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This bill amends Mississippi law to expand the definition of contributing to the delinquency of a minor by adding that any person who knowingly causes a child to violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Law, which refers to state laws governing illegal drugs and their possession, manufacture, or distribution, or knowingly causes a child to participate in gang or gang-related activities, shall be guilty of this offense. This change aims to hold adults accountable for involving minors in illegal drug activities or gangs, in addition to existing provisions that cover neglect, abuse, and aiding a child's escape from custody. The bill also specifies that this amendment takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0088.xml