Removes the required mandatory minimum sentences in the following: (1) GS 14-7.41, applicable to a person convicted of a firearm-related felony and of the status offense; (2) GS 20-179, concerning convictions for impaired driving; (3) GS 90-95(h), applicable to trafficking in marijuana, trafficking in synthetic cannabinoids, trafficking in methaqualone, trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in amphetamine, trafficking in substituted cathinones, trafficking in opium, opiate, opioid, or heroin, and trafficking in Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, trafficking in MDA/MDMA. Also amends GS 90-95(h) to allow, rather than requiring sentences to run consecutively and to make conforming changes. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.
THE FAIR SENTENCING ACT.
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AN ACT TO REMOVE THE MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.Intro. by Smith, Murdock.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 26 2025)
Bill History:
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025 Senate: Filed
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 686
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Bill S 686 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 31 2025 - View Summary
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