House approves measure to apply the death penalty to some drug dealers

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House approves measure to apply the death penalty to some drug dealers

Rep. Scott Plakon

The House has approved a measure that would make it easier to prosecute drug dealers for first-degree murder when a customer suffers a fatal overdose.

The House voted 75-38 on February 24 to approve HB 95 by Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood.

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