SB 695 - Sifton, Scott
Increases penalties for the distribution of heroin
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3906S.01I
Title
SB 695
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2020
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 695 - Under current law, the distribution of heroin is not distinguished from the distribution of most other controlled substances, and is a class C felony. This act provides that the distribution of any substance containing a detectable amount of heroin is a class B felony. This act provides that the delivery of a controlled substance containing heroin is a dangerous felony as defined by statute.
This act is identical to SB 93 (2019), SB 589 (2018), and SB 351 (2017).
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