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IN SB0337

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2018

Primary Sponsor

James Merritt

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that dealing in carfentanil or fentanyl is a Level 2 felony under Indiana Code 35-48-4-1.

  • Makes dealing carfentanil or fentanyl that results in the user's death a murder charge, regardless of amount or other circumstances.

  • Amends IC 35-42-1-1 to include knowingly or intentionally dealing carfentanil or fentanyl with delivery resulting in death as murder under existing murder statutes.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Controlled substances. Provides that a person who deals carfentanil or fentanyl commits a Level 2 felony. Provides that a person who deals carfentanil or fentanyl that results in the user's death commits murder.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

1/4/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/4/2018

Full Bill Text

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