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MS HB427

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Missy Warren McGee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity to the list of protected characteristics under Mississippi hate crime law (Sections 99-19-301, 99-19-305, and 99-19-307)
  • Allows enhanced penalties when crimes are committed because of a victim's actual or perceived disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity
  • Maintains existing protections for victims based on race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, national origin, and gender
  • Permits enhanced sentences of up to twice the authorized imprisonment term or fine (or both) when hate crime enhancements are proven beyond a reasonable doubt
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Hate crimes; revise delineation of victim.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/12/2023

Full Bill Text

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