Mississippi HB730: Unnatural intercourse law; revise to remove "mankind" from.

What the bill says

An act to amend section 97-29-59, mississippi code of 1972, to revise the unnatural intercourse law to remove the word "mankind"; and for related purposes.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-29-59, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE UNNATURAL INTERCOURSE LAW TO REMOVE THE WORD "MANKIND"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 97-29-59, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 97-29-59. Every person who shall be convicted of the detestable and abominable crime against nature committed * * * with a beast, shall be punished by imprisonment in the Penitentiary for a term of not more than ten (10) years. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2026. *HR43/R968* H. B. No. 730 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/HR43/R968 revise to remove PAGE 1 (GT\KP) "mankind" from.

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Sponsors

• Jeramey Anderson (D, 110) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 3, 2026: Died In Committee
2. January 16, 2026: Referred To Judiciary B

Common questions

What is HB730?

HB730 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Unnatural intercourse law; revise to remove "mankind" from.

What does HB730 do?

In its own words: An act to amend section 97-29-59, mississippi code of 1972, to revise the unnatural intercourse law to remove the word "mankind"; and for related purposes.

What is the status of HB730?

Failed as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB730?

Jeramey Anderson (D, 110).

Where is the official record for HB730?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0730.xml