AN ACT TO REQUIRE A MONEY TRANSMITTER LICENSED UNDER THE MONEY TRANSMISSION MODERNIZATION ACT TO IMPLEMENT SAFEGUARDS TO PROTECT CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND INCREASE DATA SECURITY; TO REQUIRE A LICENSEE TO DESIGNATE A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING, IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING AN INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM AND TO REQUIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS; TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKING AND CONSUMER FINANCE WHEN UNENCRYPTED CUSTOMER INFORMATION IS ACQUIRED WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS COMING INTO THE POSSESSION OF THE COMMISSIONER AS A RESULT OF THE MONEY TRANSMISSION MODERNIZATION ACT SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE CONSUMER FINANCE FUND; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-16-25, 75-16-31 AND 75-16-43, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REGULATE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE MONEY TRANSMISSION MODERNIZATION ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A LICENSEE TO PROVIDE TRAINING MATERIALS TO HELP AUTHORIZED DELEGATES RECOGNIZE FINANCIAL ABUSE AND FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF AN ELDER ADULT AND RESPOND APPROPRIATELY IN SUCH SITUATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-16-65, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE THE WORD "INVESTMENTS"; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-16-89, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A LICENSEE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE PURCHASER IN CONNECTION WITH EACH MONEY TRANSMISSION OR KIOSK TRANSACTION CONDUCTED BY THE LICENSEE DIRECTLY OR THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED DELEGATE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE MISSISSIPPI FAIR BANKING STANDARDS ACT; TO DECLARE THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THE STATE; TO URGE CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO STOP GOVERNMENT FROM WEAPONIZING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR FAIR ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 14331; TO PROHIBIT STATE REGULATORS FROM COERCING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INTO TERMINATING CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS BASED ON NONQUANTITATIVE FACTORS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND CONSUMER FINANCE TO REVIEW AGENCY GUIDANCE; TO CREATE AN ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT PROCESS TO RESOLVE DEBANKING COMPLAINTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM OPERATING A VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK WITHOUT BEING LICENSED UNDER THE MONEY TRANSMISSION MODERNIZATION ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES BY VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK OPERATORS REGARDING THE RISKS OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK TRANSACTIONS; TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN FRAUD PREVENTION MEASURES; TO REQUIRE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK OPERATORS TO PROVIDE RECEIPTS TO CUSTOMERS; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRANSACTION LIMITS FOR NEW CUSTOMERS AND FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-16-21 AND 75-16-69, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE STUDENT 24/7 TELETHERAPY PILOT PROJECT ESTABLISHED UNDER HOUSE BILL NO. 1463, 2026 REGULAR SESSION, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 920, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 1988, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 967, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 1994, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 903, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2007, TO RESTORE CERTAIN FUNDING TO BE UTILIZED BY THE NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT TO SERVICE DEBT AND PAY THE COST OF FACILITIES NECESSARY TO SERVE ITS MUNICIPAL, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WELLSPRING PROJECT AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER PURPOSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL GOLDEN WAVE AND ATHLETICS DIRECTOR JASON MILLER ON WINNING THE 2024-2025 MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (MHSAA) CLASS 7A ALL-SPORTS AWARD.
* AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-22, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAXATION ADMISSIONS CHARGED AT ANY ATHLETIC GAMES OR CONTESTS BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES OR COLLEGES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO APPROVE AND GOVERN THE USE OF RADAR SPEED DETECTION EQUIPMENT BY THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OF THE COUNTY IN SCHOOL ZONES IN THE COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-133, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK THEFT BUREAU OFFICERS TO RETAIN THEIR PERSONAL SIDEARM UPON RETIREMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.