MS HB412 | 2011 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Failed on March 1 2011 - 100% progression
Action: 2011-03-01 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Failed on March 1 2011 - 100% progression
Action: 2011-03-01 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
An Act To Amend Section 43-47-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Definition Of A Vulnerable Person To Include A Minor Who Is Ten Years Old Or Younger And Due To The Child's Age, He Or She Cannot Perform The Normal Activities Of Daily Living Or Provide His Or Her Own Care Or Protection; To Amend Section 43-47-18, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Person Is Convicted Of Committing Certain Crimes Against A Minor Under The Vulnerable Persons Act, Then The Penalties For That Person Shall Be Doubled; To Amend Sections 43-47-19 And 43-47-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 97-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Person Commits Simple Or Aggravated Assault Against A Vulnerable Person Who Is A Minor That Is 10 Years Old Or Younger Then The Penalties Shall Be Doubled; And For Related Purposes.
Title
Vulnerable Persons Act; revise definition of "vulnerable person" to include minors 10 years old and younger and revise certain penalties.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2011-02-07 - House - House Passed (Y: 121 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-01 | Died In Committee | |
| 2011-02-09 | Referred To Judiciary, Division B;Public Health and Welfare | |
| 2011-02-08 | Transmitted To Senate | |
| 2011-02-07 | Passed | |
| 2011-01-26 | Title Suff Do Pass | |
| 2011-01-06 | Referred To Judiciary A |
