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HB 525·MS·house

Sexual battery; create a mandatory minimum for penalties.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor: Remak
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Approved by Governor

Apr 8, 2026

Summary

The bill changes Mississippi’s sexual battery statutes to set required minimum prison sentences for certain categories of offenders and allows courts to issue protective orders after a conviction. It targets people convicted of sexual battery, especially those 18 and older, and gives victims longer‑lasting court‑ordered protection.

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