Louisiana 2024 2024 2nd Special Session

Louisiana House Bill HB8 Comm Sub / Analysis

                    DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services.  It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument.  The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent.  [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 8 Reengrossed 2024 Second Extraordinary Session	Schlegel
Abstract: Prohibits the distribution of fentanyl with certain characteristics.
Proposed law provides that any person who violates the provisions of present law (R.S. 40:967(A))
in a manner where there is reasonable appeal to a minor due to the shape, color, taste, or design of
the fentanyl or the fentanyl's packaging shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than 25 years
nor more than 99 years without benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence.
Proposed law defines the terms "fentanyl" and "reasonable appeal".
(Adds R.S. 40:967.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Make technical bureau changes.
2. Make technical changes to the title and heading to provide clarification of proposed law.