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OK SB987

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Don Barrington

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 21 O.S. 2011, Section 701.7 to expand first degree murder to include deaths resulting from unlawful distributing or dispensing of "synthetic controlled substances" in addition to controlled dangerous substances
  • Adds manufacturing or attempting to manufacture a controlled dangerous substance as a predicate offense for felony murder
  • Defines "synthetic controlled substance" as a substance with chemical structure substantially similar to Schedule I or II controlled substances that has similar or greater stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effects on the central nervous system
  • Excludes from the synthetic controlled substance definition: approved drugs, substances under investigational exemptions, and substances not intended for human consumption
  • Effective date: November 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishment; expanding crime of first degree murder. Effective date.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/08/2012

5/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/19/2012
Appropriations2/13/2012
Public Safety2/7/2012

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