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Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 1985

Introduced: February 6, 1985 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 27, 1986
See H.R.5484.
Mar 6, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Feb 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Feb 6, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 6, 1985
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 1985
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 1985 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to increase the penalties for offenses involving: (1) a kilogram or more of cocaine; (2) two or more kilograms of any other narcotic drug in schedule I or II; (3) a kilogram or more of phencyclidine (PCP); or (4) 25 grams or more of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Provides for a fine of not more than $500,000 or imprisonment for not more than 30 years. Prohibits any person from being released on bail pending trial for or appeal with respect to an offense under such Act. Requires first offenders to serve at least one half of their sentences before they become eligible for parole. Makes second drug offenders subject to the imposition of the death penalty or life imprisonment. Limits imposition of the death penalty to defendants who resisted arrest or were armed with dangerous weapons at the time of arrest.

What's happening now October 27, 1986

See H.R.5484.

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