Mississippi: children's privacy and online safety laws

3 laws tracked for Mississippi: Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act (HB 1126), Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act (HB 1224), Age Verification for Harmful Content. Status, effective dates, age ranges and requirements.

LawJurisdictionCategoryStatusEffective
Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act (HB 1126)MississippiSocial MediachallengedJuly 1, 2024 (enforceable pending appeal)
Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act (HB 1224)MississippiSocial Mediaactive2026 (signed April 2026)
Age Verification for Harmful ContentMississippiAge VerificationactiveActive

Frequently asked

Which children's privacy laws apply in Mississippi?

Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act (HB 1126) (challenged, effective July 1, 2024 (enforceable pending appeal)); Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act (HB 1224) (active, effective 2026 (signed April 2026)); Age Verification for Harmful Content (active, effective Active)

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