This bill aims to enhance public safety by providing additional protections for children and vulnerable adults from exposure to fentanyl. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 152.137, subdivision 2, to include specific prohibitions against knowingly causing or permitting a child or vulnerable adult to inhale, be exposed to, have contact with, or ingest fentanyl. This new provision is intended to address the growing concerns surrounding the dangers of fentanyl, alongside existing regulations related to methamphetamine.

In addition to the new language regarding fentanyl, the bill maintains existing prohibitions against activities involving methamphetamine, such as manufacturing, storing chemical substances, and allowing exposure to methamphetamine paraphernalia. The inclusion of fentanyl in the statute reflects a legislative effort to strengthen protections for vulnerable populations and impose criminal penalties for violations of these provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 152.137