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AI Laws in Mississippi
As of 2026-08-12, AI Laws USA tracks 7 AI rules in Mississippi: 5 state-level rules and 2 county or city rules. Federal AI protections apply statewide on top of these — see the federal page. Each entry links to its official source.
Mississippi state-level AI rules (5)
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In effect
Mississippi HB 1723 (defines AI)
Mississippi · Effective 2026-07-01 · Miss. HB 1723, 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi adopted a single, uniform definition of 'artificial intelligence' to be used across state law. AI is defined as a machine-based system that, for a set of human-defined objectives, can make predictions, recommendations, or decisions that influence real or virtual environments. The measure is definitional and does not itself impose obligations or penalties.
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In effect
Acceptable Use Policy for Artificial Intelligence
Mississippi · Effective 2025-11-25 · Acceptable Use Policy for Artificial Intelligence
Mississippi ITS adopted an AI acceptable-use policy (implementing EO 1584) setting ten guiding principles including human oversight of AI decisions, bias testing, data-protection restrictions, and a prohibition on deepfakes and using AI for final sensitive decisions.
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In effect
Executive Order No. 1584 (Fostering Stakeholder Collaboratio
Mississippi · Effective 2025-01-08 · Executive Order No. 1584 (Fostering Stakeholder Collaboration and Harnessing Artificial Intelligence)
Governor Tate Reeves directed the Department of Information Technology Services to inventory all state-agency AI, evaluate existing AI processes and procurement guidelines, and develop statewide responsible-AI policy recommendations.
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In effect
MS Deepfake Law
Mississippi · Effective 2024-07-01 · Miss. SB 2577, 2024 Reg. Sess., eff. July 1, 2024; new section to Miss. Code Ann. Title 97, Ch. 13
Mississippi criminalizes the wrongful dissemination of 'digitizations' — defined as deepfakes created using AI, machine learning, or computer-generated means — when done with intent to cause violence, harm, or deter someone from voting. Penalties include up to 5 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
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In effect
Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for K-12 Classrooms
Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) · Effective 2024-04-05 · Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for K-12 Classrooms
Mississippi's education department published procedural guidance and instructional strategies for district and school leaders and teachers on appropriate AI use, including definitions, classroom impact, and policy-development considerations.
County and city AI rules in Mississippi (2)
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In effect
Jackson MS Face Surveillance Prohibition
Jackson, MS · Effective 2020-08-18 · Jackson Ord. (Aug. 2020) (2020-08-18)
Bars Jackson PD and city agencies from acquiring or using biometric face-recognition technology.
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Proposed / pending
Proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and
Jackson, MS · Proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and permitting (tabled pending public hearing)
The Jackson City Council tabled a proposed 183-day moratorium on data center construction and permitting authored by Council President Brian Grizzell, with legal review requiring a public hearing before any zoning ordinance vote.
Mississippi city guides
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