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HB840Introduced in the House

Criminal offenses; enhance penalties for certain if artificial intelligence was used in the commission of.

Failed

Introduced by Jill Ford, District 73

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Impose An Enhanced Penalty On Defendants Who Knowingly And Intentionally Used An Artificial Intelligence System In The Commission Of A Designated Offense; To Provide, If The Designated Offense Is A Misdemeanor, The Defendant Shall Be Subject To An Additional Term Of Imprisonment For A Period Of Not Less Than Six Nor More Than Twelve Months And A Fine Not To Exceed Five Thousand Dollars; To Provide That, If The Designated Offense Is A Felony, The Defendant Shall Be Subject To An Additional Term Of Imprisonment For A Period Of Not Less Than Two Years And A Fine Not Less Than Five Thousand Dollars; To Provide Certain Notice Requirements; To Amend Section 97-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Transmission, Distribution Or Possession Of Visual Materials That Depict A Child That Would Appear Realistic To A Reasonable Observer Engaging In Sexually Explicit Conduct; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Judiciary B

  2. Died In Committee

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