MS HB929

Revises Section 97-5-39 of Mississippi Code to update child endangerment provisions regarding controlled substances and immediate precursors.

Changes language in subsection (4)(a) to specify that child endangerment occurs when a parent, guardian, or caretaker knowingly causes or permits a child to be present where someone sells, possesses, or manufactures a controlled substance under Section 41-29-139, or possesses immediate precursors or chemical substances with intent to manufacture under Section 41-29-313.

Maintains penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment or $10,000 fine for child endangerment, or up to 20 years imprisonment or $20,000 fine if endangerment results in substantial harm to the child's physical, mental, or emotional health.

Effective date: July 1, 2018.