Bill > S1502

This bill, known as the "Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025," proposes to amend the federal criminal code to treat the distribution of fentanyl that results in a death as first-degree murder. Specifically, the bill defines "distributing fentanyl" as knowingly distributing 2 grams or more of a mixture containing fentanyl (or 0.5 grams of a fentanyl analogue) that leads to a person's death. Under the proposed law, individuals found guilty of such distribution would be subject to the same penalties as first-degree murder, which can include the death penalty or life imprisonment. The bill expands the existing felony murder statute by explicitly including fentanyl distribution as a potential basis for a first-degree murder charge. The definition of fentanyl distribution draws from the Controlled Substances Act and includes specific chemical and quantity thresholds, as well as a requirement that the distributor knew or should have known the substance contained fentanyl. This legislation aims to create a stronger legal deterrent against the distribution of this highly dangerous synthetic opioid.

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