AN ACT TO CREATE AND CODIFY SECTIONS 37-11-89 THROUGH 37-11-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "MISSISSIPPI TEACHERS' BILL OF RIGHTS"; TO REQUIRE EACH TEACHER TO DEVELOP AN ANNUAL CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR EACH INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING AND TO REQUIRE EACH PRINCIPAL TO ESTABLISH WRITTEN SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL TIMELINES, PROVIDE REASONS FOR REQUIRED REVISIONS AND PROVIDE FOR DEEMED APPROVAL UPON NONACTION; TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS THE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND NOTICE OF TEACHER REMOVAL AUTHORITY; TO DECLARE THE TEACHER THE PRIMARY AUTHORITY IN CLASSROOM MATTERS AND TO AUTHORIZE TEACHER-DIRECTED IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF A STUDENT FOR SPECIFIED DISRUPTIVE, THREATENING, DANGEROUS OR MATERIALLY INTERFERING CONDUCT; TO REQUIRE PROMPT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL AND SUPERVISED PLACEMENT OF REMOVED STUDENTS AND TO CLARIFY THAT REMOVAL IS NOT A SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION; TO PROHIBIT A PRINCIPAL FROM DENYING A TEACHER'S REMOVAL AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL PROCESS WHILE MAINTAINING ADMINISTRATIVE PLACEMENT PENDING SATISFACTION OF READMISSION REQUIREMENTS UNLESS THE TEACHER CONSENTS; TO REQUIRE TIMELY INCIDENT REPORTING BY THE TEACHER, DOCUMENTED PARENTAL NOTICE BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND WRITTEN CERTIFICATION TO THE TEACHER IDENTIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TAKEN, SAFETY OR BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS IMPLEMENTED AND CONDITIONS FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION BEFORE READMISSION; TO REQUIRE CONFERENCES AND WRITTEN BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT PLANS AFTER REPEATED REMOVALS AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW; TO REQUIRE ESCALATING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AFTER REPEATED REMOVALS WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD, INCLUDING IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND OTHER MAXIMUM DISCIPLINARY MEASURES; TO REQUIRE EACH LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD TO ADOPT A TEACHER APPEAL PROCESS, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS, TIMELY DETERMINATIONS, WRITTEN DECISIONS AND CONTINUED EXCLUSION PENDING APPEAL ABSENT TEACHER CONSENT; TO PROHIBIT RETALIATION AGAINST TEACHERS FOR GOOD-FAITH EXERCISE OF RIGHTS AND TO REQUIRE PROMPT COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND RESOLUTION; TO PROVIDE PRESUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ACTING IN GOOD FAITH AND WITHIN THE COURSE AND SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT OF REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS IN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO CLARIFY THAT NO PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR DAMAGES IS CREATED; TO REQUIRE LOCAL POLICY ADOPTION, ANNUAL TRAINING, RECORDKEEPING AND AGGREGATE REPORTING TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-85, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO UPDATE FINDINGS AND PROGRAM PURPOSES TO ADDRESS CLASSROOM MISCONDUCT AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-9-71, 37-11-1, 37-11-18.1, 37-11-55 AND 37-11-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITIES, DUE PROCESS STANDARDS, CLASSROOM PLACEMENT SAFEGUARDS, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS, STUDENT CONDUCT CODE PROVISIONS, TEACHER REMOVAL AND READMISSION PROCEDURES AND EDUCATOR IMMUNITY AND LIMITATIONS RELATED TO DISCIPLINE AND CORPORAL PUNISHMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE HAZARD MITIGATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR PROJECTS THAT WILL REDUCE DISASTER RISKS FOR HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESSES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO DECREASE THE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY, THE COST OF INSURANCE, FEDERAL DISASTER PAYMENTS, OR AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WILL ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO THE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ENTITIES THAT DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE HAZARD MITIGATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY SHALL HAVE ALL POWERS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 537 LOCATED IN YAZOO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "COLONEL DONNELL BERRY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-57-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE STATE REGISTRAR OF VITAL RECORDS FROM CHANGING THE SEX ON A BIRTH CERTIFICATE UNLESS IT IS CLEARLY AN ERROR THAT IS VERIFIED BY MEDICAL RECORDS FROM THE TIME OF BIRTH OR BY A PHYSICIAN WHO CONFIRMS THAT AT THE TIME OF BIRTH, THE SEX OF THE CHILD WAS NOT WHAT IS SHOWN ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROTECT CONSUMER FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN THE PURCHASE OF FARM EQUIPMENT, MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAWN TOOLS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-99-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RENAME THE CONSUMER FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN APPLIANCES ACT TO REFLECT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-99-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-99-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FROM ENFORCING ANY REGULATION THAT PROHIBITS OR RESTRICTS THE SALE OR USE OF FARM EQUIPMENT, MOTOR VEHICLES OR LAWN TOOLS BASED ON FUEL SOURCE; TO AMEND SECTION 75-99-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL AFFECT THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY'S AUTHORITY TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF