Mississippi HB730 revises the state's unnatural intercourse law by removing the term "mankind.
Mississippi HB730 amends Section 97-29-59 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to revise the definition of the crime of unnatural intercourse. The bill removes the term "mankind" from the statute, which previously defined the crime as against "mankind." The revised law still prohibits and punishes the crime of unnatural intercourse with a beast, with a penalty of up to ten years in prison. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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