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MS SB2058
Bill
AI Summary
- Imposes mandatory life imprisonment without eligibility for parole for persons aged 21 or older convicted of rape or sexual battery of a child younger than 12 years of age
- Creates a new offense of "aggravated sexual battery" for persons aged 21 or older who engage in sexual penetration with a child under 12
- Adds life without parole as a sentencing option for forcible rape when the victim is younger than 12 years of age, with a minimum sentence of 20 years
- Adds life without parole as a sentencing option for assault with intent to ravish a female younger than 12 years of age
- Effective date of July 1, 2010; amends Mississippi Code Sections 97-3-65, 97-3-71, 97-3-95, and 97-3-101
Legislative Description
Rape or sexual battery of a child; mandate life without parole for.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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