HB525

Sexual battery; create a mandatory minimum for penalties.

Complete·4/8/26

Mississippi HB525 establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences for sexual battery convictions.

Mississippi HB525 amends the state code to create mandatory minimum prison sentences for sexual battery convictions. For first-time offenders aged 21 and older, the minimum sentence is five years, with a maximum of 30 years. Repeat offenders face a minimum of 10 years, with a maximum of 40 years. Offenders aged 18 to 21 receive a minimum of five years, with a maximum of 30 years for the first offense and a minimum of 10 years for subsequent offenses.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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2 Nay

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13 Not Voting

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History

Apr 8

Approved by Governor

Apr 6

House

Enrolled Bill Signed

Apr 6

Senate

Enrolled Bill Signed