Mississippi SB 2577 (2024) – Wrongful Dissemination of Digitizations (Deepfakes)
Mississippi · 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.
Technical detail
Miss. SB 2577, 2024 Reg. Sess., enacted Apr. 30, 2024, eff. July 1, 2024; adds new section to Miss. Code Ann. Title 97, Ch. 13; defines 'digitization' as altered or fabricated media using machine-learning AI or computer-generated means; criminalizes dissemination with intent to cause violence, harm, or voter deterrence; penalties up to 5 years/$50,000 fine.
Who is protected: Individuals who may be harmed by deepfake content; voters subject to AI-manipulated deterrence from voting
Who must comply: Any person who disseminates AI-generated digitizations with prohibited intent
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-07-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-04-30 |
| Citation | Miss. SB 2577, 2024 Reg. Sess., eff. July 1, 2024; new section to Miss. Code Ann. Title 97, Ch. 13 |
| Enforced by | Mississippi district attorneys / criminal courts |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Up to 5 years imprisonment and/or up to $50,000 fine |
| Topics | deepfakes · AI-generated images · election deepfakes |
| Last verified | 2026-06-12 |
| Official source | SB2577 As Sent to Governor – Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System ↗ |
More AI rules in Mississippi
- Mississippi HB 1723 (defines AI) · In effect
- Executive Order No. 1584 (Fostering Stakeholder Collaboratio · In effect
- Acceptable Use Policy for Artificial Intelligence · In effect
Related deepfakes rules elsewhere
- Arkansas Frank Broyles Act AI amendment — voice and likeness protection (2025) · In effect
- Doe v. X.AI (Grok NCII deepfakes class action) · In effect
- xAI v. Harwood (Grok NCII Counter-Suit 2026) · Blocked / in litigation
- Arizona HB 2133 deepfake sexual content — vetoed 2026 · Vetoed
- NY AG · In effect
- MI SOS Deepfake Election Policy · In effect
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