MS HB995

Removes the requirement to prove a rape victim's prior chaste character and eliminates the burden on defendants to challenge it in rape trials.

Repeals Section 97-3-99, which previously exempted spouses from rape prosecution, eliminating spousal rape immunity.

Changes language in rape statutes from gender-specific terms to gender-neutral language ("person" instead of "female").

Requires corroboration of the victim's testimony in rape cases under Sections 97-3-65, 97-3-68, and 97-3-71 unless an exception applies.

Clarifies that sexual assault protection orders issued post-conviction apply regardless of the relationship between victim and offender, with minimum two-year duration after sentence completion.