SB 42 increases criminal penalties for bringing drugs into state prisons by making possession of controlled substances by inmates a Class 3 felony instead of a Class 4 felony. The bill also enhances penalties for anyone who delivers or attempts to deliver drugs to prisoners, treating these offenses more seriously under state law.
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Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 194
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 26, NAYS 7. S.J. 147
Senate Deferred with pending amendment (Rule 5-17) S.J. 133
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 132
Senate Fiscal Note Requested S.J. 59
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 2. S.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 13
Judiciary
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Do Pass Amended
Do Pass
Do Pass