Drug Trafficking Dosage Units and Abortion-Inducing Drugs Revised
Summary
Mississippi HB1613 was signed into law by the Governor on April 2, 2026, amending Section 41-29-139 of the Mississippi Code to revise the threshold for aggravated drug trafficking to 267 or more dosage units. The bill also creates a new section restricting the sale of abortion-inducing drugs. The legislation passed the House 76-38 and Senate 37-15 on conference report adoption.
What changed
Mississippi HB1613 amends Section 41-29-139 to lower the aggravated drug trafficking threshold to 267 or more dosage units, creating more severe penalties for possession or distribution at or above this level. The bill simultaneously creates new statutory provisions restricting the sale, distribution, and dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs in the state.
Healthcare providers, pharmacists, and businesses involved in drug distribution should immediately review their operations for compliance with the new 267 dosage unit threshold for aggravated trafficking charges. Legal counsel should assess the impact of new abortion-inducing drug restrictions on existing prescribing and dispensing practices. Criminal defense attorneys should note the revised threshold for case strategy in drug trafficking matters.
What to do next
- Review drug trafficking thresholds and compliance procedures for the new 267 dosage unit aggravated trafficking standard
- Assess impact of new abortion-inducing drug restrictions on pharmacy and healthcare operations
- Consult legal counsel regarding criminal law implications for affected clients
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Mississippi / HB1613 Signed by Governor HB1613 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-02
Drug trafficking; revise dosage units and regulate abortion-inducing drugs.
An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Elements For The Crime Of Aggravated Drug Trafficking To Include 267 Or More Dosage Units; To Create A New Section Of Law To Restrict The Sale Of Abortion-inducing Drugs; And For Related Purposes.
Bill Details
State Mississippi
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history...
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Sponsors
Kevin Horan (Rep - R) William Arnold (Rep - R) Elliot Burch (Rep - R) Rodney Hall (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-06 S Enrolled Bill Signed 2026-04-02 H Enrolled Bill Signed 2026-03-31 H Conference Report Adopted 2026-03-31 S Conference Report Adopted 2026-03-30 S Conference Report Filed 2026-03-30 H Conference Report Filed 2026-03-26 S Conferees Named Fillingane,Sparks,Hill 2026-03-26 H Conferees Named Horan,Hurst,Newman 2026-03-26 H Decline to Concur/Invite Conf 2026-03-13 S Returned For Concurrence 2026-03-11 S Passed As Amended 2026-03-11 S Reconsidered 2026-03-09 S Motion to Reconsider Entered 2026-03-05 S Passed As Amended 2026-03-05 S Amended 2026-03-03 S Title Suff Do Pass As Amended 2026-02-17 S Referred To Judiciary, Division B 2026-02-16 H Transmitted To Senate 2026-02-12 H Motion to Reconsider Tabled 2026-02-11 H Motion to Reconsider Entered (Rosebud, Horan, Owen) 2026-02-11 H Passed As Amended 2026-02-11 H Amended 2026-02-02 H Title Suff Do Pass 2026-01-19 H Referred To Judiciary B
Votes
2026-02-11 House Passed As Amended Yea: 77 Nay: 39 2026-03-05 Senate Passed As Amended Yea: 24 Nay: 7 2026-03-11 Senate Passed As Amended Yea: 36 Nay: 14 2026-03-31 Senate Conference Report Adopted Yea: 37 Nay: 15 2026-03-31 House Conference Report Adopted Yea: 76 Nay: 38
Committee Referrals
2026-01-19 H Judiciary B 2026-02-17 S Judiciary, Division B
Amendments
0000-00-00 House Amendment No 1 Adopted 0000-00-00 Senate Committee Amendment No 1 0000-00-00 Senate Amendment No 1 to Amendment No 1 Adopted
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-21 Introduced 2026-02-16 Engrossed 2026-04-02 Enrolled Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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