HB 2589 Summary

• Amends 63 O.S. 2011, Section 2-415 to add morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and benzodiazepine to the list of controlled substances covered under the Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Act.

• Establishes minimum quantity thresholds for trafficking charges: morphine (1,000 grams), oxycodone (400 grams), hydrocodone (3,750 grams), and benzodiazepine (500 grams).

• Imposes fines ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for trafficking violations involving the newly added substances.

• Requires minimum imprisonment sentences ranging from twice the standard term up to life without parole depending on prior convictions, plus a mandatory 15-year sentence for aggravated trafficking cases.

• Takes effect November 1, 2014.