2019 House Bill 5299

Allow parole for some serious drug crimes

Introduced in the House

Dec. 11, 2019

Introduced by Rep. David LaGrand (D-75)

To make individuals eligible for parole if convicted of drug offenses involving 50 grams or less of narcotics and cocaine, except for heroin or fentanyl.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 27, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 10, 2020

Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 11, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Dec. 2, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.