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MS HB397

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Timmy Ladner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new felony for willfully and knowingly making false allegations that a felony or misdemeanor was committed because of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, national origin, or gender
  • Penalizes conviction with imprisonment of 1-5 years in the Department of Corrections
  • Imposes mandatory fine of at least $5,000 plus restitution for attorney's fees, law enforcement compensation, court costs, and court fees caused by the false allegations
  • Effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

False allegations of hate crime; provide penalties for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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