FARM EQUIPMENT, MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAWN TOOLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-55-539, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "COMMUNITY DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY ACT"; PROVIDE A STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; TO PROVIDE FOR RULEMAKING BY THE MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF HEALTH; TO PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A LETTER GRADE SCHEDULE REFLECTIVE OF COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION OF QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE SCORES AND LETTER GRADES; TO AMEND SECTION 19-5-151, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN UTILITY DISTRICTS TO DISSOLVE WHENEVER A MAJORITY OF THE LANDOWNERS OF ANY SUCH DISTRICT SIGN AND FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CHANCERY COURT BY WHICH SUCH DISTRICT WAS ORGANIZED, OR IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH SUCH DISTRICT WAS ORGANIZED, A PETITION FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF SUCH DISTRICT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 19-5-165, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO NEWLY FORMED WATER DISTRICT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 41-3-15 AND 41-26-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR USES OF THE FUNDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO MAKE GRANTS, LOANS OR PROVIDE ANY OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; TO REQUIRE ANY LOCAL ENTITY DESIRING A GRANT, LOAN OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION; TO PRESCRIBE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROJECT MEETS THE DEFINITION OF AN APPROVED PROJECT AND WHETHER TO PROVIDE THE ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN THE FORM OF A GRANT, LOAN OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; TO GRANT THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SOLE DISCRETION IN PROVIDING GRANTS, LOANS OR PROVIDING OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; TO PROHIBIT AN ELECTRIC UTILITY PROVIDER FROM BEING CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE TO BE A DIRECT RECIPIENT OF FUNDING; TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT SHALL BE REPEALED ON JULY 1, 2029; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "COMMUNITY PUBLIC WASTEWATER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY ACT"; TO PROVIDE A STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC WASTEWATER SYSTEMS; TO PROVIDE FOR RULEMAKING BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; TO PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A LETTER GRADE SCHEDULE REFLECTIVE OF COMMUNITY PUBLIC WASTEWATER SYSTEM QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION OF QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE SCORES AND LETTER GRADES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 49-2-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO THE COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 49-2-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 77-3-2 AND 77-3-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S POWERS, DUTIES AND JURISDICTION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 19-5-175, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 21-27-7, 21-27-13 AND 21-27-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 49-17-743, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO THE POWERS OF COUNTY AUTHORITIES, FOR PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 49-17-745, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO THE PROMULGATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS, FOR PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 41-67-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO THE MISSISSIPPI INDIVIDUAL ON-SITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM LAW; TO CREATE THE "COMMUNITY DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY ACT"; TO PROVIDE A STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; TO PROVIDE FOR RULEMAKING BY THE MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF HEALTH; TO PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A LETTER GRADE SCHEDULE REFLECTIVE OF COMMUNITY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION OF QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE SCORES AND LETTER GRADES; TO AMEND SECTION 19-5-151, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN UTILITY DISTRICTS TO DISSOLVE WHENEVER A MAJORITY OF THE LANDOWNERS OF ANY SUCH DISTRICT SIGN AND FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CHANCERY COURT BY WHICH SUCH DISTRICT WAS ORGANIZED, OR IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH SUCH DISTRICT WAS ORGANIZED, A PETITION FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF SUCH DISTRICT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 19-5-165, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO NEWLY FORMED WATER DISTRICT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 41-3-15 AND 41-26-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI VIDEO SERVICE ACT; TO STATE THE INTENTION OF THE LEGISLATURE; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS RELATING TO THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR FRANCHISING AUTHORITY; TO REQUIRE PROVIDERS TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF FRANCHISE AUTHORITY FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE BEFORE CONDUCTING BUSINESS UNDER THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE PROVIDERS TO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR INCUMBENT VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDERS; TO REQUIRE APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF FRANCHISE AUTHORITY TO INCLUDE CERTAIN