BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5010

SB 5010: Synthetic opioids/endanger.

Updating the endangerment with a controlled substance statute to include fentanyl or synthetic opioids.

Summary

Expands the felony offense of endangerment with a controlled substance by prohibiting knowing or intentional exposure of a dependent adult or dependent child to fentanyl, synthetic opioids, or the smoke created from a substance containing fentanyl or synthetic opioids.
Exempts fentanyl or synthetic opioids that are provided during delivery of health care services or pursuant to a valid prescription.
Exempts the Department of Children, Youth, and Families and its employees, volunteers, or contractors from criminal liability while acting in the scope of their roles.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5010), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to updating the endangerment with a controlled substance statute to include fentanyl or synthetic opioids;

Passed March 1, 2023

Version voted on: ESSB 5010

47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	28	0	0	1
Republican	19	0	0	1

How each member voted

Passed January 24, 2024

Version voted on: ESSB 5010

48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	28	1	0	0
Republican	20	0	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 7, 2024By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5010)
Feb 5, 2024First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry. (ESSB 5010)
Jan 24, 2024Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5010)
Jan 17, 2024Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5010)
Jan 8, 2024By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5010)
Apr 23, 2023By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5010)
Mar 3, 2023First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry. (ESSB 5010)
Mar 1, 2023Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5010)
Mar 1, 2023Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5010)
Mar 1, 2023Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5010)
Mar 1, 20231st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5010)
Mar 1, 20231st substitute bill substituted.
Jan 25, 2023Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5010)
Jan 25, 2023Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 20, 2023Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5010)
Jan 20, 2023Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 19, 2023LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5010)
Jan 19, 2023Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5010)
Jan 19, 2023Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 19, 2023LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 9, 2023First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Dec 5, 2022Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SB 5010 (2021–22) Credit score/insurance rates · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5010 (2019–20) Protected lands/fire levies · Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2019
SB 5010 (2017–18) Water rights relinquishment · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5010 (2015–16) Health professional program · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5010 (2013–14) Marijuana/community custody · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5010 (2011–12) Supreme court campaigns · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5010 (2009–10) CBRNE response program · Did not pass · died in committee