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MS HB1615

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Cockerham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) employees in the Social Services Occupational Group to the list of protected persons eligible for enhanced criminal penalties
  • Crimes committed with specific intent to target these CPS workers because of their employment will face penalty enhancements under Mississippi Code Sections 99-19-301 through 99-19-307
  • Places CPS social services workers in the same protected category as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Enhanced penalties for crimes against certain persons; include certain CPS employees.

Last Action

Due From Governor 03/18/26

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/17/2026
Judiciary B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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