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ME LD1263

Bill

Status

Failed

6/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Poirier

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Class A crime for aggravated trafficking of fentanyl powder when the trafficked fentanyl causes serious bodily injury to another person through an overdose

  • Upgrades the penalty from the existing Class B crime (for schedule W drugs causing serious bodily injury) to Class A specifically for fentanyl powder overdose cases

  • Amends 17-A MRSA §1105-A by adding a new paragraph (L-1) specifically targeting fentanyl powder trafficking resulting in overdose injuries

  • Requires prosecution to prove the defendant's trafficked fentanyl powder was a contributing factor to the victim's overdose-related serious bodily injury

Legislative Description

An Act Regarding Penalties for Fentanyl Trafficking When That Trafficking Results in an Overdose Causing Serious Bodily Injury of a Person

Crimes

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice And Public Safety3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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