This Minnesota House bill, H.F. No. 1657, aims to modify the state's controlled substances laws regarding the treatment of water pipe fluid in drug possession cases. Specifically, it amends existing statutes to clarify that the weight of fluid in a water pipe will generally not be included in the total weight of a drug mixture unless the fluid exceeds four fluid ounces.

The bill updates Minnesota Statutes 2024, Sections 152.021 through 152.025, which define drug possession crimes, including thresholds for different controlled substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, amphetamines, hallucinogens, cannabis, and hemp-derived products.

By changing how water pipe fluid is measured, the bill seeks to refine drug possession weight calculations, potentially impacting the severity of charges related to drug offenses.