At the heart of the discussion is 'Sammy's Law,' named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman who tragically died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on Snapchat that were laced with fentanyl.
The fight to increase safety measures on social media is gaining traction in Springfield.At the heart of the discussion is "Sammy's Law," named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman who tragically died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on Snapchat that were laced with fentanyl.
Speaking before the committee on Wednesday, Sammy's father expressed his grief and frustration, highlighting the urgent need for action: "I miss my son and we shouldn't have to be here doing this. We call ourselves accidental activists because we never meant to do this. Our kids should be here with us, and if Sammy's Law had been around when Sammy was alive, he would still be here with us. And that's the bottom line.
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