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A219Introduced in the General Assembly

Allows juvenile to be tried as adult regardless of age for certain drug offenses resulting in death; imposes life imprisonment for conviction of strict liability for drug induced deaths if victim was under age 18.

IntroducedAssembly Judiciary

Introduced by Dawn Fantasia, District 24

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Allows juvenile to be tried as adult regardless of age for certain drug offenses resulting in death; imposes life imprisonment for conviction of strict liability for drug induced deaths if victim was under age 18.

Where it stands

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

January 13, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

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