Sen. Jennifer T. Wexton

Co-sponsor SJ 282

In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Substance-Exposed Infant Awareness Week.

In committee Feb 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 825

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

New sentencing hearing; abolition of parole.

Provides that a person who was sentenced by a jury prior to the date of the Supreme Court of Virginia decision in

In committee Feb 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 848

Signed into law · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Naloxone; dispensing for use in opioid overdose reversal, etc.

Allows a person who is authorized by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to train individuals on the administration of naloxone for use in opioid overdose reversal and who is acting on behalf of an organization that provides services to individuals at risk of experiencing opioid overdose or training in the administration of naloxone for overdose reversal and that has obtained a controlled substances registration from the Board of Pharmacy pursuant to § 54.1-3423 to dispense naloxone to a person who has completed a training program on the administration of naloxone for opioid overdose reversal, provided that such dispensing is (i) pursuant to a standing order issued by a prescriber, (ii) in accordance with protocols developed by the Board of Pharmacy in consultation with the Board of Medicine and the Department of Health, and (iii) without charge or compensation. The bill also provides that dispensing may occur at a site other than that of the controlled substance registration, provided that the entity possessing the controlled substance registration maintains records in accordance with regulations of the Board of Pharmacy. The bill further provides that a person who dispenses naloxone shall not be liable for civil damages of ordinary negligence for acts or omissions resulting from the rendering of such treatment if he acts in good faith and that a person to whom naloxone has been dispensed pursuant to the provisions of the bill may possess naloxone and may administer naloxone to a person who is believed to be experiencing or about to experience a life-threatening opioid overdose. The bill contains an emergency clause. This bill is identical to

Signed into law Feb 20, 2017 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SB 855

Signed into law · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Trooper Chad Phillip Dermyer Memorial Bridge; designating as Rt. 143 bridge over Interstate 64.

Designates the State Route 143 bridge in the City of Newport News at exit 255 over Interstate 64 the "Trooper Chad Phillip Dermyer Memorial Bridge." This bill is identical to

Signed into law Feb 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 997

Failed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Public schools; student discipline.

Prohibits students in preschool through grade three from being suspended for more than 10 days or expelled except for drug offenses, firearm offenses, certain criminal acts, or if the underlying conduct involves other weapons, inappropriate sexual behavior, or serious bodily injury.

Failed Feb 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 995

Failed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Student discipline; long-term suspension.

Prohibits a long-term suspension from extending beyond 60 school days unless the school board or the superintendent finds that the student's behavior could constitute an offense of an enumerated crime if the offense occurred at school, on school property, or at a school-sponsored event. The bill requires the school board or the superintendent to conduct a review of any suspension that exceeds 60 days at the end of each grading period to determine if the student can return to school early.

Failed Feb 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SJ 407

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Commending the Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Introduced Feb 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SJ 406

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Commending the Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.

Introduced Feb 20, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SJ 365

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Commending the Honorable David S. Schell.

Introduced Feb 17, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SJ 363

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Commending Rebecca L. Covey.

Introduced Feb 17, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track