Theft and fraud; criminalize activity related to the mail and credit cards.
SB 2311 creates new criminal offenses related to mail theft, counterfeit credit cards, and stolen financial instruments in Mississippi. It makes it illegal to steal mail, tamper with mail receptacles, possess stolen checks or sight orders, or traffic in counterfeit credit cards (including chip-enabled cards), with penalties including up to 5 years in prison or $5,000 fines for first offenses and increased penalties for repeat violations. The bill also mandates that convicted individuals pay full restitution to victims of these crimes. This law directly affects individuals committing these frauds and provides enhanced protections for victims of mail and payment card theft.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Signed Mar 12, 2025
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The bill title was updated to reflect its current status as sent to the Governor rather than passed by the Senate. This is a procedural change indicating the bill has completed its legislative journey and is awaiting the Governor's signature or veto. No substantive policy changes were made to the bill's content.
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Floor votes · Senate Feb 11, 2025 · House Mar 5, 2025
How they voted
51–0
Passed
Total votes 51
Feb 11, 2025
D
Democratic16
100% Yea
R
Republican35
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Mar 12, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
Referred To Judiciary B
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 20, 2025
Committee
Referred To Judiciary, Division B
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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