Hawaii HB580 amends penalties for methamphetamine and fentanyl possession and promotion.

Hawaii HB580 modifies the mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for methamphetamine and fentanyl possession and promotion. For individuals with two prior convictions, the minimum term is one year and the maximum is two years. For those with one prior conviction, the minimum term is ten years. The bill also adjusts penalties for promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree, which involves knowingly possessing any dangerous drug. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

Hawaii HB580 amends penalties for methamphetamine and fentanyl possession and promotion.

Hawaii HB580 modifies the mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for methamphetamine and fentanyl possession and promotion. For individuals with two prior convictions, the minimum term is one year and the maximum is two years. For those with one prior conviction, the minimum term is ten years. The bill also adjusts penalties for promoting a dangerous drug in the third degree, which involves knowingly possessing any dangerous drug. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.