Bill > H1497

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to establish strict liability for a death that results from the manufacture, distribution, or dispensation of certain controlled substances, including heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, LSD, and PCP. The bill states that a person who engages in these activities is liable for the death, even if the deceased contributed to their own death through the injection, inhalation, or ingestion of the substance. The punishment for such an offense is imprisonment for life or any term of years, as well as a fine of up to $25,000, with a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years. The bill also clarifies that this provision does not preclude or limit any other prosecution for homicide.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1497