SB2184 - Chemical endangerment of exposing a child; criminalize.

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An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Crime Of Endangerment Of A Child By Knowingly Causing Or Permitting The Child To Be Present Where Any Person Is Selling, Manufacturing Or Possessing Controlled Substances Shall Be A Felony Where The Offense Results In Substantial Harm To The Child's Physical, Mental Or Emotional Health Or In Death To The Child; To Provide For The Crime Of Chemical Endangerment Of Exposing A Child; To Provide Criminal Penalties; To Provide That The Crime Of Chemical Endangerment Of A Child Shall Be A Felony Where The Offense Results In Substantial Harm To The Child's Physical, Mental Or Emotional Health Or In Death To The Child; To Exempt A Mother Who Exposes Her Unborn Child To Certain Medicines Taken Pursuant To Prescription Or Taken As Directed Or Recommended By A Physician From Criminal Liability; To Define Terms; And For Related Purposes.