Bill S.147, introduced by Senator Douglass, aims to establish a new crime concerning the purchase of regulated drugs from individuals under the age of 21. The proposed legislation adds a new section, 18 V.S.A. 4237a, which explicitly prohibits the knowing and unlawful purchase of regulated drugs from persons under 21 years of age. Violators of this law would face a mandatory imprisonment term ranging from one to five years, in addition to any other penalties that may apply.

The bill also specifies that it will take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation seeks to enhance the regulation of drug transactions and protect younger individuals from being involved in illegal drug sales.