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MS HB838

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Fabian Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 41-29-105 to exclude hypodermic syringes from the definition of "paraphernalia" under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law.

  • Adds language to the paraphernalia definition stating that "paraphernalia" does not include hypodermic syringes or materials used for testing for fentanyl or fentanyl analogs in substances.

  • Removes hypodermic syringes and needles from the list of items specifically defined as paraphernalia used for injecting controlled substances.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Uniform Controlled Substances Law; exclude hypodermic syringes from definition of paraphernalia.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Drug Policy1/16/2025

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