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SB 79 Enacted

"Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act"; enact

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to revise threshold amounts of fentanyl and related substances necessary to constitute the offenses of possessing, selling, distributing, and manufacturing of such substances; to revise mandatory minimum departure provisions for defendants convicted of trafficking of substances in violation of Code Section 16-13-31, relating to trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, or methamphetamine and penalties; to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 3, 2025
Last action
Jul 1, 2025 — Effective Date
Session
2025_26
Momentum
100 · Very high