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Bill > HB1541
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Introduced
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create New Section 97-3-102, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of A Therapist Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient; To Amend Section 97-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Term "therapist" In The Provision Of Law That Regulates The Crime Of Sexual Battery; To Amend Section 73-54-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Marriage And Family Therapists; To Amend Section 73-53-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Social Workers; To Amend Section 73-30-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Licensed Professional Counselors; To Amend Section 73-31-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Psychologists; To Amend Section 73-25-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Engaging In Sexual Contact With A Patient To The Grounds For Disciplinary Action Of Physicians; To Bring Forward Section 97-3-97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides Definitions For The Crime Of Sexual Battery; To Bring Forward Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Penalties For The Crime Of Sexual Battery; To Provide Additional Immunity For Any Person Who, In Good Faith, Reports Abuse, Neglect Or Commercial Sexual Exploitation; To Require Any Person Or Entity Who Learns That An Adult Was Abused As A Child By A Person Who Was Or Is Associated With The Person Or Entity; To Provide Immunity To Such Person For Reporting; To Amend Sections 43-21-353 And 97-3-54.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Immunity For The Reporter Of Sexual Abuse Which May Be Incurred As A Result Of Reporting; To Bring Forward Section 97-5-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Mandatory Reporting, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new felony for therapists who engage in sexual contact with patients, adds the term "therapist" to the existing law regulating sexual battery, and adds engaging in sexual contact with a patient as grounds for disciplinary action for various licensed professionals, including marriage and family therapists, social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, and physicians. The bill also provides additional immunity for those who report abuse, neglect, or commercial sexual exploitation, and requires reporting of adult abuse of a child by someone associated with the reporter. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to provide immunity for reporting sexual abuse and clarifies mandatory reporting requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/HB/HB1541.xml | 02/20/2024 |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/1500-1599/HB1541IN.htm | 02/20/2024 |
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