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This bill amends Mississippi's existing law on stolen property by creating a new crime of selling stolen property and increasing penalties for both receiving and selling stolen property. The legislation adds a specific offense for intentionally selling property known to be stolen, with graduated penalties based on the value of the stolen items. The bill increases maximum prison sentences for different value ranges of stolen property: from 5 to 7 years for property valued between $1,000 and $5,000, from 10 to 12 years for property valued between $5,000 and $25,000, and from 20 to 22 years for property exceeding $25,000. For lower-value property under $1,000, the maximum jail time increases from 6 to 9 months, with specific provisions for repeated offenses. A significant new provision requires that a person convicted of selling stolen property must first pay the full value of the stolen property to the original owner before paying any court fees or criminal penalties, which aims to provide direct financial restitution to victims. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving time for law enforcement and judicial systems to prepare for the new requirements.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0392.xml