MS HB138

Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-5-49 to add a definition of "great bodily injury" as mutilation, disfigurement, permanent disability, or destruction of tongue, eye, lips, nose, or any other limb, organ, or member.

Prohibits adults who own or lease private residences or premises from knowingly allowing parties where minors obtain, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages, light wine, or beer.

Establishes misdemeanor penalty of up to $1,000 fine or up to 6 months county jail imprisonment (or both) for violations of the social host provision.

Creates felony penalty of up to $2,500 fine or up to 5 years imprisonment in the Department of Corrections (or both) if a minor served alcohol causes great bodily injury to themselves or another person.

Exempts legally protected religious activities, family gatherings, and activities covered under Section 67-3-54; takes effect July 1, 2018.