SB2088 • 2026

Contraception Begins at Erection Act; enact.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE CONTRACEPTION BEGINS AT ERECTION ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO DISCHARGE GENETIC MATERIAL WITHOUT THE INTENT TO FERTILIZE AN EGG; TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO DEFINE TERMS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Healthcare

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Blackmon
Last action: 2026-02-03
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee.

Contraception Begins at Erection Act

This bill makes it illegal for a person to release genetic material without the intent to fertilize an egg and sets fines for violations.

What This Bill Does

Makes it against the law for someone to discharge genetic material (like sperm) unless they intend to make a baby.
Sets criminal penalties based on how many times someone breaks this rule: $1,000 for first time, $5,000 for second time, and $10,000 for third or more times.
Does not apply if the genetic material is donated to a medical facility or used with birth control methods.

Who It Names or Affects

People who release genetic material without intending to fertilize an egg
Medical facilities that receive donations of genetic material

Terms To Know

Contraceptive: A drug, device, or method used to prevent pregnancy.
Genetic Material: Biological material like sperm that can be used to make a baby.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee.
It is unclear how this law would have been enforced or if it would actually stop people from releasing genetic material without intending to fertilize an egg.

Bill History

2026-02-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/03 (S) Died In Committee
2026-01-08 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/08 (S) Referred To Judiciary, Division B

Official Summary Text

Contraception Begins at Erection Act; enact.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

S. B. No. 2088 *SS08/R107.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
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To: Judiciary, Division B
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Senator(s) Blackmon

SENATE BILL NO. 2088

AN ACT TO ENACT THE CONTRACEPTION BEGINS AT ERECTION ACT; TO 1
DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO 2
DISCHARGE GENETIC MATERIAL WITHOUT THE INTENT TO FERTILIZE AN EGG; 3
TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; 4
TO DEFINE TERMS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 5
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 6
SECTION 1. (1) This section shall be known and may be cited 7
as the "Contraception Begins at Erection Act." 8
(2) It shall be unlawful for a person to discharge genetic 9
material without the intent to fertilize an egg. 10
(3) Upon conviction of a violation of this section, a person 11
shall be fined as follows, and the fine shall be payable to the 12
woman whose egg was fertilized as a result of the act: 13
(a) One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for a first 14
offense; 15
(b) Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for a second 16
offense; and 17
(c) Ten Thousand Dollars (10,000.00) for a third or 18
subsequent offense. 19
S. B. No. 2088 *SS08/R107.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Contraception Begins at Erection Act;
enact.
(4) This section shall not apply to the discharge of genetic 20
material: 21
(a) Donated or sold to a facility for the purpose of 22
future procedures to fertilize an egg; and 23
(b) Discharged with the use of a contraceptive or 24
contraceptive method intended to prevent fertilization of an egg. 25
(5) As used in this section, the following terms have the 26
meaning herein ascribed unless the context clearly requires 27
otherwise: 28
(a) "Contraceptive" means any drug, device, or method, 29
whether available by prescription or 30
over-the-counter, that is intended to prevent pregnancy. 31
(b) "Contraceptive method" includes, but is not limited 32
to: 33
(i) Barrier methods such as condoms, diaphragms, 34
and cervical caps; 35
(ii) Hormonal methods such as birth control pills, 36
patches, injections, implants, and vaginal rings; 37
(iii) Intrauterine devices (IUDs); 38
(iv) Emergency contraceptives; 39
(v) Sterilization procedures; and 40
(vi) Any other medically recognized method 41
designed to prevent the fertilization of an egg. 42
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 43
and after July 1, 2026. 44