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OR SB236
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates separate criminal statutes specifically for fentanyl offenses: possession is a drug enforcement misdemeanor, escalating to Class A misdemeanor for 1+ gram or 5+ user units, and Class C felony for commercial offenses or substantial quantities; delivery is a Class B felony (Class A if to a minor or within 1,000 feet of a school); manufacture is a Class B felony (Class A within 1,000 feet of a school)
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Expands pharmacist authority to prescribe, dispense, and administer opioid use disorder medications under statewide drug therapy management protocols or collaborative agreements, and allows pharmacists to register with the DEA as mid-level practitioners for this purpose
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Modifies record sealing procedures for drug enforcement misdemeanor convictions: automatic sealing after 3 years from conviction, with provisions for sealing records upon acquittal, successful probation completion, or deflection program completion; tolls the 3-year period when an active warrant exists
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Amends probation agreement procedures for drug offenses and specialty courts: courts may now discharge defendants who fulfill probation terms even if verified after expiration, and clarifies that entering a probation agreement does not constitute an admission of guilt
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Expands the definition of "local correctional facility" for the opioid use disorder medications grant program to include facilities operated by county supervisory authorities for corrections supervision or custodial services; declares an emergency for immediate effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Relating to controlled substances; and declaring an emergency.
Last Action
Effective date, July 17, 2025.
7/25/2025