HB4998 HFA Lewis 2-1 Revised

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Delegate Lewis moves to amend HB4998 on page 1, Section 3, line 18, following the period, by inserting the following sentence:

"As part of the presentence investigation, if the court finds that evidence exists that the person convicted of third or subsequent offense was abusing drugs or alcohol at the time of his or her arrest, the Court shall order an evaluation to determine whether the person has a substance use disorder.  Upon a finding by the Court that the person convicted of third or subsequent offense has been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, in addition to the other penalties provided pursuant to this subsection, the Court shall order the person undergo treatment for the substance use disorder."