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MS HB607
Bill
Status
4/13/2022
Primary Sponsor
John Lamar
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AI Summary
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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
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Establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years to life imprisonment upon conviction
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Provides immunity from prosecution for individuals who seek medical assistance in good faith for someone experiencing a fentanyl overdose
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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
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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