Mississippi HB1615 enhances penalties for crimes targeting law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and certain child.
Mississippi HB1615 amends the state code to increase penalties for felonies and misdemeanors committed against law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and certain employees of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. The bill specifies that if a crime is motivated by the victim's race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, or perceived employment status, the penalties will be enhanced. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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