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Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025

5/21/2025, 12:43 PM

Summary of Bill S 1502

This bill, designated as S. 1502 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to address the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder. Introduced on April 29, 2025, the bill focuses on increasing penalties for individuals involved in the distribution of fentanyl leading to fatalities.

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Current Status of Bill S 1502

Bill S 1502 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2025. Bill S 1502 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 29, 2025.  Bill S 1502's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 29, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1502

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
17
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1502

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1502

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder.
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder.

Comments

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Shawn Lawson

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7 months ago

I can't believe this new bill is gonna make it a felony murder charge for distributing fentanyl that results in death. This is so unfair and unjust. It's gonna make things even worse for people struggling with addiction. Why can't they focus on helping people get the treatment they need instead of just throwing them in jail? This is gonna have a negative impact on so many lives.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1502

Joni Ernst
Joni Ernst
IowaRepublican
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
FloridaRepublican
James Lankford
James Lankford
OklahomaRepublican
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Cindy Hyde-Smith
MississippiRepublican
Bill Hagerty
Bill Hagerty
TennesseeRepublican
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
TexasRepublican

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