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MS HB83

MS HB83
The Combating Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act of Mississippi; create.

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Introduced
01/07/2021
In Committee
01/07/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/02/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO CREATE "THE COMBATING VIOLENCE, DISORDER AND LOOTING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION ACT OF MISSISSIPPI"; TO DEFINE TERMS RELATING TO SUCH ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT ANYONE WHO ACTS WITH AN ASSEMBLY OF SIX OR MORE PEOPLE AND CREATES AN IMMEDIATE DANGER OR DISTURBS ANY OTHER PERSON'S LEGAL RIGHT OF ENJOYMENT SHALL BE GUILTY OF A FELONY; TO PROVIDE A DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION; TO PROHIBIT ANY PERSON IN AN ASSEMBLY FROM OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC; TO PROHIBIT THE THROWING OF AN OBJECT AT ANOTHER PERSON; TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES IF THE OBJECT HITS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; TO PROHIBIT DEFACING OF PROPERTY DURING AN ASSEMBLY; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR SUCH; TO PROHIBIT HARASSMENT DURING AN ASSEMBLY; TO PROHIBIT UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR ANY PERSON WHO PARTICIPATES IN A VIOLENT ASSEMBLY; TO REQUIRE THE TERMINATION OF ANY STATE OR LOCAL EMPLOYEE WHO IS CONVICTED FOR VIOLATING THIS ACT; TO PROHIBIT FILING OF ANY ACTION AGAINST THE STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT IF A PERSON IS CONVICTED FOR VIOLATING THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT SUCH MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY HAS NOT DISPROPORTIONATELY REDUCED THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT'S BUDGET; TO AMEND SECTION 97-17-65, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE PENALTIES OF LOOTING AGAINST  BUSINESSES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 97-17-67, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR MALICIOUS MISCHIEF, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 97-43-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT TO THE DEFINITION OF THE CRIME RACKETEERING PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 97-3-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE BY ADDING DEFENSE OF A BUSINESS OR SELF DURING A VIOLENT DISORDERLY ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 11-46-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR TORT IMMUNITY WHEN A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY FAILS TO PROVIDE PROPER LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION DURING A VIOLENT AND DISORDERLY ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 97-35-23 AND 97-35-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC DURING AN ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 71-5-511 AND 71-5-513, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill, the Combating Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act of Mississippi, creates new criminal offenses and penalties related to violent or disorderly assemblies. It defines such assemblies as gatherings of seven or more people that create immediate danger, obstruct law enforcement, or deprive people of their legal rights. The bill imposes felony charges and prison time for participating in these assemblies, as well as enhanced penalties for throwing objects at law enforcement officers or damaging property. The bill also bars unemployment benefits for those convicted under the act and requires termination of government employees found guilty. Additionally, the bill creates a duty for municipalities and counties to maintain law enforcement funding levels and allows victims to recover damages from local governments that fail to properly police such assemblies. The bill also expands the state's definition of "justifiable homicide" to include defense of a business during a violent disorderly assembly.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/02/2021)

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