Sexual misconduct by a psychotherapist; criminalize.

SB 2810 would criminalize sexual misconduct by licensed psychotherapists in Mississippi, directly affecting therapists and their clients. The bill creates a felony for therapists engaging in sexual contact with current or former clients (after termination for that purpose), with penalties up to 15 years in prison and $10,000 fines for repeat offenses. It explicitly states that client consent is not a defense and bans "therapeutic deception" (e.g., claiming sexual contact is part of treatment). The law would apply to therapists licensed under specific Mississippi codes and define key terms like "sexual misconduct" to include various penetrative acts. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and never took effect.