2021 House Bill 4244

Repeal life sentence for some drug crimes

Introduced in the House

Feb. 16, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Anthony (D-68)

To amend state sentencing guidelines to accomodate the proposal in House Bill 4243 to reduce some penalties for large narcotics sales, not including sales of heroin and fentanyl.

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitveness

March 11, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 25, 2021

Passed in the House 102 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 13, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Dec. 6, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.