2020 House Bill 5627

Revise illegal drug prosecution detail

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Brian Elder (D-96)

To repeal a law that restricts the ability of prosecutors and courts to amend or reduce charges after a defendant is arraigned on drug-related charges.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 27, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill 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.