Mississippi HB405 revises statutory rape laws, introducing a rebuttable presumption against statutory rape charges if both parties are dating.
Mississippi HB405 amends statutory rape laws by introducing a rebuttable presumption that statutory rape does not occur if both parties were in a consensual relationship and were secondary school students at the time of the alleged offense. The bill defines "secondary school students" as those enrolled as students aged 17 or older. It also outlines penalties for statutory rape, including imprisonment and fines, and specifies conditions for criminal sexual assault protection orders. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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