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MS HB1280

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes chancery courts to order persons held in mental health facilities if evidence and testimony shows they have a propensity to commit sex offenses as defined in Section 45-33-23.

  • Requires individuals to remain in mental health facilities until two licensed physicians determine through physical and mental examination that the person no longer has a propensity to commit sex offenses.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Sex offender propensity; chancery court may order custody in mental health facility.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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