MN HF3983

Modifies weight thresholds for controlled substance crimes across all degree levels, generally lowering the amounts required for first, second, third, and fourth degree convictions for cocaine, narcotic drugs, methamphetamine, amphetamine, and marijuana.

Creates new offense of aggravated controlled substance crime in the first degree requiring 100+ grams or 500+ dosage units and either firearm possession or two or more aggravating factors including gang involvement, multi-county activity, or sales to minors.

Establishes new offense for possessing any amount of methamphetamine as first-degree controlled substance crime regardless of quantity.

Eliminates mandatory minimum sentences for lower-level controlled substance crimes (fifth degree) while maintaining mandatory minimums for higher-degree offenses and creating new minimum sentences of 65-86 months for certain possession and aggravated crimes.

Appropriates unspecified funds to community justice reinvestment account for chemical dependency treatment, probation services, drug court programs, and mental health treatment for controlled substance offenders, with Commissioner of Management and Budget to determine savings from the bill for future appropriations.