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MS HB1428

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption that statutory rape is not committed when both individuals are in a consensual relationship and enrolled as secondary school students (grades 7-12) in Mississippi at the time of the alleged offense
  • Adds an exception to statutory rape charges for persons 17 or older who have sexual intercourse with someone aged 14-15 if both are secondary school students in a consensual relationship
  • Requires the defense to prove by a preponderance of evidence that both parties were in a consensual relationship and enrolled as secondary school students
  • Maintains existing penalties for statutory rape convictions, including up to 5 years imprisonment for offenders 18-20 years old and up to 30 years for first-time offenders 21 or older
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Stautory rape; revise elements when both are dating and in secondary school.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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