Category: Virginia state legislature

Virginia Legislature Moves to Classify Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction

January 19, 2023
Crime and IncidentsfentanylPolicies & ImpactsRegional-Local NewsUSVirginia state legislature
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A set of companion bills introduced by Virginia Del. Scott Wyatt and state Sen. Bryce Reeves (HB1682 and SB1188, respectively) would amend the terrorism statute in Virginia to include fentanyl as a “weapon” by definition, and the distribution of the deadly drug would be classified as a felony. Virginia Republicans have joined the growing effort…

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Virginia Proposals Would Classify Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction

January 19, 2023
Crime and IncidentsfentanylPolicies & ImpactsRegional & State NewsUSVirginia state legislature
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A set of companion bills introduced in Virginia by Republican state Del. Scott Wyatt and state Sen. Bryce Reeves would amend the state’s terrorism statute to include fentanyl as a “weapon” by definition, and the distribution of the deadly drug would be classified as a felony. “I am carrying this bill that classifies Fentanyl (and…

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