State Senate passes bill that would make selling of children illegal in Mississippi

The Mississippi Senate passed Senate Bill 2479 which would make the selling of children illegal in Mississippi. The legislation would allow anyone convicted of selling a child to be fined up to $20,000 and imprisoned up to 10 years.

“I am proud that my colleagues in the Senate acted on this legislation quickly and in a bipartisan manner,” said Sen. Doug Davis who authored the bill, which passed 52-0.

“It is important the most vulnerable in our society, such as our children, are protected. This legislation goes a long way to do that,” Davis said.

Senate Bill 2479 will now go the Mississippi House of Representatives for consideration.

MS Senate Press Release
2/5/9