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SB 2229

Mississippi Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: February 3, 2026.

Marijuana; provide that simple possession of 30 grams or less is a civil infraction.

Bill ID MS-2026-SB-2229
Session 2026
Status failed
Committee Judiciary, Division B
Senate failed 2026-02-03
Drug / Cannabis Policy
Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT SIMPLE POSSESSION OF 30 GRAMS OR LESS OF MARIJUANA IS A CIVIL INFRACTION; TO AMEND SECTION 21-23-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT MUNICIPAL COURTS SHALL HAVE JURISDICTION TO IMPOSE CIVIL PENALTIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Sponsor
Derrick T. Simmons
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-03 Status failed
2026-02-03 Latest Action (S) Died In Committee
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