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IN SB0131

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bohacek

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prior convictions for dealing synthetic drugs now qualify as an "enhancing circumstance" that can increase penalties for subsequent controlled substance offenses
  • Removes synthetic drugs and synthetic drug lookalike substances from eligibility for conditional discharge (deferred judgment) on misdemeanor possession charges
  • Conditional discharge remains available only for misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hashish, or salvia for first-time offenders with no prior drug convictions
  • Effective date: July 1, 2018
  • Passed Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law with a 9-0 vote

Legislative Description

Crimes involving synthetic drugs. Makes certain offenses involving synthetic drugs an enhancing circumstance. Removes certain misdemeanor prosecutions concerning synthetic drugs and synthetic lookalike drugs from eligibility for conditional discharge.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

2/12/2018

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code2/12/2018
Corrections & Criminal Law1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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