SB 888: Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance prohibited; penalties.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance prohibited; penalties. Removes the distinction between cocaine, which refers to powder cocaine, its salts, optical and geometric isomers, and salts of isomers and a mixture or substance that contains cocaine base, which refers to crack cocaine, for the offense of manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance. This bill is identical to HB 1955.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0403)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 403 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. February 18, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. February 18, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 18, 2025
5. February 13, 2025Signed by President
6. February 12, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB888)
7. February 11, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 11, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB888ER)
9. February 11, 2025Enrolled
10. February 10, 2025Passed House (95-Y 0-N)
11. February 10, 2025Read third time
12. February 7, 2025Read second time

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