Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 1 — Relating to controlled substances; to amend Section 13A-12-231, Code of Alabama 1975; to add mandatory minimums for certain felony drug trafficking crimes; to provide for additional penalties for subsequent offenses; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

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Crimes and offenses; provides for mandatory minimum sentences for certain felony drug trafficking crimes; to provide for additional penalties for subsequent offenses

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The revised version of Bill HB 1 introduces mandatory minimum sentences for felony drug trafficking offenses, specifically targeting certain controlled substances, while also increasing penalties for repeat offenders. This change is significant because it aims to enhance the legal consequences for serious drug crimes, potentially deterring individuals from engaging in drug trafficking. Additionally, this could lead to increased local government costs associated with law enforcement and incarceration as required by Alabama's constitution. Overall, these updates reflect a stricter approach to managing drug-related offenses in the state.

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* '.1^ H Bl ENROLLED A C T #2023 BYAXQJ-3 By Representatives Simpson, Brown, Marques, Stringer, Stadthagen, Sorrells, Collins, Ledbetter, Pringle, Easterbrook, Pettus, Kiel, C o lv ,nE s te sWoods RED:
HB1 ENROLLED BYAXQJ-3 By Representatives Simpson, Brown, Marques, Stringer, Stadthagen, Sorrells, Collins, Ledbetter, Pringle, Easterbrook, Pettus, Kiel, Colvin, Estes, Woods RFD:
J u d ic ia r y F i r sR ead:
Judiciary First Read:
07-M ar-23 PFD:
07-Mar-23 PFD:
2 0 -Ja n -2 3 Page 0 HBl Enrolled Enrolled, An Act, 3 Relating to controlled substances;
20-Jan-23 Page 0 HB1 Enrolled Enrolled, An Act, 3 Relating to controlled substances;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
”§13A-12-231 Except as authorized in Chapter 2, Title 20:
"§13A-12-231 Except as authorized in Chapter 2, Title 20:
(1) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers , or brings into this state.
(1) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, in excess of one kilo or 2.2 pounds of any part of the plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of the plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin including the completely defoliated mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil, or cake, or the completely sterilized samples of seeds of the plant which are incapable of germination is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in cannabis." Nothing in this subdivision shall apply to samples of tetrahydrocannabinols including, but not limited to, all Page 1 HB1 Enrolled synthetic or naturally produced samples of tetrahydrocannabinols which contain more than 15 percent by weight of tetrahydrocannabinols and which do not contain plant material exhibiting the external morphological features of the plant cannabis.
or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of.
in excess of one kilo or 2.2 pounds of any part of the plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of the plant, and every compound, manufacture.
salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin including the completely defoliated mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil, or cake, or the completely sterilized samples of seeds of the plant which are incapable of germination is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as ’trafficking in cannabis." Nothing in this subdivision shall apply to samples Page 1 HBl Enrolled of tetrahydrocannabinols including, but not limited to, all synthetic or naturally produced samples of tetrahydrocannabinols which contain more than 15 percent by weight of tetrahydrocannabinols and which do not contain plant material exhibiting the external morphological features of the plant cannabis.
a- Is in excess of one kilo or 2.2 pounds, but less than 100 pounds, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
a.
Is in excess of one kilo or 2.2 pounds, but less than 100 pounds, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
Is 500 pounds or more, but less than 1,000 pounds.
Is 500 pounds or more, but less than 1,000 pounds, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and to pay a fine of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000).
the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and to pay a fine of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000).
(2) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers , or brings into this state.
(2) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 28 grams or more of cocaine or of any mixture containing cocaine, described in Section 20-2-25(1), is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in cocaine." If the quantity involved:
or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of.
28 grams or more of cocaine or of any mixture containing cocaine.
described in Section 20-2-25(1), is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in cocaine." If the quantity involved :
Is 28 grams or more, but less than 500 grams, the Page 2 HBl Enrolled person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
Is 28 grams or more, but less than 500 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of Page 2 HB1 Enrolled imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
Is 500 grams or more, but less than one kilo, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) .
