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MD HB556
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karen Simpson
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AI Summary
- Removes criminal penalties for using, possessing, delivering, selling, or manufacturing drug paraphernalia intended for injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing controlled substances into the body
- Removes hypodermic syringes, needles, and similar injection equipment from the definition of "controlled paraphernalia"
- Reduces maximum penalties for subsequent drug paraphernalia violations from 2 years imprisonment and $2,000 fine to 1 year imprisonment and $1,000 fine
- Reduces penalties for possession/distribution of controlled paraphernalia with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense drugs from 4 years/$25,000 to 1 year/$1,000
- Takes effect October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Drug Paraphernalia for Administration - Decriminalization
Equipment
Last Action
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
1/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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