Bill > HB765

This bill prohibits elected and appointed state officers from appearing visually or speaking audibly in any public advertisement that is funded, in whole or in part, by money appropriated by the Legislature. This restriction applies to various forms of advertising, including television, radio, internet, and print media, and aims to prevent state officials from using taxpayer-funded advertisements for personal promotion. However, the bill clarifies that officers can still be involved in the planning and development of these advertisements as long as their image or voice is not included in the final public presentation. This measure is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0765.xml