AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 45-38-1, 45-38-3, 45-38-5, 45-38-7, 45-38-9, 45-38-11 AND 45-38-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE THE WALKER MONTGOMERY PROTECTING CHILDREN ONLINE ACT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE MISSISSIPPI SOCIAL MEDIA FRAUD ACCOUNTABILITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS HAVE A DUTY OF CARE TO PROTECT USERS FROM FRAUDULENT ADVERTISERS; TO REQUIRE IDENTITY VERIFICATION, FRAUD DETECTION AND REPORTING MECHANISMS; TO MANDATE THE REMOVAL OF FRAUDULENT ADVERTISEMENTS WITHIN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS; TO REQUIRE QUARTERLY TRANSPARENCY REPORTS; TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY AND A SAFE HARBOR FOR COMPLIANT PLATFORMS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BRING CIVIL ACTION AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS THAT VIOLATE THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS HARMED BY A PATTERN OR PRACTICE THAT VIOLATES THIS ACT A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION; TO AMEND SECTION 75-24-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS ACT IS AN UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICE UNDER CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 77-3-803 AND 77-3-805, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT CALLER ID SPOOFING IN ADVERTISEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 81-29-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF BANK NAMES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI SOCIAL MEDIA LITERACY AND ONLINE SAFETY ACT"; TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF A SOCIAL MEDIA LITERACY COURSE BEFORE INITIAL OR CONTINUED USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS BY MINORS; TO PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE COURSE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN COORDINATION WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; TO ESTABLISH A DIVERSIONARY CONSEQUENCE PROGRAM FOR REPEATED ONLINE MISCONDUCT; TO PROTECT CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND CLARIFY THAT THE ACT DOES NOT REGULATE OR RESTRICT ONLINE SPEECH; TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT, RULEMAKING AUTHORITY AND PENALTIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-165, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM CYBERSECURITY STANDARDS AND POLICIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR COUNTY REGISTRARS AND ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; TO STIPULATE THAT SUCH STANDARDS AND POLICIES AIM TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY OF MISSISSIPPI'S VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTION DATA IN THE STATEWIDE ELECTIONS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; TO REQUIRE SUCH POLICIES TO BE ESTABLISHED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 1, 2027; TO PROVIDE FOR ASSESSMENTS OF ADHERENCE TO THE POLICIES; TO REQUIRE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION; TO GRANT THE STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE AUTHORITY TO USE SUCH INFORMATION FOR AUDITING PURPOSES; TO ALLOW ITS AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO REQUEST RESULTS OF INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR FAILURE TO MEET THE ESTABLISHED CYBERSECURITY STANDARDS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITATIONS ON MONIES FROM ELECTIONS SUPPORT FUND FOR FAILURE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE A STATE SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SSOC) WITHIN THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE SSOC TO PROVIDE CENTRALIZED STATEWIDE CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS AND TO COORDINATE WITH THE ENTERPRISE SECURITY PROGRAM TO ENSURE STATEWIDE STANDARDS AND CONTROLS ARE TECHNICALLY IMPLEMENTED AND ENFORCED; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO REPORT SUSPECTED CYBERSECURITY INCIDENTS AND COOPERATE WITH SSOC MONITORING, INCIDENT RESPONSE AND VULNERABILITY REMEDIATION EFFORTS; TO REQUIRE SSOC TO SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORTS SUMMARIZING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND ACTIVITIES, STATEWIDE CYBERSECURITY INCIDENTS, OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AND RESOURCE NEEDS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 25-53-201, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE STATEWIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOR THE COORDINATED PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT OF ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE FOR ALL STATE AGENCIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES WITH CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE AGENCIES TO COMPLY WITH THE PHASED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE IT OPTIMIZATION FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY FOR FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-41-17 AND 25-61-11.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT RECORDS CREATED AND MEETINGS OCCURRING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT THAT CONTAIN SENSITIVE INFORMATION ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS AND PUBLIC RECORDS REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STATE; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 25-53-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DEFINE "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION TASK FORCE ACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN K-12 AND TO DEVELOP POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RESPONSIBLE AND EFFECTIVE USES BY STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS; TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND APPOINTMENT CRITERIA; TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TASK FORCE, INCLUDING THAT THE TASK FORCE PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCORPORATING AI INTO EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS; TO REQUIRE THE TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON STRATEGIES THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOSTERING COLLABORATION THROUGHOUT THE EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE; TO REQUIRE THE TASK FORCE TO SUBMIT REPORTS TO THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE; TO PROVIDE THE DATE THAT THE TASK FORCE SHALL DISSOLVE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-897, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE QUALIFIED POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS THAT UTILIZE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO DISCLOSE THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO THE PUBLIC; TO DEFINE WHAT IS CONSIDERED A QUALIFIED POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS USED IN THIS SECTION; TO CLARIFY WHAT INFORMATION MUST BE PRESENT IN AN ADVERTISEMENT TO SATISFY THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT; TO SPECIFY WHO IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE FAILURE OF DISCLOSURE OF THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO DISCLOSE THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN A QUALIFIED POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT; TO STATE WHERE AN AGGRIEVED PARTY OR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY BRING SUIT AGAINST A CANDIDATE, COMMITTEE OR OTHER PERSON WHO FAILS TO DISCLOSE THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN A QUALIFIED POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, A CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER WHO SHALL SERVE IN A CABINET POSITION; TO PRESCRIBE THE GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER; TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER TO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO DO WHAT IS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE DUTIES PRESCRIBED UNDER THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 19-5-381, 19-5-383, 19-5-385, 19-5-387, 19-5-389, 19-5-391, 19-5-393, 19-5-395, 19-5-397, 9-5-399, 19-5-401, 19-5-403, 19-5-405, 19-5-407, 19-5-409, 19-5-411, 19-5-413, 19-5-415, 19-5-305, 19-5-307, 19-5-315, 19-5-317, 33-15-14, AND 19-5-339, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE MISSISSIPPI IT OPTIMIZATION ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO ESTABLISH THE STATEWIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM WHICH SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE COORDINATED PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN EFFECTUATING THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE EACH AGENCY'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR AGENCY HEAD TO COMPLY WITH THIS ACT IN CERTAIN WAYS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE TECHNOLOGY OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM SHALL BE MANAGED BY ITS AND EXTERNALLY SUPPORTED BY THE CIO COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE THAT SENSITIVE INFORMATION, RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC RECORDS ACT AND THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED BY PHASE; TO GRANT PERMISSION TO CERTAIN PARTIES TO USE ACQUISITIONS MADE ON BEHALF OF OR BY ITS FOR PURPOSES OF SHARED USE; TO AUTHORIZE ITS TO RECEIVE DONATIONS, GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING; TO AUTHORIZE ITS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN INTERNSHIP, FELLOWSHIP OR OTHER RELATED PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDS DESIGNATED BY AGENCIES FOR PROCUREMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; TO AUTHORIZE ITS TO EXERCISE ALL POWERS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE A STATE SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SSOC) WITHIN THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; TO PROVIDE SERVICES RENDERED BY THE CENTER; TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SSOC; TO OUTLINE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF AGENCIES; TO GRANT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT POWERS; TO AUTHORIZE THE SSOC TO COLLABORATE WITH CERTAIN PARTIES; TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT; TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT RULES, STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THIS ACT; TO CREATE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-53-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE ADDITIONAL POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; TO AUTHORIZE ITS TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER PROCUREMENT LISTS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE FOR COVERAGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE THROUGH PROCUREMENT; TO AUTHORIZE AWARD OF CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS BASED ON BEST VALUE; TO REQUIRE ITS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A MANUFACTURER-BASED PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORK FOR CYBERSECURITY HARDWARE, CYBERSECURITY SOFTWARE, AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF CYBERSECURITY MANUFACTURER-BASED PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORK; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CYBERSECURITY MANUFACTURER MEETING MINIMUM STANDARDS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR INCLUSION IN THE CYBERSECURITY MANUFACTURER-BASED PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORK; TO AUTHORIZE ELIGIBLE ENTITIES TO SELECT CYBERSECURITY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FROM ANY QUALIFIED MANUFACTURER UNDER THE FRAMEWORK; TO PRESCRIBE ELIGIBLE USERS; TO STIPULATE THAT PROCUREMENTS UNDER THIS ACT SHALL REMAIN SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REVIEW BOARD AND THE STATE AUDITOR; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.