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S 1211 110th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Drug abuse Drug traffic Drugs and youth Families Sentences (Criminal procedure)

Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act of 2008

Introduced: April 25, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2008
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 908.
Jul 29, 2008
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 26, 2008
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 25, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5098)
Apr 25, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5097-5098)
Apr 25, 2007
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act of 2008 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to make it unlawful for any adult (at least 18 years of age) to knowingly and intentionally manufacture, create, distribute, or dispense, or to possess with such intent, a Schedule I or II controlled substance that is: (1) combined with a candy product; (2) marketed or packaged to appear similar to a candy product; or (3) modified by flavoring or coloring with the intent to distribute, dispense, or sell it to a person under 21 years of age. Imposes enhanced criminal penalties and a one-year minimum sentence for violations. Exempts any controlled substance that has been approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the drug approval process or that has been altered at the direction of a medical practitioner for a legitimate medical purpose.

What's happening now July 29, 2008

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 908.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1