MS SB2376

Amends Section 97-29-61 to create a felony voyeurism offense with imprisonment up to 10 years when the victim is under 16 years of age (compared to 5 years for general voyeurism).

Amends Section 97-29-63 to increase penalties for secretly photographing or filming another person without permission to up to 10 years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine when the victim is under 16 years of age (compared to 5 years for general offense).

Adds voyeurism convictions under Section 97-29-61(2) involving child victims under 16 to the definition of registrable sex offenses requiring registration with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

Adds Section 97-29-63 offenses involving filming without permission to the list of registrable sex offenses under the sex offender registration law.

Takes effect July 1, 2012.