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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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April 26, 2024 | MS | SB 2577 | Prohibits the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Create "Deep Fake" Election Material 90 Days Before an Election | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 13) |
March 12, 2024 | MS | HB 1074 | Establishes Penalties for Airport Terrorism | Bill Passed - House (121 - 0) |
March 12, 2024 | MS | HB 1074 | Establishes Penalties for Airport Terrorism | Bill Passed - House (121 - 0) |
March 7, 2024 | MS | HB 1609 | Authorizes Voter Restoration for Individuals Previously Convicted of Non-Violent Felonies | Bill Passed - House (96 - 11) |
Feb. 8, 2024 | MS | HB 295 | Authorizes Electronic Search Warrant Applications and Signatures | Bill Passed - House (83 - 35) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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4/26 | SB 2577 | Prohibits the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Create "Deep Fake" Election Material 90 Days Before an Election | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 13) |
3/12 | HB 1074 | Establishes Penalties for Airport Terrorism | Bill Passed - House (121 - 0) |
3/12 | HB 1074 | Establishes Penalties for Airport Terrorism | Bill Passed - House (121 - 0) |
3/07 | HB 1609 | Authorizes Voter Restoration for Individuals Previously Convicted of Non-Violent Felonies | Bill Passed - House (96 - 11) |
2/08 | HB 295 | Authorizes Electronic Search Warrant Applications and Signatures | Bill Passed - House (83 - 35) |