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MS SB2146

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Sampson Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes requirement that 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 the victim's residence
  • Designates the Department of Corrections as the exclusive entity responsible for investigating reports of offender noncompliance with the monitoring program
  • Maintains GPS tracking system requirements and victim notification when offenders are within 1,500 feet of registered victim residences
  • Effective date: July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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