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MS SB2078

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Chassaniol

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates immunity from civil and criminal liability for individuals who report suspicious activity or behavior to law enforcement in good faith

  • Defines "report of suspicious activity" as communication to law enforcement about behavior reasonably believed to constitute or further a crime or act of terrorism

  • Excludes protection for knowingly false reports or reports made with reckless disregard for the truth

  • Violations of existing false reporting laws (Section 97-35-47) remain punishable and are not protected under this immunity

Legislative Description

See Something, Say Something Act; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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