MS SB2068

Lowers the age threshold for adult felony sentencing from 21 to 18 years old for voyeurism convictions

Maintains maximum prison sentence of 5 years in Department of Corrections custody for adults convicted of voyeurism

Retains enhanced penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment when the victim is a child under 16 years of age and the offender is over 21

Voyeurism includes using devices such as drones, cameras, phones, binoculars, or other instruments to spy on persons in private spaces like bedrooms, bathrooms, changing rooms, or tanning booths

Effective date: July 1, 2021