Pennsylvania SB635 amends sentencing laws to enhance penalties for drug offenses committed within 1,000 feet of drug and alcohol recovery houses.

Pennsylvania SB635 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance sentencing for drug offenses committed within 1,000 feet of drug and alcohol recovery houses. The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing will create guidelines for courts to consider a sentencing enhancement for violations of certain sections of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. This change aims to protect recovery environments from the influence of illegal drug activities. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Pennsylvania SB635 amends sentencing laws to enhance penalties for drug offenses committed within 1,000 feet of drug and alcohol recovery houses.

Pennsylvania SB635 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance sentencing for drug offenses committed within 1,000 feet of drug and alcohol recovery houses. The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing will create guidelines for courts to consider a sentencing enhancement for violations of certain sections of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. This change aims to protect recovery environments from the influence of illegal drug activities. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.