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SB239: Creating a special sentencing rule to add 100 months to a sentence for distribution of a controlled substance when the substance involved is fentanyl and the distribution causes the death of a child.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill proposes a new sentencing rule for drug dealers who distribute fentanyl and cause the death of a child. If convicted, they would face an additional 100 months in prison.

Who This Affects

This law would affect families with children who have died as a result of fentanyl distribution. It aims to hold accountable those responsible for these tragic deaths.

Key Provisions

• Adds 100 months to the sentence for drug dealers who distribute fentanyl and cause the death of a child • Applies only to cases where fentanyl is involved and a child dies as a result • Creates a new sentencing rule, not a change to existing laws or penalties

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Timeline

Introduced

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 6, 2025

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