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MS HB1109

Bill

Status

Failed

3/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Andy Gipson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates enhanced felony offense for voyeurism under Section 97-29-61 when victim is a child under 16 years old, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine.

  • Establishes tiered felony penalties for photographing or filming another without permission under Section 97-29-63: 15-20 years imprisonment for victims under 14 years old, and up to 10 years for victims 14-16 years old, with $5,000 fine for both tiers.

  • Adds Section 97-29-61(2) (voyeurism involving children under 16) and Section 97-29-63 (filming without permission) to the definition of registrable sex offenses requiring registration under Mississippi's sex offender registration law.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Voyeurism; create felony offense when victim is under 16.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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