The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 74 on controlled substances, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill adds the substance Mexedrone to the definition of “synthetic drug” and adds additional controlled substances to the existing statutory list of depressants, hallucinogens, and opiates classified as schedule I.
The bill was amended by consent to add additional controlled substances to the existing statutory list of opiates and hallucinogens classified as schedule I and II, and to amend the definition of “synthetic” drug in the criminal code to eliminate 7 hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine. The amended bill passed 8-0.
Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/bills/senate/74