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MS HB1613

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Horan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands aggravated drug trafficking to include 200 or more dosage units of Schedule I or II controlled substances (except marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids), carrying a mandatory minimum 25-year sentence up to life imprisonment and fines up to $1 million

  • Creates a new criminal offense for manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, prescribing, or possessing with intent to distribute "abortion-inducing drugs" defined as medications prescribed specifically to terminate a pregnancy

  • Sets penalties for abortion-inducing drug violations at 1-10 years imprisonment, with additional civil enforcement authority granted to the Attorney General including injunctive relief and civil penalties

  • Exempts drugs known to potentially cause abortion when prescribed for other medical purposes, such as chemotherapy agents and diagnostic drugs

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Drug trafficking; revise elements for crime of aggravated.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/17/2026
Judiciary B1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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