HB1293

Mississippi HB1293 establishes capital rape as a crime with potential death penalty or life imprisonment for certain offenses.

Mississippi HB1293 amends the state code to create the crime of capital rape, which includes life imprisonment or the death penalty for those convicted of forcible sexual penetration of a child under twelve years old who damages the child's sexual organs. It also outlines sentencing procedures, including separate proceedings for determining the penalty, and lists aggravating and mitigating factors for consideration. The bill specifies that the death penalty can only be sought if certain conditions are met, such as the defendant being eighteen years or older.