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CT HB05524

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces subdivision (30) of section 21a-240 of the Connecticut General Statutes, effective October 1, 2019
  • Expands the definition of "narcotic substance" to explicitly include fentanyl and its salts, compounds, derivatives, and preparations with similar chemical structure or physiological effects
  • Includes fentanyl analogs that are chemically equivalent or identical to fentanyl as controlled substances under the chapter
  • Maintains existing definitions for morphine-type and cocaine-type narcotic substances while clarifying grammatical language throughout the statute

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing The Penalties For The Sale Of Fentanyl.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/21/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/17/2019

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