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HB171Introduced in the House of Delegates

Criminal Law - Drug Trafficking Crime - Definition

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by William Valentine, District 2

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Altering the definition of "drug trafficking crime" applicable to prohibitions against possessing, using, wearing, carrying, or transporting a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.

Where it stands

Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.

January 16, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judiciary

  3. Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.

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