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MS HB607

Bill

Status

Passed

4/13/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Lamar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the crime of "fentanyl delivery resulting in death" for anyone who delivers fentanyl in exchange for anything of value when death results from the recipient's injection, ingestion, or inhalation of the drug

  • Establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years to life imprisonment upon conviction

  • Provides immunity from prosecution for individuals who seek medical assistance in good faith for someone experiencing a fentanyl overdose

  • Explicitly excludes prosecution of drug users who share fentanyl with friends or associates without profiting, targeting only those who sell or profit from fentanyl sales

  • Requires the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review to submit annual conviction reports by January 5 each year; law repeals July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

"Parker's Law"; create crime of "fentanyl delivery resulting in death".

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/13/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/4/2022
Judiciary B1/13/2022

Full Bill Text

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