HB 840 — Criminal Offenses; Enhance Penalties For Certain If Artificial Intelligence Was Used In The Commission Of
HB 840 proposes to enhance criminal penalties for certain offenses if artificial intelligence was used in their commission. The bill falls under the Judiciary B subject and aims to address the use of AI in fraudulent or harmful activities. The bill was introduced during the 2026 Mississippi legislative session but died in committee, indicating it did not advance further.
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