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MS HB1281
Bill
Status
Failed
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-27-14 to revise the crime of endangerment for knowing exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases
- Makes it unlawful to knowingly expose another person to HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C, with prior knowledge and willing consent serving as a defense; violation is a felony
- Creates crime of endangerment by bodily substance for attempts to cause or knowingly cause corrections employees, facility visitors, prisoners, or offenders to contact blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, or saliva
- Establishes that bodily substance exposure is a misdemeanor unless the person knows they are infected with HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C and the exposure is to blood or seminal fluid, in which case it is a felony
- Sets penalties of 3-10 years imprisonment and up to $10,000 fine for felony violations; up to 1 year jail time and up to $1,000 fine for misdemeanor violations; effective July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Crime of endangerment; revise for knowing exposure.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B2/8/2016
Full Bill Text
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