Mississippi 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 867 — Heroin and fentanyl; add penalties for possession, or death resulting from use of.

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

77 added · 73 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 867, now known as "Parker's Law," adds specific penalties for possessing and intending to transfer heroin and fentanyl. The law establishes severe consequences, including lengthy prison sentences and large fines, for individuals whose drug-related actions lead to serious bodily injury or death. This change is significant because it addresses the growing concern over the dangers of opioid use and aims to deter such activities by imposing stricter penalties. Overall, it reflects a legislative effort to combat the opioid crisis in Mississippi more effectively.

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HB 867 (As Introduced) - 2019 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:
HB 867 (COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE) - 2019 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:
Representative Baker House Bill 867 AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF HEROIN OR FENTANYL AND POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO TRANSFER HEROIN OR FENTANYL, TO THE PROVISIONS OF LAW THAT PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION AND SELL OF ALL PROHIBITED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES;
Representatives Baker, Paden, Hines House Bill 867 (COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE) AN ACT TO CREATE "PARKER'S LAW";
TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF HEROIN OR FENTANYL AND POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO TRANSFER HEROIN OR FENTANYL, TO THE PROVISIONS OF LAW THAT PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION AND SELL OF ALL PROHIBITED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES;
     SECTION 1.  Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
     SECTION 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as "Parker's Law."      SECTION 2.  Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:
              (D)  If any person violates paragraphs (B) and (C) of this subsection (b)(1) and death or serious bodily injury results from the use of the substances described in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this subsection (b)(1), such person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony for each victim that suffers such death or injury, and imprisoned in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than twenty (20) years up to life imprisonment without parole, and a fine of not more than One Million Dollars ($1,000.000).
              (D)  If any person violates paragraphs (B) and (C) of this subsection (b)(1) and death or serious bodily injury of another person results from the use of the substances described in paragraphs (B) and (C) of this subsection (b)(1), such person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony for each person that suffers such death or injury, and imprisoned in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than twenty (20) years up to life imprisonment without parole, and a fine of not more than One Million Dollars ($1,000.000).
                   1.  If ten (10) grams or less, by imprisonment for not more than three (3) years or a fine of not more than Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00), or both;
                   1.  If ten (10) grams or less, by imprisonment for not more than three (3) years or a fine of not more than Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00), or both;
                   (4)  If any person violates the provisions of this subsection(C), and death or serious bodily injury results from the use of such substances, the person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony for each victim that suffers such death or injury, and imprisoned in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than twenty (20) years up to life imprisonment without parole, and a fine of not more than One Million Dollars ($1,000.000).
                   4.  If any person violates the provisions of this subsection(C), and death or serious bodily injury of another person results from the use of such substances, the person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony for each person that suffers such death or injury, and imprisoned in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than twenty (20) years up to life imprisonment without parole, and a fine of not more than One Million Dollars ($1,000.000).
              (E)  If any person violates the provisions of  paragraphs (B), (C), and (D), and death or serious bodily injury results from the use of the substances described in paragraphs (B), (C), and (D), the person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony for each victim that suffers such death or injury, and imprisoned in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than twenty (20) years up to life imprisonment without parole, and a fine of not more than One Million Dollars ($1,000.000).
              (E)  If any person violates the provisions of  paragraphs (B), (C), and (D), and death or serious bodily injury of another person results from the use of the substances described in paragraphs (B), (C), and (D), the person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony for each person that suffers such death or injury, and imprisoned in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than twenty (20) years up to life imprisonment without parole, and a fine of not more than One Million Dollars ($1,000.000).
     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2019.
     SECTION 3.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2019.
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Action History

  1. Died On Calendar

  2. Tabled Subject To Call

  3. Point of Order-Not Well Taken

  4. Set Aside-Pend Ruling of Chair

  5. Point of Order Raised

  6. Amended

  7. Committee Substitute Adopted

  8. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

  9. Referred To Judiciary A

Sponsors

  • Baker · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Baker

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (174)

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HB 867 is sponsored by Baker.
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This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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