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MS SB2263

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 97-1-1 of Mississippi Code to clarify penalties for conspiracy to commit violations under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law
  • Removes language that previously grouped drug conspiracy charges with capital murder and murder in the enhanced penalty provision
  • Establishes that conspiracy to commit drug violations (Sections 41-29-139(b)(1), 41-29-139(c)(2)(D), or 41-29-313(1)) shall be punishable by the same fine or term of imprisonment as the underlying drug violation itself
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Conspiracy for drug crimes; clarify that conviction for shall be charged the same.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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