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Committee hears bills to add fentanyl-specific schedule and tougher penalties for fentanyl-related crimes
Summary
Representatives introduced House Bills 4255 and 4256 to create a new controlled-substance schedule for fentanyl and increase penalties, including mandatory minimums for certain sales. Prosecutors, recovery advocates and family members testified in support; no committee vote was recorded.
Representative Leitner introduced House Bills 4255 and 4256, a package that would amend Michigan's criminal procedure code and public health code to create a new controlled-substance classification for fentanyl and its derivatives and to increase penalties for distribution of fentanyl, heroin, carfentanil and related opioids.
Representative Leitner said the package creates a new schedule specific to fentanyl derivatives, raises maximum penalties, and adds mandatory minimums in some circumstances, including sales to minors. "We want to support these…
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