Mississippi HB556 prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to state or local ballot measures.
Mississippi HB556 amends the Mississippi Code to prohibit foreign nationals from making any contribution or expenditure in connection with state or local ballot measures. The term "foreign national" includes non-U.S. citizens not lawfully admitted for permanent residence. The act defines foreign nationals as those not citizens of the United States and not lawfully admitted for permanent residence. The prohibition takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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