California 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 15 R · 13 D cosponsors

SB 44 — Controlled substances.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.

Summary

Existing law makes it a crime to possess for sale or purchase for purpose of sale, transport, import, sell, furnish, administer, give away, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, derive, process, or prepare various controlled substances, including, among others, fentanyl, peyote, and various other opiates and narcotics. This bill, Alexandra's Law, would require the court to advise a person who is convicted of, or who pleads guilty or no contest to, the above crimes, as specified, of the danger of selling or administering illicit drugs and counterfeit pills and that, if a person dies as a result of that action, the defendant can be charged with homicide. The bill would require the court to read the advisory statement in a case in which the defendant exchanged a controlled substance containing fentanyl or its analogs for anything else of value, as specified. The bill would require the advisory statement to be included in a plea form, if used, and specified on the record. The bill would require that the fact the advisory was given be recorded in the abstract of conviction and would prohibit the advisement from being used as evidence in the prosecution of a minor in juvenile court.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. April 25 set for second hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 0. Page 900.)

  3. Set for hearing April 25.

  4. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB S.

  5. March 28 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 0. Page 577.) Reconsideration granted.

  6. Set for hearing March 28.

  7. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB S.

  8. Referred to Com. on PUB S.

  9. From printer. May be acted upon on or after January 5.

  10. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 44 do?
Existing law makes it a crime to possess for sale or purchase for purpose of sale, transport, import, sell, furnish, administer, give away, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, derive, process, or prepare various controlled substances, including, among others, fentanyl, peyote, and various other opiates and narcotics. This bill, Alexandra's Law, would require the court to advise a person who is convicted of, or who pleads guilty or no contest to, the above crimes, as specified, of the danger of selling or administering illicit drugs and counterfeit pills and that, if a person dies as a result of that action, the defendant can be charged with homicide. The bill would require the court to read the advisory statement in a case in which the defendant exchanged a controlled substance containing fentanyl or its analogs for anything else of value, as specified. The bill would require the advisory statement to be included in a plea form, if used, and specified on the record. The bill would require that the fact the advisory was given be recorded in the abstract of conviction and would prohibit the advisement from being used as evidence in the prosecution of a minor in juvenile court.
Who sponsors SB 44?
SB 44 is sponsored by Umberg, Thomas J. (Democratic), Ochoa Bogh, Rosilicie (Republican), Caballero, Anna M. (Democratic), Portantino, Roth, Stern, Henry I. (Democratic), Alvarado-Gil, Marie (Republican), Archuleta, Bob (Democratic), Becker, Josh (Democratic), Blakespear, Catherine S. (Democratic), Dodd, Jones, Brian W. (Republican), Glazer, Grove, Shannon (Republican), Min, Newman, Niello, Roger W. (Republican), Nguyen, Seyarto, Kelly (Republican), Wilk, Alanis, Juan (Republican), Bennett, Steve (Democratic), Chen, Phillip (Republican), Davies, Laurie (Republican), Dixon, Diane (Republican), Essayli, Gallagher, James (Republican), Grayson, Timothy S. (Democratic), Lackey, Tom (Republican), Low, Mathis, Nguyen, Stephanie (Democratic), Patterson, Joe (Republican), Petrie-Norris, Cottie (Democratic), Quirk-Silva, Sharon (Democratic), Rodriguez, Rubio, Blanca E. (Democratic), Sanchez, Kate (Republican), Ta, Tri (Republican), Villapudua, Weber Pierson, M.D., Akilah (Democratic), and Wood.
What is the current status of SB 44?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. 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 SB 44?
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