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IA HF84

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Zachary Dieken

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code section 124.414 to make drug paraphernalia violations (knowingly manufacturing, delivering, selling, or possessing) a simple misdemeanor punishable as a scheduled violation with a fixed $260 fine, rather than the current penalty of up to 30 days confinement and fines ranging from $105 to $855

  • Prohibits drug paraphernalia violations from being used to enhance penalties for any other controlled substance violations under Iowa Code chapter 124

  • Reduces the potential consequences for drug paraphernalia offenses by eliminating the possibility of jail time and establishing a set fine amount

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to drug paraphernalia, and providing penalties.

Last Action

Tabled until future meeting.

1/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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