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CA SB62

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Janet Nguyen

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds fentanyl to the list of controlled substances subject to additional mandatory prison terms for sales/distribution violations, with terms ranging from 3 to 25 years depending on quantity (1kg to 80kg+).

  • Authorizes trial courts to impose fines up to $1 million, $4 million, or $8 million on defendants convicted of fentanyl distribution violations, depending on the quantity threshold triggered.

  • Requires that weight allegations and fines be charged in the accusatory pleading and admitted or found true by the trier of fact before enhancements apply.

  • Allows courts to strike the additional fentanyl enhancements if circumstances in mitigation are found and stated on the record.

  • Declares no state reimbursement is required because the bill only creates new penalties for an existing crime within the meaning of Government Code Section 17556.

Legislative Description

Controlled substances: fentanyl.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/18/2023
Rules1/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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