Increases penalties for possession of fentanyl and related substances in Mississippi.
Mississippi HB528 amends the state's controlled substances law to increase penalties for possession of fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances. The bill sets specific penalties based on the amount of the substance possessed, with escalating fines and imprisonment terms for larger quantities. It also includes provisions for mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses and restrictions on eligibility for probation or parole. The act is set to take effect from July 1, 2026.
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