Senate advances bill imposing mandatory minimums for large fentanyl quantities

Jan 30, 2025

The New Hampshire Senate voted 15–8 to advance SB 14, which as amended would set mandatory minimum prison terms for possession of large quantities of fentanyl-class drugs; supporters called it a public‑safety deterrent while opponents warned it could cost taxpayers and limit judicial discretion.

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The New Hampshire Senate voted to advance Senate Bill 14, the fentanyl‑related mandatory minimums measure, to third reading after adopting committee amendments and approving the bill 15–8.

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