SB1553: Relating to the addiction crisis in this state.
Legislative Summary
The Act changes the crime of interfering with public transportation. The Act makes using drugs on public transit a new way of committing the crime. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5). Modifies the crime of interfering with public transportation to include the use of an unlawfully possessed controlled substance while in or on a public transit vehicle [or public transit station]. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. Provides that the new manner of committing interfering with public transportation is a designated drug-related misdemeanor for purposes of supervision duty and funding.
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Bill History
Amendments
House Committee On Rules Amendment #-A2
House Committee On Rules (2024-03-04)
Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1
Senate Committee On Judiciary (2024-02-14)
Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1
Senate Committee On Judiciary (2024-02-14)
Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1
Senate Committee On Judiciary (2024-02-14)
Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1
Senate Committee On Judiciary (2024-02-12)
Roll Call Votes
Status Information
Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
