SB 531 - This act provides that a person commits the offense of murder in the first degree if he or she knowingly delivers or distributes fentanyl or carfentanil and death results from the use of such substances.

This offense shall be a class A felony, and if the person is over the age of 18, the punishment shall be either death or imprisonment for life without eligibility for probation or parole.

This act is identical to a provision in SB 575 (2025) and HB 1045 (2025).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Statutes affected:
Introduced (1672S.01): 565.020

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 531
Sponsor: Schroer
Hearing Date: 3/5/2025


COMMITTEE: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

CHAIRMAN: Schroer

DATE REFERRED: 2/27/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 2/27/2025



STAFF:
Eric Michael
Katie O'Brien


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