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Mississippi age-verification & online ID laws

In effect SB 2346 (2023) effective Jul 1, 2023

SB 2346 (2023) -- adult-content age-verification for sites with a substantial share of material harmful to minors; effective July 1, 2023.

Laws & bills on record

Adult content

In effect
Bill / statute
SB 2346 (2023)
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Jul 1, 2023
Intrusiveness
Moderate -- Standard ID or age-estimate check to enter adult sites; civil enforcement.

SB 2346 (2023) -- adult-content age-verification for sites with a substantial share of material harmful to minors; effective July 1, 2023.

Timeline
  • Jul 1, 2023In effect

Source: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

Social media

In effect
Bill / statute
HB 1126 (2024)
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Jul 1, 2024
Intrusiveness
High -- Broad reach: low or no content threshold, device/OS-level, or bundled with other verification.

HB 1126, the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act, signed April 30, 2024; effective July 1, 2024. Requires age verification of all users and parental consent for under-18s. Preliminarily enjoined twice in NetChoice v. Fitch, but the 5th Circuit vacated each injunction and the U.S. Supreme Court declined to halt the law on Aug 14, 2025 (Justice Kavanaugh called it "likely unconstitutional" but let it stand). Currently enforceable; the 5th Circuit reheard the appeal Feb 3, 2026, with a ruling pending.

Timeline
  • Jul 1, 2024Court hold
  • Aug 14, 2025In effect

Source: scotusblog.com

Frequently asked questions

Does Mississippi require age verification to access adult websites?

Yes. SB 2346 (2023) is in effect, effective Jul 1, 2023. SB 2346 (2023) -- adult-content age-verification for sites with a substantial share of material harmful to minors; effective July 1, 2023.

Does Mississippi require age checks or ID to use social media?

Yes. HB 1126 (2024) is in effect, effective Jul 1, 2024. HB 1126, the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act, signed April 30, 2024; effective July 1, 2024.

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