Is 500 grams or more, but less than one kilo, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
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Is one kilo, but less than 10 kilos, then the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and to pay a fine of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) .
Is one kilo, but less than 10 kilos, then the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and to pay a fine of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).
(3) Any person, except as otherwise authorized by law, who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of.
(3) Any person, except as otherwise authorized by law, who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, four grams or more of any morphine, opium, or any salt, isomer, or salt of an isomer thereof, including heroin, as described in Section 20-2-23(b)(2) or Section 20-2-25(1)a., or four grams or more of any mixture containing any such substance, or any mixture containing Fentanyl or any synthetic controlled substance Fentanyl analogue, as described in Sections 20-2-23 and 20-2-25, is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
four grams or more of any morphine.
a.
opium.
Is four grams or more, but less than 14 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
or any salt, isomer, or salt of an isomer thereof, including heroin, as described in Section 20-2-23 (b)(2) or Section 20-2-25 (1)a., or four grams or more of any mixture containing any such substance, or any mixture containing Fentanyl or any synthetic controlled substance Fentanyl analogue, as described in Sections 20-2-23 and 20-2-25, is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
Page 3 HB1 Enrolled b.
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Is 14 grams or more, but less than 28 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
Is four grams or more, but less than 14 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of Page 3 A HBl E nrolled f i f thousand d o lla r($50,000).
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Is 14 grams or more, but less than 28 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100, 000).
(4) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures.
95 (4) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of 1,000 or more pills or capsules of methaqualone, as described in Section 20-2-1, et seq., is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
delivers , or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of 1,000 or more pills or capsules of methaqualone, as described in Section 20-2-1, et seq., is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
Is 1,000 pills or capsules, but less than 5,000 pills or capsules, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three calendar years and pay a fine of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) .
Is 1,000 pills or capsules, but less than 5,000 pills or capsules, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three calendar years and pay a fine of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
Is 5,000 capsules or more, but less than 25,000 capsules, -hat—the person shall be imprisoned to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 calendar years and pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) .
Is 5,000 capsules or more, but less than 25,000 capsules, that the person shall be imprisoned to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 calendar years and pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
Is 25,000 pills or more, but less than 100,000 pills or capsules, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 calendar years and pay a Page 4 HBl Enrolled fine of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Is 25,000 pills or more, but less than 100,000 pills or capsules, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 calendar years and pay a fine of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
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Page 4 HB1 Enrolled d.
(5) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures.
(5) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of 500 or more pills or capsules of hydromorphone, as is described in Section 20-2-1, et seq., is guilty of a felony, which shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
delivers , or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of 500 or more pills or capsules of hydrcmorphcne_^ as is described in Section 20-2-1, et seq ., is guilty of a felony_^ which shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
Is 500 pills or capsules or more but less than 1,000 pills or capsules, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory term of imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) .
Is 500 pills or capsules or more but less than 1,000 pills or capsules, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory term of imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
Is 1,000 pills or capsules or more, but less than 4,000 pills or capsules, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory term of imprisonment of 10 calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) .
Is 1,000 pills or capsules or more, but less than 4,000 pills or capsules, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory term of imprisonment of 10 calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
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(6) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures.
(6) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 28 grams or more of 3,4-methylenedioxy amphetamine, or of any mixture containing 3,4-methylenedioxy amphetamine, is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If Page 5 HB1 Enrolled the quantity involved:
delivers , or brings into this state.
or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of.
28 grams or more of 3,4-methylenedioxy amphetamine.
or of any mixture containing 3,4-methylenedioxy amphetamine.
is guilty of a felony, which Page 5 HBl Enrolled felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
Is 28 grams or more, but less than 500 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) .
Is 28 grams or more, but less than 500 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
Is one kilo, but less than 10 kilos, then—-the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and to pay a fine of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).
Is one kilo, but less than 10 kilos, then the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and to pay a fine of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).
(7)Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures.
