ABC license; certain applicants exempt from criminal history checks. Amending § 4.1-230. (Patron-Williams, SB 1309 (Chapter 361))

Aggrieved party or person; definition as used throughout Code. Adding § 1-13.19:2. (Patron-Hugo, HB 996 (CD); Hugo, HB 2097 (F))

Attorney fees and court costs; termination of action. Adding § 8.01-382.1. (Patron-Frederick, HB 1538 (F))

Certified public accountants; allowed to audit money held by clerks of court. Amending §§ 8.01-600, 15.2-2511, 17.1-211 and 30-134. (Patron-Mims, SB 828 (F))

Child abuse or neglect; clear and convincing evidence to be proven at preliminary removal order hearing. Amending § 16.1-252. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 1329 (F))

Child abuse or neglect; videotaped statements allowed as evidence for certain crimes. Adding § 18.2-67.9:1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2932 (F))

Child care; civil immunity for employers providing an on-site facility. Adding § 8.01-220.1:5. (Patron-Baskerville, HB 1251 (CD); Baskerville, HB 1900 (F))

Child support; judgments for support arrearages to include reasonable attorneys’ fees. Amending §§ 16.1-278.18, 20-78.2 and 63.2-1960. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1988 (Chapter 880))

Circuit courts; creates single form of pleading for civil actions. Amending §§ 1-13.23:1, 3.1-358, 3.1-389, 8.01-2, 8.01-23, 8.01-33, 8.01-272, 8.01-282, 8.01-283, 8.01-331, 8.01-336, 8.01-426, 8.01-670, 9.1-406, 15.2-4119, 16.1-296, 17.1-124, 17.1-131, 17.1-213, 17.1-240, 17.1-249, 17.1-275, 17.1-278, 17.1-279, 17.1-513, 17.1-520, 18.2-500, 18.2-507, 19.2-385, 19.2-386.13, 20-96, 26-21, 26-29, 31-8.1, 40.1-49.4, 43-62, 51.5-46, 53.1-70, 55-19, 55-277, 56-521, 56-522, 57-9, 57-16, 58.1-1727, 64.1-106 and 64.1-179; repealing §§ 8.01-270 and 8.01-284. (Patron-Norment, SB 1118 (Chapter 681))

Civil and criminal cases; testimony of husband and wife. Amending §§ 8.01-398 and 19.2-271.2. (Patron-Johnson, HB 2174 (Chapter 809))

Civil cases; requires cover sheets with filings. Adding § 8.01-271.2. (Patron-Janis, HB 1751 (F))

Civil recovery for professional services; technical correction. Amending § 8.01-27.4. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1604 (Chapter 141))

Commissioners in chancery; allowed to be appointed in circuit court cases, including uncontested divorce cases. Amending §§ 8.01-607, 25.1-241, 56-522 and 58.1-3969. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2583 (Chapter 885))

Compromises; offer of judgment or settlement. Adding § 8.01-424.2. (Patron-Marrs, HB 1325 (CD))

Computer crimes; streamlining laws governing thereof, and venue for prosecution, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-152.6, 18.2-152.7, 18.2-152.8, 18.2-152.12 and 19.2-8; adding § 19.2-249.2; repealing §§ 18.2-152.9 and 18.2-152.10. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SB 1001 (Chapter 746))

Computer crimes; streamlining laws governing thereof, venue for prosecution, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-152.2, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-152.4, 18.2-152.5, 18.2-152.6, 18.2-152.7, 18.2-152.8, 18.2-152.12 and 19.2-8; adding §§ 18.2-152.5:1 and 19.2-249.2; repealing §§ 18.2-152.9 and 18.2-152.10. (Patron-May, HB 2471 (Chapter 827); Stolle, SB 1163 (Chapter 761))

Consumer Protection Act; violation based upon misrepresentation, fraud or deception. Amending § 8.01-249. (Patron-Mims, SB 832 (Chapter 213))

Court documents; abbreviated social security number of judgment debtor. Amending §§ 8.01-446.1, 8.01-449, 8.01-487.1, 8.01-511 and 8.01-512.3. (Patron-Howell, A.T., HB 948 (CD))

Criminal cases; notice to defendant 14 days prior to trial if introducing prior convictions. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2264 (F))

