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ND HB1287
Bill
Status
4/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kim Koppelman
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AI Summary
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Creates subdivision d to subsection 1 of section 19-03.1-23.1 of the North Dakota Century Code establishing an enhanced penalty for drug-related deaths.
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Applies when a defendant sells, distributes, delivers, or conspires to deliver a controlled substance to an individual that results in that individual's death from use of that substance.
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Requires the death would not have occurred absent the defendant's conduct to trigger the enhanced penalty.
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Excludes from prosecution individuals who are immune under section 19-03.1-23.4.
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Passed House 77-16 (1 absent) and Senate 40-6 (1 absent) during the 2021 regular session.
Legislative Description
An enhanced penalty for the death of an individual as a result of a drug overdose; and to provide a penalty.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 03/31
4/1/2021