This bill aims to revise drug crime sentences specifically related to fentanyl. It introduces mandatory minimum sentences for two offenses: criminal distribution of fentanyl and criminal possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Justice report certain information regarding these offenses, enhancing transparency and accountability in drug-related crime statistics.

The bill amends existing legal provisions in sections 45-9-101, 45-9-103, and 46-18-222 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these new mandatory minimums and reporting requirements. It establishes an immediate effective date and specifies an applicability date for the new regulations, ensuring that the changes are implemented without delay.

Statutes affected:
HB0791_1.pdf: 45-9-101, 45-9-103, 46-18-222
HB0791_2.pdf: 45-9-101, 45-9-103, 46-18-222
Amended: 45-9-101, 45-9-103, 46-18-222
Introduced: 45-9-101, 45-9-103, 46-18-222