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MS HB1296

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-3-19 to include killing of a uniformed security guard in the definition of capital murder
  • Adds "uniformed security guard" to the list of peace officers whose murder constitutes capital murder when killed while acting in official capacity or by reason of official acts, with knowledge of victim's status
  • Capital murder conviction for killing a uniformed security guard carries potential death penalty, matching penalties for killing other peace officers and firemen
  • Effective July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Capital murder; include murder of uniformed guard.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

No bill text available