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MS SB2813
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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AI Summary
- Expands Mississippi law prohibiting sexual activity between correctional staff and incarcerated individuals to explicitly cover persons who are detained, arrested, or otherwise in custody
- Replaces the term "offender" with "person" throughout the statute to broaden the scope of protection
- Applies to jailers, guards, Department of Corrections employees, sheriffs, constables, marshals, and other law enforcement or correctional facility employees
- Extends protections for civilians with supervisory or custodial authority to include those detained or arrested, not just incarcerated individuals or those on correctional supervision
- Violation remains a felony punishable by up to $5,000 fine, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both; effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Sexual activity between certain individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities; clarify.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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