HF897

This legislative bill proposes amendments to enhance the protection of children and vulnerable adults from exposure to fentanyl, in addition to existing regulations on methamphetamine. Specifically, the bill makes the following changes to Minnesota Statutes:

1. It prohibits any person from knowingly engaging in activities related to the manufacturing, storing, or disposal of methamphetamine and its paraphernalia in environments where children or vulnerable adults are present. This includes:

   • Manufacturing or attempting to manufacture methamphetamine.
   • Storing any chemicals associated with methamphetamine.
   • Storing waste products from methamphetamine production.
   • Storing paraphernalia used for methamphetamine.

2. The bill extends these prohibitions to also prevent exposure to fentanyl, stating that no person may knowingly allow a child or vulnerable adult to inhale, be exposed to, have contact with, or ingest fentanyl.

The goal of these amendments is to create safer environments for vulnerable groups by imposing criminal penalties on those who violate these terms, focusing specifically on the presence and production of dangerous substances like methamphetamine and fentanyl.