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AZ SB1725

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Rogers

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3408 regarding possession, sale, manufacture, and transportation of narcotic drugs.

  • Changes the mandatory sentencing threshold for fentanyl sales from 200 grams to 9 grams, establishing a minimum 5-year sentence (presumptive 10 years, maximum 15 years) for first-time offenders selling at least 9 grams of fentanyl.

  • For repeat offenders previously convicted of fentanyl sales involving 9 or more grams, establishes a minimum 10-year sentence (presumptive 15 years, maximum 20 years).

  • Maintains existing penalties including mandatory fines of not less than $2,000 or three times the value of drugs involved, whichever is greater, with no judicial discretion to suspend fines.

  • Preserves existing probation eligibility, drug testing requirements, and community restitution obligations for drug offense convictions.

Legislative Description

Fentanyl; nine grams

Classification

Last Action

Governor Vetoed

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/3/2025
Judiciary2/26/2025
Rules2/10/2025
Judiciary and Elections2/10/2025

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