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SB507 • 2025

Separates the possession, delivery and manufacture of fentanyl from general controlled substance offense statutes into separate statutes.

Separates the possession, delivery and manufacture of fentanyl from general controlled substance offense statutes into separate statutes.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Smith DB
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act makes separate statutes for fentanyl crimes. The Act also increases sentences for some fentanyl crimes. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1).
Separates the possession, delivery and manufacture of fentanyl from general controlled substance offense statutes into separate statutes.
Establishes a mandatory minimum sentence for the delivery of fentanyl to a person under 18 years of age. Beginning July 1, 2033, prohibits optional probation or a downward departure as a sentence for the manufacture or delivery of fentanyl if a person has a previous conviction.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to fentanyl; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee