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MD SB604
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Waldstreicher
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AI Summary
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Creates a new felony for distributing heroin, fentanyl, or their chemical analogues when use results in death or serious bodily injury, punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment in addition to existing drug distribution penalties
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Sentences must run consecutively (not concurrently) with any other sentences imposed under other laws
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Applies to all persons in the distribution chain, even if the drugs were transferred multiple times before reaching the victim or were mixed with other substances
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Excludes from the definition of "distribute" the sharing of drugs without payment or exchange of goods/services
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Provides immunity from prosecution for individuals who in good faith seek, provide, or assist with medical assistance for someone experiencing an overdose
Legislative Description
Criminal Law - Distribution of Heroin or Fentanyl Causing Serious Bodily Injury or Death (Victoria, Scottie, Ashleigh, and Yader's Law)
Death
Last Action
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
1/30/2025