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MS SB2380
Bill
Status
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Takes effect July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Mississippi Aid to Sexual Offense Victim Reporting Act; enact.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024