This bill reduces penalties for possessing certain controlled substances in your body without a prescription. First-time offenses for Schedule III or IV drugs (like some prescription painkillers) now result in a Class 1 misdemeanor instead of a felony, while Schedule I or II drugs remain Class 5 felonies; repeat offenses still carry harsher penalties including jail time and potential felony charges.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 118
Craig Kennedy
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Timothy Johns
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day