Bill > HR780

This bill, known as the Alexandra's Law Act of 2025, amends the Controlled Substances Act to introduce an advisory statement requirement for individuals convicted of drug-related offenses involving fentanyl or its analogues that result in death. Specifically, the bill requires courts to advise convicted individuals about the extreme dangers of illicit drugs, particularly those mixed with fentanyl, and warn them that if they sell or administer drugs not lawfully authorized and someone dies as a result, they may be charged with homicide. The bill further stipulates that a previous conviction for a drug offense involving fentanyl can be used as evidence in a subsequent homicide case to demonstrate the defendant's knowledge of the deadly substance. Additionally, the bill allows for the admission of sworn statements from state and federal courts regarding this advisory, which can be used as evidence across different court jurisdictions. A key exception is made for individuals who were minors at the time of the original offense, who would be exempt from these evidentiary provisions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/780/all-info