incapacitated. Memory loss and confusion under the influence of this drug makes victims more vulnerable to rape. In order to deter the possession of Ketamine, GHB, and Rohypnol by sexual predators and to take steps to prevent the use of these drugs to incapacitate victims for purposes of sexual exploitation, it is necessary and appropriate that an individual who possesses one of these substances for predatory purposes be subject to felony penalties. SB 1182 would make it a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for 16 months, or 2 to 3 years, to possess Ketamine, Rohypnol or GHB, with the Proposed Law: intent to commit sexual assault. SB 1182 would add to Sections 11350.5 and 11377.5 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to controlled substances. The Board supported similar legislation (SB 333 - Galgiani), Prior Legislative Votes: which was approved by the legislature in 2015, but was vetoed by Governor Brown. Vote Threshold: This bill is a majority vote. State Mandated Local Program: Yes Support and Opposition: The impact of SB 1182 on Orange County would restore the ability of law enforcement to pursue arrests against Impact on Orange County: individuals caught with the most common date rape drugs including Rohypnol, GHB and Ketamine. By creating a tougher penalty for possession of these three drugs this bill does Mandates: create a state-mandate. This mandate would not be onerous or create an unwarranted burden. Operations: The legislation would not result in any negative impacts to OCSD operations. Costs: No estimates at this time. Revenues: No impact on revenue. This legislation will provide the public safety community Impact on Department Area of with an additional tool for combating illegal drugs. Responsibility: Page 12 of the a public safety platform states: “Support Policy Platform References: system that promotes local law enforcement services, crime prevention, prosecution of crime, and confinement of adults, Evidence Based practice programs aimed at rehabilitation and lowering the The recidivism rate.”
incapacitated. Memory loss and confusion under the influence of this drug makes victims more vulnerable to rape. In order to deter the possession of Ketamine, GHB, and Rohypnol by sexual predators and to take steps to prevent the use of these drugs to incapacitate victims for purposes of sexual exploitation, it is necessary and appropriate that an individual who possesses one of these substances for predatory purposes be subject to felony penalties. Proposed Law: SB 1182 would make it a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for 16 months, or 2 to 3 years, to possess Ketamine, Rohypnol or GHB, with the intent to commit sexual assault. SB 1182 would add to Sections 11350.5 and 11377.5 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to controlled substances. Prior Legislative Votes: The Board supported similar legislation (SB 333 - Galgiani), which was approved by the legislature in 2015, but was vetoed by Governor Brown. Vote Threshold: This bill is a majority vote. State Mandated Local Program: Yes Support and Opposition: Impact on Orange County: The impact of SB 1182 on Orange County would restore the ability of law enforcement to pursue arrests against individuals caught with the most common date rape drugs including Rohypnol, GHB and Ketamine. Mandates: By creating a tougher penalty for possession of these three drugs this bill does create a state-mandate. This mandate would not be onerous or create an unwarranted burden. Operations: The legislation would not result in any negative impacts to OCSD operations. Costs: No estimates at this time. Revenues: No impact on revenue. Impact on Department Area of Responsibility: This legislation will provide the public safety community with an additional tool for combating illegal drugs. Policy Platform References: Page 12 of the platform states: “Support a public safety system that promotes local law enforcement services, crime prevention, prosecution of crime, and confinement of adults, Evidence Based practice programs aimed at rehabilitation and lowering the recidivism rate.” The