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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 97-29-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Unnatural Intercourse Law To Remove The Word "mankind"; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 97-29-59 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which defines the crime against nature, to remove the word "mankind" from the statute, thereby updating the language to be more inclusive and modern while retaining the prohibition against unnatural intercourse with an animal.
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/HB/HB0730.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0700-0799/HB0730IN.htm |
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