HB2296
Illegal fentanyl; reckless exposure to certain persons, penalty
Summary
As Introduced. Reckless exposure of illegal fentanyl to certain persons; penalty; arrest and prosecution when experiencing or reporting overdoses.
Provides that any person who unlawfully possesses fentanyl, including its isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, and recklessly exposes a law-enforcement officer, correctional officer, jail officer, firefighter, search and rescue personnel, or emergency medical services personnel, as those terms are defined in relevant law, to such fentanyl and ... (More) causes severe bodily injury or an overdose to such officer, firefighter, or personnel is guilty of a Class 4 felony. The bill also provides that no individual incarcerated in a local, regional, or state correctional facility shall be subject to arrest or prosecution for such offense if such individual seeks or obtains emergency medical attention for himself or another individual experiencing an overdose or is experiencing an overdose and another individual seeks or obtains emergency medical attention for him. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/08/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100982D
- 01/08/2025 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/09/2025 - House: Impact statement from VCSC (HB2296)
- 01/16/2025 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2296)
- 01/28/2025 - House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
- 01/28/2025 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/04/2025 - House: Left in Courts of Justice
