Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 612: Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances Resulting in Death
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 612 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances Resulting in Death. Primary sponsor: Danny Burgess (Republican), Criminal Justice. Most recent recorded action (May 23, 2025): Chapter No. 2025-69.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances Resulting in Death; Defining the terms “dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogs” and “distribute”; creating an offense of murder in the third degree, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Burgess | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Criminal Justice | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter No. 2025-69
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered enrolled
- CS passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 1
- Read 3rd time
- Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Placed on 3rd reading
- Read 2nd time
- 1st Reading (Engrossed 1)
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/29/2025)
- Bill referred to House Calendar
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