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OK HB1574

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Cory Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Act to expand coverage to include benzodiazepines, morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone in addition to previously listed controlled substances.

  • Establishes specific quantity thresholds and corresponding fine ranges for trafficking violations, ranging from $20,000 to $500,000 depending on substance type and amount.

  • Requires mandatory minimum imprisonment sentences of at least twice the term in Section 2-401, with enhanced penalties for prior convictions, including up to 20 years to life imprisonment for repeat offenders.

  • Imposes a mandatory minimum 15-year sentence with 85% time served before parole eligibility for aggravated trafficking of marijuana (1,000+ pounds), cocaine (450+ grams), or methamphetamine (450+ grams).

  • Adds $100 special assessment trauma-care fee for all trafficking convictions and makes trafficking convictions ineligible for appeal bonds or sentence suspension, deferral, or probation; effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; relating to the Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Act; modifying certain penalty; effective date.

Public Safety

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/06/2015

5/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/31/2015
Public Safety3/18/2015
Criminal Justice and Corrections2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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