Mississippi HB88 would classify knowingly causing a child to violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Law or participate in gangs as contributing to.
Mississippi HB88 amends Section 97-5-39 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to classify any person who knowingly causes a child to violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Law or participate in gangs or gang-related activities as contributing to the delinquency of a minor. This act imposes a misdemeanor charge, with penalties including fines up to $1,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both. The bill also outlines specific acts of child abuse and neglect, including torture, and defines reasonable discipline as not a defense for serious bodily harm. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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