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HB 4948

Controlled substances: other; sentencing guidelines for retail sale of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; modify. Amends sec. 13m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4947'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian BeGole and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: HB 4948 - Controlled substances: other; sentencing guidelines for retail sale of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; modify.Purpose and Intent: The bill see

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Bill Summary · HB 4948

Overview: HB 4948 - Controlled substances: other; sentencing guidelines for retail sale of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; modify.
Purpose and Intent: The bill seeks to modify the sentencing guidelines for the retail sale of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, which are precursor chemicals used in the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine.
Key Provisions:
- Amends the sentencing guidelines to increase the penalties for the retail sale of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine
- Establishes new sentencing guidelines based on the quantity of the precursor chemicals involved in the retail sale
- Ties the bill to HB 4947, which may contain additional provisions related to the regulation of these products
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact individuals engaged in the retail sale of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, as well as law enforcement and the criminal justice system responsible for enforcing the new sentencing guidelines.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the second reading in the legislative process. Its passage would depend on further consideration and approval by the legislature.

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