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MS HB993
MS HB993Elections; provide penalties for persons who publish campaign materials without certain identifying information.
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Introduced
02/14/2020
02/14/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 97-13-3 And 23-15-897, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Candidate, Political Committee Or Other Person Shall Publish, Or Knowingly Cause To Be Published, Any Campaign Materials Without Certain Identifying Information, Such Candidate, Political Committee Or Other Person Shall, If Convicted, Be Imprisoned In The County Jail Not More Than One Year, Or Fined Not More Than One Thousand Dollars, Or Both; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Sections 97-13-3 and 23-15-897 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to provide penalties for candidates, political committees, or other persons who publish campaign materials without certain identifying information. Specifically, if a candidate, political committee, or other person publishes or knowingly causes to be published any campaign materials without the required information (such as the name of the candidate who approved the message or the name of the entity paying for the publication), they may be imprisoned in the county jail for up to one year, fined up to $1,000, or both, upon conviction.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)
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