SB 802

  • Virginia Senate Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Dec 29, 2024
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Illegal drugs; venue for certain distribution offenses.

Abstract

Illegal drugs; venue for certain distribution offenses. Provides that a prosecution for an offense related to distribution of a Schedule I or II drug, where an overdose death occurred from such distribution, may be had in any county or city in which (i) any act in furtherance of the crime was committed or (ii) the deceased person was located.

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-247.1, relating to illegal drugs; venue for certain distribution offenses.

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Feb 05, 2025

Senate

Left in Courts of Justice

Dec 29, 2024

Senate

Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101837D

Senate

Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

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