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MS SB2108

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Juan Barnett

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes license suspension requirement for controlled substance violations unrelated to operating a motor vehicle; maintains suspension only for driving under the influence convictions.

  • Raises the age threshold for license suspension in drug-related cases from 15 to 16 years old.

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

  • Prohibits denying earned-discharge credits to offenders on probation or parole solely based on inability to pay fees or fines if the offender is determined to be indigent.

Legislative Description

Re-entry and employability; implement mechanisms to provide.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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