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Iowa Senate Bill SF125

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF125

Introduced
1/25/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including amending certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1041.)

Impact

The implementation of SF125 will impose stricter penalties for violations related to controlled substances. For instance, offenses categorized as class B felonies are punishable by a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 years, alongside substantial financial penalties ranging between $5,000 and $100,000. This tiered approach to penalties mirrors a robust attempt to deter drug-related crimes and reflects the legislative intent to enhance public safety and health in Iowa.

Summary

Senate File 125 is a legislative measure aimed at amending the schedules of controlled substances in Iowa, thereby updating the state's approach to drug enforcement. The bill makes significant modifications to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Code chapter 124) and addresses precursor substances reporting requirements under Code chapter 124B. The revisions include the addition of several new substances to the controlled substances schedules and adapt the regulations to align with federal designations outlined in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Contention

Although the bill has gained bipartisan support within the Senate, there are concerns surrounding the rapidly evolving nature of drug substances and the effectiveness of legislative measures in keeping pace with illicit drug trends. Critics argue that the changing drug landscape, particularly concerning synthetic drugs and analogs, could render the existing schedules ineffective or overly punitive. Moreover, the immediate enactment clause indicates the urgency felt by lawmakers regarding this issue, suggesting a proactive rather than reactive stance on drug regulation.

Latest SF125 Activity

Companion Bills

IA HF128

Similar To A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including amending certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 25.) Effective date: 05/03/2023.

IA HSB25

Related A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including amending certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 128.)

IA SSB1041

Related A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including amending certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 125.)

Previously Filed As

IA HSB25

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including amending certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 128.)

IA SSB1041

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including amending certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 125.)

IA HF128

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including amending certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 25.) Effective date: 05/03/2023.

IA SF305

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1080.)

IA HF182

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 25.) Effective date: 03/28/2025.

IA SF328

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.

IA HSB25

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 182.)

IA SSB1080

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including certain controlled substances schedules and precursor substances reporting requirements, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 305.)

IA HB1608

Uniform Controlled Substances Act; include 16 substances in Schedule I.

IA HB1071

Uniform Controlled Substances Act; revise schedules.

Similar Bills

CA AB2782

Controlled substances: fentanyl.

US SB331

HALT Fentanyl Act Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act

IA HF595

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances including the manufacture, delivery, or possession of a controlled substance including fentanyl; the manufacture of a controlled substance in the presence of a minor; conspiracy to manufacture for delivery or delivery or intent or conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance to a minor; receipt, provision, and administration of opioid antagonists, including by secondary distributors; providing for immunity; and providing penalties. (Formerly HSB 104.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

CA SB161

Controlled substances: fentanyl.

CA SB1103

Controlled substances: fentanyl.

IA HSB104

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances including the manufacture, delivery, or possession of a controlled substance including fentanyl; the manufacture of a controlled substance in the presence of a minor; conspiracy to manufacture for delivery or delivery or intent or conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance to a minor; receipt, provision, and administration of opioid antagonists, including by secondary distributors, providing for immunity; and providing penalties.(See HF 595.)

IA SSB1096

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances including the manufacture, delivery, or possession of a controlled substance including fentanyl; the manufacture of a controlled substance in the presence of a minor; conspiracy to manufacture for delivery or delivery or intent or conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance to a minor; receipt, provision, and administration of opioid antagonists, including by secondary distributors, providing for immunity; and providing penalties.(See SF 508.)

IA SF508

A bill for an act relating to controlled substances including the manufacture, delivery, or possession of a controlled substance including fentanyl; the manufacture of a controlled substance in the presence of a minor; conspiracy to manufacture for delivery or delivery or intent or conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance to a minor; receipt, provision, and administration of opioid antagonists, including by secondary distributors; providing for immunity; and providing penalties.(Formerly SSB 1096.)