Proposition 132: Increase Penalties for Fentanyl Crimes
Proposition 132 on Colorado's November 3, 2026 ballot (a statewide measure). Passes with a majority of votes cast. Plain-language summary of what YES and NO mean, with sources.
Would increase penalties for crimes involving the sale and possession of synthetic opiates such as fentanyl and carfentanil. A YES vote: Possession of any amount of fentanyl becomes a felony, any fentanyl distribution carries a mandatory minimum 8-year prison sentence, and options to reduce certain penalties are removed (Blue Book quick reference). A NO vote: Possession of small amounts of fentanyl stays a misdemeanor, distribution penalties stay tiered by quantity, and options to reduce certain penalties remain (Blue Book quick reference). It passes with a majority of votes cast. This explanation was prepared with AI assistance and compared with the official Blue Book by an automated process; no person has signed off on it. Confirm details with the official sources.