HOUSE BILL 24

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Delegate Hutchins

Entitled:

Sentencing - Marijuana Possession - Medical Necessity

Synopsis:

Authorizing a defendant, in the sentencing phase of a case involving possession of marijuana, to introduce any evidence of medical necessity; and requiring a court to consider such evidence as a mitigating factor.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

08/23

Pre-filed

1/9

First Reading Judiciary

2/12

Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- SUBSTANCE ABUSE

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

EVIDENCE

HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Procedure

( 6-229 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered