly affects all Mississippi state agencies and businesses interacting with state government services through digital filings. The platform aims to reduce duplication, improve service delivery, and standardize data sharing across state operations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates privacy/security compliance for state data exchange platform, directly advancing cybersecurity and data privacy standards in government operations.95% confidence

died · Mississippi · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 3266: Greenwood Utilities Commission; authorize construction and leasing of dark fiber to enhance broadband capacity in service territory.

SB 3266 authorizes the Greenwood Utilities Commission to construct and lease unused fiber optic cable (dark fiber) within its service area to improve broadband access for residents and businesses. The bill allows the commission to decide how to build and lease this infrastructure to meet digital needs, attract technology investments, and support local economic growth. It directly affects Greenwood residents and businesses by aiming to expand high-speed internet availability. The bill was referred to committee but died there on April 3, 2025, meaning it did not advance further.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes dark fiber infrastructure to expand broadband access, directly advancing internet infrastructure and digital connectivity for residents/businesses as stated in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SB 2835: Mississippi Emergency Communications Act; create.

SB 2835 creates the Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority within the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency to oversee emergency communications. It requires all emergency communications districts (ECDs) to adopt a next-generation 911 (NG911) system plan by December 31, 2030, and establishes a fund to collect fees from service providers on emergency communications. The authority will manage these fees, set standards for NG911 systems, audit charges, and require annual financial reports from ECDs. The bill also repeals outdated sections of law related to emergency telephone services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates NG911 system adoption (next-gen emergency tech), creates authority to manage tech standards/funding, directly advancing emergency communications technology infrastructure.90% confidence

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 768: "Ensuring Likeness, Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act of 2025"; enact to expand protections against artificial intelligence deep fakes.

HB 768, the "ELVIS Act," would establish that every individual has the right to control how their name, voice, image, or likeness is used commercially, including protection against unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes. It requires consent for using these elements in advertising, fundraising, or selling products, with specific rules for minors (parental consent) and deceased individuals (heirs' consent for 10 years). Violations could lead to civil lawsuits, misdemeanor penalties (up to 11 months in jail or $3,000 fine), and court orders to seize unauthorized materials like AI-generated content. The bill aims to prevent exploitation of personal identity through AI technology by creating enforceable legal protections.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes consent requirements for AI-generated content, protecting against unauthorized deepfakes and strengthening data privacy rights under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2779: Mississippi Consumer Data Privacy Act; enact.

SB 2779, the Mississippi Consumer Data Privacy Act, would give Mississippi consumers new rights regarding their personal data collected by businesses. It would allow consumers to request that businesses disclose what data they collect, delete that data, and opt out of having their data sold. Businesses meeting specific thresholds (like annual revenue over $10 million or handling data for 50,000+ consumers) would be required to comply with these requests and provide clear privacy notices. However, this bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly grants consumers data privacy rights (access, deletion, opt-out) and mandates business compliance - directly strengthens data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2642: Artificial intelligence; require disclosure when used in political advertisements.

SB 2642 requires political campaigns and advertisers in Mississippi to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) generates or significantly alters content in political advertisements. It applies to ads for candidates, offices, or ballot measures that use AI to create images, audio, or video mimicking real people. Advertisers must include clear, conspicuous disclosures - like "This message was generated in whole or in part by artificial intelligence" - in text, audio, or video formats with specific visibility requirements. The bill excludes news broadcasts and paid media platforms from these rules. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and is not currently law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosure in political ads to prevent deception, aligning with consumer protection regulations under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1374: Patient Privacy and Medical Recording Protection Act; create.

HB 1374, the Patient Privacy and Medical Recording Protection Act, prohibits unauthorized recording of medical interactions in doctors' offices and facilities without all parties' express consent, and restricts sharing identifiable patient information (like images or videos) without explicit written consent or anonymization. The bill requires medical facilities to display notices about recording bans and mandates that providers obtain consent before sharing any patient data. Violations could result in fines up to $10,000 per incident for sharing identifiable information, with the State Board of Medical Licensure enforcing the law and handling complaints. The law aims to protect patient dignity by preventing unauthorized recordings and data sharing, while allowing limited exemptions for training with consent or legal requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient privacy by requiring consent for recordings/data sharing, advancing patient rights in healthcare settings per bill's explicit language.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates consent for medical data sharing and prohibits unauthorized recording, directly strengthening data privacy protections in healthcare technology systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1489: Technology Innovation Fund; establish.

HB 1489 establishes the Technology Innovation Fund, managed by Mississippi's Department of Information Technology Services, to provide grants for technology projects that improve government services and address community needs. The fund will support state agencies, schools, non-profits, and private companies collaborating on initiatives using AI, cloud computing, blockchain, and data analytics to enhance efficiency, cybersecurity, and equitable technology access. Initial funding includes a $5 million state appropriation and ongoing revenue from 1% of cloud service sales, with projects requiring measurable public benefits and regular progress reporting. Recipients must demonstrate scalability, partnership collaboration, and alignment with state digital modernization goals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes $5M Technology Innovation Fund for state tech projects, directly allocating budget resources to enhance government services and efficiency.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes fund for AI/cloud/blockchain projects to enhance cybersecurity and equitable tech access, directly supporting innovation and digital equity goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Emerging Technology

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1169: MS Insurance Guaranty Association Law; revise to add cybersecurity insurance to.

HB 1169 amends Mississippi's Insurance Guaranty Association Law to include cybersecurity insurance under the definition of "covered claim" for insolvent insurers. It ensures claimants with cybersecurity insurance (covering data breaches, ransomware, etc.) can seek compensation through the guaranty association, similar to other insurance types. The bill sets a $300,000 cap per claimant for all first- and third-party cybersecurity claims arising from a single event. This bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly adds cybersecurity insurance to guaranty association coverage, enabling compensation for data breaches/ransomware and enhancing cybersecurity protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2188: Cell location information; require providers to disclose to law enforcement under certain circumstances.

SB 2188 requires wireless service providers in Mississippi to share a user's phone location with law enforcement or emergency dispatch centers **only during life-threatening emergencies** (e.g., risk of death or serious harm), such as responding to emergency calls. It allows providers to voluntarily share location data beyond emergencies and shields them from lawsuits if they disclose information in good faith under this law. The bill also mandates the Department of Public Safety to collect and share provider contact details with emergency dispatch centers to streamline requests. This bill, which died in committee in February 2025, directly affects wireless providers (requiring specific disclosures), law enforcement (granting access to emergency location data), and users (whose location may be shared in urgent situations).

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement data access to emergencies, protecting privacy rights and aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts law enforcement access to location data to life-threatening emergencies, enhancing user privacy protections per data privacy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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