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FL H6029

Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Trafficking


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Introduced
01/13/2021
In Committee
01/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to mandatory minimum sentences for drug trafficking; amending ss. 893.13 and 893.135, F.S.; repealing mandatory minimum sentences for specified controlled substance offenses; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill repeals mandatory minimum sentences for specified controlled substance offenses. It amends sections 893.13 and 893.135 of Florida Statutes to remove mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment and fines for various drug trafficking offenses, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, fentanyl, and other substances. The bill also makes conforming changes to the Criminal Punishment Code offense severity ranking chart in section 921.0022.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee (on 04/30/2021)

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