Serious felonies: furnishing fentanyl to a minor.
- Classifies knowingly providing fentanyl to minors as a serious felony in California.
- Prohibits plea bargaining for fentanyl cases involving minors except in limited circumstances.
- Adds a mandatory 5-year sentence enhancement for repeat serious felony offenders.
- Requires local agencies to implement new enforcement programs without state funding.
Senator Seyarto's legislation expands California's definition of serious felonies to include knowingly furnishing fentanyl to minors, adding this offense to the list of crimes that restrict plea bargaining options and carry enhanced sentencing provisions.
The bill modifies Section 1192.7 of the Penal Code, which currently limits plea bargaining for serious felonies except in cases with insufficient evidence or unavailable witness testimony. Under existing law, prosecutors must pursue charges for violent sex crimes under "one strike," "three strikes" or habitual offender statutes rather than engaging in plea negotiations. The amendment maintains these restrictions while extending them to cases involving the distribution of fentanyl to minors.
While the legislation creates a state-mandated local program by expanding the scope of serious felony enhancements, it specifies that local agencies and school districts will not require state reimbursement for implementation costs. This determination aligns with constitutional provisions regarding crimes, infractions, and associated penalties.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tom LackeyR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AB-568 | Serious felonies: furnishing fentanyl to a minor. | February 2025 | Introduced |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | PASS |
- Classifies knowingly providing fentanyl to minors as a serious felony in California.
- Prohibits plea bargaining for fentanyl cases involving minors except in limited circumstances.
- Adds a mandatory 5-year sentence enhancement for repeat serious felony offenders.
- Requires local agencies to implement new enforcement programs without state funding.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Seyarto's legislation expands California's definition of serious felonies to include knowingly furnishing fentanyl to minors, adding this offense to the list of crimes that restrict plea bargaining options and carry enhanced sentencing provisions.
The bill modifies Section 1192.7 of the Penal Code, which currently limits plea bargaining for serious felonies except in cases with insufficient evidence or unavailable witness testimony. Under existing law, prosecutors must pursue charges for violent sex crimes under "one strike," "three strikes" or habitual offender statutes rather than engaging in plea negotiations. The amendment maintains these restrictions while extending them to cases involving the distribution of fentanyl to minors.
While the legislation creates a state-mandated local program by expanding the scope of serious felony enhancements, it specifies that local agencies and school districts will not require state reimbursement for implementation costs. This determination aligns with constitutional provisions regarding crimes, infractions, and associated penalties.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tom LackeyR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AB-568 | Serious felonies: furnishing fentanyl to a minor. | February 2025 | Introduced |