MS HB1199 | 2012 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on March 6 2012 - 100% progression
Action: 2012-03-06 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 97-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "racketeering Activity" In The Mississippi Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organization Act, To Include The Predicate Act Offenses Enumerated In The Federal Law Regarding Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organizations; To Amend Section 97-43-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That A Person Or Entity Be Convicted Of Engaging In Racketeering Activity Before He Can Be Named As A Defendant In A Civil Action Seeking Injunctive Relief Or Damages For Injury; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Crime; revise definition of racketeering and enhance civil remedies under State RICO Law.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-03-06 Died In Committee
2012-02-20 Referred To Judiciary B

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