HB1088

This bill increases the penalty for distributing Schedule I or II controlled substances (like fentanyl and methamphetamine) when the distribution causes someone's death, making it a more serious crime with harsher punishment. The bill also clarifies existing penalties for drug distribution based on aggravating factors like possession of weapons, large amounts of cash, or drug manufacturing equipment. These changes aim to deter deadly drug trafficking by imposing stricter consequences on distributors whose drugs result in overdose deaths.