Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB199

Introduced
2/22/23  
Introduced
2/22/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to penalties for the manufacture, delivery, or possession of certain amounts of controlled substances involving cocaine or cocaine base.

Impact

Under current law, violations involving substantial amounts of cocaine, specifically exceeding 500 grams for a class B felony, carry severe consequences, including lengthy incarceration periods and hefty fines. HSB199 refines these statutory definitions, establishing clear distinctions in penalties depending on the exact amount of controlled substances involved. By standardizing the regulation of cocaine-related offenses, the bill seeks to address inconsistencies that may have arisen from previous laws, thus enhancing the predictability and fairness of the legal outcomes pertaining to drug offenses.

Summary

House Study Bill 199 (HSB199) introduces significant modifications to the penalties associated with the manufacture, delivery, or possession of cocaine and its derivatives. The bill aligns penalties for various forms of cocaine, including its salts and base, and establishes specific quantitative thresholds that determine the classification of the offense. This measure aims to create a more coherent legal framework regarding drug offenses, ensuring equivalent penalties for similar amounts of cocaine and cocaine-based substances.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HSB199 may arise particularly from advocacy groups concerned about the potential societal impact of harsher penalties related to drug trafficking and possession. While proponents of the bill argue that it is a necessary step towards curbing drug-related crimes and promoting public safety, critics may assert that increasing penalties could disproportionately affect certain populations without effectively addressing the root causes of drug abuse. This dynamic may spark debates about criminal justice reform, rehabilitation versus punishment, and the broader implications of drug policies in Iowa.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF126

A bill for an act relating to penalties for the manufacture, delivery, or possession of certain amounts of controlled substances involving cocaine or cocaine base.

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 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.

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.)

IA SB888

Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance prohibited; penalties.

IA HB1955

Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance prohibited; penalties.

IA HB2568

Relating to the manufacture, delivery, and possession of certain tetrahydrocannabinols under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

IA HB3889

Relating to adding certain substances to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act for purposes of criminal prosecutions involving those substances, increasing penalties for the manufacture of, delivery of, or possession with the intent to deliver certain controlled substances, and a pilot program for field testing for controlled substances.

IA HB1849

Fentanyl; manufacturing, selling, etc., weight-based and pill-based penalties.

Similar Bills

IA HF126

A bill for an act relating to penalties for the manufacture, delivery, or possession of certain amounts of controlled substances involving cocaine or cocaine base.

CA AB2782

Controlled substances: fentanyl.

CA AB480

Hazardous materials.

CA SB1103

Controlled substances: fentanyl.

GA SB79

"Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act"; enact

US HB9214

Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2024

US SB331

HALT Fentanyl Act Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act

IA HF72

A bill for an act relating to the possession of small quantities of marijuana, and providing penalties.