AL SB280

Creates the crime of "controlled substance murder" when a person knowingly provides a controlled substance laced with another substance that is a proximate cause of someone's death.

Defines "laced with another substance" to include adulteration or combination with fentanyl, synthetic opioids, rat poison, embalming fluid, benzocaine, strychnine, and numerous other specified substances.

Exempts licensed physicians, dentists, nurses, veterinarians, pharmacies, hospitals, and other licensed health care practitioners engaged in professional practice from the crime.

Classifies controlled substance murder as a Class B felony, with mandatory minimum imprisonment of not less than 20 years for offenders with prior felony drug convictions.

Effective the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.