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MS SB2259
Bill
AI Summary
- Reduces the drug-free school zone from 1,500 feet to 500 feet for enhanced penalties on controlled substance sales near schools
- Removes churches, public parks, ballparks, public gymnasiums, youth centers, and movie theaters from the list of protected zones
- Adds requirement that the offender must "knowingly" be near a school and that minors under 18 must be "reasonably expected to be present" for enhanced penalties to apply
- Creates exemption for offenses committed inside private residences when no person under 18 is present
- Repeals Section 41-29-147, which provided enhanced penalties for second and subsequent drug offenses
- Effective date: July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Controlled substance offenses; revise enhanced penalties.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/11/2021
Full Bill Text
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