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Committee accepts sentencing amendment but tables mens rea change in HB 88
Summary
The committee accepted Amendment 1505 to House Bill 88—tightening sentencing for fentanyl-related compounds—but tabled Amendment 1523, which would have restored a knowledge (mens rea) requirement for mixtures of marijuana or Schedule 3–5 substances with fentanyl-related compounds. The bill was favorably reported out of committee.
The House Judiciary Committee accepted an amendment tightening mandatory penalties for dealing fentanyl-related compounds and then voted to report House Bill 88 favorably to Rules and Reference.
Representative Williams moved Amendment 1505, which the sponsor said specifies mandatory minimums tied to fentanyl-related compounds: dealing 10 grams or more in sensitive areas and dealing 20 grams or more at any site would carry a minimum five-year prison term. The amendment was agreed to and incorporated…
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