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MS SB2657
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-3-19 to establish that unlawful distribution of controlled substances constitutes first-degree murder when the substance is the proximate cause of death.
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Applies only to persons 18 years of age or older who distribute substances listed in Sections 41-29-113, 41-29-115, 41-29-117, 41-29-119, or 41-29-121 of Mississippi Code.
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First-degree murder conviction for drug distribution deaths carries a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections.
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Effective July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
First-degree murder; include unlawful distribution of controlled substances when the distribution is proximate cause of death.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B2/17/2020
Full Bill Text
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