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Baby Overdoses Were Rising in Everett. The City Just Criminalized Fentanyl Child Exposure

Everett's ordinance creates a gross misdemeanor for exposing children to Schedule I and II drugs amid 32 overdoses since 2019, aiming to address gaps in state law.

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Everett passed a proposal to criminalize exposing minors to drugs like fentanyl. Advocates say it protects children; critics warn it may deter emergency calls.

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Everett approves new penalties for drug exposure to children

The law adds an additional charge for individuals who expose children to certain drugs.

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Baby overdoses were rising in Everett. The city just criminalized fentanyl child exposure

Everett passed a proposal to criminalize exposing minors to drugs like fentanyl. Advocates say it protects children; critics warn it may deter emergency calls.

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King5 News broke the news in Seattle, United States on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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