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FL H1159
Bill
Status
3/10/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Santiago
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AI Summary
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Limits initial and refill prescriptions for Schedule II opioids treating acute pain to a 3-day supply unless physician documents medical necessity for deviation
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Prohibits possession or use of mechanical devices capable of compressing powder into pills, tablets, or capsules containing controlled substances, with violations punishable as first-degree felonies
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Establishes trafficking offense thresholds for specific controlled substances including fentanyl (4 grams), oxycodone (7 grams), hydrocodone (14 grams), and heroin (4 grams), with mandatory minimum sentences ranging from 3 to 25 years depending on quantity
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Increases sentencing multiplier for drug trafficking offenses from 2.0 to 1.5 for level 7 or 8 offenses and allows state attorneys to move for sentence reduction when offenders provide substantial assistance
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Creates capital felony provisions for trafficking offenses involving 30+ kilograms or importation of 60+ kilograms when death results, punishable by death or life imprisonment with separate sentencing proceedings; effective October 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Controlled Substances
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/10/2018