Colorado passed the Fentanyl Accountability and Prevention Bill[1] in May 2022. The legislation made the possession of small amounts of fentanyl a felony, rather than a misdemeanor.
Felonies are more likely than misdemeanors to result in a prison sentence.
Time in prison is associated with an increased risk of fatal overdose in the year after release[2]. People with felonies on their record often struggle to find a job or...