HB1037

Human smuggling and/or harboring; create crime for those who have illegally entered or illegally remained in the U.S.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB1037 creates crimes for unlawful human smuggling and harboring of individuals who have illegally entered or remained in the U.S.

Mississippi HB1037 creates the crime of unlawful human smuggling and unlawful human harboring. It defines unlawful human smuggling as knowingly transporting or assisting in transporting individuals for commercial advantage or private financial gain, with intent to conceal their illegal entry or status. Unlawful human harboring is defined as knowingly harboring or hiding individuals who have illegally entered or remained in the U.S. The bill also outlines penalties for these crimes, including fines and imprisonment.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 16

House

Referred To Judiciary A