The bill amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically addressing the offense of drug delivery resulting in death. It introduces a new penalty structure for individuals convicted under this offense. A person found guilty will face a maximum imprisonment term of 40 years, with a mandatory minimum of 10 years of total confinement and a fine of at least $15,000 or an amount equivalent to the value of assets involved in the illegal activity if they have two or more prior convictions related to controlled substances and received significant consideration for their actions.

Additionally, the bill outlines exceptions to the new penalty provisions. The minimum sentence and fine do not apply if the victim is under 13 years old and the conduct arises from the same criminal act, if the person and the decedent intended to use the controlled substance together, or if the person used the substance with the decedent. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 47 (Jan 22, 2025): 18-2506(b)
Printer's No. 472 (Mar 25, 2025): 18-2506(b)
Printer's No. 0047: 18-2506(b)
Printer's No. 0472: 18-2506(b)