Modifies provisions relating to the offenses of trafficking of drugs in the first and second degree

HB 1770 modifies the state laws defining the quantities of specific drugs that constitute trafficking offenses in the first and second degrees. The bill updates the weight thresholds for various substances, including heroin, cocaine, LSD, PCP, marijuana, and fentanyl, and adjusts the felony classifications based on these amounts. It also includes provisions that allow individuals convicted of certain cocaine-related trafficking crimes before August 28, 2024, to petition for sentence reductions. Additionally, the legislation specifies stricter penalties for trafficking near schools, housing complexes, or in motor vehicles.