MS SB2329

Amends Section 97-5-39 of the Mississippi Code to clarify the offense of child endangerment during drug-related crimes.

Modifies the definition to specify that a person is guilty of child endangerment when knowingly causing or permitting a child to be present where someone is selling, manufacturing, or possessing immediate precursors or chemical substances with intent to manufacture or sell or possess controlled substances under Sections 41-29-139 or 41-29-313.

Establishes penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment or up to $10,000 fine for child endangerment, or both.

Increases penalties to up to 20 years imprisonment or up to $20,000 fine if the endangerment results in substantial harm to the child's physical, mental, or emotional health.

Takes effect upon passage.