Cyberstalking; authorize injunction when criminal charges filed.
SB 2358 requires Mississippi courts to issue court orders (injunctions) when a plaintiff proves a defendant violated a social media platform's rules through their online communications. It specifically allows courts to automatically grant permanent injunctions if the defendant has a criminal conviction for cyberstalking under Mississippi law (Section 97-45-15), which defines "harass" as a willful course of conduct causing serious alarm. The law directly affects victims of online harassment, defendants accused of cyberstalking, and social media platforms or corporate sponsors that distribute such communications. It does not apply to internet service providers or constitutionally protected speech, and takes effect July 1, 2026.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Judiciary, Division A;Judiciary, Division B
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Sollie Norwood
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