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MississippiHB 16132026 Regular SessionHouse

Drug trafficking; revise dosage units and regulate abortion-inducing drugs.

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Judiciary BJudiciary, Division B

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 6 costs, 0 mixed.

Harsher trafficking and aggravated penalties

Beginning July 1, 2026, trafficking drugs is punished more severely. Trafficking carries 10 to 40 years in prison and a $5,000 to $1,000,000 fine. The 10-year minimum cannot be reduced, and there is no probation or parole. The law defines trafficking by drug amounts. It also adds aggravated trafficking for Schedule I or II drugs (not marijuana or synthetics) at 200 grams or 267 dosage units or more. Aggravated trafficking is 25 years to life, with no probation or parole.

Limited court relief from drug sentences

Beginning July 1, 2026, judges can cut a mandatory sentence in some drug cases. The reduced term must be at least 25% of the required sentence. The judge must find the person was not a leader, used no violence or weapon, caused no death or serious injury, and justice supports a lower term. The judge can consider cooperation and must explain the reasons in court.

Ban and lawsuits over abortion‑inducing drugs

Beginning July 1, 2026, it is illegal to make, sell, give, prescribe, or possess drugs intended to end a clinically diagnosable pregnancy to cause the unborn child's death. Violation is 1 to 10 years in state custody. The Attorney General can also sue to stop violations and collect civil penalties, costs, and restitution. Exceptions apply for drugs used for other lawful medical care within the standard of care.

Higher penalties for many hard drugs

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state uses new tiers tied to grams or dosage units for non‑marijuana drugs. For Schedule I or II drugs (not marijuana or synthetics), penalties rise in set steps up to 30 years and up to $500,000. For Schedule III and IV drugs, penalties also scale by amount, up to 20 years and up to $250,000.

Tougher tiers for marijuana and synthetics

Beginning July 1, 2026, marijuana and synthetic cannabinoid penalties scale by weight. Marijuana: 30g or less is up to 3 years or $3,000; over 30g to under 250g is up to 5 years or $5,000; 250g to under 500g is 3–10 years or up to $15,000; 500g to under 1kg is 5–20 years or up to $20,000. Synthetic cannabinoids: 10g or less is up to 3 years or $3,000; over 10g to under 20g is up to 5 years or $5,000; 20g to under 40g is 3–10 years or up to $15,000; 40g to under 200g is 5–20 years or up to $20,000.

Medical cannabis activity remains exempt

Beginning July 1, 2026, people and businesses acting lawfully under the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act are exempt from these drug and paraphernalia crimes. You must follow the Act and its rules for the exemption to apply.

Bans and penalties for drug paraphernalia

Beginning July 1, 2026, it is illegal to use, make, sell, or advertise drug paraphernalia for unlawful drug use. Most violations are misdemeanors with up to 6 months in county jail or up to a $500 fine. An adult who sells to a minor at least three years younger faces up to 1 year in jail or up to a $1,000 fine.

No stimulants for weight‑loss prescriptions

Beginning July 1, 2026, doctors in Mississippi cannot prescribe, dispense, or give amphetamines or similar Schedule II stimulants solely for obesity or weight loss. Violation is a misdemeanor with up to 6 months in jail or up to a $1,000 fine.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 250 • No: 113

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 37 • No: 15

House vote • 3/31/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 76 • No: 38

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 36 • No: 14 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 24 • No: 7 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/11/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 77 • No: 39

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/6/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026House

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    3/31/2026House

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/31/2026Senate

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026House

  8. Conferees Named Fillingane,Sparks,Hill

    3/26/2026Senate

  9. Conferees Named Horan,Hurst,Newman

    3/26/2026House

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/26/2026House

  11. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026Senate

  12. Passed As Amended

    3/11/2026Senate

  13. Reconsidered

    3/11/2026Senate

  14. Motion to Reconsider Entered

    3/9/2026Senate

  15. Passed As Amended

    3/5/2026Senate

  16. Amended

    3/5/2026Senate

  17. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/3/2026Senate

  18. Referred To Judiciary, Division B

    2/17/2026Senate

  19. Transmitted To Senate

    2/16/2026House

  20. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    2/12/2026House

  21. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Rosebud, Horan, Owen)

    2/11/2026House

  22. Passed As Amended

    2/11/2026House

  23. Amended

    2/11/2026House

  24. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/2/2026House

  25. Referred To Judiciary B

    1/19/2026House

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