Mississippi HB1025 criminalizes false allegations of hate crimes based on race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, national origin, or gender.
Mississippi HB1025 makes it a felony to willfully and knowingly make false allegations that a felony or misdemeanor crime was committed due to the actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, national origin, or gender of any person. Violators face imprisonment for one to five years and fines of at least $5,000, plus additional amounts for attorney's fees, law enforcement compensation, court costs, and fees. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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