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HB 73, 85th R.S.

Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.

Last action: Committee report sent to Calendars

Author: Ryan Guillen
Joint Author: Diego Bernal
Coauthor: Carol Alvarado | Tomas Uresti

Companion:

SB 1651 (Identical)

Bill Analyses:
Committee Report (TLC)
Committee Report (TLC)

Subjects:
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
Crimes--Drugs
Health--Emergency Services & Personnel

House Committee: Criminal Jurisprudence (Joe Moody, Terry Canales, Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Cole Hefner, Todd Hunter, Mike Lang, Terry M. Wilson) Minutes: April 10 2017 | April 17 2017

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