SB2321

Mississippi SB2321 amends computer fraud laws to mirror federal standards, criminalizing unauthorized access and intent to defraud.

Mississippi SB2321 amends Section 97-45-3 of the Mississippi Code to mirror federal computer fraud laws. It criminalizes unauthorized access to computers, computer systems, and networks, and defines computer fraud as accessing a computer with intent to defraud, obtain property, or exceed authorized access. Penalties vary based on the value of damage or loss, with fines and imprisonment up to 20 years for the most severe offenses. The bill also defines terms such as "computer," "computer network," "damage," and "protected computer." The act is set to take effect from July 1, 2026.