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HB1303: Possession of Controlled Substances in the Presence of a Child
This bill creates a new crime for possessing controlled substances when a child is present and sets rules for penalties, definitions, and how this charge combines with other crimes.
What This Bill Does
- Creates an offense for possession of a controlled substance in the presence of a child
- Provides legal definitions needed to enforce the new rule
- Sets out penalty levels for breaking this law
- Limits how this new crime can merge with other offenses from the same conduct
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with these changes
Who It Names or Affects
- People who possess controlled substances in the presence of a child
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not list specific penalty amounts or prison terms.
- The exact definition of 'presence' regarding distance is not detailed in the provided text.
- The effective date for when this law begins is not listed in the metadata.