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FL S1512

Bill

Status

Passed

3/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jason Brodeur

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds tianeptine to Florida's Schedule I controlled substances list under section 893.03, classifying it as having a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use, and lacking accepted safety standards

  • Amends sections 893.13, 893.131, and 893.135 of Florida Statutes to update cross-references from s. 893.03(1)(a)62 to s. 893.03(1)(a)63 for fentanyl derivatives, reflecting the renumbering caused by tianeptine's insertion

  • Existing penalties for fentanyl-related offenses—including trafficking mandatory minimums of 7 to 25 years imprisonment and fines of $50,000 to $500,000—remain unchanged and now correctly reference the updated schedule numbering

  • Sale or delivery of fentanyl substances disguised as candy, branded food products, or items with cartoon character imprints to minors carries a mandatory minimum of 25 years to life imprisonment and a $1 million fine

  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Controlled Substances

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-20

3/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/8/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice1/30/2024

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