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Will another U.S. state introduce a similar bill to Mississippi's 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act' in 2025?
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Mississippi Senator Proposes 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act' With Fines, Exceptions; Unlikely to Pass
Jan 23, 2025, 05:28 PM
Mississippi state Senator Bradford Blackmon, a first-term Democrat representing a district north of Jackson, has introduced a bill titled the 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act.' The proposed legislation would make it unlawful for a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo. The bill includes fines of $1,000 for a first offense, $5,000 for a second offense, and $10,000 for any subsequent offenses. Exceptions are provided for sperm donation and the use of contraception to prevent fertilization. Blackmon stated that the bill aims to highlight the role of men in reproductive rights discussions, pointing out that most legislation focuses on women's roles despite men being 'fifty percent of the equation.' The bill is unlikely to pass in the GOP-led Mississippi state legislature and, if passed, would need to be signed into law by Republican Governor Tate Reeves to take effect in July.
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