HB 2607 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

fentanyl; motor vehicle; sentencing

HB 2607 increases sentencing for fentanyl offenses involving large quantities (200+ grams) in motor vehicles or for sale. It mandates a minimum 5-year prison sentence (up to 15 years) for possessing fentanyl in a vehicle or selling it in such amounts, with harsher penalties (10-20 years) for repeat offenses. The bill also requires a $2,000+ fine, prohibits probation for these offenses, and mandates 360 hours of community service with drug rehabilitation or victim services. This law directly affects individuals convicted of qualifying fentanyl-related crimes in Arizona.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Signed Apr 18, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version House Engrossed Version · 3 edits · Apr 16, 2025
MINOR
The bill was updated from an Introduced version to a House Engrossed version, incorporating substantive changes to the sentencing rules for fentanyl possession in vehicles. The most significant change is the expansion of the specific legal subsections that trigger enhanced penalties, broadening the scope of offenses covered. Additionally, the header and title information were updated to reflect the bill's current status in the legislative process.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by modifying the specific subsections referenced for enhanced sentencing, changing from a single paragraph to multiple paragraphs (2 and 7) regarding fentanyl possession in motor vehicles.
REQUIREMENT

The specific legal subsections triggering enhanced sentencing for fentanyl possession in vehicles were changed from paragraph 1 to paragraphs 2 and 7.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated from 'Introduced Version' to 'House Engrossed Version' and the bill number was changed from 'HB 2607' to 'HOUSE BILL 2607'.

The act description was updated to include the word 'Revised' in 'Arizona Revised Statutes'.

Floor votes · House Mar 3, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
8
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Apr 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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