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ND SB2396

Bill

Status

Passed

10/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Legislative Management

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Origin

Senate

68th Legislative Assembly Special Session

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 19-03.1-22.6 to clarify that an individual is guilty of causing death or injury by distributing a controlled substance if they willfully deliver or supply another to deliver or consume a controlled substance that results in death or injury from overdose.

  • Establishes that violation of this section is a class A felony.

  • Prohibits simultaneous conviction under both this section and chapter 12.1-16 (related offense statutes) if the conduct arises from the same course of conduct.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon filing with the secretary of state.

  • Passed with overwhelming bipartisan support: Senate 47-0, House 89-0 with 5 absent.

Legislative Description

A special penalty for death or injury through distribution of illegal drugs; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 10/25

10/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Policy Committee10/24/2023
Policy Committee10/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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