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MS HB1613
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Horan
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Exempts drugs known to potentially cause abortion when prescribed for other medical purposes, such as chemotherapy agents and diagnostic drugs
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Drug trafficking; revise elements for crime of aggravated.
Last Action
Returned For Concurrence
3/13/2026