HR 8845
Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act
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This bill amends federal law to treat the distribution of fentanyl that results in a death as first-degree murder. Individuals convicted of this crime could face the death penalty or life in prison. The bill specifically defines fentanyl distribution and establishes thresholds for the amount of fentanyl involved, focusing on mixtures containing N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide or its analogues. It aims to deter the distribution of deadly fentanyl by applying existing felony murder laws.
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Bill Posey
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