CT SB01032

Reorganizes Section 21a-277 by separating penalties for narcotic and hallucinogenic substances (up to 15 years for first offense, 30 years for subsequent offenses) from penalties for other controlled substances (up to 7 years for first offense, 15 years for subsequent offenses)

Restructures Section 21a-278 to establish mandatory minimum sentences: 5 years to life for trafficking in heroin, methadone, cocaine, or LSD; 5-20 years for first offense trafficking in narcotics, hallucinogens, amphetamines, or cannabis (1+ kilogram), with increased minimums for repeat offenses

Allows court discretion to suspend mandatory minimum sentences only if offender was under 18 years old or had significantly impaired mental capacity at time of offense

Revises Section 21a-255 to clarify penalties for record-keeping violations and provides explicit penalties for violations of controlled substance regulations without specifically designated penalties

Amends Section 21a-240 to clarify that "hallucinogenic substances" exclude cannabis-type substances, effective October 1, 2017