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MN HF615

MN HF615
Same weight threshold and penalty provided for fentanyl as is for heroin.


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Introduced
01/19/2023
In Committee
01/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to public safety; providing the same weight threshold and penalty for fentanyl as is for heroin; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 152.01, by adding a subdivision; 152.021, subdivisions 1, 2; 152.022, subdivisions 1, 2; 152.023, subdivision 2; 152.025, subdivision 4.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to provide the same weight threshold and penalty for fentanyl as is currently in place for heroin under Minnesota's controlled substance laws. The bill amends various sections of the Minnesota Statutes to include fentanyl alongside heroin in the definitions and weight thresholds for controlled substance crimes. Specifically, the bill adds fentanyl to the definition of a "narcotic drug" and applies the same weight thresholds and penalties to fentanyl as are currently used for heroin. The changes made by this bill would take effect on August 1, 2023 and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Author added Bierman (on 04/11/2023)

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