The bill aims to enhance public safety by providing additional protections for children and vulnerable adults from exposure to harmful substances, specifically fentanyl. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 152.137, subdivision 2, to include new prohibitions against knowingly allowing a child or vulnerable adult to inhale, be exposed to, have contact with, or ingest fentanyl. This addition underscores the seriousness of the risks associated with fentanyl exposure, aligning it with existing prohibitions related to methamphetamine and its associated activities.

In addition to the new insertion regarding fentanyl, the bill maintains existing prohibitions against manufacturing methamphetamine, storing chemical substances, and allowing exposure to methamphetamine waste products and paraphernalia in the presence of children or vulnerable adults. The legislation imposes criminal penalties for violations, reinforcing the commitment to safeguarding at-risk populations from the dangers posed by these substances.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 152.137