This bill amends section 782.04 of the Florida Statutes to introduce a new offense of third-degree murder related to the unlawful distribution of dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogs. It defines "dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogs" as any controlled substance specified in section 893.135(1)(c)4.a.(I)(VII) and clarifies that "distribute" has the same meaning as in section 893.02. The bill establishes that if a person under 18 unlawfully distributes a substance containing dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogs, and this distribution results in the death of the user, it will be classified as third-degree murder, a felony of the second degree.

The penalties for this offense are outlined to be in accordance with sections 775.082, 775.083, or 775.084, which detail the potential sentences for felonies in Florida. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 612 Filed: 782.04