SB655
Fentanyl; possession in presence of minor prohibited, enhanced penalty.
Status:
Killed
Latest Action:
Feb. 2, 2026
Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (7-Y 6-N 2-A)
Chief Patron:
Tara Durant (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Possession of fentanyl in presence of minor prohibited; enhanced penalty.
Makes it a Class 3 felony for any person 18 years of age or older to knowingly possess any substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, including its derivatives, isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, in the presence of a minor younger than 15 years of age, unless ... (More) such substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by the Drug Control Act. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101192D
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/20/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 4:36 pm)
- 01/21/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB655)
- 02/02/2026 - Senate: Senate committee offered
- 02/02/2026 - Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (7-Y 6-N 2-A)
