Mississippi - Session 2026
Title: The Department of Cybersecurity; create.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CYBERSECURITY ACT; TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CYBERSECURITY; TO PRESCRIBE THE GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CYBERSECURITY AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM TO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO DO WHAT IS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE DUTIES PRESCRIBED UNDER THIS ACT; TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CYBERSECURITY FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD SHALL HAVE THE POWERS NECESSARY IN CARRYING OUT THE CREATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CYBERSECURITY REQUIRED BY THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-11 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-11 | Latest Action | (S) Died In Committee |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SB 2917 | Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds. | unknown |
| SB 2096 | MDITS and SOS; require to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for SEMS. | enacted |
| SB 2202 | Economic development incentives; require agreements to secure employee freedom and privacy regarding unionization decisions. | enacted |
| HB 1220 | Cybersecurity; governmental and certain commercial entities substantially complying with standards not liable for incidents relating to. | failed |
| HB 1754 | ITS; authorize to establish certain procurement frameworks for information technology. | failed |
| SB 2622 | One Door website; task ITS with developing a single website that allows users to access any state function. | failed |
| HB 396 | Appropriation; Hinds County for installation of surveillance cameras in House District 63 by homeowners association in the district. | failed |
| HB 4085 | Appropriation; City of Jackson for installation of surveillance cameras around intersection of Bailey Avenue and West Northside Drive. | failed |