Criminal cases; reports and records of Chief Medical Examiner to be received as evidence. Amending § 19.2-188. (Patron-Athey, HB 2328 (F))

Criminal cases; testimony of husband and wife. Amending §§ 8.01-398 and 19.2-271.2. (Patron-Johnson, HB 352 (CD))

Criminal history record information; allows free check for councils of Boy and Girl Scouts. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Fralin, HB 2301 (Chapter 175))

Criminal history records check; allows certain behavioral health employers to hire applicant while awaiting response. Amending §§ 37.1-183.3 and 37.1-197.2. (Patron-Purkey, HB 2139 (F))

Criminal history records check; behavioral health employees, limited number of misdemeanor assault convictions before barred from employment. Amending §§ 37.1-183.3 and 37.1-197.2. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2009 (F))

Criminal history records check; disqualified from employment if in proximity to minors, penalty. Adding § 18.2-370.3. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 2046 (F))

Criminal history records check, national; only one set of fingerprints needs to be provided by prospective employee. Amending § 19.2-392.02. (Patron-Ticer, SB 895 (Chapter 217))

Criminally negligent bodily injury; penalty. Adding § 18.2-51.5. (Patron-Marrs, HB 2203 (F); Bell, HB 2244 (I) See HB2203)

Deadman’s Statute; increases amount of admissible evidence when party incapable of testifying. Amending § 8.01-397. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 481 (CD))

Death by Wrongful Act; beneficiaries in actions where decedent died testate. Amending § 8.01-53. (Patron-Barlow, HB 958 (CD))

Death penalty; joint subcommittee to study moratorium thereon. (Patron-Marsh, SJR 318 (F))

Debtor interrogatories; supplemental proceedings. Amending § 8.01-506; adding § 8.01-506.2. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1595 (F); Edwards, SB 723 (Chapter 726))

Depositions; differentiates between party and non-party, specifies where shall be taken. Amending § 8.01-420.4. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2654 (Chapter 597))

Domestic violence or sexual assault; privileged communications between victims and advocates. Adding §§ 8.01-400.3 and 19.2-271.4. (Patron-Moran, HB 2802 (F))

Electoral board members and general registrar staff; costs of defense against civil action shall be paid by State. Amending §§ 2.2-1837 and 24.2-121. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2383 (Chapter 548); Norment, SB 898 (Chapter 492))

Evidence; chain of custody form attested to by employee of law-enforcement agency responsible for custody thereof. Adding §§ 19.2-188.3 and 19.2-188.4. (Patron-Norment, SB 908 (F))

Evidence, human biological; Division of Forensic Science to store, preserve, etc., and to develop an inventory for felony cases. Amending § 19.2-270.4:1. (Patron-Marsh, SB 808 (F))

Exemptions in bankruptcy; changes in time limitations. Amending § 34-17. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1559 (Chapter 367))

Fax machines; identification of sender of advertising materials. Amending § 8.01-40.2. (Patron-Brink, HB 2285 (F))

Felony convictions; issuance of writ of actual innocence for nonbiological evidence. Amending §§ 19.2-327.10, 19.2-327.11 and 19.2-327.13. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1805 (F))

Felony convictions; issuance of writ of actual innocence for nonbiological evidence. Amending §§ 19.2-327.10 and 19.2-327.11. (Patron-Marsh, SB 914 (F))

Firearms; applicant purchasing to provide specified information for required criminal history records check. Amending §§ 18.2-308.2:2 and 54.1-4201. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2931 (Chapter 859))

Firearms; criminal history records check required to obtain from show vendor. Amending § 54.1-4200; adding §§ 18.2-308.2:4 and 54.1-4201.2. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 1960 (F); Marsh, SB 807 (F))

Firearms and ammunition; immunity for manufacturers. Adding § 8.01-226.11. (Patron-Black, HB 2926 (F))

Garnishment; increasing maximum portion of protected disposable earnings. Amending § 34-29. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1714 (Chapter 286))

Habeas corpus; attorney’s delayed appeal in criminal cases, petition limitations. Amending § 8.01-654; adding §§ 19.2-321.1 and 19.2-321.2. (Patron-Albo, HB 2628 (Chapter 836))

Habeas corpus; inadequacy of counsel allegation waives attorney-client privilege. Amending § 8.01-654. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2829 (F))

