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MS HB1025

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timmy Ladner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a felony offense for willfully and knowingly making false allegations that a crime was committed due to the victim's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, national origin, or gender
  • Punishment includes imprisonment of 1-5 years in the custody of the Department of Corrections
  • Mandatory minimum fine of $5,000 plus additional amounts for attorney's fees, law enforcement compensation, and court costs resulting from the false allegations
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

False allegations of hate crime; provide penalties for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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