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MS HB1013
Bill
Status
Failed
2/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Mark Baker
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 97-5-39 of the Mississippi Code to add child endangerment provisions related to controlled substances
- Makes it a crime for a parent, legal guardian or caretaker to knowingly allow a child to be present while a person sells, possesses, or manufactures a controlled substance (except marijuana) or possesses immediate precursors with intent to manufacture
- Establishes penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment or a fine up to $10,000, or both
- Increases penalties to up to 20 years imprisonment or a fine up to $20,000 if the endangerment results in substantial harm to the child's physical, mental or emotional health
- Takes effect July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Child endangerment; include sell, possession or manufacture of controlled substance, except marijuana, as.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/14/2019
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/21/2019
Full Bill Text
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