Legislation

Title: Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity
Sponsored by: Delegates Ruth and Moon
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note
Racial Equity Impact Note

Synopsis

Making certain violations relating to the use or possession of certain de minimis quantities of certain controlled dangerous substances a civil offense rather than a misdemeanor; authorizing a court to refer a person under the age of 21 years who commits a certain violation to mental health assessment and treatment under certain circumstances; and requiring that a certain case proceed in drug court under certain circumstances.

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Introduced in a prior session as: HB1054 Session: 2022 Regular Session

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2023

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/10/2023 Legislative Date 2/10/2023 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2023 Legislative Date 2/13/2023 Action Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Racial Equity Impact Note Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/10/2023	2/10/2023	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Criminal Law - Use or Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance - De Minimis Quantity
House	2/13/2023	2/13/2023	Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - Racial Equity Impact Note

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