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MS HB1307

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes chancery courts to order individuals held in mental health facilities if evidence and testimony demonstrate they have a propensity to commit sex offenses as defined in Section 45-33-23.

  • Requires individuals to remain in the mental health facility until two licensed physicians determine through physical and mental examination that the person no longer poses such a propensity.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Sex offender propensity; chancery court may order custody in mental health facility.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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