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SB 2273

Public records exemption for Dept of Marine Resources recreational license holders; provide.

2025 Regular Session

Mississippi bill creating public records exemption for recreational marine license holder data died in committee before floor consideration.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2273

Legislative bill overview

SB 2273 would have created a public records exemption for the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, allowing it to withhold certain information about recreational license holders from public disclosure. The bill died in committee during the 2025 legislative session without advancing for a floor vote.

Why is this important

Public records laws are foundational to government transparency and accountability. This bill directly affects the balance between individual privacy and public access to information about how state agencies manage natural resources and licensing. The outcome influences what data citizens and watchdog organizations can access about recreational fishing and boating activities in Mississippi.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy vs. transparency trade-off: Supporters likely argued recreational license holders deserve privacy protection, while opponents worried the exemption could hide information about licensing decisions, fees, or enforcement patterns
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language about "certain information" lacks specificity, raising concerns about whether it could be interpreted broadly to exempt data beyond what was intended
  • Resource management accountability: Environmental and conservation groups may have opposed it, fearing reduced public oversight of how marine resources are allocated and regulated

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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