Establishes the crime of criminal sale of a controlled substance resulting in death
This bill creates a new class A-1 felony offense for selling controlled substances (from Schedules I-V) that directly causes someone's death. It specifically applies to individuals who violate public health law by selling, giving, or supplying these drugs, resulting in a fatality. The key provision defines this as the most serious felony charge, replacing or adding to existing penalties for drug-related deaths. The law takes effect 30 days after enactment, with necessary rule changes allowed before that date. It does not affect other drug offenses or non-fatal cases.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 26 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Andrew Molitor
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Ari Brown
RRepublican
Co
Brian Maher
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Jarett Gandolfo
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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