Criminal Law - Distribution of Heroin or Fentanyl Causing Death or Serious Bodily Injury (Victoria, Scottie, Ashleigh, and Yader's Law)

Summary

The bill adds a new offense that targets people who have already been convicted of a drug‑distribution crime and then distribute heroin, fentanyl, or their chemical analogues that lead to a death or serious bodily injury. Violators face a felony charge and a consecutive sentence of up to 20 years, in addition to any other penalties they already receive.

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