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MS HB1135
Bill
Status
Passed
3/17/2010
Primary Sponsor
Bennett Malone
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AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-3-104 to expand the prohibition on sexual activity between correctional/law enforcement employees and offenders, adding employees of law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities to the list of covered persons
- Extends the prohibition to cover offenders not only incarcerated but also those serving on probation, parole, earned-release supervision, post-release supervision, intensive supervision, or any other form of correctional supervision
- Creates a new provision making it unlawful for any civilian with supervisory or custodial authority over an incarcerated offender to engage in sexual penetration or other sexual acts with that offender
- Violation is classified as a felony punishable by a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both
- Introduced by Representative Malone during the 2010 Regular Session and sent to the Governor for signature
Legislative Description
Corrections; prohibit sex between employees of correctional facilities or law enforcement agencies and offenders.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/17/2010
Full Bill Text
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