The Senate passed a bill on Monday that would enhance the criminal penalties for those that transport and deal fentanyl in West Virginia.
Senate Bill 536, a Governor’s bill, would increase the fine on fentanyl dealers to up to $50,000, and would increase the prison sentence to no less than three years. These offenders would not be eligible for probation and could not be paroled.
This legislation now goes to the House of Delegates for consideration.
The Senate is in recess until 5 p.m.
Afternoon Committees:
Education at 1 p.m. in 451M.
Government Organization at 1 p.m. in 208W.
Finance at 2 p.m. in 451M.
Judiciary at 2 p.m. in 208W.
