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MS HB289

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jansen Owen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 99-1-5 of the Mississippi Code to remove the statute of limitations for prosecution of sexual battery as described in Section 97-3-95
  • Sexual battery joins other serious crimes including murder, rape, kidnapping, and child abuse offenses that have no time limit for prosecution
  • The change applies to all sexual battery offenses regardless of victim age or circumstances
  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Sexual battery; remove the statute of limitation for the crime of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/17/2024

Full Bill Text

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