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ID H0178

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new Section 18-4018 in Idaho Code establishing "heroin-induced homicide" as a second degree murder offense
  • Applies to persons who unlawfully sell, barter, exchange, or distribute heroin without intent to cause death but proximately cause a death
  • Requires the heroin be classified under Section 37-2705(c)(11) Idaho Code and be sold or resold
  • Legislative findings establish that heroin is inherently dangerous, highly addictive, and sellers are given notice of possible deadly consequences
  • Conviction constitutes second degree murder under Section 18-4003, Idaho Code

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide that a person who commits certain actions involving heroin shall be guilty of second-degree murder.

HOMICIDE

Last Action

Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk

3/2/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/15/2017

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