MS HB1072

Amends Mississippi Code Section 41-29-139 to add "or eighty (80) or more dosage units" to the definition of aggravated trafficking for Schedule I or II controlled substances (excluding marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids).

Establishes that trafficking in Schedule I or II controlled substances with 200 grams or more OR 80 or more dosage units constitutes aggravated trafficking rather than simple trafficking.

Increases penalties for aggravated trafficking to a mandatory sentence of not less than 25 years nor more than life imprisonment, with fines of $5,000 to $1,000,000; sentence cannot be suspended, reduced, or subject to probation or parole.

Allows courts discretionary mitigation down to 25% of the prescribed sentence if certain conditions are met, including that the offender was not a leader, did not use violence or weapons, and the offense caused no deaths or serious injuries.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.