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MS HB1282
MS HB1282Municipalities; clarify authority of to regulate exercise of free speech near medical facilities.
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Introduced
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
In Committee
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 21-17-5, 21-19-15 And 21-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Authority Of Municipalities By Retroactively And Prospectively Prohibiting Governing Authorities Of Municipalities From Restricting The Exercise Of Free Speech And Other Fundamental Rights Within The Immediate Vicinity Of Medical Or Heath Care Facilities; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the authority of municipalities in Mississippi by retroactively and prospectively prohibiting them from restricting the exercise of free speech and other fundamental rights within the immediate vicinity of medical or health care facilities, unless such restrictions are specifically authorized by another state statute or law. The bill amends sections of the Mississippi Code to make it clear that municipalities do not have the power to regulate, directly or indirectly, the exercise of free speech or other fundamental rights in the area around medical facilities without prior legislative approval.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Randy Boyd (R)*,
Chris Brown (R)*,
Dana Criswell (R)*,
Dan Eubanks (R)*,
Steve Hopkins (R)*,
Brady Williamson (R)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/02/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/HB/HB1282.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1282IN.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/pdf/HB/1200-1299/HB1282IN.pdf |
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