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AZ HB2755

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Diego Rodriguez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2020)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3411 to allow school administrators to refer students involved in drug violations to at-risk student programs instead of automatically reporting to law enforcement.

  • Requires school personnel to report drug violations to a school administrator, who must then either report to a peace officer or refer the student to an appropriate at-risk program (if the violation involves a student).

  • Maintains existing penalties for drug violations in drug-free school zones, including enhanced felony sentences with one additional year imposed, and mandatory fines of at least $2,000 or three times the drug value.

  • Makes it unlawful for school personnel or administrators to fail to report violations or make appropriate referrals as prescribed.

  • Defines "drug free school zone" as the area within 300 feet of a school, public property within 1,000 feet of a school, school bus stops, or on school buses.

Legislative Description

Schools; drug violations; reporting options

Schools

Last Action

House JUD Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)

2/19/2020

Full Bill Text

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