Establishes the class B felony of criminal sale of a controlled substance upon the grounds of a drug or alcohol treatment center
This bill creates a new Class B felony charge for selling illegal drugs within or near drug and alcohol treatment centers. It specifically targets sales that occur on the property of these facilities or within one thousand feet of them, including public areas like sidewalks and parking lots. The law also establishes a legal presumption that anyone selling drugs in these zones knows they are near a treatment center if signs are posted. This measure aims to provide stricter penalties for drug trafficking in areas where vulnerable individuals seeking recovery services are present.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 8, 2023
Last action May 14, 2024
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Jan 3, 2024
Committee
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May 8, 2023
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
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