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Introduced
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
In Committee
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
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 for heroin. Specifically, it amends Minnesota statutes to:
1. Define "fentanyl" to include fentanyl, carfentanil, and any fentanyl analogs and fentanyl-related substances.
2. Increase the weight thresholds for certain sale and possession crimes involving heroin or fentanyl to match the existing thresholds for heroin.
3. Establish that the effective date for these changes is August 1, 2023, and they apply to crimes committed on or after that date.
The bill aims to address the growing issue of fentanyl abuse and trafficking by treating it similarly to heroin under Minnesota's controlled substance laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Authors added Gustafson; Limmer (on 03/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2659&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2659&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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