In one paragraph
Mississippi's SB 2354 (2026), the "Artificial Intelligence Fraud and Accountability Act," would have created a civil cause of action for anyone injured by use of AI systems (including deepfakes, voice cloning, generative tools, chatbots or automated decision-making systems) to deceive, impersonate or obtain money, property, data or other assets. It would have allowed the greater of compensatory damages or $500 per violation. It was referred to Judiciary, Division A on January 19, 2026, and died in committee on February 3, 2026.
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What it means for business
None: the bill died and never became law. It would have let victims of AI fraud sue for damages, fees and injunctions, and made those who knowingly develop, deploy or facilitate AI systems for fraud potentially jointly and severally liable.
Key provisions
- Would define "artificial intelligence fraud" as using AI systems to deceive, impersonate or obtain money, property, data or other assets from another person
- Would let an injured person or entity sue for compensatory damages or $500 per violation, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs
- Would allow punitive damages under Section 11-1-65 on clear and convincing evidence of knowing and willful trade practices with a consumer who was harmed
- Would allow suits for temporary or permanent injunctions against the fraudulent practice, issued without bond
- Would allow joint and several liability for a person or entity that knowingly develops, deploys or facilitates AI systems for fraudulent behavior
- Would take effect July 1, 2026; referred to committee January 19, 2026 and died in committee February 3, 2026
Latest legislative action
Feb 3, 2026. Died In Committee
Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Blackmon | Primary |
| DeBar | Primary |
| Hickman | Primary |
| Horhn | Primary |
| Simmons | Primary |
Roll call votes
Passage as Amended Feb 13, 2025
51 yea0 nayPassed
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