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ID H0099

ID H0099
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding sentences for trafficking of controlled substances.


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Introduced
02/06/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
03/04/2019
Passed
Dead
04/11/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding sentences for trafficking of controlled substances.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding sentences for trafficking of controlled substances. Specifically, it removes the mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug trafficking offenses, allowing the court to impose a sentence less than the mandatory minimum if it finds that the minimum sentence would result in manifest injustice and is not necessary for the protection of the public. The bill also makes other technical changes to the language around trafficking in marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, amphetamine, and heroin.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules (on 03/05/2019)

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