SB 1621 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

narcotic drugs; death; sentence enhancement

SB 1621 increases penalties for certain drug offenses in Arizona, specifically targeting fentanyl sales and drug-related deaths. It mandates minimum prison sentences of 5 years (up to 15) for selling fentanyl in amounts of 200 grams or more, and 15 years (up to 25) if the sale contributes to another person's death. The bill also prohibits probation or suspended sentences for these offenses until the full term is served, and requires a minimum $2,000 fine or three times the drug's value. It directly affects individuals convicted of selling narcotics under these specific circumstances, particularly fentanyl distributors and those whose actions cause fatalities.
Bill status passed both 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Failed
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Jun 19, 2025
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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version Senate Engrossed Version · 3 edits · Feb 26, 2025
MINOR
The bill was revised from the House to Senate version, resulting in technical formatting changes and a significant modification to sentencing language. The most substantive change involves simplifying the conditions for enhanced sentencing in drug-related death cases by removing redundant phrasing about causation. Additionally, the bill title was updated from 'House Engrossed' to 'Senate Engrossed', and the short title section was removed entirely.
REQUIREMENT

Simplified the enhanced sentencing language for drug offenses causing death by removing redundant text stating 'AND THE OTHER PERSON WOULD NOT HAVE DIED BUT FOR THE NARCOTIC DRUG sold'.

TECHNICAL

Updated document header from 'House Engrossed' to 'Senate Engrossed' to reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process.

Deleted the section establishing the short title 'Noah's Law' from the final version.

Floor votes · House Jun 18, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
7
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Jun 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Jun 18, 2025
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (26-33-1)
house
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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