SF3207 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Controlled substances definitions modification
Related bill: HF2980
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to revise existing definitions related to controlled substances, specifically concerning the geographical zones where controlled substances laws are more strictly enforced, namely park zones, school zones, and public housing zones.
Main Provisions
Park Zone Definition Change: The bill updates the definition of a "park zone" by adjusting the boundaries for legal enforcement. Previously, the legal zone extended 300 feet or one city block from the park boundary. The new definition changes this boundary to 100 feet or one city block, whichever is greater.
School Zone Definition Change: Similarly, the definition of a "school zone" has been modified. The legal enforcement zone now extends 100 feet or one city block beyond the school property, rather than the previous 300 feet or one city block. This also applies to areas around school-related activities and school buses transporting students.
Public Housing Zone Definition Change: The "public housing zone" definition is also altered by reducing the enforcement boundary from 300 feet to 100 feet from the property's boundary, or retaining the one city block rule, whichever distance is greater.
Significant Changes
- There is a reduction in the distance for certain controlled substance enforcement zones around parks, schools, and public housing from 300 feet to 100 feet. However, the rule that extends the zone to at least one city block, if greater, still applies.
Relevant Terms
- Controlled substances
- Park zone
- School zone
- Public housing zone
- Legal enforcement boundaries
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 31, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill revises the definition of a 'School zone' including properties related to school operations as detailed in section 123B.41.",
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"citation": "123B.41",
"subdivision": "subdivision 9"
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