Loading chat...
MS SB2241
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Angela Turner-Ford
Click for details
AI Summary
- Removes criminal penalties for possession of 70 grams (approximately 2.5 ounces) or less of marijuana in Mississippi
- Increases the threshold for criminal marijuana possession charges from 30 grams to 70 grams for transfer and distribution offenses
- Maintains existing penalties for possession of more than 70 grams of marijuana, with fines up to $1,000 and/or up to 1 year in jail for amounts between 70-250 grams
- Amends the Medical Emergency Good Samaritan Act to align with the new 70-gram threshold for immunity from prosecution when seeking medical assistance for drug overdoses
- Allows first-time offenders charged with possession of more than 70 grams of marijuana to receive deferred adjudication and potential expungement upon successful completion of probation
Legislative Description
Marijuana; legalize possession of certain amount.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
No bill text available