MS SB2237

Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-5-35 to prohibit the reduction or suspension of the mandatory five-year sentence for child exploitation offenses under Section 97-5-33

Offenders convicted of child exploitation are ineligible for probation or parole under the new provisions

First-time offenders face fines of $50,000 to $500,000 and imprisonment of 5 to 40 years

Second or subsequent offenses carry fines of $100,000 to $1,000,000 and imprisonment of 20 years to life

Effective date set for July 1, 2022 (note: bill contains conflicting language with a repeal date of June 30, 2022)