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MS SB2566

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sampson Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes requirement that the Mississippi Department of Corrections monitor sex offenders who fail to register while on bond or upon release from confinement
  • Establishes that sex offenders must remain at least 1,500 feet away from a registered victim's residence
  • Designates the Department of Corrections as the exclusive entity responsible for investigating reports of offender noncompliance with the monitoring program
  • Modifies victim notification system to alert registered victims when an offender is within 1,500 feet of their residence
  • Effective July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Sex offenders; amend MDOC's duty to monitor and investigate those who fail to register as such.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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