STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona has enacted tougher penalties for fentanyl trafficking under House Bill 2132, strengthening sentencing laws against dealers moving dangerous quantities of the drug.

The new law lowers from 200 grams to 100 grams the amount of fentanyl that triggers enhanced prison sentences for sales offenses. It expands mandatory prison terms to cover more dealers moving dangerous quantities, while preserving Arizona’s toughest penalties for repeat and high-volume offenders.

Fentanyl sales at threshold amounts carry mandatory prison sentences of five to fifteen years, with longer terms for repeat offenders. HB 2132 keeps those penalties in place and applies them at a lower quantity, without reducing sentences or weakening enforcement.

“Fentanyl is killing people across Arizona. Dealers know exactly what they are selling, and they do it anyway,” said Chairman Nguyen. “This law lowers the threshold so more traffickers face mandatory prison time. If you are moving this poison in serious quantities, you are going to prison. Arizona is done giving dealers room to operate.”

Dealers do not need to move massive loads to spread deadly harm. HB 2132 gives prosecutors and law enforcement a stronger tool to pursue tougher sentences against those moving fentanyl for profit.

House Republicans advanced the measure under their Majority Plan priority of Promoting Public Safety, which includes fighting fentanyl, backing law enforcement, and protecting Arizona communities.

“Public safety is non-negotiable,” Chairman Nguyen said. “House Republicans are fighting fentanyl dealers because Arizona families deserve safe streets, strong laws, and serious consequences for those who profit from this death and destruction.”

Quang Nguyen is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives serving Legislative District 1 in Yavapai County and is Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Follow him on X at @QuangNguyenAZ.