relative to the penalty for certain fentanyl-related offenses and establishing a mandatory minimum sentence for the crime of distribution of a controlled drug with death resulting.

Summary

The bill sets fixed minimum prison sentences for people caught with certain amounts of fentanyl and for anyone whose drug distribution leads to a death. It also lets judges impose a lower sentence if the defendant meets strict conditions, such as having no recent violent convictions and cooperating with law enforcement. The changes aim at high‑level traffickers while preserving some flexibility for low‑level offenders.

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