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SB34Introduced in the Senate

Establishing 3-year mandatory prison sentence for person convicted of illegal possession of Schedule I and Schedule II drugs

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Eric Tarr, District 4

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to create a mandatory three-year sentence for possession of Schedule I or II substances, except cannabis. The bill provides exceptions from prosecution for persons incidentally exposed to the substances or who are forced to possess the substances. Also, the bill provides a conditional discharge for first offenders and release with non-extraditable warrant, with a bus ticket to any state West of the Mississippi River.

Where it stands

To Judiciary

January 14, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary then Finance

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

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