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Senate orders mandatory-minimum fentanyl penalty bill to third reading after debate on scope and costs
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee's bill to impose mandatory minimum sentences for trafficking large fentanyl quantities (20g and 50g thresholds) passed second reading and was ordered to third reading by a 16–8 roll call after supporters said it targets large-scale dealers and opponents warned about mandatory-minimum effects and prison costs.
Senate Bill 467, which would establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain fentanyl-related offenses and create a specific sentencing range where distribution resulting in death carries increased penalties, was ordered to third reading after extended debate.
Senator Gannon, reporting for the Judiciary Committee, said the bill targets the "big fish" — large-scale traffickers moving substantial…
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