Mississippi Video Service Act; create.

An Act To Create The Mississippi Video Service Act; To State The Intention Of The Legislature; To Provide Certain Definitions Relating To This Act; To Provide For Franchising Authority; To Require Providers To Obtain A Certificate Of Franchise Authority From The Secretary Of State Before Conducting Business Under This Act; To Require Providers To Meet Certain Requirements; To Provide For Incumbent Video Service Providers; To Require Applications For Certificates Of Franchise Authority To Include Certain Information; To Provide The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Secretary Of State With Regard To Certificates Of Franchise Authority Under This Act; To Provide For Transfer And Termination Of Certificates; To Provide Certain Fees Relating To Franchising Authority; To Provide For Use Of Public Rights-of-way By Holder Of The Certificate Of Franchising Authority; To Provide For Fees Paid To The Political Subdivision Where Service Occurs; To Prohibit Political Subdivisions From Requiring Certain Additional Fees Or Calculation Methods; To Provide For Noncompliance With This Act; To Provide Remedies For Such Noncompliance; To Provide Customer Service Standards Relating To Video Service Providers; To Provide Certain Designation And Use Of Channel Capacity For Public, Educational Or Governmental Use; To Provide For Application Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

Status

Passed

Signed or otherwise enacted

Status date

Mar 19, 2026

238 days ago

Current chamber

Senate

Session

2026 Regular Session