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This bill proposes to amend the federal criminal code to treat the distribution of fentanyl that results in a person's death as first-degree murder, which can be punishable by death or life imprisonment. Specifically, the bill defines "distributing fentanyl" as distributing a controlled substance involving 2 grams or more of fentanyl (or 0.5 grams of a fentanyl analogue) that leads to a person's death, where the distributor knew or should have known the substance contained fentanyl. The legislation would modify Section 1111 of Title 18 of the United States Code by adding "distributing fentanyl" to the list of circumstances that can constitute felony murder, and it provides precise legal definitions for terms like "controlled substance," "distribute," and "distributor" by referencing the Controlled Substances Act. The bill, which would be known as the "Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025," aims to create stricter legal consequences for individuals who distribute fentanyl that leads to a fatal overdose.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3065/all-info