Mississippi SB2088 makes it unlawful to discharge genetic material without intent to fertilize an egg, imposing fines.
Mississippi SB2088, known as the Contraception Begins at Erection Act, makes it unlawful for a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an egg. Violators face fines: $1,000 for a first offense, $5,000 for a second, and $10,000 for subsequent offenses. The fines are payable to the woman whose egg was fertilized. Exceptions include genetic material donated or sold for future fertilization procedures and discharges made with contraceptive use.
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