HR 624 · 118th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act

Introduced 2023-01-30· Sponsored by Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2023-01-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act This bill authorizes states and territories that receive victim compensation grant funds to use the grant funds to compensate an additional category of individuals. Specifically, current law requires states and territories to use formula grant funds to compensate victims and survivors for expenses attributable to a physical injury or death resulting from a compensable crime. This bill broadens the meaning of the term compensable crime to include illicit fentanyl poisoning resulting in death.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican