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MS HB1306
Bill
Status
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
William Arnold
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AI Summary
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Pregnant women arrested for violations of the Uniform Controlled Substances Law must undergo drug testing to determine presence of controlled substances in their body.
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A positive drug test result by a pregnant woman constitutes felonious child abuse under Section 97-5-39 of Mississippi Code.
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Felonious child abuse conviction under this provision carries a sentence of not less than five (5) years and up to life imprisonment, as determined by the court.
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Second or subsequent convictions for felonious child abuse result in mandatory life imprisonment.
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The act takes effect July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Pregnancy; provide for crime of felonious child abuse for women testing positive for controlled substances during.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015