AZ HB2779

Creates new crime of "drug trafficking homicide" when delivery of dangerous drugs or narcotic drugs causes death, classified as class 1 felony with sentencing range of 10-25 calendar years (minimum-presumptive-maximum), or 15-29 calendar years if defendant has prior drug trafficking homicide or class 2-3 dangerous offense conviction.

Establishes mandatory enhanced sentencing for violations involving fentanyl, heroin, carfentanil, or fentanyl mimetic substances: 5-10-15 calendar years for first offense, 10-15-20 calendar years for prior conviction involving these drugs.

Expands ineligibility for suspension of sentence, probation, or early release to include convictions involving fentanyl, heroin, carfentanil, or fentanyl mimetic substances under specified narcotic drug provisions.

Requires mandatory fine of at least $2,000 or three times the value of drugs involved, whichever is greater, with no suspension allowed.

Mandates drug testing as condition of probation and at least 360 hours of community restitution with treatment, counseling, or victim service organizations for probation-eligible convictions.