PARCA: Jefferson County overdose deaths dropped in 2024
Alabama's largest county saw a decrease in overdose deaths when utilizing targeted risk reduction strategies.
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Alabama, Virginia join forces in Operation Free to combat fentanyl epidemic
Alabama law enforcement agencies seized more than 48,800 grams of illicit drugs, including approximately 1,700 grams of fentanyl.
November 4, 2024
House votes to advance Price Hornsby Act
The bill would require Alabama's public schools to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention.
April 3, 2024
Rep. Lovvorn stands against fentanyl, proposes Price Hornsby Act in drug battle
The bill would require public schools to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness.
March 22, 2024
Change to “drug-sharing manslaughter” bill creates committee contention
The bill no longer includes that the individual "knowingly" gave the user a drug laced with fentanyl.
Bill to create drug trafficking manslaughter charge back on agenda
Although the Legislature passed this bill in 2023, a glitch led to Gov. Kay Ivey signing the wrong version into law.
House unlikely to correct drug-related manslaughter bill in special session
If the bill is not addressed, the incorrect version will technically become law in September.
Sen. Britt supports FEND Off Fentanyl Act in committee
The bill is designed to target the flow of the deadly narcotic into the United States.
June 22, 2023
Sen. Britt targets fentanyl trafficking during Homeland Security subcommittee hearing
Britt led a hearing on transnational criminal organizations and related drug and human trafficking.
May 5, 2023
House passes bill creating manslaughter charge for drug trafficking leading to overdose
Some Democrats voiced concerns that the law could have unintended consequences.