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Bill introduced in Mississippi aims to define child grooming as punishable crime
SUMMARY: A new bill in Mississippi, HB 571, introduced by Rep. Sam Creekmore, aims to criminalize child grooming, punishable by up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenders. The bill was inspired by the Causey family, whose child was groomed by an adult but found no legal recourse. Grooming involves building trust with a minor for future sexual abuse. While Mississippi lacks laws defining grooming as a crime, similar laws exist in Texas, Florida, and other states. HB 571 would be a step toward protecting children and deterring offenders. The bill is under review in the House Judiciary B Committee and could become law by July 2025.Â
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SUMMARY: Legislation in Mississippi aims to modernize first-time voter registration by allowing online applications, introduced by Rep. Zakiya Summers through House Bill 753. Mississippi is one of only seven states without online registration. The proposal mandates the Secretary of State’s office collaborate with the Department of Public Safety to create an online portal, applicable only to eligible voters with valid state IDs. Additionally, schools are required to provide guidance on online and mail-in applications. The online applications must be submitted 30 days prior to elections. The bill, currently in committee, hopes to enhance voter participation, specifically among young citizens.
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SUMMARY: A new round of concert-only tickets for two sold-out shows at the Dixie National Rodeo in Jackson will go on sale Friday, January 17, at 9 a.m. Fans can purchase tickets in person at the Mississippi Coliseum Box Office, limited to eight per person. Headlining acts include Zach Top on February 13 and Ella Langley on February 14. Top gained popularity with his debut album “Cold Beer & Country Music,” while Langley’s debut EP “Excuse The Mess” received over 120 million streams. The rodeo runs February 7-15, featuring top contestants and various entertainment events.
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SUMMARY: Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker Jason White recently announced committee leadership for the new legislative session. While most assignments remained unchanged, some shuffling occurred due to vacant positions. For instance, Sen. Chuck Younger replaced former Sen. Jenifer Branning as chair of the Transportation Committee. This led to other shifts, such as Sen. Neil Whaley moving to Agriculture and Sen. Ben Suber taking over his former Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks role. A full list of committee chairs and vice chairs for both the House and Senate is available on the Mississippi Legislature’s official website.
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