A 4863 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the criminal possession of fentanyl

This bill reclassifies criminal possession of fentanyl (or fentanyl analogs) used to enhance other illegal substances as a class E felony under New York law. It directly affects individuals who knowingly possess, manufacture, distribute, or use fentanyl for this purpose, shifting the offense to a felony-level penalty. The key provision defines the specific conduct covered and establishes the felony classification, replacing any prior lesser penalties for this activity. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Karl Brabenec
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