Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1682 — Weapon of terrorism; definition, penalty.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0383)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 23, 2023.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent update to Bill HB 1682 clarifies the definition of "weapon of terrorism" to explicitly include any substance containing fentanyl. This change is significant because it addresses growing concerns about the dangers posed by fentanyl, which has been linked to a rising number of overdose deaths. By classifying fentanyl and its derivatives as weapons of terrorism, the bill strengthens penalties for their possession and distribution, aiming to enhance public safety.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-46.4 and 18.2-46.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to weapon of terrorism;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 SESSION CHAPTER 383 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-46.4 and 18.2-46.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to weapon of terrorism;
R O [H 1682] Approved L L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 1682] Approved March 23, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That §§ 18.2-46.4 and 18.2-46.6 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as followsE § 18.2-46.4.
That §§ 18.2-46.4 and 18.2-46.6 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 18.2-46.4.
D "Act of terrorism" means an act of violence as defined in clause (i) of subdivision A of § 19.2-297.1 or an act that would be an act of violence if committed within the Commonwealth committed within or outside the Commonwealth with the intent to (i) intimidate a civilian population at large or (ii) influence the conduct or activities of a government, including the government of the United States, a state, or a locality, through intimidation.
As used in this article, unless the context requires otherwise or it is otherwise provided:
"Base offense" means an act of violence as defined in clause (i) of subdivision A of § 19.2-297.1 committed with the intent required to commit an act of terrorism.
"Act of terrorism" means an act of violence as defined in clause (i) of subdivision A of § 19.2-297.1 or an act that would be an act of violence if committed within the Commonwealth committed within or outside the Commonwealth with the intent to (i) intimidate a civilian population at large or (ii) influence locality, through intimidation.government, including the government of the United States, a state, or a "Base offense" means an act of violence as defined in clause (i) of subdivision A of § 19.2-297.1 committed with the intent required to commit an act of terrorism.
H "Weapon of terrorism" means any device or material that is designed, intended or used to cau1e poisonous chemicals;
"Weapon of terrorism" means any device or material that is designed, intended or used to cause death, bodily injury or serious bodily harm, through the release, dissemination, or impact of (i) poisonous chemicals;
Any person who, with the intent to commit an act of terrorism, possesses, uses, sells, gives, distributes or manufactures (i) a weapon of terrorism or (ii) a "fire bomb," "explosive material," or "deB.
Any person who, with the intent to commit an act of terrorism, possesses, uses, sells, gives, distributes or manufactures (i) a weapon of terrorism or (ii) a "fire bomb," "explosive material," or "device," as those terms are defined in § 18.2-85, is guilty of a Class 2 felony.
B.
Any person who, with the intent to (i) intimidate the civilian population, (ii) influence the conduct or activities of the government of the United States, a state or locality through intimidation, (iii) compel the emergency evacuation of any place of assembly, building or other structure or any means of mass distributes or manufactures any device or material that by its design, construction, content or, gives, characteristics appears to be or appears to contain a weapon of terrorism, but that is an imitation of any such weapon of terrorism is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
Any person who, with the intent to (i) intimidate the civilian population, (ii) influence the conduct or activities of the government of the United States, a state or locality through intimidation, (iii) compel the emergency evacuation of any place of assembly, building or other structure or any means of mass transportation, or (iv) place any person in reasonable apprehension of bodily harm, uses, sells, gives, distributes or manufactures any device or material that by its design, construction, content or characteristics appears to be or appears to contain a weapon of terrorism, but that is an imitation of any such weapon of terrorism is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
commitment.
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Pursuant to § 30-19.1:4 of the Code of Virginia, the estimated amount of thent or necessary appropriation cannot be determined for periods of imprisonment in state adult correctional facilities;
That the provisions of this act may result in a net increase in periods of imprisonment or commitment.
Pursuant to § 30-19.1:4 of the Code of Virginia, the estimated amount of the necessary appropriation cannot be determined for periods of imprisonment in state adult correctional facilities;
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0383)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 383 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 13, 2023

  5. Signed by President

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Impact statement from DPB (HB1682ER)

  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1682ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. VOTE: Adoption (53-Y 43-N)

  11. Senate substitute agreed to by House 23106922D-S1 (53-Y 43-N)

  12. Impact statement from DPB (HB1682S1)

  13. Passed Senate with substitute (33-Y 6-N)

  14. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB1682S1

  15. Committee substitute agreed to 23106922D-S1

  16. Reading of substitute waived

  17. Read third time

  18. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  19. Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 1-N)

  20. Impact statement from VCSC (HB1682S1)

  21. Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  22. Committee substitute printed 23106922D-S1

  23. Reported from Judiciary with substitute (14-Y 1-N)

  24. Referred to Committee on the Judiciary

  25. Constitutional reading dispensed

  26. VOTE: Passage (50-Y 47-N)

  27. Read third time and passed House (50-Y 47-N)

  28. Impact statement from DPB (HB1682H1)

  29. Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1682H1

  30. Committee substitute agreed to 23106187D-H1

  31. Read second time

  32. Impact statement from VCSC (HB1682H1)

  33. Read first time

  34. Committee substitute printed 23106187D-H1

  35. Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (11-Y 9-N)

  36. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 3-N)

  37. House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  38. Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1

  39. Impact statement from DPB (HB1682)

  40. Impact statement from VCSC (HB1682)

  41. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  42. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23103837D

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Who sponsors HB 1682?
HB 1682 is sponsored by Scott A. Wyatt.
What is the current status of HB 1682?
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