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FL H0339

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Alex Andrade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises minimum and maximum drug trafficking quantities for multiple controlled substances including cannabis, cocaine, opioids, prescription drugs, fentanyl, and synthetic drugs, generally lowering threshold amounts.

  • Allows courts to depart from mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug trafficking offenses if specific written findings are made, such as no prior violent felonies, no violence used, and defendant providing truthful information.

  • Renames several offenses: "trafficking in illegal opioids drugs" replaces "trafficking in prescription drugs" for certain opioid categories; specifies distinct charges for different formulations like hydrocodone and oxycodone.

  • Updates the Criminal Punishment Code offense severity ranking chart to reflect the revised trafficking statutes with adjusted felony degrees and quantity thresholds across multiple drug categories.

  • Permits persons previously sentenced under s. 893.135 before this act's effective date to petition for resentencing consistent with the amended provisions; effective July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Drug Trafficking Offenses

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee10/23/2019

Full Bill Text

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