SESSION OF 2001


SUPPLEMENTAL NOTE ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2178


As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole




Brief (1)



HB 2178 amends the Criminal Code by adding the various components of gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), date rape drug, to the law prohibiting the unlawful administration of a substance.



In addition, the controlled substances law is changed to reflect the addition and to distinguish medical GHB from the illicitly used drug.



The Senate Committee of the Whole amendment was technical.





Background



The County Attorney in Harvey County expressed support for the bill on behalf of the Kansas County and District Attorneys Association.



The fiscal note indicates the fiscal impact would be negligible.



1. *Supplemental notes are prepared by the Legislative Research Department and do not express legislative intent. The supplemental note and fiscal note for this bill may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.ink.org/public/legislative/fulltext.cgi