HOUSE BILL 405

Sponsored By:

Delegate Amedori

Entitled:

Illegal Drugs - Heroin - Mandatory Minimum Sentence

Synopsis:

Providing that the State may apply for a mandatory minimum sentence for manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing heroin with an intent to distribute; providing that the mandatory minimum sentence may not be suspended; and providing that the person sentenced may not be paroled during the mandatory minimum sentence except in accordance with specified provisions.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/1

First Reading Judiciary

2/7

Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.

2/26

Withdrawn

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.

PAROLE AND PROBATION

PENALTIES

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 286 , 286 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered