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MS HB81

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Fred Shanks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the age threshold for voyeurism sentencing from 21 years old to 18 years old at the time of the offense
  • Establishes maximum imprisonment of 5 years for adults 18 and older convicted of voyeurism under Section 97-29-61
  • Establishes maximum imprisonment of 10 years for offenders 21 and older who spy on children under 16 years of age
  • Expands the definition of voyeurism to include use of instrumentalities such as drones, cameras, and mobile phones to view private spaces without consent
  • Takes effect July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Voyeurism; revise sentencing options.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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