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CA SB1060
Bill
Status
2/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Bates
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AI Summary
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Adds fentanyl and oxycodone to controlled substances subject to additional mandatory prison terms based on weight thresholds, with terms ranging from 3 to 25 years depending on quantity.
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Establishes weight thresholds for fentanyl enhancements starting at 20 grams (3-year term) up to 1,600 grams (25-year term), and includes oxycodone in existing heroin/cocaine enhancement provisions.
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Requires courts to find circumstances in aggravation before imposing these additional penalties, reversing the prior standard that allowed courts to strike enhancements only upon finding mitigating circumstances.
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Conspiracy enhancements only apply if the defendant conspirator was substantially involved in planning, direction, execution, or financing of the underlying offense.
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Specifies that weight allegations must be charged in the accusatory pleading and admitted or found true by the trier of fact before enhancements can be imposed.
Legislative Description
Controlled substances: fentanyl and oxycodone.
Last Action
March 22 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 3183.) Reconsideration granted.
3/22/2022