HB1220Introduced in the House
Cybersecurity; governmental and certain commercial entities substantially complying with standards not liable for incidents relating to.
Introduced by Joey Hood, District 35
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Provide That State And Local Governmental Entities And Certain Covered Commercial Entities Are Not Liable In Connection With A Cybersecurity Incident If The Entity Involved Has Adopted Certain Cybersecurity Standards; To Define Certain Terms; To Require Cybersecurity Standards To Align With Nationally-recognized Standards And The Requirements Of Specified Federal Laws; To Create A Rebuttable Presumption Against Liability In Connection With A Cybersecurity Incident For Commercial Entities That Have Adopted A Cybersecurity Program That Substantially Aligns With Certain Specified Cybersecurity Standards In Compliance With This Act; To Amend Section 83-5-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 11, 2026
108
Yes
3
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Not Voting |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Judiciary A
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Judiciary, Division A;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
DR - TSDPAA: JA To AC
Died In Committee
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