Harassment; immunity for any school employee or volunteer who reports incident. Amending § 8.01-220.1:2. (Patron-Bell, HB 2267 (Chapter 462))

Incarcerated persons; “person under a disability” not included for purposes of executing a will, etc. Amending § 8.01-2. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 2542 (F))

Indemnity bonds; allows an officer to accept in penalty, amount. Amending § 8.01-367. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1158 (Chapter 690))

Injury to property; exemplary damages. Adding § 8.01-44.7. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1287 (F))

Judges; prohibited from ex parte examinations of witnesses or evidence, exception. Adding § 19.2-268.3. (Patron-Bell, HB 2261 (F))

Judgment; circuit courts to exercise personal jurisdiction over officials from other states. Amending § 8.01-184.1. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2094 (Chapter 800); Mims, SB 888 (Chapter 736))

Judgment; rate of interest. Amending § 6.1-330.54. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2010 (Chapter 455); Cuccinelli, SB 144 (CD))

Judgments; changes in enforcement provisions. Amending § 16.1-69.55. (Patron-Reese, HB 1580 (Chapter 135))

Judgments; changes in enforcement provisions. Amending § 8.01-251; repealing § 8.01-252. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 1594 (Chapter 139))

Judgments; limitations on enforcement. Amending § 8.01-251; repealing § 8.01-252. (Patron-Edwards, SB 722 (Chapter 203))

Judgments; retention of records in general district court. Amending § 16.1-69.55. (Patron-Reese, HB 42 (CD))

Jurors; increases number to be impaneled. Amending §§ 8.01-359 and 19.2-262. (Patron-Mims, SB 1274 (Chapter 356))

Jurors, deaf and hearing-impaired; allows an interpreter in jury room. Amending §§ 8.01-384.1 and 19.2-164.1. (Patron-Mims, SB 1300 (F))

Jury duty; breast-feeding mothers exempt upon written request. Amending § 8.01-341.1. (Patron-Sickles, HB 2708 (Chapter 195))

Jury interrogatories; allows court to submit in writing with forms for general verdict in certain cases. Adding § 8.01-379.3. (Patron-Mims, SB 1018 (Chapter 499))

Limited liability companies; procedure for filing of articles of restatement. Amending §§ 8.01-220.1:1, 13.1-1002, 13.1-1005, 13.1-1010.3, 13.1-1014, 13.1-1015, 13.1-1022, 13.1-1023, 13.1-1038.1, 13.1-1064 and 58.1-513; adding § 13.1-1014.1. (Patron-Stosch, SB 933 (Chapter 255))

Litigation Reduction and Consumer Personal Responsibility Act of 2005; created. Adding § 8.01-44.7. (Patron-Janis, HB 1617 (F))

Manufactured housing; disposal costs thereof paid by owner of real property after sheriff’s sale of goods. Amending § 8.01-156. (Patron-Carrico, HB 1892 (Chapter 791))

Medical malpractice; clerk of circuit court in which motion for judgment is filed to forward to Office of Executive Secretary of Supreme Court. Adding § 8.01-581.1:1. (Patron-Baskerville, HB 1907 (F))

Medical malpractice; expression of sympathy inadmissible. Adding §§ 8.01-52.1 and 8.01-581.20:1. (Patron-Cox, HB 1794 (I) See HB2659; Baskerville, HB 1904 (I) See HB2659)

Medical malpractice; limit on attorneys’ fees. Amending § 8.01-581.15. (Patron-Purkey, HB 1694 (I) See HB2659)

Medical malpractice; limitation on noneconomic damage awards. Adding § 8.01-581.15:1. (Patron-Frederick, HB 1544 (I) See HB2659; Purkey, HB 1693 (I) See HB2659)

Medical malpractice; plaintiff must have an expert witness at time of service of process. Adding §§ 8.01-20.1, 8.01-50.1 and 16.1-83.1. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 976 (I) See SB1173)

Medical malpractice; plaintiff must have an expert witness at time of service of process, expressions of sympathy inadmissible, report. Amending §§ 8.01-399 and 8.01-581.1; adding §§ 8.01-20.1, 8.01-50.1, 8.01-52.1, 8.01-581.20:1, 16.1-83.1, 38.2-2228.2 and 54.1-2912.3. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2659 (Chapter 649); Newman, SB 1173 (Chapter 692))

