The proposed bill establishes a new crime in Minnesota related to the adulteration of controlled substances with fentanyl. Under the new section 609.2285, individuals who knowingly alter or adulterate a controlled substance or drug with fentanyl, or replace a controlled substance with fentanyl in its packaging, will be guilty of a felony. The bill also specifies that these provisions do not apply to professionals such as manufacturers, pharmacists, and nurses when they are acting in their professional capacity.

Additionally, the bill includes definitions for "controlled substance" and "drug," referencing existing statutes for clarity. The effective date for this new law is set for August 1, 2025, and it will apply to crimes committed on or after that date. This legislation aims to enhance public safety by imposing stricter penalties on those who engage in the dangerous practice of tampering with controlled substances using fentanyl.