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MS SB2436

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Charles Younger

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that a defendant must have knowledge that they delivered fentanyl to be convicted of "fentanyl delivery resulting in death"

  • Maintains mandatory sentence of 20 years to life imprisonment upon conviction for unlawful fentanyl delivery that results in death

  • Provides good faith immunity for persons who seek medical assistance for fentanyl overdose victims, if evidence was obtained through that medical assistance request

  • Clarifies that sharing fentanyl (without exchange for value) that results in death does not constitute the "exchange for anything of value" element, and states legislative intent not to prosecute drug users who share fentanyl with associates

  • Requires Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review to provide annual reports on convictions under this section to House and Senate Judiciary B Committees by January 5th; section automatically repeals July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Crime of fentanyl delivery resulting in death; remove "with knowledge of the fentanyl" element.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/16/2024

Full Bill Text

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