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MS SB2816

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy England

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) employees to the list of protected professions eligible for enhanced criminal penalties
  • Crimes committed with specific intent to target someone because of their employment with MDCPS will qualify for penalty enhancement under Sections 99-19-301 through 99-19-307
  • MDCPS employees join law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians as protected categories under this enhancement statute
  • Defines "Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services Employee" as any person employed by MDCPS
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Criminal penalties; authorize enhancement for crime against employees of the Department of Child Protection Services.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/16/2026
Judiciary, Division B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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