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MS HB531
Bill
Status
2/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
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Adds Division of Youth Services personnel to the list of protected persons whose assault triggers enhanced penalties under Mississippi law
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Enhanced penalty for simple assault against listed personnel increases maximum punishment from $500 fine/6 months jail to $1,000 fine/5 years imprisonment
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Enhanced penalty for aggravated assault against listed personnel increases maximum punishment to $5,000 fine and/or up to 30 years imprisonment (compared to standard maximum of 20 years)
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Protection applies when Division of Youth Services personnel are acting within the scope of their duty, office, or employment
Legislative Description
Division of Youth Services personnel; include in list to trigger enhanced penalty for offenses of simple/aggravated assault.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/12/2015