Bill > HB1087

This bill expands the existing crime of endangerment with a controlled substance to include fentanyl and other high-potency synthetic opioids. Currently, the law made it a crime for a person to knowingly expose a dependent child or adult to methamphetamine or chemicals used in methamphetamine production. The bill now adds fentanyl and other high-potency synthetic opioids to this list of controlled substances. Importantly, the bill includes a provision clarifying that the law does not apply to controlled substances administered through a valid prescription, as outlined in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Chapter 69.50 RCW). The offense remains classified as a class B felony, which typically carries a significant prison sentence. The bill aims to protect vulnerable populations, such as dependent children and adults, from potential harm caused by exposure to dangerous synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which has been associated with a significant increase in overdose deaths in recent years.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1087&Year=2025&Initiative=false