HB 83: Anti-Protesting
This bill creates a vaguely defined new felony offense targeted at peaceful protesting, punishable by up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
We fight to protect civil liberties for all Mississippians through our work at the state legislature. The 2021 legislative session began on January 5, 2021 and convened on April 4, 2021.
Now that the session has convened, take a look at our 2021 legislative session recap to learn what we were able to accomplish and what challenges we are still facing.
Our legislative priorities this year covered issues including, election and voting reform, criminal justice reform, ensuring fair housing, and establishing community schools. Take a closer look at the 2021 Legislative priorities.
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