INFORMATION; TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE WITH REGARD TO CERTIFICATES OF FRANCHISE AUTHORITY UNDER THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFER AND TERMINATION OF CERTIFICATES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN FEES RELATING TO FRANCHISING AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY BY HOLDER OF THE CERTIFICATE OF FRANCHISING AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR FEES PAID TO THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WHERE SERVICE OCCURS; TO PROHIBIT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM REQUIRING CERTAIN ADDITIONAL FEES OR CALCULATION METHODS; TO PROVIDE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR SUCH NONCOMPLIANCE; TO PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS RELATING TO VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDERS; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DESIGNATION AND USE OF CHANNEL CAPACITY FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL OR GOVERNMENTAL USE; TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 77-3-707, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE A TELEPHONE SOLICITOR TO MAKE A TELEPHONE SOLICITATION REGARDING A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN OR MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLAN TO A PERSON WHO HAS AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SOLICITOR OR WHO HAS REQUESTED A CALL WITH THE COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 77-3-709, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CORRECT AN INCORRECT REFERENCE TO ANOTHER SECTION OF THE CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 77-3-711, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI TELEPHONE SOLICITATION ACT FOR INSURANCE AGENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 83-9-110, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS BY ISSUERS OF MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES OR CERTIFICATES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 77-3-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL HINSHAW NATURAL GAS PIPELINES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE REGULATION AND JURISDICTION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO RATES, SERVICES AND FACILITIES; TO DEFINE THE TERM "HINSHAW NATURAL GAS PIPELINE"; TO AMEND SECTION 77-3-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL HINSHAW NATURAL GAS PIPELINES MUST SEEK AUTHORIZATION FROM THE COMMISSION PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, EXTENSION, AND OPERATION OF PIPELINE SYSTEMS; TO PROVIDE THAT PIPELINES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SEEK AUTHORITY RELATED TO CERTAIN MINOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES; TO REQUIRE THAT ALL JURISDICTIONAL CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE HINSHAW PIPELINE AND ANY THIRD PARTY BE FILED WITH THE COMMISSION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE AND UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS TO PROTECT LANDOWNERS AND COMMUNITIES FROM THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RETIRED OR ABANDONED SOLAR ENERGY-GENERATING FACILITIES, WHILE ALSO PROTECTING PROPERTY RIGHTS AND THE POSITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE RELIABILITY OF THE ELECTRICAL GRID, AND THE ABILITY OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, QUALITY JOBS, AND BUSINESS INVESTMENTS THAT REQUIRE LOW-COST ELECTRICITY FROM NEW ENERGY SOURCES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS FROM MODIFYING, ON RENEWAL, AN INSURED'S CONTRACTED BENEFIT LEVEL FOR ANY PRESCRIPTION DRUG THAT WAS APPROVED OR COVERED UNDER THE PLAN IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING PLAN YEAR AND PRESCRIBED DURING THAT YEAR FOR A MEDICAL CONDITION OR MENTAL ILLNESS; TO LIST MODIFICATIONS PROHIBITED; TO CLARIFY WHAT IS NOT PROHIBITED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE APP STORE PROVIDERS TO REQUEST AND VERIFY A USER'S AGE CATEGORY AT THE TIME THE USER CREATES AN ACCOUNT, TO REQUIRE A MINOR'S ACCOUNT TO BE AFFILIATED WITH A PARENT ACCOUNT, TO OBTAIN VERIFIABLE PARENTAL CONSENT BEFORE ALLOWING THE MINOR TO DOWNLOAD AN APP, PURCHASE AN APP, OR MAKE AN IN-APP PURCHASE, AND TO SHARE AGE CATEGORY DATA WITH DEVELOPERS; TO PROHIBIT APP STORE PROVIDERS AND DEVELOPERS FROM ENFORCING CONTRACTS AGAINST MINORS WITHOUT VERIFIABLE PARENTAL CONSENT AND FROM MISREPRESENTING PARENTAL CONSENT DISCLOSURES; TO REQUIRE DEVELOPERS TO VERIFY AGE CATEGORY DATA OF ACCOUNT HOLDERS AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER VERIFIABLE PARENTAL CONSENT HAS BEEN OBTAINED; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR AGE VERIFICATION METHODS; TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR PARENTS OF MINORS HARMED BY A VIOLATION OF THIS ACT; TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BRING AN ACTION AGAINST AN APP STORE PROVIDER OR A DEVELOPER WHO VIOLATES THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE A SAFE HARBOR FOR COMPLIANT DEVELOPERS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-24-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS ACT IS AN UNFAIR METHOD OF COMPETITION OR UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 45-38-3 THROUGH 45-38-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE THE PROVISIONS OF THE WALKER MONTGOMERY PROTECTING CHILDREN ONLINE ACT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 77-3-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO STIPULATE THAT CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED OR OPERATED PUBLIC UTILITIES SHALL UNDERGO ANNUAL AUDITS CONDUCTED BY THIRD-PARTY FIRMS; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY OF THIS ACT; TO STIPULATE THAT THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS PENDING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.