NC S620

Increases penalties for opioid trafficking: 2-14 grams becomes a Class E felony (90-120 months), 14-28 grams becomes a Class D felony (180-225 months), and 28+ grams of heroin/fentanyl/carfentanil results in life imprisonment without parole with a $2 million fine

Elevates death by distribution offenses to Class B1 and Class A felonies, and imposes Class B1 felony charges for trafficking within 1,500 feet of schools, child care centers, playgrounds, parks, malls, or transit stations

Appropriates $10 million in recurring funds to the SBI Drug Task Force and $35 million in nonrecurring funds for opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery programs including medication-assisted treatment expansion and mobile treatment units for rural areas

Establishes a State and Federal Drug Interdiction Task Force with 9 members including federal agency representatives from DEA, ICE, and Border Patrol, and requires mandatory opioid detection training for all law enforcement officers beginning January 1, 2026

Expands the Controlled Substances Reporting System to track xylazine and nitazenes alongside existing substances, with $3.5 million appropriated for data analytics upgrades, and creates a $2,500 per employee tax credit (max $50,000/year) for businesses hiring individuals who complete substance use disorder treatment