HB 637 — Possession of residue of a controlled substance unlawful; penalties exceptions.

(HB637)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6, of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto House Bill 637, which relates to possession of residue of a controlled substance.

House Bill 637 would prohibit charging a person with possession of a residual amount of a controlled substance under § 18.2-250 , including for Schedule I and Schedule II drugs. The prohibition would prevent Commonwealth's Attorneys from exercising their discretion in prosecuting serious drug offenses and remove their ability to pursue a felony conviction when the facts justify that outcome.