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MS HB81
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Fred Shanks
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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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