2002 Regular Session

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