SB997

Modifies the offense of murder in the second degree to include when a person delivered or distributes fentanyl to another person where death results from such use

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Modifies the offense of murder in the second degree to include delivering or distributing fentanyl resulting in death.

The bill modifies the offense of murder in the second degree to include cases where a person delivers or distributes fentanyl to another person, resulting in death. This addition makes the offense a class A felony, with the punishment for second degree murder being in addition to any punishment for related felonies. The jury must consider this new subdivision in any charge of second degree murder.

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Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Calendar

Feb 11

8:00 AM

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Hearing

History

Feb 11

Senate

Hearing Cancelled S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Jan 8

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read