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MS SB2208

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 97-7-75 of the Mississippi Code to add enhanced sentencing for terroristic threats made against airports
  • A person making a terroristic threat against an airport must serve a mandatory minimum of 5 years imprisonment in addition to the standard sentence of up to 10 years for making a terroristic threat
  • Defines terroristic threat as making a threat to commit a crime of violence or cause bodily injury with intent to intimidate civilians or influence government, educational institution, business, or civilian conduct
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Mississippi Terroristic Threats Law; provide enhanced penalty for threat against airport.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/10/2025
Judiciary, Division B1/20/2025

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