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MS HB1195
MS HB1195Medical cannabis; prohibit advertising or marketing of within the State of Mississippi by any person or entity.
summary
Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Prohibit Individuals, Corporations And Other Entities From Advertising And Marketing Medical Cannabis In Any Media Within The State Of Mississippi Or Advertising Medical Cannabis In Any Manner That Can Be Viewable Or Otherwise Perceived As A Public Space Within The State Of Mississippi; To Require The Attorney General To Receive And Investigate Complaints Of Violations Of This Provision, And Take Such Legal Actions As Necessary To Enforce Compliance With This Provision; To Amend Section 41-137-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Medical Cannabis Establishments And Persons Or Entities Acting On Their Behalf From Advertising And Marketing In Any Media Or Advertising In Any Manner That Can Be Viewable Or Otherwise Perceived As A Public Space; To Amend Section 41-137-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any individual, corporation, or other entity from advertising or marketing medical cannabis within the State of Mississippi through any media, including broadcast, electronic, or print, and also forbids advertising in any manner that can be viewed or perceived as a public space, such as billboards or highway signs. The Attorney General is tasked with investigating complaints of violations and taking legal action to ensure compliance. The bill amends existing law to explicitly prohibit medical cannabis establishments and those acting on their behalf from engaging in such advertising and marketing, and also makes conforming changes to related regulations regarding advertising and signage to align with these new prohibitions, while still allowing for appropriate signs on dispensary property, business directory listings, and company branding.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1195.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1195IN.htm |
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