HB 2402 Summary

• Reduces penalty for simple possession of dangerous drugs from class 4 felony to class 6 felony under section 13-3407(B)(1), with potential reduction to class 1 misdemeanor for first-time offenders not convicted of lysergic acid diethylamide, methamphetamine, amphetamine, or phencyclidine.

• Reduces penalty for simple possession of narcotic drugs from class 4 felony to class 6 felony under section 13-3408(B)(1).

• Updates language throughout statutes to use gender-neutral terminology (changing "such" to "the" and "his" to "the parent's or guardian's").

• Maintains all mandatory minimum sentences, fines, and probation requirements for drug sales, manufacturing, and trafficking offenses.

• Makes technical corrections to section 13-3403 regarding inhalant substances and section 13-3404.01 regarding precursor chemicals without substantive changes to criminal penalties.