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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 97-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Is Guilty Of Sexual Battery If He Or She Engages In Sexual Penetration With A Child At Least 16 But Under Eighteen 18 Years Of Age, If The Person Is 24 Years Of Age Or Older; To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criminal Penalties For Sexual Battery To Conform; To Amend Sections 93-21-25 And 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new crime of sexual battery for individuals aged 24 or older who engage in sexual penetration with a minor who is at least 16 but under 18 years of age, and it revises the penalties for sexual battery to align with this new provision, also making conforming changes to other related sections of Mississippi law concerning protection orders and arrest procedures.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2074.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2074IN.htm |
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