Bill > AB1667

This bill, by adding fentanyl and fentanyl analogs to the list of substances that, when furnished to a minor, constitute a "serious felony," aims to strengthen penalties for drug offenses involving children. A "serious felony" is a category of crime that carries stricter sentencing and prohibits plea bargaining, meaning prosecutors cannot negotiate lesser charges or sentences for these offenses. By classifying the act of providing fentanyl to a minor as a serious felony, this bill expands the scope of existing laws designed to protect children from dangerous drugs and ensures that individuals convicted of such crimes face more severe consequences. The bill also notes that it does not require state reimbursement for local agencies because it is changing the definition of a crime, not creating new costs.

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