Mississippi
Open Meetings Act
Formally: Mississippi Open Meetings Act
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 25-41-1 to 25-41-17
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 3 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required, remote allowed |
| Closed Sessions | 5 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Required
Email notice with agenda at least 72 hours before meeting or within 1 business day of scheduling (whichever is earlier); special meeting notice posted within 1 hour of being called; state agencies must notify DFA 24 hours before
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — majority vote
Public Participation
Mississippi Open Meetings Act (Miss. Code § 25-41-1 et seq.) does not require a public comment period. Bodies set their own comment policies. The law ensures the right to attend and observe.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under Miss. Code Ann. § 25-41-5; public bodies may conduct meetings by teleconference or video with quorum members at different locations. Public must have access at one or more specified public locations. Five-day advance notice required.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Required
Content requirements: date, time, location, members present, all votes and actions taken
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.