HB1476Introduced in the House
"Freedom of Speech Protection Act"; create.
Introduced by Celeste Hurst, District 75
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Create The "freedom Of Speech Protection Act"; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To List The Governmental Entities That The Act Does And Does Not Apply To; To Provide Timelines For Responding To Any Cause Of Action; To Authorize The Moving Party To Appeal; To Bring Forward Section 95-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Civil Actions For Defamation Of Publication, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Referred To Judiciary A
Died In Committee
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