HB 1196 — Sextortion; Create Crime Of
HB 1196 creates a new criminal offense of sextortion in Mississippi. The law defines sextortion as knowingly threatening to distribute or actually distributing sexually explicit material about another person without their consent to extort money, property, or services. The bill was introduced in January 2024 and signed into law by the Governor on April 25, 2024. It aims to address the exploitation and coercion of individuals, particularly minors, through digital means.
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