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MN SF3784

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2022

Primary Sponsor

Julie Rosen

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Origin

Senate

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Defines "fentanyl" to include fentanyl, carfentanil, and any fentanyl analogs and fentanyl-related substances for purposes of controlled substance crimes.

  • Sets fentanyl weight thresholds equal to heroin across all crime degrees: 10 grams for first-degree sale crimes, 25 grams for first-degree possession crimes, 3 grams for second-degree sale crimes, and 6 grams for second-degree possession crimes.

  • Establishes gross misdemeanor penalty for first-time possession of less than 0.05 grams of heroin or fentanyl, matching the threshold for other controlled substances at 0.25 grams.

  • Applies amendments to Minnesota Statutes sections 152.021, 152.022, 152.023, and 152.025 governing controlled substance crimes and penalties.

  • Effective date of August 1, 2022, applying to crimes committed on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Weight threshold and penalty for fentanyl modification

Last Action

Author added Bigham

3/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy3/7/2022

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