New Florida Law Targets Teen Drug Dealers in Overdose Cases

New Florida Law Targets Teen Drug Dealers

• ⚖️ A new Florida law will allow drug dealers younger than 18 to be prosecuted if they sell drugs that cause a deadly overdose.
• 💡 The law is inspired by the case of a 17-year-old who overdosed on a pill laced with fentanyl in Hillsboro County.

The Case of Devin Ramos

• 💔 Devin Ramos, a 17-year-old, died after taking what he believed to be Percocet, but which was laced with fentanyl.
• 😔 His mother, Amy Olmita, expressed helplessness and anger that the dealer, also 17, could not be held accountable under existing laws.
• 🎯 The pills were sold by another 17-year-old, and both individuals overdosed, but Devin's was fatal.

Senate Bill 612 and its Impact

• 📜 Senate Bill 612 aims to close a loophole that previously shielded dealers under 18 from serious charges.
• 🚨 Under the new law, a dealer under 18 who distributes drugs containing fentanyl and causes a deadly overdose can now be charged with third-degree murder.
• ✅ Amy Olmita finds peace knowing her son's death has led to a law that will help other families achieve justice.

Message to Families

• 💬 Amy Olmita urges parents to maintain open communication with their children about the dangers of drug use and peer pressure.