(7) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 28 grams or more of 5-methoxy-3, 4-methylenedioxy amphetamine, or of any mixture containing 5-methoxy-3, 4-methylenedioxy amphetamine, is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." if If the quantity involved:
delivers , or brings into this state.
a.
or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of.
28 grams or more of 5-methoxy-3 , 4-methylenedioxy amphetamine, or of any mixture containing 5-methoxy-3, 4-methylenedioxy amphetamine,^ is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs_^" if If the quantity involved:
a .
Is 500 grams or more.
Is 500 grams or more, but less than one kilo, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of Page 6 HB1 Enrolled imprisonment of five calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
but less than one kilo, the Page 6 HBl Enrolled person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
Is one kilo, but less than 10 kilos, then—the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and to pay a fine of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).
Is one kilo, but less than 10 kilos, then the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and to pay a fine of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).
(8) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers , or brings into this state.
(8) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, four grams or more of phencyclidine, or any mixture containing phencyclidine, is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of.
four grams or more of phencyclidine.
or any mixture containing phencyclidine, is guilty of a felony, which fol-eny-shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
Is four grams or more.
Is four grams or more, but less than 14 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
but less than 14 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three calendar years and to pay a fine of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
Is 14 grams or more, but less than 28 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) .
Is 14 grams or more, but less than 28 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
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Is 56 grams or more, the person shall be sentenced Page 7 HBl Enrolled to a mandatory term of imprisonment of life.
Is 56 grams or more, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory term of imprisonment of life.
(9) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers , or brings into this state.
Page 7 HB1 Enrolled (9) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, four grams or more of lysergic acid diethylamide, of or four grams or more of any mixture containing lysergic acid diethylamide, is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, four grams or more of lysergic acid diethylamideT — -- or four grams or more of any mixture containing lysergic acid diethylamide.
is guilty of a felony, which folony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
(10) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures.
(10) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 28 grams or more of amphetamine or any mixture containing amphetamine, its salt, optical isomer, or salt of its optical isomer thereof, is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in amphetamine." If the quantity involved:
delivers.
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or brings into this state.
or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 28 grams or more of amphetamine or any mixture containing amphetamine.
its salt, optical isomer, or salt of its optical isomer thereof.
is guilty of a felony, which folony shall be known as Page 8 HBl Enrolled "trafficking in amphetamine." If the quantity involved:
a.
Is 500 grams or more.
Is 500 grams or more, but less than one kilo, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
but less than one kilo, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
(11) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures.
(11) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 28 grams or more of methamphetamine or any mixture containing methamphetamine, its salts, optical isomers, or salt of its optical isomers thereof, is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in methamphetamine." If the quantity involved:
delivers , or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, 28 grams or more of methamphetamine or any mixture containing methamphetamine, its salts, optical isomers, or salt of its optical isomers thereof.
a.
is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in methamphetamine." If the quantity involved:
a .
Is 500 grams or more, but less than one kilo, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of Page 9 HBl Enrolled imprisonment of five calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
Is 500 grams or more, but less than one kilo, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five calendar years and to pay a fine of one Page 9 HB1 Enrolled hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
(12) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers , or brings into this state.
(12) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of 56 or more grams of a synthetic controlled substance or a synthetic controlled substance analogue, as described in subdivision (4) or (5) of subsection (a) of Section 20-2-23(a)(4) or (5), except for any synthetic controlled substance Fentanyl analogue referenced in subdivision (13), is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in synthetic controlled substances." If the quantity involved:
or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of 56 or more grams of a synthetic controlled substance or a synthetic controlled substance analogue.
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as described in oubdivicion PH— ©^— hH— ©P oubooction— (a— eP~Section 20-2-23 (a) (4) or (5), except for any synthetic controlled substance Fentanyl analogue referenced in subdivision (13), is guilty of a felony, which folony shall be known as "trafficking in synthetic controlled substances." If the quantity involved:
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Is 500 grams or more, but less than 1 kilo, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) .
