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FL H0325
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Adds methamphetamine (or mixtures containing methamphetamine) to the list of substances for which unlawful distribution by a person 18 or older that is the proximate cause of the user's death constitutes first-degree murder, punishable as a capital felony under s. 782.04, F.S.
- Prohibits the sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver controlled substances within 1,000 feet of assisted living facilities, mental health facilities, licensed health care facilities providing substance abuse treatment, substance abuse facilities, recovery residences, and pain management clinics.
- Violations involving the most serious controlled substances (Schedules I and II, including methamphetamine) within 1,000 feet of these facilities are classified as first-degree felonies; violations involving other specified controlled substances are second-degree felonies.
- Violations involving any other controlled substance near these facilities carry a mandatory $500 fine and 100 hours of public service in addition to other penalties.
- Effective date is October 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Controlled Substance Offenses
Last Action
Died in Judiciary Committee
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/30/2021
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee3/24/2021
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee2/3/2021
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