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Strict Penalties for Deceptive Fentanyl Sales

This new law imposes severe penalties on individuals who knowingly sell fentanyl or related substances while misrepresenting them as something else. The aim is to protect citizens from the deadly risks of unknowingly consuming fentanyl, thereby enhancing public safety.
Key points
Selling fentanyl under false pretenses will result in at least 20 years imprisonment and a substantial fine.
If deceptive fentanyl sales lead to death, offenders face the death penalty or life imprisonment.
Penalties are harsher for individuals with prior felony convictions or those unlawfully present in the U.S.
The act expands the list of substances considered fentanyl-related, making it easier to prosecute traffickers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4984
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2022-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Zero Tolerance for Deceptive Fentanyl Trafficking Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4984.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Selling fentanyl under false pretenses will result in at least 20 years imprisonment and a substantial fine.
  • If deceptive fentanyl sales lead to death, offenders face the death penalty or life imprisonment.
  • Penalties are harsher for individuals with prior felony convictions or those unlawfully present in the U.S.
  • The act expands the list of substances considered fentanyl-related, making it easier to prosecute traffickers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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