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FL H0095
Bill
Status
5/19/2022
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee
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AI Summary
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Adds methamphetamine and controlled substance analogs to the list of drugs whose unlawful distribution causing death constitutes first-degree murder (capital felony).
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Expands the 1,000-foot drug-free zone around controlled substance distribution to include assisted living facilities and pain management clinics in addition to existing mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.
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Renames "trafficking in fentanyl" offenses to "trafficking in dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogues" and increases mandatory minimum prison sentences: 4-14 grams from 3 to 7 years; 14-28 grams from 15 to 20 years.
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Removes methamphetamine from a substance distribution exemption in third-degree murder law, making distribution of methamphetamine causing death a basis for third-degree murder charges.
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Effective October 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Controlled Substances
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-129
5/19/2022