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2002 Regular Session bill information current as of December 12, 2002 - 1:45 a.m.
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HOUSE BILL 24

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:
Delegate Hutchins

Entitled:
Sentencing - Marijuana Possession - Medical Necessity

Synopsis:

Authorizing a defendant, in the sentencing phase of a case involving possession of marijuana, to introduce any evidence of medical necessity; and requiring a court to consider such evidence as a mitigating factor.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
08/23
Pre-filed
1/9
First Reading Judiciary
2/12
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
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.
EVIDENCE
HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Procedure
( 6-229 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (Word / PDF)

Amendments: None offered


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