Establishes the crime of misappropriating funds for utility services in Mississippi.
Mississippi House Bill 1078 creates the crime of misappropriating funds in connection with the payment of utility services. It defines penalties based on the amount misappropriated, ranging from fines and imprisonment to restitution. The bill also provides definitions for key terms such as "person" and "utility services." The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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