Serious felonies: furnishing fentanyl to a minor.
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Overview
This bill amends California law to classify furnishing fentanyl to a minor as a serious felony, aligning it with existing definitions of serious felonies and including it within the scope of the ‘three strikes’ law. It also restricts plea bargaining in cases involving serious felonies, including those involving fentanyl. The bill aims to address the growing concern of fentanyl distribution to minors and enhance penalties for such offenses.
Key provisions
- Includes knowingly furnishing fentanyl to a minor as a serious felony.
- Incorporates fentanyl furnishing into the ‘three strikes’ law.
- Restricts plea bargaining in cases involving serious felonies, including those involving fentanyl.
- Addresses definitions within Penal Code Sections 667.1, 1170.125, and 1192.7.
- Provides an exception to reimbursement requirements for local agencies and school districts.
- Clarifies definitions related to bank robbery and savings and loan associations.
- Specifies that the state will not reimburse local agencies or school districts for costs associated with the new crime.
- Requires a two-thirds vote in both houses of the legislature to amend certain provisions.
Who is affected
- Individuals who furnish fentanyl to minors
- Minors who receive fentanyl
- Local law enforcement agencies
- District attorneys and prosecutors
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