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HB3553 • 2025
Creates the crime of possessing, purchasing, making, delivering or selling a pill press or similar equipment.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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In committee upon adjournment.
Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Addiction and Community Safety Response.
Referred to Addiction and Community Safety Response by order of Speaker.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Judiciary.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: The Act changes drug crime laws related to pill presses and similar equipment. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.7). Creates the crime of possessing, purchasing, making, delivering or selling a pill press or similar equipment. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, a $125,000 fine, or both. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Relating to: Relating to controlled substance crimes; declaring an emergency. Current location: In House Committee