SENATE BILL 639

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Senator Jimeno

Entitled:

Crimes - Controlled Dangerous Substances - 3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)

Synopsis:

Making specified criminal penalties relating to controlled dangerous substances apply to any amount of 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA); and providing that 750 grams or more of 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) subjects the violator to a maximum $100,000 fine and a 5-year mandatory minimum term of imprisonment with, except under a specified circumstance, no opportunity for parole.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/4

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/16

Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- SUBSTANCE ABUSE

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

PAROLE AND PROBATION

PENALTIES

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Law

( 5-609 , 5-612 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered