Assigned to JUDE FOR COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR H.B. 2720
hydrolyzed cocaine; threshold amount
Purpose
Modifies the statutory drug threshold amount for hydrolyzed cocaine by including it in the
existing 9 gram threshold amount for regular cocaine.
Background
Threshold amount means a weight, market value or other form of measurement of an
unlawful substance as follows: 1) one gram of heroin; 2) nine grams of cocaine; 3) 750 milligrams
of cocaine base or hydrolyzed cocaine; 4) 4 grams or 50 milliliters of PCP; 5) nine grams of
methamphetamine, including methamphetamine in liquid suspension; 6) 9 grams of amphetamine,
including amphetamine in liquid suspension; 7) 0.5 milliliter of lysergic acid diethylamide or 50
blotter dosage units; 8) two pounds of marijuana; or 9) 9 grams of fentanyl or fentanyl mimetic
substances. For any unlawful substance not listed, the threshold amount is a value of at least $1,000
(A.R.S. ยง 13-3401).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Removes the 750-milligram threshold amount for hydrolyzed cocaine.
2. Adds hydrolyzed cocaine to the existing 9 gram threshold amount for regular cocaine.
3. Makes conforming changes.
4. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
JUD 2/12/25 DP 9-0-0-0
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Read 2/20/25 59-0-1
Prepared by Senate Research
March 3, 2025
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