Bill > SF3739

This bill establishes a new crime called "fentanyl-related endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult" in Minnesota. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Defining "child" as any person under the age of 18 and "vulnerable adult" as defined in state law. 2. Prohibiting the knowing manufacture or possession of fentanyl in the presence of a child or vulnerable adult, or causing a child or vulnerable adult to be exposed to or ingest fentanyl. 3. Establishing a felony penalty of up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for violating these prohibitions. 4. Allowing peace officers to take a child into protective custody if they are present where the prohibited activities are taking place, and requiring officers to report suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult in these situations. 5. Providing that a conviction under this law does not bar prosecution for any other crimes committed as part of the same conduct.