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MS SB2380

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Enacts the "Mississippi Aid to Sexual Offense Victim Reporting Act" to provide immunity from criminal prosecution for drug violations and alcohol-related offenses for persons who in good faith seek medical assistance for or report sexual offenses.

  • Provides immunity from arrest or prosecution for drug violations (possession under specified thresholds) for persons reporting sexual offenses, and also protects such persons from protective order penalties, probation/parole sanctions, and property forfeiture related to drug violations.

  • Grants immunity from criminal prosecution for alcohol-related offenses to persons who request assistance for sexual offenses, provided they provide their full name, cooperate with medical providers and law enforcement, and meet other specified conditions.

  • Brings forward existing Mississippi Code Sections 97-31-55 (good samaritan protections for alcohol-related emergencies) and 41-29-149.1 (medical emergency protections for drug overdoses) for possible amendment.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Aid to Sexual Offense Victim Reporting Act; enact.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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