This bill clarifies that possession of a controlled substance that has been absorbed into the human body can only be prosecuted under a specific statute (§22-42-5.1) rather than the general unauthorized possession law. The change ensures that drug possession charges are filed under the appropriate legal section depending on whether the substance is in someone's body versus in their physical possession.
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Judiciary Tabled Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 124
Prime sponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-018
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-003
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-003
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-034
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-028
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-018
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-033
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-023
Tabled
Tabled