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MS HB889

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dana Underwood McLean

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Mississippi's prohibition on sexual acts between law enforcement/correctional staff and incarcerated persons to include anyone who is detained, arrested, or otherwise in custody
  • Adds new category (c) covering persons who are "detained, arrested or otherwise in custody" to existing protections for those incarcerated or on correctional supervision
  • Changes terminology from "offender" to "person" throughout the statute to reflect the broader scope of protection
  • Extends the same prohibitions to civilians with supervisory or custodial authority over detained or arrested individuals
  • Violation remains a felony punishable by up to $5,000 fine, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Sexual acts between incarcerated persons and law enforcement; prohibit.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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