AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR TRANSFER OR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO TRANSFER HEROIN OR FENTANYL; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 97-3-28, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT AN OVERDOSE DEATH ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE UNLAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES WILL CONSTITUTE MANSLAUGHTER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 41-29-139