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MS SB2799

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Haskins Montgomery

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new offense for individuals previously convicted of specified serious felonies to threaten bodily harm to another person
  • Applies to those with prior convictions for murder, robbery, manslaughter, sex crimes, arson, burglary of a dwelling, aggravated assault, kidnapping, felonious abuse of a vulnerable person, any felony with enhanced penalty, felony child abuse, or crimes against children under sections 97-5-33 and 97-5-39(1)(b)-(c)
  • Penalties include fines up to $10,000, imprisonment up to 10 years in the Department of Corrections, or both
  • Takes effect July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Threat of bodily harm; felony under certain circumstances.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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