This bill reduces the penalty for possessing Schedule III or IV controlled substances in your body from a Class 6 felony to a Class 1 misdemeanor, though the court can still impose up to two years of probation. Second offenses remain a Class 1 misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum of ten days in jail, while third or subsequent offenses within ten years stay as a Class 6 felony.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5.
Judiciary Do Pass Failed, YEAS 5, NAYS 7.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 127
Jamie Smith
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Reynold Nesiba
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Do Pass
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day