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This bill creates new, more stringent legal provisions specifically addressing fentanyl-related crimes in Oregon. The bill establishes separate statutes for fentanyl offenses, creating distinct criminal penalties for possession, delivery, and manufacture of fentanyl and its derivatives. Key provisions include making unlawful fentanyl possession a drug enforcement misdemeanor, with escalating penalties based on quantity, such as a Class A misdemeanor for one gram or more and a Class C felony for commercial drug offenses or substantial quantities. The bill introduces mandatory minimum sentences for delivering fentanyl to individuals under 18 years old and increases penalties for delivering or manufacturing fentanyl within 1,000 feet of a school, which becomes a Class A felony. Beginning July 1, 2033, the bill prohibits optional probation or sentencing leniency for individuals with previous fentanyl-related convictions. The legislation also expands existing drug-related immunity provisions to include fentanyl possession and declares an emergency, making the law effective immediately upon passage. These changes aim to address the ongoing fentanyl crisis by creating more targeted and severe legal consequences for fentanyl-related criminal activities.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB507