The bill proposes significant amendments to the laws governing controlled substances violations, primarily aimed at increasing penalties for specific drug offenses. It establishes that possession of Schedule I and II narcotics and methamphetamine will be classified as a felony, carrying a minimum sentence of three years and a maximum of 15 years, along with potential fines of up to $50,000. Additionally, the legislation mandates a minimum incarceration period of 10 years for drug delivery resulting in death and allows for the reduction of felony charges to misdemeanors for individuals who successfully complete a court-ordered drug treatment program. The bill also introduces provisions for the measurement of controlled substances, stating that inert substances mixed with controlled substances will be included in weight calculations, and clarifies that each controlled substance involved in a single act will be treated as a separate offense unless mixed together.

Moreover, the bill aligns state laws with federal standards by adjusting weight thresholds for felony charges related to drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, reducing the minimum amount of heroin for a felony charge from 50 grams to 10 grams, and adjusting the maximum for cocaine from 500 grams to 100 grams. It establishes mandatory sentencing guidelines for drug delivery resulting in death, increasing the minimum sentence from three years to ten years, with a maximum of 40 years, and imposes a minimum of two years for failing to render aid during an overdose. The legislation emphasizes that these sentences cannot be suspended or probated, reinforcing its intent to impose stricter consequences for drug-related offenses while also promoting rehabilitation through treatment programs.