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AR HB1663

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jimmie Gazaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates two new felony offenses for knowingly exposing another person to fentanyl: first degree (causing serious physical injury) and second degree (causing physical injury)

  • First degree offense is a Class Y felony if victim is a first responder or correctional facility employee, or Class A felony otherwise

  • Second degree offense is a Class A felony if victim is a first responder or correctional facility employee, or Class B felony otherwise

  • Defines "expose" to include skin contact, inhalation, ingestion, needlestick contact, or contact with mucus membranes

  • Exempts lawful medical and pharmaceutical activities, including valid prescriptions, pharmacy dispensing, and licensed manufacturer/wholesaler distribution in compliance with state and federal law

Legislative Description

To Create The Offense Of Knowingly Exposing Another Person To Fentanyl.

Last Action

Notification that HB1663 is now Act 739

4/12/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/4/2023
Judiciary3/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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