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MS HB53
Bill
Status
Failed
3/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
William Shirley
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AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-3-19 to add killing of a utility worker to the definition of capital murder
- Capital murder charge applies when a utility worker is killed while acting in their official capacity and the perpetrator knew the victim was a utility worker
- Defines "utility worker" as any person employed by a public utility as defined in Mississippi Code Section 77-3-3
- Effective date is July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Capital murder; include killing of utility worker in definition.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/4/2014
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A2/17/2014
Judiciary B1/7/2014
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