Session 116

S 744

Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019

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Session 116

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Session 116

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Bill overview

This bill clarifies and strengthens the legal penalties for possessing biological toxins and agents. It amends existing law to ensure that individuals prohibited from possessing these materials – often referred to as ‘restricted persons’ – are prohibited from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving them. The changes update references to the lists of covered agents and toxins, ensuring the law accurately reflects current regulations. Essentially, it aims to more effectively prosecute those who illegally possess dangerous biological substances.

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Legislative history

2019-03-12Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2019-03-12

Introduced in Senate

2019-05-16Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2929)

2019-05-16

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2929)

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The official record shows passage by unanimous consent or voice vote where no roll call was taken. No member-level tally is available for these steps, and the district map does not apply.

7/10/2019HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5331)
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7/10/2019Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5331)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
5/16/2019SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2929)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
5/16/2019Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2929)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Recorded roll calls list how each member voted. Unanimous consent or voice vote appears in the official action history without a roll call; no member-level tally is available for those steps.

Passage without roll call

7/10/2019HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5331)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
7/10/2019Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5331)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
5/16/2019SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2929)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
5/16/2019Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2929)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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S 744

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