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MS HB1423

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-29-147 of the Mississippi Code to revise the definition of a "second or subsequent offense" for drug-related crimes
  • Changes the requirement so that prior convictions only count toward a second or subsequent offense if the offender was sentenced to separate terms of one (1) year or more
  • Adds requirement that prior convictions must arise from separate incidents at different times to qualify as a second or subsequent offense
  • Maintains existing penalties of up to twice the imprisonment term and up to twice the fine amount for qualifying second or subsequent offenses
  • Effective date: July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Subsequent offense; revise how a first offense is calculated.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2023

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