HB0087 | Drug Trafficking Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses the trafficking of certain controlled substances.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Creates a criminal offense of trafficking of fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0087
Year: 
2025
Status: 
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Last Action: 
Jan 29, 2025
Sponsor
Representative
Matthew H. Gwynn
Republican - District 6
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support

Creates a criminal offense of trafficking of fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance

Utah PTA Resolution: 
HEA 2007-1 | Substance Abuse
Impact on Children: 

Sets trafficking of fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances as a felony offense in Utah

Commission: 
Health
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA supports legislative action that institutes or appropriately increases criminal penalties for individuals or organizations promoting substance abuse of any kind (including the sale or distribution of alcohol and/or tobacco to underage persons);