Introduced
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To reduce sentences for for the sale of narcotics except for heroin, fentanyl and variants of these, for which sales of 1,000 grams or more can bring life in prison currently, with lesser but still serious penalties for smaller amounts. Under the bill selling 1,000 grams or more of other narcotics including cocaine, currently subject to the same penalties, could instead bring 30 years and a $1 million fine, with lesser penalties for smaller amounts.
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitveness
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 103 to 3 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.