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MS HB1486

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Moak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-29-47 to revise the offense of public drunkenness
  • Requires that at least two non-law enforcement persons sign an affidavit attesting to a disturbance before someone can be convicted for being drunk in public in the presence of two or more persons
  • Maintains penalties of a fine not exceeding $100, imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 30 days, or both upon conviction
  • Also applies to profane swearing, cursing, or vulgar and indecent language in public places
  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Public drunkenness.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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