Criminal Immunity; provide for those who report sex offenses.

HB 1587 would create legal immunity for individuals who report sexual offenses or seek medical assistance during such incidents, protecting them from criminal charges related to minor drug possession or use. Specifically, it prevents prosecution for drug violations (like small-scale possession under certain limits) when someone calls for help due to a sexual offense or drug overdose, provided they are not alleged to have committed the offense. The bill also prohibits revoking probation, parole, or pretrial release for these incidents and expands Mississippi’s "Good Samaritan" law to explicitly include sexual offense reporting. It applies only to those acting in good faith to report or seek help, not to alleged perpetrators. (Note: This bill died in committee and did not become law.)