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CA SB1323

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Bates

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds fentanyl to existing controlled substance weight-based sentencing enhancements, subjecting fentanyl trafficking convictions to additional prison terms of 3-25 years depending on quantity (exceeding 1, 4, 10, 20, 40, or 80 kilograms respectively).

  • Makes fentanyl subject to the same conspiracy enhancement rules as heroin and cocaine, requiring substantial involvement in planning, direction, execution, or financing to impose additional terms.

  • Increases maximum fines for fentanyl trafficking convictions to $1 million, $4 million, and $8 million depending on which sentencing enhancement tier applies.

  • Applies weight-based enhancements only when the amount is charged in the accusatory pleading and admitted or found true by the trier of fact.

  • Allows courts discretion to strike additional punishments for enhancements if circumstances in mitigation exist.

Legislative Description

Controlled substances: fentanyl.

Last Action

From Assembly without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/22/2016
Public Safety6/6/2016
Appropriations4/5/2016
Public Safety3/3/2016
Rules2/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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