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DE SB101

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/26/2023

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Hansen

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes separate, lower quantity thresholds for fentanyl drug offenses distinct from other narcotic prescription drugs under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act

  • Sets Tier 3 fentanyl quantities at 60+ doses or 2+ grams, Tier 2 at 24+ doses or 0.8+ grams, and Tier 1 at 12+ doses or 0.4+ grams

  • Applies the new fentanyl-specific thresholds to fentanyl and any analog or derivative of the substance

  • Maintains existing quantity thresholds for other narcotic Schedule II or III prescription drugs (60+ doses/6+ grams for Tier 2, 30+ doses/3+ grams for Tier 1) but explicitly excludes fentanyl from these categories

  • Addresses the higher potency and lethality of fentanyl compared to other controlled substances in response to fentanyl-related deaths in Delaware

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

4/26/2023

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services4/26/2023

Full Bill Text

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