SB655Introduced in the Senate
Fentanyl; possession in presence of minor prohibited, enhanced penalty.
Introduced by Tara Durant, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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 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.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (7-Y 6-N 2-A)
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (7-Y 6-N 2-A) · February 2, 2026
7
Yes
6
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Glen Sturtevant | 12 | No |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Not Voting |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | No |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | No |
| Russet Perry | 31 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101192D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 4:36 pm)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB655)
Senate committee offered
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (7-Y 6-N 2-A)
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