SB 705 - Rizzo, John
Repeals provisions relating to the offense of drug trafficking
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2618S.01I
Title
SB 705
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2023
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 705 - Under current law, a person commits the offense of drug trafficking in the first or second degree if he or she is distributing or purchasing more than 8 grams or more than 24 grams of a mixture containing a cocaine base. This act repeals those provisions.
Additionally, this act contains an emergency clause.
This act is identical to provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SBs 189, et al (2023), SCS/HS/HCS/HBs 1108 & 1181, et al (2023), SS/SCS/HCS/HB 301 (2023) and HB 1133 (2023).
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