Overview
What the AIR Task Force is
Senate Bill 2426, passed during the 2025 Mississippi Regular Session, established the Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force to study AI applications, risks, state-government use, potential code revisions, funding considerations, and annual recommendations to the Mississippi Legislature. The task force is scheduled to report annually and dissolve on December 31, 2027.
Purpose
The task force balances innovation and public interest while studying privacy, data protection, testing frameworks, ethical standards, liability, consumer impact, bias, copyright, provenance, state-government use, and related AI issues.
Reports
The January 13, 2026 report is the first of three annual reports described by the task force co-chairs. It summarizes 2025 meetings, testimony, lessons learned, and adopted recommendations.
MAIN connection
SB 2426 includes the Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, or a designee, as a voting member. The first report identifies Dr. Kollin Napier, MAIN Director, as a member of the task force.
Membership
Who is on the AIR Task Force
The January 13, 2026 report identifies the 11-member task force as seven voting members and four ex-officio advisory appointees. Voting members include legislative co-chairs and representatives from state technology, homeland security, the National Guard, the Attorney General’s Office, and MAIN.
Co-Chairs
Legislative leadership
- Senator Bart Williams, Co-Chair, Lieutenant Governor appointee
- Representative Jill Ford, Co-Chair, Speaker of the House appointee
Voting Members
State and MAIN representatives
- Dr. Craig Orgeron, Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services
- Attorney General of Mississippi, or designee: Gregory Alston or Doug Miracle
- Jim Brinson, Mississippi Office of Homeland Security, or designee: Bobby Freeman
- Brigadier General Jamie Hankins, representing the Adjutant General of the Mississippi National Guard
- Dr. Kollin Napier, Director, Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network
Ex-Officio
Advisory appointees
- Erin McKinney, Amazon Web Services representative
- Dani DeVito, NVIDIA representative
- Dr. Julie Jordan, Mississippi State University Senior Advisor for AI and Data Governance
- Gerard Gibert, private business entity representative with AI technology experience
2025 Work
What the first report covers
The first report summarizes meetings, testimony, source research, Mississippi AI activity, state-government AI inventory findings, and recommendations adopted at the January 13, 2026 meeting.
Meetings and hearings
The task force met at the Mississippi Capitol, Mississippi State University, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison Campus, then held public hearings at the Capitol on November 6, December 11, and January 13.
Topics reviewed
The report covers state-government AI use, MAIN’s role as a statewide AI backbone, the AI Innovation Hub, education and workforce development, AI risks, AI opportunities, and possible legislative priorities.
Adopted recommendations
At its January 13, 2026 meeting, the task force adopted recommendations related to a state definition of AI and disclosure when citizens interact with public-facing conversational AI systems.
Meeting Coverage
Where the task force met
Beyond Capitol meetings and hearings, MAIN coverage documents task force visits to Mississippi State University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where members heard from campus leaders, reviewed AI research and workforce activity, and saw how Mississippi institutions are preparing people and industries for responsible AI use.
Official Sources
Read the source documents
Use the official bill and report for legal text, membership details, meeting summaries, recommendations, and the complete public record. This MAIN page is a public explainer and should not replace the official source documents.
Senate Bill 2426
MAIN-hosted copy of the official version as approved by the Governor, establishing the Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force.
Report One
January 13, 2026 task force report to the Legislature, hosted by MAINMS.org.
MAIN news release
MAIN’s announcement page for the release of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force report.
Related MAIN Resources
Connect policy work with practical AI readiness
The AIR Task Force is separate from MAIN’s AI Workforce Readiness Council. These related MAIN resources help readers move from statewide policy context to practical training, governance, and implementation planning.
Policy Guides
AI policy and guidance templates for K-12, higher education, government, healthcare, and business.
AI Workforce Readiness Council
A separate MAIN-related council focused on AI talent, learning progression, and workforce alignment.
AI Guidance
Public AI guidance resources from Mississippi institutions and MAIN-related context pages.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force?
It is a state task force created by Senate Bill 2426 to study AI applications, risks, policy issues, state-government use, and recommendations for Mississippi.
Is this the same as the AI Workforce Readiness Council?
No. The AIR Task Force is a state legislative task force created by SB 2426. The AI Workforce Readiness Council is a separate MAIN-related workforce and learning alignment effort.
Where can I read the official documents?
Use the official SB 2426 PDF for the law that created the task force, and use the January 13, 2026 report PDF for membership, meeting summaries, testimony, conclusions, and recommendations.