Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 655: Fentanyl; possession in presence of minor prohibited, enhanced penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 655 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Fentanyl; possession in presence of minor prohibited, enhanced penalty. Primary sponsor: Tara Durant (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (7-Y 6-N 2-A).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Durant | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (7-Y 6-N 2-A)
- Senate committee offered
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB655)
- Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 4:36 pm)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101192D