HB 193 Summary

• Reduces mandatory minimum thresholds for drug trafficking offenses under section 893.135, lowering the quantities triggering mandatory sentences for cocaine, phencyclidine, amphetamine, and other controlled substances (e.g., cocaine threshold reduced from 50 grams to 28 grams for the lowest tier).

• Clarifies weight calculation for prescription drug mixtures by allowing the weight of controlled substances in prescription drugs to be determined using the national drug code rather than the total mixture weight.

• Updates sentencing guidelines in the Criminal Punishment Code (section 921.0022) and related statutes (sections 775.087 and 782.04) to reflect the amended trafficking thresholds and incorporate references to trafficking offenses.

• Repeals section 893.101 which contained legislative findings and intent regarding knowledge of controlled substance possession.

• Effective date: July 1, 2013.