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MS HB1708
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Celeste Hurst
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AI Summary
- Creates a publicly accessible Domestic Violence Registry maintained by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, listing individuals with more than one domestic violence conviction
- Registry includes offender's legal name, aliases, online identifiers, date of birth, and photograph, but excludes social security numbers, addresses, and phone numbers
- Offenders must register within 30 business days of judgment and pay a $150 registration fee
- Registry removal timelines are tiered by number of convictions: 5 years for 2 convictions, 7 years for 3 convictions, 10 years for 4 convictions, and 20 years for 5 or more convictions, plus full payment of fines and restitution
- Applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2026, though prior convictions may be counted regardless of date
Legislative Description
Domestic Violence Registry Act; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/19/2026
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