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MS HB1029

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-3-7 to add a new felony offense for knowingly causing injury to a pregnant woman.

  • A person convicted of assaulting a pregnant woman shall be fined up to $5,000 and imprisoned in the Penitentiary for not less than 1 year nor more than 20 years.

  • Classifies assault on a pregnant woman as aggravated assault, distinguishing it from other aggravated assault charges which carry different sentencing guidelines.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Assault; to create felony for assaulting a pregnant woman.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/3/2012

Full Bill Text

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