STOP Fentanyl Act: Stricter Penalties for Fentanyl Offenses
This act significantly lowers the amounts of fentanyl that trigger mandatory minimum prison sentences, leading to harsher penalties for drug offenses. It also introduces very severe penalties for fentanyl smuggled across the Mexico border, especially if it causes death or serious injury. The goal is to strengthen the fight against the fentanyl crisis.
Key points
Significantly reduced fentanyl quantity thresholds that trigger mandatory minimum prison sentences, meaning smaller amounts of the drug will lead to harsher penalties.
New, very severe penalties (minimum 20 years to life) for fentanyl smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border, with life imprisonment if death or serious injury results.
Changes apply to fentanyl and its analogues, regardless of their scheduled status.
Status:
Expired
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