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ID H0469

ID H0469
Amends existing law to revise penalties for trafficking in heroin and to provide penalties for trafficking in fentanyl.


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Introduced
02/10/2020
In Committee
03/04/2020
Crossed Over
03/02/2020
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES -- Amends existing law to revise penalties for trafficking in heroin and to provide penalties for trafficking in fentanyl.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise penalties for trafficking in heroin and to provide penalties for trafficking in fentanyl. Specifically, it increases the minimum quantity of heroin required for the "trafficking in heroin" offense from 2 grams to 5 grams, and adds new penalties for trafficking in the synthetic opioid fentanyl, which can be up to 10 years in prison for trafficking 5 grams or more. The bill also includes provisions for mandatory minimum sentences and fines for these drug trafficking offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment (on 03/16/2020)

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