Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that expands the state felony homicide definition to charge fentanyl distributors when a lethal fentanyl overdose occurs.

Highlights:

• Establishes a felony charge for individuals who sell fentanyl to minors which results in the death of the minor (Sec. 1):

• Specifies that the minor knowingly buying fentanyl and that contributing to his death is not a defense against this felony;

• Specifies that the cause of death must be solely from the fentanyl.

• Specifies an individual who does not seek profit but to make someone addicted or dependent on fentanyl, gives or distributes fentanyl to anyone who is not an inmate in a community correctional facility, local correctional facility, or state correctional facility shall be guilty of a Class 5 felony (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that expands the state felony homicide definition to charge fentanyl distributors when a lethal fentanyl overdose occurs.

Highlights:

• Establishes a felony charge for individuals who sell fentanyl to minors which results in the death of the minor (Sec. 1):

• Specifies that the minor knowingly buying fentanyl and that contributing to his death is not a defense against this felony;

• Specifies that the cause of death must be solely from the fentanyl.

• Specifies an individual who does not seek profit but to make someone addicted or dependent on fentanyl, gives or distributes fentanyl to anyone who is not an inmate in a community correctional facility, local correctional facility, or state correctional facility shall be guilty of a Class 5 felony (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands the state felony homicide definition to charge fentanyl distributors when a lethal fentanyl overdose occurs.

Highlights:

• Establishes a felony charge for individuals who sell fentanyl to minors which results in the death of the minor (Sec. 1):

• Specifies that the minor knowingly buying fentanyl and that contributing to his death is not a defense against this felony;

• Specifies that the cause of death must be solely from the fentanyl.

• Specifies an individual who does not seek profit but to make someone addicted or dependent on fentanyl, gives or distributes fentanyl to anyone who is not an inmate in a community correctional facility, local correctional facility, or state correctional facility shall be guilty of a Class 5 felony (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text