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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
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 prohibited acts and penalties.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the penalties for a specific violation under The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act by changing the classification and punishment for the offense outlined in clause (31) of subsection (a). Specifically, the bill reduces the severity of the offense from a misdemeanor to a summary offense, which is typically a less serious type of legal violation. The potential punishment is also significantly reduced: instead of facing up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $500, the offender would now only be subject to a maximum fine of $25. The change suggests a legislative intent to treat this particular violation as a minor infraction rather than a criminal offense, potentially reflecting a shift towards less punitive approaches for certain drug-related infractions. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing time for law enforcement and judicial systems to adjust to the new penalty structure.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Danilo Burgos (D)*,
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
John Inglis (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary (on 03/03/2025)
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