Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023

1/18/2024, 6:03 AM

Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023

This bill makes the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death a first degree murder.

An individual who is guilty of first degree murder by distributing fentanyl is subject to death or life in prison.

Congress
118
Number
HR - 916
Introduced on
2023-02-09
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/9/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023

This bill makes the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death a first degree murder.

An individual who is guilty of first degree murder by distributing fentanyl is subject to death or life in prison.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo punish the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder.
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
Potential Impact
Criminal procedure and sentencing•
Drug trafficking and controlled substances•
Violent crime

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Member:  James C. Moylan

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/20/2023

Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023

This bill makes the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death a first degree murder.

An individual who is guilty of first degree murder by distributing fentanyl is...

Latest Action2/9/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.