2019 House Bill 5138

Increase heroin and fentanyl dealer penalties

Introduced in the House

Oct. 22, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Joe Tate (D-2)

To authorize sentences of life in prison for delivering, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to deliver more than 1000 grams of heroin or fentanyl, and up to 20 years for 50 grams or more.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 27, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 10, 2020

Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)

To revise the sentencing guidelines for delivering, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to deliver heroin or fentanyl, so as to accommodate penalties proposed by House Bill 5137.

Received in the Senate

June 11, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Dec. 2, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.