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MS SB2887

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Sampson Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires sex offenders seeking to leave Mississippi to obtain approval from both the Mississippi Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety before departing the state.

  • Establishes that sex offenders leaving the state must comply with all rules and regulations of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety, and the receiving state's requirements.

  • Clarifies that the Mississippi Department of Corrections is not responsible for electronic monitoring of registrants who leave the state while not under MDOC supervision.

  • Brings forward Section 45-33-45 regarding electronic monitoring and data alert systems for sex offenders, including GPS tracking and victim/law enforcement notifications.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Sex offenders; must obtain approval from MDOC and MDPS before leaving state.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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