Bill > AB568

This bill amends California's Penal Code to include knowingly furnishing fentanyl to a minor as a serious felony, which means it will be subject to stricter legal penalties and plea bargaining restrictions. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that makes selling, furnishing, administering, giving, or offering to give fentanyl to a minor a serious felony when the person knows the substance is fentanyl. This change is significant because serious felonies have enhanced sentencing guidelines, including a potential 5-year sentence enhancement for individuals with previous serious felony convictions. The bill is part of a broader effort to combat drug-related crimes, particularly those involving minors, and builds upon existing California laws that define and penalize serious felonies. The bill also includes a provision that no additional state reimbursement is required for local agencies due to the changes, as the act primarily modifies criminal definitions and penalties. By expanding the definition of serious felonies to explicitly include fentanyl distribution to minors, the legislation aims to create stronger legal deterrents and consequences for such dangerous criminal activities.

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