Medical malpractice; plaintiffs to obtain certified opinion for whom service of process is requested. Adding § 8.01-581.20:1. (Patron-Moran, HB 2633 (I) See HB2659; Saslaw, SB 1284 (I) See SB1173)

Medical records; charge for copies distinguished between patient request and subpoenaed records. Amending §§ 8.01-413, 32.1-127.1:03 and 54.1-111. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2515 (Chapter 642); Mims, SB 1203 (Chapter 697))

Medical records; introduction as evidence. Amending § 16.1-88.2. (Patron-Joannou, HB 735 (CD); Kilgore, HB 1702 (I) See HB2209; Marrs, HB 2209 (Chapter 811))

Misdemeanors; law-enforcement officer may transfer issuance of summons to full arrest if believes person will flee. Amending § 19.2-74. (Patron-Mims, SB 1020 (F))

Name change; service of application for minor made on parent who does not join in. Amending § 8.01-217. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2109 (Chapter 579))

Name change; valid government-issued photo identification required. Amending § 8.01-217. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1082 (F))

Noneconomic damages; limits dollar amount in all actions. Adding § 8.01-38.2. (Patron-Cline, HB 2561 (I) See HB2659; Cuccinelli, SB 855 (F))

Nonprofit meal delivery program; civil immunity for nonprofit organization that administers. Adding § 8.01-226.5:3. (Patron-Blevins, SB 922 (F))

Opinion testimony; required to be based upon sufficient facts or data. Amending § 8.01-401.3. (Patron-Bell, HB 2254 (F))

Patient information; prohibits lawyers from obtaining information from practitioner’s employers, etc. Amending § 8.01-399. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1709 (F))

Perjury; permits use of unsworn declarations, penalty. Amending § 18.2-434; adding § 8.01-4.3. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2652 (Chapter 423))

Physicians; eliminating immunity for failure to review and respond to report or result of test. Amending § 8.01-581.18. (Patron-Reese, HB 2161 (F))

Post-trial relief; provided for those who did not receive notification of final order. Amending § 8.01-428. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 790 (Chapter 333))

Prisoner Litigation Reform Act; changes in provisions. Amending § 8.01-690. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 296 (CD); Marsh, SB 49 (CD))

Product liability actions; rebuttable presumption. Adding § 8.01-44.6. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 1128 (CD))

Public safety personnel; certain persons exempt from liability, extends sunset provision. Amending § 8.01-225 and third enactment of Chapter 18, 2003 Acts. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2669 (Chapter 426))

Service of process; allows plaintiff in circuit court cases to ask defendant for waiver. Amending §§ 8.01-285, 8.01-296, 8.01-299, 8.01-301, 8.01-303 through 8.01-306 and 8.01-320; adding § 8.01-286.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1123 (Chapter 866))

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; attorneys’ fees. Amending §§ 8.01-15.2 and 8.01-428. (Patron-Janis, HB 1757 (Chapter 909))

Shoplifting and employee theft; provisions for civil recovery. Amending § 8.01-44.4. (Patron-Janis, HB 1616 (Chapter 142); Stolle, SB 1209 (Chapter 234))

Smallpox vaccines; immunity provisions. Repealing third enactment of Chapter 18, 2003 Acts. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2731 (I) See HB2669)

Subpoenaed documents; provides that all copies will be available upon request to any party. Amending § 8.01-417. (Patron-Mims, SB 827 (Chapter 211))

Tort claims; notice to cities and towns. Repealing § 8.01-222. (Patron-Stump, HB 1421 (CD))

Tort Claims Act; increases claim amounts for general district court jurisdiction. Amending §§ 8.01-195.4 and 16.1-92. (Patron-Janis, HB 1621 (Chapter 144))

Transportation operators; limitation on recovery in actions for injury or death. Adding § 8.01-38.2. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 1113 (CD))

Trials; dismissal of action by nonsuit. Amending § 8.01-380. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 141 (CD))

Unlawful detainer; includes commercial tenancies. Amending § 8.01-127.1. (Patron-Reese, HB 1588 (Chapter 138))

Verdict and judgment; damages, notice to defendant. Amending § 8.01-128. (Patron-Reese, HB 1518 (Chapter 779))

Witness summons; payment of costs and expenses to physicians. Amending § 8.01-407. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 495 (CD))