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MS SB2841

Bill

Status

Vetoed

4/13/2018

Primary Sponsor

Juan Barnett

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes license suspension requirement for controlled substance violations unrelated to operating a motor vehicle, limiting suspension to driving under the influence of controlled substances only.

  • Requires all drug courts to make medication-assisted treatment available as an option for participants, in accordance with National Drug Court Institute recommendations to combat the opioid epidemic.

  • Extends initial supervision fee payment deadline from 30 days to 90 days after release from imprisonment and establishes indigence criteria using Federal Poverty Guidelines (125% threshold presumption).

  • Prohibits denial of earned-discharge credits solely based on nonpayment of fees or fines if indigence is determined, and prevents probation/parole revocation for failure to pay monthly fees absent willful nonpayment.

  • Extends the repeal date of Section 47-7-49 from June 30, 2018 to June 30, 2021.

Legislative Description

Re-entry and employability; implement mechanisms to provide.

Last Action

Vetoed

4/13/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/19/2018
Judiciary, Division A1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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