Criminal Law - Distribution of Heroin or Fentanyl Causing Serious Bodily Injury or Death (Victoria, Scottie, Ashleigh, and Yader's Law)

SB 604 (Victoria, Scottie, Ashleigh, and Yader’s Law) makes it a felony to distribute heroin, fentanyl, or their chemical analogues when the distribution causes death or serious bodily injury. It applies to anyone who distributes these substances (including through multiple transfers), regardless of whether they were mixed with other substances or delivered directly to the victim. Conviction carries up to 20 years in prison, with consecutive sentencing to other penalties, and includes immunity for those seeking medical help for overdose emergencies. The bill directly affects distributors of these drugs who cause harm, excluding sharing without payment.