Mississippi 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 213 — Electronic communication service provider; prohibit disclosure of information concerning certain subpoenas and search warrants.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

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The bill establishes a definition for 'electronic communication service provider' and introduces prohibitions on the disclosure of information related to certain subpoenas and search warrants in investigations of internet-based crimes against children.

  • Section 97-45-1

    (l) "Electronic communication service provider" means a person or entity providing any electronic communication service, including, but not limited to: (i) a person or entity owning or operating a remote computing service or a cable television, satellite, Internet-based, telephone, wireless, microwave, fiber optic, data transmission or radio distribution network, system or facility; (ii) a person or entity that for a fee supplies equipment or services to an electronic communication service provider; and (iii) a person or entity providing an electronic communication service directly or indirectly using any of the systems, networks or facilities described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph (l).

    The bill adds a definition for 'electronic communication service provider' to clarify who is included under this term in relation to computer crimes and identity theft.

  • 97-45-35. (1) This section is limited to a subpoena or search warrant issued in the course of an investigation of an alleged Internet-based crime. (2) For the purposes of this section, Internet-based crimes include, but are not limited to: (a) "Sexual abuse of a child," which means a criminal offense against a child based on any conduct described in:

    The bill creates a new section prohibiting the disclosure of information by electronic communication service providers about certain subpoenas and search warrants in investigations of internet-based crimes against children.

Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Judiciary B

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

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Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 213?
HB 213 is sponsored by Willie Bailey (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 213?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 213?
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