118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 916 — Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023

“To punish the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Feb 9, 2023

Last action Feb 9, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

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Referred

Feb 9, 2023

Judiciary

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill makes the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death a first degree murder. An individual who is guilty of first degree murder by distributing fentanyl is subject to death or life in prison.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Feb 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Feb 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.