Virginia Republicans' Efforts to Curb Fentanyl Deaths

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Virginia Republicans are prioritizing curbing fentanyl deaths by proposing legislation to charge drug dealers with murder even if not in physical proximity to the user. Governor Youngkin supports prosecuting fentanyl dealers to the fullest extent of the law.

Key Points

  • Virginia Republicans aim to address legislative insufficiency in charging drug dealers with murder in fentanyl-related deaths.
  • Governor Youngkin supports prosecuting fentanyl dealers to the fullest extent of the law.

Pros

  • Proposed legislation could help in holding drug dealers accountable for fentanyl-related deaths.
  • Bipartisan support for prosecuting fentanyl dealers is emphasized.

Cons

  • The difficulty in charging drug dealers with murder under current case law.