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MS SB2816
Bill
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
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