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MS SB2101
Bill
Status
4/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Joey Fillingane
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AI Summary
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Increases minimum imprisonment for fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle from 5 to 10 years when operating with reckless or willful disregard for safety.
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Increases minimum imprisonment for fleeing that results in serious bodily injury from 3 to 5 years (maximum 20 years).
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Increases minimum imprisonment for fleeing that results in death from 5 to 7 years (maximum 40 years).
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Increases minimum imprisonment for carjacking from unspecified to 5 years (maximum 15 years) and for armed carjacking to 10 years (maximum 30 years).
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Prohibits reduction or suspension of minimum terms for these offenses and makes defendants ineligible for electronic monitoring, house arrest, or intensive supervision.
Legislative Description
Criminal law; revise crimes of fleeing a law enforcement officer and carjacking.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/20/2023