Iowa HF2576 establishes criminal offenses for possession and transfer of lethal narcotics, with escalating penalties.
Iowa HF2576 creates new criminal offenses for possession and transfer of lethal narcotics, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin. The bill defines "lethal narcotic" as any detectable amount of these substances. Possession of a lethal narcotic is a class "C" felony for a first offense, with harsher penalties for subsequent offenses. Transfer of a lethal narcotic that results in death is classified as reckless homicide, a class "A" felony.
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