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MS HB54

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-29-147 of the Mississippi Code to revise how second or subsequent drug offenses are calculated and penalized
  • Increases penalties for second or subsequent offenses to up to twice the imprisonment term and up to twice the fine otherwise authorized
  • Changes the definition of a "second or subsequent offense" to require prior convictions with sentences of one year or more, imposed on separately brought charges arising from separate incidents at different times
  • Adds gender-neutral language by replacing "his" with "or her" in the statute
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Subsequent offense; revise how a first offense is calculated.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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