HB 889·MS·house
Sexual acts between incarcerated persons and law enforcement; prohibit.
FailedFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: McLean
Latest Action
(H) Died In Committee
Feb 3, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new criminal offense that bars jailers, police, sheriffs, and any civilian supervisor from having sexual contact with people who are jailed, on probation, parole, or otherwise in custody. Violations would be charged as a felony, punishable by up to $5,000 in fines and five years in prison. It was intended to protect vulnerable people in the corrections system.
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