Mississippi · HB1027

Stolen property; create crime for the sale of and require payment made to the owner of the property.

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Votes: Feb 3
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An act to amend section 97-17-70, mississippi code of 1972, to create the crime of selling stolen property; To increase the penalties for the crime of receiving stolen property; To require the seller of stolen property to pay the owner of such property the value of the property before any court fees or other criminal penalties; And for related purposes.

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Stolen property

Progress

Sent to committeeJan 16, 2026
FailedFeb 3, 2026

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