Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB757

Introduced
2/2/23  
Refer
2/2/23  

Caption

Protecting Kids from Candy-Flavored Drugs Act

Impact

If enacted, HB757 would impose stricter penalties for individuals found guilty of these offenses. Specifically, it outlines penalties of up to 10 years of imprisonment for first offenses and up to 20 years for subsequent offenses involving the same controlled substances. Furthermore, the bill calls for the enhancement of federal sentencing guidelines, ensuring that violations, particularly those targeting minors, lead to considerable legal repercussions.

Summary

House Bill 757, titled the Protecting Kids from Candy-Flavored Drugs Act, seeks to amend the Controlled Substances Act to specifically prohibit the manufacture and distribution of candy-flavored controlled substances intended for minors. The bill focuses on substances that are either combined with a candy or beverage product, packaged to resemble candy, or modified with flavors or colors making them attractive to children. This legislation targets the emerging issue of drug products that mimic candy, which poses a significant risk to youth.

Contention

Notable points of contention include concerns about the bill potentially impacting legal products that are flavored for legitimate purposes. Critics may argue that the broad language covering any candy or beverage flavoring could inadvertently criminalize legitimate businesses or medicinal practices. Moreover, the enforcement and definitional challenges regarding what constitutes a candy-flavored drug for minors could lead to legal ambiguities, raising concerns among legal and business communities. Thus, while the intent is to protect minors, the ramifications of its enforcement could be complex.

Companion Bills

US SB1223

Related Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act

Previously Filed As

US SB252

Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act

US HB6053

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023 Protecting Communities from Plastics Act

US HB2500

Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2023

US SB457

Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act

US HB4697

Protecting PAHPA Act of 2023 Protecting Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act of 2023

US HB2801

Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Adolescents, Children, and Youth Act Kids PRIVACY Act

US HB798

Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act of 2023

US HB3621

Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2023

US HB1076

Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act

US HB3328

Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023

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