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MS SB2129
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands Mississippi hate crime statute to include crimes committed because of actual or perceived employment as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician
- Defines "law enforcement officer" to include active/retired city, county, state, and federal officers with arrest or law enforcement duties
- Defines "firefighter" as those regularly employed by municipal, county, or fire protection district fire departments in Mississippi
- References existing definition of "emergency medical technician" from Mississippi Code sections 41-59-33 and 41-59-35
- Allows penalty enhancement up to twice the standard imprisonment term or fine upon finding beyond reasonable doubt that offense was committed because of victim's protected employment status
- Effective July 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Enhanced penalties for hate crimes; include law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel in class of victims.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A1/9/2017
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