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Home » Press Releases » Sen. Hutton: Senate approves Hutton bill protecting homeless citizens from predatory drug dealers
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to increase penalties for drug dealing near a homeless shelter was approved by the State Senate during its February floor session on Wednesday. Current law already provides a penalty enhancement for those convicted of dealing drugs within 1,000 feet of various locations. The most prominent example are schools—most people are...