Is 500 grams or more, but less than 1 kilo, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 calendar years and to pay a fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
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Is one kilo, but less than 10 kilos, then the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum terra of imprisonment Page 10 HBl Enrolled of 15 calendar years and to pay a fine of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).
Is one kilo, but less than 10 kilos, then the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 calendar years and to pay a fine of two hundred fifty Page 10 HB1 Enrolled thousand dollars ($250,000).
(13) Any person, unless otherwise authorized by law.
(13) Any person, unless otherwise authorized by law, who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or brings into this state, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, one gram or more of Fentanyl or any synthetic controlled substance Fentanyl analogue, as a single component as described in Sections 20-2-23 and 20-2-25, is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
who knowingly sells, manufactures.
a.1.
delivers, or brings into this state.
or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of.
one gram or more of Fentanyl or any synthetic controlled substance Fentanyl analogue, as a single component as described in Sections 20-2-23 and 20-2-25, is guilty of a felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in illegal drugs." If the quantity involved:
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Is two grams or more, but less than four grams, the person shall be ordered sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 calendar years and to pay a minimum fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) .
Is two grams or more, but less than four grams, the person shall be ordered sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 calendar years and to pay a minimum fine of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
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Is four grams or more, but less than eight grams.
Is four grams or more, but less than eight grams, the person shall be ordered sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 calendar years and to pay a minimum fine of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
the person shall be ordered sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 calendar years and to pay a minimum fine of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) .
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Is eight grams or more, the person shall be ordered sentenced to a mandatory term of imprisonment of life and to pay a minimum fine of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000).
Is eight grams or more, the person shall be ordered sentenced to a mandatory term of imprisonment of life and to pay a minimum fine of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) .
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Page 11 HBl Enrolled b.l.
Notwithstanding any provision of law, in addition Page 11 HB1 Enrolled to any penalties provided by law, upon a second conviction of this subdivision, the person shall be sentenced to an additional term of imprisonment of five calendar years, which is not subject to suspension or probation.
Notwithstanding any provision of law^ in addition to any penalties provided by law^ upon a second conviction of this subdivision^ the person shall be sentenced to an additional term of imprisonment of five calendar years, which is not subject to suspension or probation.
In order to charge a person pursuant to this subdivision.
In order to charge a person pursuant to this subdivision, the same substance must be contained in each of the 50 or more individual packages.
the same substance must be contained in each of the 50 or more individual packages.
(15) The felonies of "trafficking in cannabis," "trafficking in cocaine," "trafficking in illegal drugs," "trafficking in amphetamine," "trafficking in methamphetamine," and "trafficking in synthetic controlled substances" as defined in subdivisions (1) through (14), above, shall be treated as Class A felonies for purposes of this title, including sentencing under Section 13A-5-9.
(15) The fe lo n ieof ’tr a f f ic kinnc a n n a b”is , "trafficking in cocaine, " "trafficking in illegal drugs," "trafficking in amphetamine, " "trafficking in methamphetamine, " and "trafficking in synthetic controlled substances" as defined in subdivisions (1) through (14)7- above? shall be treated as Class A felonies for purposes of this title, including sentencing under Section 13A-5-9.
Provided, however, that the sentence of imprisonment for a Page 12 HB1 Enrolled defendant with one or more prior felony convictions who violates subdivisions (1) through (14) of this section shall be the sentence provided therein, or the sentence provided under Section 13A-5-9, whichever is greater.
Page 12 HBl Enrolled Provided, however, that the sentence of imprisonment for a defendant with one or more prior felony convictions who violates subdivisions (1) through (14) of this—section shall be the sentence provided therein, or the sentence provided under Section 13A-5-9, whichever is greater.
Provided further, that the fine for a defendant with one or more prior felony convictions who violates subdivisions (1) through (14) of this section shall be the fine provided therein, or the fine provided under Section 13A-5-9, whichever is greater.
Provided further.
