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US HR8839

US HR8839
Protecting Kids from Candy-Flavored Drugs Act


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Introduced
09/15/2022
In Committee
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit manu- facturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled sub- stances for minors, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protecting Kids from Candy-Flavored Drugs Act, amends the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the manufacturing or distribution of controlled substances that are combined with, marketed to appear similar to, or modified to resemble candy or beverage products, if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe the substance will be distributed to minors under 18 years of age. The bill imposes additional penalties of up to 10 years for a first offense and up to 20 years for subsequent offenses. The bill also directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend federal sentencing guidelines to include a penalty enhancement of at least 2 offense levels for such violations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/01/2022)

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