Bill > HB1625

This bill modifies Missouri's drug trafficking laws by adjusting the quantity thresholds and penalties for trafficking various controlled substances. Specifically, the bill reduces the threshold for first and second-degree drug trafficking offenses for several substances, including lowering the amount of fentanyl that triggers more severe penalties from ten milligrams to three milligrams. The bill also introduces a new provision specifically addressing carfentanil, making any amount of this extremely potent synthetic opioid a trafficking offense. The changes impact penalties for drugs like heroin, cocaine, LSD, PCP, marijuana, amphetamines, and other controlled substances, with penalties ranging from class C to class A felonies depending on the type and quantity of the drug. The modifications aim to address evolving drug trends, particularly the increasing prevalence of potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl and carfentanil, by implementing stricter penalties for smaller quantities of these dangerous substances.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1625&year=2026&code=R