Enhances criminal penalties for crimes targeting employees of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.
Mississippi SB2816 amends the state code to include employees of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services in the list of individuals for whom penalties for felonies or misdemeanors can be enhanced. This enhancement applies if the crime was committed due to the victim's employment or perceived employment. The bill specifies that the enhanced penalties apply retroactively from July 1, 2026.
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