Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act

House Bill 624 - Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-01-18T11:13:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 624 Recognizing Victims of Illicit Fentanyl Poisoning Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/18/2024, 11:13 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 624

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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Current Status of Bill HR 624

Bill HR 624 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill HR 624 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2023. Bill HR 624's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 30, 2023