SB 589 - Sifton, Scott
Increases penalties for the distribution of heroin
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4428S.01I
Title
SB 589
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
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Effective Date
August 28, 2018
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 589 - 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 distribution of heroin is a dangerous felony as defined by statute. Any offender who has been found guilty of a dangerous felony and is committed to the Department of Corrections shall be required to serve a minimum prison term of eighty-five percent of the sentence imposed by the court or until the offender attains seventy years of age, and has served at least forty percent of the sentence imposed, whichever occurs first.
This act is identical to SB 351 (2017).
MIKE WEAVER