United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 757 — Protecting Kids from Candy-Flavored Drugs Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill prohibits candy-flavored controlled substances from being made or distributed for minors.

This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to make it illegal to manufacture or distribute candy-flavored controlled substances intended for people under 18. Violators could face significant prison time depending on the number of offenses.

What this means for you
  • Families: This legislation aims to protect children from accessing harmful candy-flavored substances.

Summary

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances for minors, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill introduces new penalties specifically for manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances aimed at minors.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 841

    manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances for minors Sec. 418a. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) and in section 418, 419, or 420, a person shall be subject to the penalty described in subsection (b) if the person violates section 401(a)(1)-- (1) by manufacturing, creating, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance listed in schedule I or II that is-- (A) combined with a candy or beverage product; (B) marketed or packaged to appear similar to a candy or beverage product; or (C) modified by flavoring or coloring to appear similar to a candy or beverage product; and (2) knowing, or having reasonable cause to believe, that the controlled substance will be distributed, dispensed, or sold to a person under 18 years of age. (b) The penalty described in this subsection is-- (1) in the case of a first offense involving the same controlled substance and schedule, an additional term of imprisonment of not more than 10 years; and (2) in the case of a second or subsequent offense involving the same controlled substance and schedule, an additional term of imprisonment of not more than 20 years.

    This addition specifically criminalizes and increases penalties for selling candy-flavored controlled substances to minors.

  • 28 U.S.C. § 994

    Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall amend and review the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to ensure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement of not less than 2 offense levels for a violation of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) if the defendant-- (1) manufactures, creates, distributes, dispenses, or possesses with intent to distribute a controlled substance listed in schedule I or II that is-- (A) combined with a candy or beverage product; (B) marketed or packaged to appear similar to a candy or beverage product; or (C) modified by flavoring or coloring to appear similar to a candy or beverage product; and (2) knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, that the controlled substance will be distributed, dispensed, or sold to a person under 18 years of age.

    This mandates a review and amendment of sentencing guidelines for enhanced penalties related to offenses involving candy-flavored controlled substances for minors.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 757 do?
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances for minors, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 757?
HR 757 is sponsored by Banks, Jim (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 757?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 757?
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