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FL H1159

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Santiago

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits initial and refill prescriptions for Schedule II opioids treating acute pain to a 3-day supply unless physician documents medical necessity for deviation

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/7/2018

Full Bill Text

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