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MS HB285

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-29-147 of Mississippi Code to revise the definition of a "second or subsequent offense" for drug-related crimes
  • Requires that prior convictions must have resulted in sentences of one year or more to count toward a second or subsequent offense designation
  • Specifies that prior convictions must be upon charges separately brought and arising out of separate incidents at different times
  • Maintains existing penalties allowing imprisonment up to twice the term otherwise authorized and fines up to twice the amount otherwise authorized for qualifying second or subsequent offenses
  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Subsequent offense; revise how a first offense is calculated.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/17/2024

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