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MS SB2200

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes a mandatory criminal fine of not less than $10,000 upon conviction for fentanyl delivery resulting in death, in addition to imprisonment of 20 years to life.

  • Clarifies that the law targets persons who sell or profit from unlawful fentanyl sales causing death, not drug users who share fentanyl with others.

  • Eliminates the automatic repeal date of July 1, 2025, making Parker's Law permanent.

  • Removes the requirement for the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review to provide annual reports on convictions under this section.

  • Clarifies that penalties under this section are in addition to any other criminal penalties provided by law.

Legislative Description

Parker's Law; delete repealer on crime of fentanyl delivery resulting in death.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/10/2025
Judiciary, Division B1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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