Bill > HB1095

Introduced Session

An Act To Amend Section 49-4-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks Shall Suspend The Hunting, Trapping, And Fishing Rights Of An Individual Who, By Use Of A Weapon While Engaging In Hunting, Causes Injury Or Death To Another, Until The Matter Has Been Referred To The Grand Jury And During Any Subsequent Prosecution, Or Until The District Attorney Informs The Commission That He Or She Does Not Choose To Prosecute, Or If The Grand Jury Did Not Return An Indictment; To Provide That If The District Attorney Does Not Choose To Prosecute, Or If The Grand Jury Does Not Return An Indictment, The Recommendation And Findings Of The Commission, Shall, Upon Written Request, Be Provided To The Victim, His Or Her Heirs, Estate, Insurer, Or Other Legal Representative; To Provide That Any Individual Who Is Convicted Of Felonious And Criminally Negligent Homicide Under This Section, Shall, Upon Conviction, Forfeit His Or Her Right To Hunt, Trap, Or Fish; To Provide That Any Individual Found To Be Liable For The Wrongful Death Of Another As A Result Of Any Civil Action Proceeding From Findings Of The Commission, Shall Forfeit His Or Her Right To Hunt, Trap, And Fish For A Period Of Not Less Than Ten Years Nor More Than Twenty Years; To Provide That Any Individual Found To Be Liable For Negligent Harm To Another As A Result Of Any Civil Action Proceeding Shall Forfeit His Or Her Right To Hunt, Trap, And Fish, For A Period Of Not Less Than Five Years From The Date Of The Verdict; And For Related Purposes.

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Trey Lamar (R)*, 

Died On Calendar (on 07/10/2020)

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