MS SB2131

Creates the crime of "aggravated assault by fentanyl delivery" when a person causes serious bodily injury by delivering fentanyl to another person in exchange for anything of value, punishable by a fine of $5,000 and imprisonment of 5-20 years.

Modifies "fentanyl delivery resulting in death" to require purposeful, knowing, or reckless delivery of fentanyl in exchange for value that causes death, with penalties of a $10,000 fine and 20 years to life imprisonment.

Provides immunity from prosecution for persons who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing a fentanyl overdose, if the evidence was obtained through seeking that assistance.

Clarifies that "in exchange for anything of value" does not apply to sharing fentanyl between users, and states legislative intent is to prosecute sellers and profiteers, not drug users who share with friends.

Requires the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review to submit an annual report to the House and Senate Judiciary B committees on the number of convictions under this section by January 5 of each year.