Bill Text: VA SB367 | 2024 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Fentanyl and Heroin Enforcement, Task Force on; established, report.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 17-1)
Status: (Passed) 2024-04-08 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0771) [SB367 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2024-SB367-Engrossed.html
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 a section numbered 9.1-116.9 as follows:
§9.1-116.9. Establishment of Task Force on Fentanyl and Heroin Enforcement.
A. There is hereby created the Task Force on Fentanyl and
Heroin Enforcement (the Task Force), which shall consist of (i) two members of
the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates; (ii)
[ one member two members ] of the Senate appointed by
the Senate Committee on Rules; (iii) the Attorney General, or his designee;
(iv) the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, or his designee; (v)
the Director of the Department, or his designee; (vi) the Superintendent of
State Police, or his designee; (vii) a representative of the Virginia
Association of Chiefs of Police; (viii) a representative of the Virginia
Sheriffs' Association; and (ix) an attorney for the Commonwealth representing
the Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys. The Task Force shall
annually elect a chairman from among its members.
B. The purpose of the Task Force is to study ways to enhance the ability of law-enforcement officers throughout the Commonwealth to combat the illegal manufacturing, importation, and distribution of fentanyl, heroin, and other similar controlled substances.
C. The Task Force shall meet at least annually and upon call of the chairman and shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1 of each year regarding its activities and any recommendations.
