PENALTY FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING & DEATH

HB 107 amends New Mexico's Controlled Substances Act to increase penalties for drug trafficking when it causes a death. It specifically adds a 12-year minimum prison term for a first-time trafficking offense resulting in human death, applying to Schedule I/II narcotics, methamphetamine, and related substances. The bill maintains existing felony classifications for other trafficking violations but elevates penalties for death-related cases. It directly affects individuals convicted of distributing controlled substances that lead to fatalities, particularly in cases involving narcotics or methamphetamine. The law does not change penalties for trafficking without death or for other offenses like distribution to minors.