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Senate advances bill imposing mandatory minimums for large fentanyl quantities
Summary
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.
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.
Supporters said the bill targets major dealers and large shipments rather than casual users. “We have substantially raised the minimum penalty,” said Senator John Gannon, who moved the committee recommendation. He described the amended thresholds as tied to quantities: possession of 20 grams would carry a roughly three‑and‑a‑half‑year mandatory sentence and possession of 50 grams or more would carry a seven‑year mandatory…
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