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This bill amends the Mississippi Public Records Act to prohibit confidentiality in settlement agreements involving public bodies, meaning that the terms of any settlement reached between a government entity (a "public body," which includes state departments, agencies, and political subdivisions) and any other party cannot be kept secret. Furthermore, courts will be prevented from issuing orders that would make these settlement terms confidential or seal any related court records or documents. The bill also brings forward an existing section of the Mississippi Code that defines "public body" and "public records" for clarity, ensuring these definitions remain in place as the new provision is added.

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