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MS HB1403

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joey Hood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 97-3-25 of the Mississippi Code to revise the penalty for manslaughter convictions
  • Sets sentencing options as a fine of at least $500, imprisonment in county jail for no more than one year, or both
  • Alternatively allows imprisonment in the state Penitentiary for a term of not less than 2 years nor more than 30 years
  • Takes effect July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Manslaughter; revise penalty.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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