Enrolled Copy H.B. 323
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Correctional Drug Enforcement Amendments
2025 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Jefferson S. Burton
Senate Sponsor: Jerry W. Stevenson
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LONG TITLE
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General Description:
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This bill addresses illegal drug enforcement by the Department of Corrections.
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Highlighted Provisions:
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This bill:
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▸ requires the Department of Corrections to create a drug abuse and trafficking unit within
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the department to combat illegal drug abuse and trafficking by inmates and offenders on
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probation and parole and enhance coordination with law enforcement agencies.
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Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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None
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Other Special Clauses:
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None
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Utah Code Sections Affected:
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ENACTS:
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64-13-51, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
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Section 1. Section 64-13-51 is enacted to read:
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64-13-51 . Drug abuse and trafficking unit.
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(1) The department shall create a drug abuse and trafficking unit within the department.
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(2) The drug abuse and trafficking unit created in Subsection (1) shall:
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(a) develop and implement strategies to combat drug abuse and trafficking by:
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(i) offenders within correctional facilities and under the department's supervision; and
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(ii) individuals working directly with, or in connection with, offenders within
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correctional facilities or under the department's supervision; and
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(b) enhance collaboration and information sharing between the department and law H.B. 323 Enrolled Copy
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enforcement agencies throughout the state to combat drug abuse and trafficking by
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the individuals listed in Subsections (2)(a)(i) and (ii).
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Section 2. Effective Date.
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This bill takes effect on May 7, 2025.
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