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MS HB1402
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joey Hood
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-3-7 to include family members of law enforcement officers in the list of persons entitled to enhanced assault penalties when assaulted or targeted as a result of a law enforcement investigation.
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Simple assault convictions against listed protected persons (including law enforcement family members) punishable by fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 5 years, instead of the standard $500 fine or 6 months imprisonment.
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Aggravated assault convictions against listed protected persons (including law enforcement family members) punishable by fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment up to 30 years, instead of the standard up to 20 years.
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Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Simple Assault; add family members of law enforcement to enhanced penalty list.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017