Bill > HF897

This bill amends Minnesota law to expand protections for children and vulnerable adults by adding fentanyl to existing statutes that previously focused on methamphetamine-related dangers. Specifically, the bill adds a definition for "fentanyl" in section 152.137, referencing the definition in section 152.01, subdivision 25, and introduces new language prohibiting individuals from knowingly causing or permitting children or vulnerable adults to inhale, be exposed to, have contact with, or ingest fentanyl. The bill maintains similar prohibitions that already existed for methamphetamine, chemical substances, and methamphetamine paraphernalia, and applies these protections in various settings where children or vulnerable adults might be present, such as residences, public accommodation rooms, and multiple unit residential buildings. By expanding the law to include fentanyl, the bill aims to provide additional legal mechanisms to protect children and vulnerable adults from potential harm associated with this potent synthetic opioid, which has been a significant contributor to drug-related health risks in recent years.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0897&ssn=0&y=2025