HB 1078·MS·house
Misappropriation of funds in connection with the payment of utility services; create crime of.
FailedFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Lamar
Latest Action
(H) Died On Calendar
Feb 12, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it illegal for anyone who receives money to pay utility services to knowingly fail to apply it or use deception. Penalties range from six months in prison and a $1,000 fine for misappropriations under $1,000 up to 20 years and $50,000 for $25,000 or more. It also requires offenders to pay restitution to victims.
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