(16) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any person who has possession of a firearm during the commission of any act proscribed by this section shall be punished by a term of imprisonment of five calendar years, which shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the punishment otherwise provided, and a fine of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000);
that the fine for a defendant with one or more prior felony convictions who violates subdivisions (1) through (14) ef—this section shall be the fine provided therein, or the fine provided under Section 13A-5-9, whichever is greater.
the.
(16) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any person who has possession of a firearm during the commission of any act proscribed by this section shall be punished by a term of imprisonment of five calendar years_^ which shall be in addition to.
The court shall not suspend the five-year additional sentence of the person or give the person a probationary sentence." Section 2.
and not in lieu of, the punishment otherwise provided, and a fine of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)-— the-.The court shall not suspend the five-year additional sentence of the person or give the person a probationary sentence." Section 2.
Page 13 '•-« HBl Enrolled speaker of the House of Representatives T P r e s id eandt P re s id iO f f ic o f th eS e n a te House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 23-Mar-23.
Page 13 HB1 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 23-Mar-23.
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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed 31 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 23002
D 6002
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 30004
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (34)

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Passed 105 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5000
R 71000
D 26000
Total 102000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (102)
Member Party Vote
Wood (D) — Yea
Corey Harbison — Yea
Cynthia Almond — Yea
John W. Rogers — Yea
Randall Shedd — Yea
Adline Clarke D Yea
Anthony Daniels D Yea
Artis 'A.J.' McCampbell D Yea
Barbara Boyd D Yea
Barbara Drummond D Yea
Berry Forte D Yea
Chris England D Yea
Curtis Travis D Yea
Jeremy Gray D Yea
Juandalynn Givan D Yea
Kelvin Lawrence D Yea
Kenyatté Hassell D Yea
Laura Hall D Yea
M. Moore D Yea
Napoleon Bracy D Yea
Neil Rafferty D Yea
Ontario Tillman D Yea
Patrice McClammy D Yea
Patrick Sellers D Yea
Pebblin W. Warren D Yea
Phillip Ensler D Yea
Prince Chestnut D Yea
Rolanda Hollis D Yea
Sam Jones D Yea
TaShina Morris D Yea
Thomas Jackson D Yea
Alan Baker R Yea
Allen Treadaway R Yea
Andy Whitt R Yea
Arnold Mooney R Yea
Ben Harrison R Yea
Ben Robbins R Yea
Bill Lamb R Yea
Bob Fincher R Yea
Brett Easterbrook R Yea
Chad Robertson R Yea
Chip Brown R Yea
Chris Blackshear R Yea
Chris Pringle R Yea
Chris Sells R Yea
Corley Ellis R Yea
Craig Lipscomb R Yea
Danny Crawford R Yea
Danny Garrett R Yea
David Faulkner R Yea
David Standridge R Yea
Donna Givens R Yea
Ed Oliver R Yea
Ernie Yarbrough R Yea
Frances Holk-Jones R Yea
Ginny Shaver R Yea
Ivan Smith R Yea
James Lomax R Yea
Jamie Kiel R Yea
Jeff Sorrells R Yea
Jennifer Fidler R Yea
Jerry Starnes R Yea
Jim Carns R Yea
Jim Hill R Yea
Joe Lovvorn R Yea
Kenneth Paschal R Yea
Kerry (Bubba) Underwood R Yea
