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MS HB1362

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Charles Beckett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Upgrades abuse of a vulnerable person from a misdemeanor to a felony offense under Mississippi Code Section 43-47-19
  • Expands criminal liability to include acts or omissions done "recklessly" in addition to the existing "willfully" standard
  • Changes penalty for abuse/neglect to a fine of not less than $1,000 and imprisonment of not less than one year in the Department of Corrections (rather than county jail)
  • Maintains existing felony penalties for exploitation of vulnerable persons ($250+ value) and physical abuse (up to 20 years imprisonment)
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Vulnerable person; abuse of is a felony, not misdemeanor, and reckless abuse is also included.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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