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MS HB1473
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joey Hood
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 97-3-7 of the Mississippi Code to include family members of law enforcement officers in the list of persons eligible for enhanced assault penalties when assaulted or targeted as a result of a law enforcement investigation.
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Increases penalties for simple assault on protected persons (including the newly added family members of law enforcement officers) from a maximum of $500 fine or 6 months imprisonment to a maximum of $1,000 fine or 5 years imprisonment.
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Increases penalties for aggravated assault on protected persons from a maximum of 20 years to a maximum of 30 years imprisonment, with fines up to $5,000.
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Effective date is July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Simple Assault; add family members of law enforcement to enhanced penalty list.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019