Leigh Hulsey R Yea
Mack Butler R Yea
Marcus Paramore R Yea
Margie Wilcox R Yea
Mark Gidley R Yea
Mark Shirey R Yea
Matt Simpson R Yea
Matt Woods R Yea
Matthew Hammett R Yea
Mike Kirkland R Yea
Mike Shaw R Yea
Nathaniel Ledbetter R Yea
Parker Moore R Yea
Paul W. Lee R Yea
Phillip Pettus R Yea
Phillip Rigsby R Yea
Randy Wood R Yea
Reed Ingram R Yea
Rex Reynolds R Yea
Rhett Marques R Yea
Rick Rehm R Yea
Ritchie Whorton R Yea
Ron Bolton R Yea
Russell Bedsole R Yea
Scott Stadthagen R Yea
Shane Stringer R Yea
Steve Clouse R Yea
Steve Hurst R Yea
Susan DuBose R Yea
Terri Collins R Yea
Tim Wadsworth R Yea
Tracy Estes R Yea
Troy Stubbs R Yea
Wes Kitchens R Yea
William Brock Colvin R Yea

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Passed 101 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5000
R 71000
D 22004
Total 98004
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (102)
Member Party Vote
Wood (D) — Yea
Corey Harbison — Yea
Cynthia Almond — Yea
John W. Rogers — Yea
Randall Shedd — Yea
Adline Clarke D Yea
Anthony Daniels D Yea
Artis 'A.J.' McCampbell D Not Voting
Barbara Boyd D Yea
Barbara Drummond D Yea
Berry Forte D Yea
Chris England D Not Voting
Curtis Travis D Yea
Jeremy Gray D Yea
Juandalynn Givan D Yea
Kelvin Lawrence D Yea
Kenyatté Hassell D Yea
Laura Hall D Yea
M. Moore D Yea
Napoleon Bracy D Yea
Neil Rafferty D Not Voting
Ontario Tillman D Yea
Patrice McClammy D Yea
Patrick Sellers D Yea
Pebblin W. Warren D Yea
Phillip Ensler D Yea
Prince Chestnut D Not Voting
Rolanda Hollis D Yea
Sam Jones D Yea
TaShina Morris D Yea
Thomas Jackson D Yea
Alan Baker R Yea
Allen Treadaway R Yea
Andy Whitt R Yea
Arnold Mooney R Yea
Ben Harrison R Yea
Ben Robbins R Yea
Bill Lamb R Yea
Bob Fincher R Yea
Brett Easterbrook R Yea
Chad Robertson R Yea
Chip Brown R Yea
Chris Blackshear R Yea
Chris Pringle R Yea
Chris Sells R Yea
Corley Ellis R Yea
Craig Lipscomb R Yea
Danny Crawford R Yea
Danny Garrett R Yea
David Faulkner R Yea
David Standridge R Yea
Donna Givens R Yea
Ed Oliver R Yea
Ernie Yarbrough R Yea
Frances Holk-Jones R Yea
Ginny Shaver R Yea
Ivan Smith R Yea
James Lomax R Yea
Jamie Kiel R Yea
Jeff Sorrells R Yea
Jennifer Fidler R Yea
Jerry Starnes R Yea
Jim Carns R Yea
Jim Hill R Yea
Joe Lovvorn R Yea
Kenneth Paschal R Yea
Kerry (Bubba) Underwood R Yea
Leigh Hulsey R Yea
Mack Butler R Yea
Marcus Paramore R Yea
Margie Wilcox R Yea
Mark Gidley R Yea
Mark Shirey R Yea
Matt Simpson R Yea
Matt Woods R Yea
Matthew Hammett R Yea
Mike Kirkland R Yea
Mike Shaw R Yea
Nathaniel Ledbetter R Yea
Parker Moore R Yea
Paul W. Lee R Yea
Phillip Pettus R Yea
Phillip Rigsby R Yea
Randy Wood R Yea
Reed Ingram R Yea
Rex Reynolds R Yea
Rhett Marques R Yea
Rick Rehm R Yea
Ritchie Whorton R Yea
Ron Bolton R Yea
Russell Bedsole R Yea
Scott Stadthagen R Yea
Shane Stringer R Yea
Steve Clouse R Yea
Steve Hurst R Yea
Susan DuBose R Yea
Terri Collins R Yea
Tim Wadsworth R Yea
Tracy Estes R Yea
Troy Stubbs R Yea
Wes Kitchens R Yea
William Brock Colvin R Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1 do?
Crimes and offenses; provides for mandatory minimum sentences for certain felony drug trafficking crimes; to provide for additional penalties for subsequent offenses
Who sponsors HB 1?
HB 1 is sponsored by Matt Simpson (R).
What is the current status of HB 1?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2023. Enacted.
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