If passed, Proposition 132 could lead to a significant increase in the state’s prison population and associated costs, estimated at $68 million over five years. Supporters argue that the measure would disrupt the drug market and deter substance abuse by imposing harsher penalties. However, opponents warn that the proposition could disproportionately penalize individuals dealing small amounts of fentanyl, potentially discouraging those struggling with addiction from seeking help. Critics also argue that the measure may not effectively reduce fentanyl use or overdose deaths, as it focuses on punitive measures rather than addressing the root causes of addiction.