HB 898

  • Virginia House Bill
  • 2022 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 12, 2022
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Hallucinogens or psychoactive substances; possession, civil penalty.

Abstract

Possession of certain naturally occurring hallucinogens or psychoactive substances; civil penalty. Provides that any person 21 years of age or older who knowingly or intentionally possesses peyote, ibogaine, psilocybin, or psilocyn shall be punished by a civil penalty of no more than $100 and such civil penalties shall be deposited into the Drug Offender Assessment and Treatment Fund. Under current law, a person who knowingly or intentionally possesses such substances is guilty of a Class 5 felony.

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Jan 28, 2022

House

Continued to 2023 in Courts of Justice

Jan 24, 2022

House

House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

House

Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2023

Jan 22, 2022

House

Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1

Jan 12, 2022

House

Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103658D

House

Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

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