HB 2657: Involuntary manslaughter; certain drug offenses.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Involuntary manslaughter; certain drug offenses. Provides that any person who knowingly, intentionally, and feloniously manufactures, sells, or distributes a controlled substance knowing that such controlled substance contains a detectable amount of fentanyl, including its derivatives, isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, and unintentionally causes the death of another person is guilty of involuntary manslaughter if (i) such death results from the use of the controlled substance and (ii) such controlled substance is the proximate cause of the death. The bill provides that venue for a prosecution of this crime shall lie in the locality where the manufacturing, sale, or distribution of such controlled substance occurred, where the use of the controlled substance occurred, or where death occurred.The bill also provides that if a person gave or distributed such controlled substance only as an accommodation to another individual who is not an inmate in a community correctional facility, local correctional facility, or state correctional facility, or in the custody of an employee thereof, and not with intent to profit thereby from any consideration received or expected nor to induce the recipient of the controlled substance to use or become addicted to or dependent upon such controlled substance, he is not guilty of involuntary manslaughter but is guilty of a Class 6 felony. This bill is identical to SB 746.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 2, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0719)
2. May 2, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 719 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. April 2, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 2, 2025
4. April 2, 2025Communicated to Governor
5. April 2, 2025Passed by for the day (47-Y 46-N)
6. March 31, 2025Impact statement from VCSC (HB2657)
7. March 24, 2025Governor's substitute printed (HB2657H3)
8. March 24, 2025Governor's recommendation received by House
9. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
10. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
11. March 10, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2657)
12. March 10, 2025Signed by President

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