HB720Introduced in the House
Rape; remove element of force.
Introduced by Dana Underwood McLean, District 39
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 97-3-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Force As An Element Of Rape; To Bring Forward Sections 97-3-101, 97-3-103, 97-3-97 And 97-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Crimes Of Sexual Assault, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Referred To Judiciary B;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
Died In Committee
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