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MS SB2136

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 97-43-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add dogfighting under Section 97-41-19 to the definition of "racketeering activity"

  • Dogfighting crimes can now be prosecuted as part of a pattern of racketeering activity when at least two incidents occur with similar intents, results, or methods within five years

  • Allows RICO statutes to be applied against individuals and enterprises engaged in dogfighting operations

  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

RICO; amend to include the crime of dogfighting.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/25/2024

Full Bill Text

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