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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), entitled "An act relating to the manufacture, sale and possession of controlled substances, other drugs, devices and cosmetics; conferring powers on the courts and the secretary and Department of Health, and a newly created Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board; establishing schedules of controlled substances; providing penalties; requiring registration of persons engaged in the drug trade and for the revocation or suspension of certain licenses and registrations; and repealing an act," further providing for probation without verdict.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act by updating the provisions for probation without verdict for nonviolent drug offenses. Specifically, the bill limits the total fines and court costs an offender can be required to pay when granted probation without verdict to $300. To qualify for this type of probation, an offender must plead guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to a nonviolent drug offense and prove drug dependency through testimony from a physician or psychologist trained in drug abuse. The court can place the person on probation for a specific time period not exceeding the maximum sentence for the offense, with reasonable terms and conditions. The bill establishes a clear financial cap on the monetary penalties associated with this type of probation, potentially making it more accessible for individuals struggling with drug dependency. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Carol Hill-Evans (D)*,
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary (on 02/25/2025)
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