Bill > H5938

This bill amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to modify penalties for possession of fentanyl by changing the threshold for enhanced criminal charges from "a detectable amount" to "at least ten percent (10%) of fentanyl or its analogs." Under the new provisions, individuals possessing between one ounce and one kilogram of a substance containing at least 10% fentanyl would face up to fifty years imprisonment and a fine of up to $500,000. If the amount exceeds one kilogram, the penalties increase to potential life imprisonment and a fine of up to $1 million. The bill specifically defines fentanyl to include various chemical analogs such as acetyl fentanyl, furanyl fentanyl, and 4-AN-PP. By raising the percentage threshold, the legislation aims to more precisely target serious drug offenses involving significant quantities of fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid responsible for numerous overdose deaths. The act will take effect immediately upon passage, providing law enforcement and judicial systems with new guidelines for prosecuting fentanyl-related drug offenses.

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