MS HB76

Amends the Mississippi Terroristic Threats Law (Section 97-7-75) to broaden the offense by removing the requirement that threats be made "to cede to the person's demands"

Terroristic threat offense applies when someone threatens violence or bodily injury with intent to intimidate civilians or influence government, educational institutions, or businesses through coercion

Maintains that lack of actual intent or capability to carry out the threat is not a valid defense

Conviction remains a felony punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment in the Mississippi Department of Corrections

Effective date of July 1, 2021