Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2259: "The Peoples Access Act"; require official meetings to be broadcast via video livestream applications, with exceptions.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2259 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "The Peoples Access Act"; require official meetings to be broadcast via video livestream applications, with exceptions. Primary sponsor: Boyd. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tyler McCaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Williams | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died In Committee
- Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
- Transmitted To House
- Passed As Amended
- Amended
- Committee Substitute Adopted
- Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
- Referred To Government Structure