Sexual activity between certain individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities; clarify.

SB 2813 clarifies Mississippi's law against sexual misconduct by correctional staff with individuals in custody. It replaces the term "offender" with "person" to ensure the law applies to all individuals in custody - including those detained or arrested without conviction - not just convicted persons. The bill makes it a felony for staff or custodial authorities to engage in sexual acts with a person in custody (e.g., in jail, on probation, or under supervision), even with consent, punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a $5,000 fine. The bill, which died in committee in 2026, aimed to remove ambiguity in existing law without creating new penalties.