HB1848
Controlled substances; possession unlawful, second or subsequent conviction, mandatory minimum fine.
Summary
As Introduced. Possession of controlled substances unlawful; second or subsequent conviction; mandatory minimum.
Provides that the sentence of any person convicted of possession of any controlled substance classified in Schedule I or II of the Drug Control Act for (i) a second offense within less than five years shall include a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 days and a mandatory minimum fine of ... (More) $500; (ii) a second offense within 10 years shall include a mandatory minimum sentence of 45 days and a mandatory minimum fine of $500; (iii) a third offense within 10 years shall include a mandatory minimum sentence of 90 days and a mandatory minimum fine of $500, unless the three offenses were committed within a five-year period, in which case the sentence shall include a mandatory minimum sentence of six months and a mandatory minimum fine of $1,000; and (iv) a fourth or subsequent offense within 10 years shall include a mandatory minimum sentence of one year and a mandatory minimum fine of $1,000. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/06/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101886D
- 01/06/2025 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/07/2025 - House: Impact statement from VCSC (HB1848)
- 02/04/2025 - House: Left in Courts of Justice
