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FL S0092

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

David Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the age threshold from 18 to 21 for prohibitions on delivering controlled substances to minors, using minors as agents/employees in drug sales, or using minors to avoid detection for drug violations

  • Creates enhanced penalties when controlled substances are sold or possessed with intent to sell to persons under 21, reclassifying offenses one degree higher (first-degree misdemeanor becomes third-degree felony, third-degree felony becomes second-degree, second-degree becomes first-degree)

  • Expands the definition of "drug paraphernalia" to include vapor-generating electronic devices (vaping devices)

  • Maintains that sentences for violations involving delivery to persons under 21 may not be suspended or deferred, and offenders may not be placed on probation

  • Sets effective date of October 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Controlled Substances

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice1/21/2020
Criminal Justice1/14/2020

Full Bill Text

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