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MS HB111

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Orlando Paden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 15-1-59 of the Mississippi Code to remove the civil statute of limitations for abuse committed against a person during infancy or unsoundness of mind.

  • Eliminates time restrictions for actions involving felonious abuse or battery of a child, lustful touching of a child, sexual battery of a child, child exploitation, promoting prostitution of minors, and human trafficking offenses.

  • Designates the provision as "The Paul Clegg Act."

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Statute of limitations; remove for crimes against children.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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