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General Assembly passes bill targeting fentanyl

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ATLANTA – Legislation stiffening penalties for trafficking in fentanyl in Georgia cleared the General Assembly Friday. The Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act, which now heads to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature, imposes a range of mandatory minimum sentences on convicted traffickers in fentanyl. The smallest amounts covered by the bill – between four grams and 14 grams, will result in at least five years behind bars. Fentanyl is so deadly that

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General Assembly passes bill targeting fentanyl

Legislation stiffening penalties for trafficking in fentanyl in Georgia cleared the General Assembly Friday.

2 days ago·Carrollton, United States

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The current legislative session has seen dozens of proposals to create or enhance criminal penalties for fentanyl-related charges, many of which are still in play or have already been passed. Lower thresholds for mandatory minimum sentences are gaining ground almost everywhere. For example, an Indiana bill currently under review in the House would lower the threshold weights that trigger existing penalties for fentanyl- and methamphetamine-relat…

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Georgia House passes bill targeting fentanyl

ATLANTA — Legislation stiffening penalties for trafficking in fentanyl in Georgia cleared the state House of Representatives Friday.

5 days ago·Georgia, United States

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Minnesota bills aim to empower teens to prevent overdose deaths - Frazee-Vergas Forum

Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota Supporters say two bills being considered in the Minnesota House and Senate could help significantly reduce the number of teens dying from opioid overdoses. Minnesota is feeling the effects of a nationwide increase in opioid-involved overdoses after the emergence of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid drug 50 times stronger than heroin. Opioid poisoning...

1 day ago·Frazee, United States

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The N'West Iowa REVIEW

Editorial: The fight against fentanyl

We support passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which is moving through Congress. Fentanyl is a scourge that has claimed far too many lives, and this bill will add to the legal weapons needed to reduce the carnage.

2 days ago

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General Assembly Passes Bill Targeting Fentanyl

Georgia's Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act imposes mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl trafficking, with at least five years for 4-14 grams. The bill now awaits Gov. Kemp’s signature.

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