Changes to Cocaine Sentencing and Research Requirements
This bill modifies penalties for cocaine-related offenses by lowering the drug quantity thresholds that determine sentence severity. It also mandates new research on cocaine's effects and societal impact, which could inform future policies. The Attorney General may recommend reduced sentences for individuals convicted before these changes take effect.
Key points
Lowering the cocaine quantity thresholds that determine sentence severity, potentially leading to lighter sentences for some drug offenses.
Possibility of reduced sentences for individuals already convicted of cocaine-related offenses if their case meets the new criteria.
Mandate for research on cocaine, its health impacts, addiction, and associated violence, aiming to better understand the issue and inform future decisions.
Requirement for the U.S. Sentencing Commission to report on cocaine offenses, including trends and state policies.
Status:
Expired
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