Rape; remove element of force.

Also relevant to:Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

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An Act To Amend Section 97-3-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Force As An Element Of Rape; To Bring Forward Sections 97-3-101, 97-3-103, 97-3-97 And 97-3-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Crimes Of Sexual Assault, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 3, 2026

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