Mother who lost daughter to fentanyl praises law sanctioning traffickers, manufacturers WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio [Video]

WASHINGTON DC — Janet Morrison-Heberling says she’s grateful for the close and loving relationship she had with her daughter Brianna Sanner.

“She had an infectious laugh. A beautiful smile,” said Morrison-Heberling. “Loved her momma. We used to hug and smooch each other all the time.”

Tragically, Brianna’s life was cut short in 2022 when she was just 30 years old. Brianna died from fentanyl-laced heroin, leaving behind her young son.

“There comes a time in your grief that you have to find purpose and purpose for me now is advocating for these kids that could possibly end up like mine,” said Morrison-Heberling. “I had to find a purpose for her.”

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That advocacy is what brought the Pennsylvania native to Capitol Hill. Morrison-Heberling has been a strong supporter of a new law called the FEND off Fentanyl Act. It’s a sanctions …