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"The committee has an opportunity to save lives," Capelouto said. "They can lead the way and take a step toward protecting thousands of Californians. If not, more will die, with zero accountability from the person who killed them. That's not acceptable to me, and it shouldn't be acceptable to any Californian who cares about the safety of our community."

Bodner said the DEA has investigated cases "where a single drug dealer poisoned or killed multiple victims in the span of a couple of days."

"The DEA will continue to work with local law enforcement agencies to ensure those lost to fentanyl have a voice," he said.

The bills now before the Legislature bear strong similarities to proposals introduced at least twice by former Sen. Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, in 2021 and 2022. Her legislation was also dubbed "Alexandra's Law" and had the support of multiple district attorneys statewide.

The proposals never reached the Senate floor due to lack of backing from Democratic lawmakers, who have super-majorities in the Assembly and Senate.

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