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MS SB2902
Bill
AI Summary
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Removes the age exclusion for minors in the peeping-tom statute under Mississippi Code Section 97-29-61, making the law applicable to offenders of all ages.
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Maintains existing felony penalties: up to 5 years imprisonment for standard violations of the peeping-tom statute.
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Increases penalty to up to 10 years imprisonment when the victim spied upon is a child under 16 years of age.
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Covers various viewing methods including windows, holes, openings, periscopes, telescopes, binoculars, drones, cameras, camcorders, and mobile phones used to invade privacy in bedrooms, bathrooms, changing rooms, and other private spaces.
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Takes effect upon passage.
Legislative Description
Peeping Tom; revise offense of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/16/2017
Full Bill Text
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