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Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act

3/12/2024, 11:18 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4876

Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act

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.

Current Status of Bill S 4876

Bill S 4876 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 15, 2022. Bill S 4876 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 15, 2022.  Bill S 4876's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4876

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
15
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4876

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4876

Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act
Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act
A bill to punish the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder.

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