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Senate adopts technical amendments to create drug‑induced homicide offenses; fentanyl and other-drug measures move forward
Summary
Senators adopted technical amendments across several bills (S.156, S.159, S.183) to make fentanyl and other unlawful controlled substances the basis for new homicide charges in certain circumstances; amendments clarified language to avoid appellate issues and to treat other crimes consistently.
The Senate adopted amendments Tuesday to a set of bills that would create or clarify homicide offenses tied to providing fentanyl or other unlawful drugs that result in death. The floor discussion centered on drafting consistency and avoiding appellate questions that could arise from singling out assisted‑suicide language.
Sponsor and floor managers said the…
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