Bill Text: MS HB711 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Obstruction of emergency assistance; create offense.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Failed) 2010-02-02 - Died In Committee [HB711 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2010-HB711-Introduced.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2010 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representatives Fredericks, Cockerham

House Bill 711

AN ACT TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF OBSTRUCTION OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  Any person who verbally or physically obstructs, prevents, or hinders another person from seeking or receiving emergency medical assistance, emergency assistance from a third party, or emergency assistance from law enforcement or other emergency personnel, with the intent to cause or allow physical harm or injury to that person is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2010.