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CA SB350

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Melendez

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 11369 to the Health and Safety Code, known as "Alexandra's Law," requiring courts to advise defendants convicted of or pleading guilty/no contest to controlled substance violations (Sections 11351, 11352, or 11379.6).

  • Mandates courts provide a written advisory warning that manufacturing or distributing controlled substances creates grave health risks and that a person can be charged with voluntary manslaughter or murder if someone dies as a result of those actions.

  • Requires the advisory statement to be documented in writing on the plea form or after sentencing, with proof that the advisory was given recorded in the court record and abstract of conviction.

Legislative Description

Controlled substances.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/17/2021
Rules2/9/2021

Full Bill Text

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