Modifies the offense of delivery of a controlled substance
This bill updates the legal classification for delivering controlled substances, primarily affecting individuals who distribute drugs or allow minors to access them. It establishes that delivering small amounts of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids remains a class E felony, while increasing penalties to a class C felony if the recipient is a minor at least two years younger than the seller. The legislation also elevates offenses to class B or A felonies when drugs are delivered to minors or when the substance is marketed to look like food or candy, aiming to address specific risks associated with youth access and product tampering.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Hardy Billington
RRepublican
Co
Brian Seitz
RRepublican
Co
Darin Chappell
RRepublican
Co
Mike McGirl
RRepublican
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