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AK SB64

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds a new second-degree murder provision making it illegal to knowingly manufacture or deliver a controlled substance in violation of AS 11.71.010-11.71.030 or 11.71.040(a)(1) for schedule IVA controlled substances when a person dies as a direct result of ingestion, without requiring proof of a culpable mental state.

  • Defines "ingestion" as voluntarily or involuntarily taking a substance into the body in any manner for purposes of the controlled substance homicide provision.

  • Eliminates good time credit eligibility for prisoners convicted of unclassified felonies under AS 11.41.100 or 11.41.110 (murder charges) or felonies under AS 11.71.010-11.71.040 involving manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with intent to manufacture or deliver controlled substances.

  • Repeals AS 11.41.120(a)(3), which previously provided a manslaughter provision.

  • Applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Controlled Sub.;homicide;good Time Deduc.

Crimes

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

2/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2023

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